The National Pulse

The Information Regulator has issued an ultimatum to the Gauteng Health Department to release records tied to the R2.3 billion Tembisa graft scandal, sought by News24.  GUEST: Jeff Wicks – News24 Investigative Journalist

As South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the June 16 Uprising, this year's commemoration is being observed under the theme, "RESET@50 – The Future Calls." On this week's Big Issue, we focus on youth activism and its evolving role in shaping the country's future. We speak to young voices about the legacy of 1976, the challenges facing today's generation, and whether youth activism remain...

Yesterday, British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announced that he would ban social media use for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in what would be some of the world’s most far-reaching online restrictions to date. Starmer said the sweeping changes will reflect Britain’s values, helping to protect children online while pushing back against the po...

We continue commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising. Let’s get thoughts of Nonceba Mhlauli, acting national spokesperson of the oldest liberation movement on the African continent on what this day means. GUEST: Nonceba Mhlauli, Acting National Spokesperson of the ANC

2026 marks 50 years since 16 June 1976, when black pupils protested against the policy of imposing Afrikaans and English as sole languages of instruction in South African schools. What was meant to be a demonstration at the Department of Bantu Education in Booysens, Johannesburg by Soweto students ended in a deadly confrontation with the South African Police. Last week, the Wits School of Governan...

Onwabile Lubhelwana, Spokesperson: Gauteng Department of Education

Illegal dumping sites across Johannesburg are being taken over by what community activists describe as sophisticated, mafia-style criminal syndicates. GUEST: Keith Elliott, Johannesburg resident and volunteer director of the Kya Sands Burning Wasteland Community Forum NPC

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has developed an implementation plan to strengthen migration management, focusing on improved border infrastructure, access to social services, registration of small businesses and informal traders, and a review of asylum and refugee procedures. The IMC unveiled the plan during its media briefing yesterday, following its establishment by President Cyril...

For township businesses to grow, entrepreneurs need to move beyond simply surviving, formalise their operations, access funding opportunities, embrace digital platforms and connect with larger markets.  GUEST: Bheki Twala - Founder and President of the Township Economic Commission of South Africa

We cross live to Sherwood Hall in Durban, where Malawian nationals are awaiting to be repartriated to their home country. Yesterday, buses funded by the Malawian government departed from KwaZulu-Natal carrying the first group, with women and children given priority. We speak to… GUEST: Gcinokuhle Malinga - SABC REPORTER

As South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the June 16 Uprising, this year's commemoration is being observed under the theme, "RESET@50 – The Future Calls." On this week's Big Issue, we focus on youth activism and its evolving role in shaping the country's future. We speak to young voices about the legacy of 1976, the challenges facing today's generation, and whether youth activism remain...

The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal and an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, signalling the apparent end to more than three months of war in the Middle East. The initial announcement from mediator Pakistan was quickly confirmed by Washington and Tehran, and an official signing ceremony was scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. GUES...

We’ve just had political reaction on President Cyril Ramaphosa filing papers in the Western Cape High Court asking that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and Impeachment Committee Chairperson Makashule Gana be stopped from commencing with the impeachment inquiry pending the decision on his review application on the Independent Panel report. Let’s get an understanding of the legali...

President Cyril Ramaphosa filed papers in the Western Cape High Court on Friday, asking that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and Impeachment Committee Chairperson Makashule Gana be stopped from commencing with the impeachment inquiry pending the decision on his review application on the Independent Panel report. The EFF and ATM moved swiftly on Saturday to indicate that they will oppose the...

We wrap up this week’s Big Issue on employer compliance and labour law enforcement, we hear from those most directly affected by failures in the system. Migrant workers often find themselves at the centre of labour disputes, exploitation and workplace rights violations. We speak to… GUEST: Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda - Chairperson at African Diaspora Global Network     

Today the world observes World Day Against Child Labour, a day dedicated to bringing awareness to the urgent need to eradicate child labour. Our guest has been long advocating for children’s rights and he has penned an open letter to G7 leaders,he joins us from France where he will be attending the G7 Summit… GUEST: Fernando Morales-de la Cruz is a Journalist and Human Rights Activist...

The Department of Home Affairs confirms that it has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in the Republic of South Africa illegally. The first repatriation flight departed yesterday, carrying 268 passengers. A second flight, which will transport the remaining individuals from the group of 586 processed for repatriation, is scheduled to depart on Mon...

The Johannesburg High Court sitting in Palm Ridge has heard how murder accused Tiffany Meek alleged that the scholar transport driver was responsible for her son’s disappearance. Meek is on trial for the murder of her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek, in May last year.   GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News Reporter

The Forum for South Africa released a statement today after the latest update from the South African Police Service regarding the deployment of additional specialised resources to investigate the Cleveland mass shooting that left 12 people dead.   GUEST: Tebogo Mashilompane, National Leader of Forum for South Africa  

As African support appears divided at the World Cup, we speak to a brand strategist about what it means for South Africa’s image and influence on the global stage. GUEST: Dr Thebe Ikalafeng - Founder and Chairman

Only 20 initiation schools in Vhembe District have been approved for Limpopo's winter initiation season, running from 19 June to 19 July. We speak more on this with… GUEST: Basikopo Makamu – Limpopo COGTA MEC  

Brown Mogotsi will remain in custody until June 22 after his case was postponed to allow his legal team to present new facts in support of a fresh bail application. Mogotsi made a brief appearance in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court today. GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana, Attorney, Founder and Director of Dubazana Attorneys Incorporated  

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has delivered the department’s budget Vote 3 to the National Council of Provinces. We are joined by the minister to speak more on it. Guest: Velenkosini Hlabisa - Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Guest: Tshepo Kgadima, Energy Analyst “We have the power the world is desperate for. Let’s not waste it arguing about the wires.” Those are the words of Energy Analyst, Tshepo Kgadima, describing where Eskom finds itself at the moment. Let’s find out more about this…  

Police have launched a manhunt for suspects following a mass shooting that claimed the lives of 12 people and left several others injured at Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland on Tuesday evening. GUEST: Sashin Naidoo, SABC News Reporter