The National Pulse

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has suspended the analogue switch-off deadline and interdicted the minister from implementing it pending a final determination. To react to this is….. GUEST: Thandi Smith, Head of Programmes @Media Monitoring Africa .

In a move that has been described by the Democratic Alliance as historic. Councillor Banele Majingo has resigned as leader of the ANC in the City of Cape Town Council and has joined the DA. In his statement, Majingo says he has come to realise that his personal values and principles are now more aligned with those of the Democratic Alliance. To react to this… GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, DA m...

According to the party, this bill will expose certain NGOs and civil society groups who discreetly entangle themselves in local politics on behalf of foreign funders, with the aim to push a particular narrative. GUEST: Vuyo Zungula, President of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)

Brent Bozell's nomination as the US ambassador to South Africa has sparked debate among analysts about his potential to reshape US narratives about the country. To help us discuss this how this possible appoint may affect diplomatic relationships between South Africa and the US, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: John Stremlau, Honorary lecturer in International Relations at Wits

The formal bail application of former SAA board member, Yakhe Kwinana, in the extortion case continued at the East London Magistrates' Court today. Kwinana appeared in court for the first time on Monday on charges of extortion following her arrest in Johannesburg last week. SABC News Reporter, Sidima Mfeku, was in court and joins me on the line to give us details of today's proceedings... GUEST: S...

Recently, Ellon Musk responded to Julius Malema singing ‘Kill the Boer’ song on Human Rights Day, asserting that the struggle song calls for genocide against white people. However though, some of you may recall that three years ago, the Equality Court ruled that the song does not constitute hate speech. But is the song still relevant today? For more on this, we are joined by…. G...

In an international operation targeting transnational cybercrime. The Interpol-led Operation Red Card has seen seven African countries arresting more than 300 suspects. In South Africa, authorities managed to arrest 40 individuals and seized more than 1000 SIM cards and towers linked to a sophisticated SIM box fraud scheme .  GUEST: Andy Mashaile, retired member of the INTERPOL, Security Stra...

In conversation with the CEO of Brand SA about this year’s State of the Nation Brand Report that was released today. The report highlights the organisation’s domestic and international research that is aimed at giving an accurate picture about South Africa’s domestic and global standing. GUEST: Neville Matjie, CEO of Brand SA

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has halted all conferences until members go through a political education foundation course. In a letter sent to provinces last week, Mbalula said the ANC had decided a precondition for holding conference at all levels, regions and provinces, will be proof that its members had gone through the foundation course at the party’s political school.   GUES...

Earlier today, the Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Special Investigating Unit, launched the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum in Pretoria. We are joined on the line by, Kaizer Kganyago, Special Investigating Unit’s Spokesperson, to tell us a bit more about this Anti-Corruption Forum, but before we get to Kaizer, this is what Home Affairs Minister,...

Energy experts on Monday welcomed Eskom announcing the addition 800MW to the grid from Kusile Unit 6. Then yesterday, things changed slightly as Eskom warned of a risk of load shedding remaining high after six generation units went offline within 12 hours. What do we make of this? To help us make sense of this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Chris Yelland, Energy Expert

According to the latest IMF’s ease of doing business index, South Africa ranks last among 49 countries and it has been dubbed the most difficult place to do business in the world, something that Michael Jordaan finds hard to believe. So what needs to be done to help unlock South Africa’s full growth potential? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Michael Jordaan, Montegr...

Diplomatic efforts to resolve eastern Congo’s conflict continue as the Southern and Eastern Africa blocks appoint five former heads of state, including Nigeria’s Olusegun Obasanjo, our former president Kgalema Motlanthe, and Ethiopia’s Sahle-Work Zewde to facilitate the peace process. This is certainly a powerful delegation but will they be able to deliver the much needed peace?...

Black Forum South Africa has asked Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works, not to proceed with the appointment of five new board members to the Independent Development Trust, arguing that the appointment process was flawed. The organisation is demanding that the minister must withdraw his request to the Master of the High Court to issue letters of authority by no later than 17:00pm today, warni...

Expelled South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, returned to a hero's welcome in Cape Town yesterday. The ANC’s Dullah Omar Region was behind this homecoming at the Cape Town International Airport. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Ndithini Tyhido, ANC Dullah Omar Region Chairperson

Cancellation letters, which end billions of rands of South African universities’ US-government funded HIV and TB research grants with immediate effect, started to roll in over the weekend. Mia Malan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Bhekisisa, joins me on the line to break down the impact this will have on research initiatives around HIV and TB… GUEST: Mia Malan, Founder and Editor-in-C...

Prominent radio personality, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, organized a march today in a bid to curb influx of illegal foreigners. Jacinta spoke to Thulasizwe Simelane this morning about what the march aimed to achieve. Let’s find out how it all went today as I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, March in March Organizer

The Ministry of Police released a statement earlier today fully acknowledging and supporting the march we just spoke about with Jacinta Ngobese Zuma. To tell us more about why the Ministry supported this march, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kamogelo Mogotsi, Police Ministry Spokesperson

We outline the objectives of the Imara Artisan SMME Fund that was launched recently. We understand that the fund will turn 20 000 Artisan SMMEs into drivers of job creation and it will also strengthen local economies, and foster inclusive socioeconomic progress. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Gladwyn Leeuw- CEO E Squared Investments

As we observe Human Rights Day today, we also remember the Langa-Sharpeville massacre and we are grateful to be joined by one of the PAC struggle stalwarts Isaac Mthimunye who is popularly known as ‘Ike’. Mthimunye was sentenced to life imprisonment on Robben Island plus ten years in 1963. During the days of the liberation struggle, PAC members were among the first group of people in S...

Yesterday, the University of Johannesburg made history as the first African institution to host the launch of the World Happiness Report on World Happiness Day. This event not only celebrated the release of the 13th edition of the World Happiness Report but also cited Africa’s unique story of unity in diversity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of Ubuntu. For more on this, I am joined on...

Guest: Sophie Mokoena

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, gave the key note address at today’s Human Rights Commemorations in Kariega. The commemoration ceremony of the Langa Massacre took place at the Derrick Ferreira Stadium, Kariega, in the Eastern Cape. Nandipha Plaatjie, SABC News Reporter to give us an overview of what the keynote address was about and what other dignitaries had to say on stage… GUEST:...

As we continue to unpack the highly complex relationship between Washington and Pretoria. Today we are joined by Jeremy Corbyn who is part of the progressive international group of parliamentarians who recently voiced their support for South Africa and called on US President Donald Trump not to interfere with the country’s transformation agenda. The group is also accusing the U.S. of weaponi...

As we commemorate Human Rights Day. The South African Human Rights Commission has warned that despite significant progress, South Africa continues to grapple with persistent human rights challenges such as poverty, unemployment and inequality. To elaborate further on the country’s ongoing challenges, we are joined by….. GUEST: Chris Niessen, Chairperson of the SA Human Rights Commissi...