The National Pulse

The Gauteng government says 37% of senior officials in the Gauteng government have failed their lifestyle audits. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Vuyo Mhaga, Spokesperson for Gauteng Provincial Government

Earlier today, the SABC announced that SABC Plus, its Over-The-Top streaming platform, has reached an impressive 1 million registered users since its relaunch in July 2024. This significant milestone highlights the success of SABC’s digital migration strategy and the growing demand for accessible, high-quality local content. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Khanyis...

Blind SA has welcomed the Constitutional Court ruling that has made it easier for blind people in South Africa to access copyrighted works without having to encounter any legal hurdles or complications from the copyright holder. The organisation had approached the court, challenging certain provisions of the country’s copyright law that made it impossible for blind people in South Africa to...

Ferial Haffajee, Daily Maverick Associate Editor, wrote a piece yesterday where she asks if we can still refer to the City of Joburg as “a world class African city” as the city government continues to call itself? Ferial joins me on the line to discuss this and take us through the various stages of decline, the City of Joburg has went through over the years… GUEST: Ferial Haffaj...

SADAG’s latest survey has revealed that more South Africans are finding it hard to cope in the workplace. According to the study, more than 50% of employees in the country are suffering from mental health related illnesses. Clearly this is a huge problem as it will ultimately affect the productivity of the country. But what are some of the major reasons behind this problem? For more on this,...

The African Media and Communicators Forum has confirmed that missing journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Precious Mdhluli are no more. According to the forum, the couple’s remains were discovered this morning at an advanced stage of decomposition. Ndlovu and his partner disappeared in February this year and they were last seen in Mamelodi. For more on this, we are now jo...

President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the second phase of Operation Vulindlela at the Union Buildings in Pretoria yesterday. Tackling failing local governments, reshaping housing and public transport to bridge spatial divides, and driving digital transformation are the priorities of phase two of Operation Vulindlela. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Pali Lehohla, Former...

The DA in Johannesburg has officially submitted motions of no confidence in both the Executive Mayor, Cllr Dada Morero and the Speaker of the Johannesburg City Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader

Last night, the PAC, facilitated a meeting between the ANC and the Afrikaner Leadership Network which includes the Solidariteit Movement, Solidariteit, AfriForum, the Afrikaner bond and Southern African Agri Initiative. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Appa Pooe, PAC Secretary General

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, has stated that he will write to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to seek clarity on why eight members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit were cleared of charges by the South African Police Service during an internal disciplinary process. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Ian Cam...

In a wide ranging interview, anti-apartheid activist and human rights advocate, Dr Allan Boesak discusses the 2025 commemoration of Youth Month. Some of you may be aware that this year also marks 40 years since the Trojan Horse Massacre occurred at Belgravia, in Athlone, Cape Town - where three students died and several others were injured. GUEST: Dr Allan Boesak, anti-Apartheid activist & Cha...

Today, Roman Catholic cardinals are convening in the Sistine Chapel in Italy to elect a Pope to succeed the late Pope Francis. We understand that under the conclave rules, a new Pope can only be elected through a two-third majority of votes. But what does the entire process entail? To give us a better understanding on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Father Rodney Moss, retired Catholic pri...

The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg has confirmed that it has tabled a motion of no confidence in Joburg Executive Mayor, Dada Morero and Speaker of Council, Nobuhle Mthembu. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

The Al-Azhar Mosque in District Six has confirmed that it has received a threatening message, warning of a planned bombing. Following this threat, the Al-Azhar Masjid has taken the necessary precautionary measures to tighten their security. GUEST: Ighsaan Higgins, Al-Azhar Masjid Spokesperson

Earlier on I spoke to Joburg Finance MMC, Margaret Arnolds, about the proposed plans to increase the prepaid electricity surcharge from R200 to R270 a month. Action SA has Rejected what it calls the Anti-Poor Adjustment Budget Due to R230 Electricity Surcharge. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mpumi Edward, Action SA Councillor and Section 79 chairperson for finance in t...

The Teacher Preferences and Job Satisfaction in South Africa report, with findings based on a nationwide survey of over 1 500 teachers, complemented by follow-up telephonic interviews with 80 teachers, has revealed startling findings. To get a reaction to the latest study by the University of Stellenbosch, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nomusa Cembi, SADTU Media Officer

A joint memorial service for the three police constables whose bodies were retrieved from the Hennops River in Centurion last week took place at Bobbies Park in Bloemfontein today. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae were expected to attend the service. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kamohelo Tsotetsi, SABC News Re...

The Democratic Alliance is challenging the Employment Equity Amendment Act at the High Court in Pretoria today. The court action argues that the Employment Equity Act is both unfair and unconstitutional. SABC News reporter, Sibahle Motha, was in court for today’s proceedings and she joins me on the line to give us a report on what happened in court today… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC Ne...

  As we continue to bring you more coverage of South Africa’s G20 Presidency. We are now joined by Professor Bonang Mohale, following the launch of the Values20 (V20) that took place this morning under the theme ‘Living Values: Enabling Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainable Development’. The V20 aims to support the G20 agenda by raising awareness of values and fostering cons...

The Joburg Council has provided more clarity on the proposed plans to increase the prepaid electricity surcharge from R200 to R270 a month, saying there will be no such. This after several reports indicated that the City intended to increase the surcharge. The issue recently sparked widespread backlash from Joburg residents. For more clarity on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Margaret Arno...

The International Court of Justice has dismissed a case brought by Sudan, accusing the United Arab Emirates of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in the deadly Sudanese civil war. The court rejected Sudan’s request for emergency measures and ordered the case be removed from its docket. So what now for Sudan and the ongoing conf...

Earlier on, there were reports that 300 EMPD officers who embarked on an “illegal strike” and blocked highways on the 19th of March 2025 were issued with pre-dismissal letters. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nkosana Gould, SAMWU Shop Steward Guest: Phakamile Mbengashe, Ekurhuleni Spokesperson  

    Last week Sunday, a fire broke out at Riverlea High School, destroying 11 classes. Four of the destroyed classrooms were actively used by Grade 8 learners. With learners going back to school today, what’s the plan for the Grade 8 learners and any other learners affected? For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education Spokesperson &nb...

The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumed in the High Court in Pretoria today. You may recall that It was postponed last month to allow Advocate Charles Mnisi to complete preparations for accused number one, Muzi Sibiya’s defense. However, we understand that Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has postponed the matter to May 19 for further cross examination of the lead investigating officer in the murder case, Br...

Tensions continue to grow within the government of national unity. Several reports suggest that some ANC MPs have expressed their concerns about the party’s indecisiveness on the DA’s participation in the Government of National Unity. It is widely reported that some party members raised their dissatisfaction about the DA’s recent court challenge of the employment equity amendment...