The National Pulse

    We continue with the theme of understanding the issues surrounding migration and labour laws. This afternoon we look at government strategy to fight compliance and illegal employment practice where undocumented migrants are concerned…   Guest:  Shene Gonlag - Legal Advisor at Strata - G

    Earlier today, University of Cape Town’s Children’s Institute and a group of South African parents, represented by the Legal Resources Centre, were in the Western Cape High Court for the hearing of a birth registration case. This legal action is due to the severe delays in the processing of applications for birth registration.   GUEST: Paula Proudlock, Senior Researc...

    The Free State Department of Health launched a Children’s Heart Procedure Lab known as Peads Cardiology Cath Lab at Universitas Academic Hospital.   GUEST: Monyatso Mahlatsi, MEC for Health in Free State

    Twenty-nine-year-old Gcina Dhladhla died at vehicle tracking company Cartrack’s Rosebank offices at the weekend after she reportedly informed her superior that she was feeling ill. Dhladhla ’s family alleges the company insisted she continue working, even offering to accompany her to buy pain-relief medication.   GUEST: Nandi Ntini, Sowetan Social Justice News Report...

    The Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum today is at the Oshoek Port of Entry to launch the quarterly anticorruption campaign. The forum is joined by the SIU and Home Affairs amongst other stakeholders; we speak to the…   Guest: Dr Michael Masiapato - Commissioner of the Border Management Authority

    Together with your colleagues in business Adrian Gore and Martin Kingston, you’re calling for the rebuilding of the City of Johannesburg saying it’s failure impacts the rest of the country…   Guest: Mxolisi Mgojo - President of Business Unity South Africa

After 16 years away from football's biggest stage, Bafana Bafana are back at the FIFA World Cup and for supporters, this is more than just another tournament it's a chance to relive the pride and excitement of 2010 while watching a new generation create its own history.  GUEST: Velile Mnyandu - SABC Sports Reporter

Earlier today, Eskom launched Eskom Green, the power utility’s renewable energy platform, in Sandton, Johannesburg. Eskom Green has been established to house Eskom’s green energy business and to accelerate the deployment of clean technologies like solar, wind and green hydrogen. GUEST: Katlego Legodi - SABCNews Economics Reporter

Earlier on, I spoke to Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General of South Africa about South Africa’s economy posting a o.5% growth in the first quarter of the year. As usual, the Statistician-General of South Africa gave us numbers as they are without any analysis. Let’s get an understanding on what the numbers mean with… GUEST: Dr. Elna Moolman, Standard Bank Group Head of South...

This morning Gauteng police commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni presented the province’s fourth-quarter crime stats. We cross over to SABC Reporter… GUEST: Horisani Sithole - SABC Reporter

A Parliamentary probe has uncovered problems in the traffic authorisation system. The Committee on Transport and Home Affairs chairperson tells us more on the probe… Guest: Donald Selamolela - Parliamentary Transport Committee chairperson

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address on immigration and labour law enforcement. We speak to the labour department to find more on their plans… Guest: Jomo Sibiya – Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour

Last year, Human Rights Watch put together a report on 2024 events in Tunisia. The report found that Tunisian authorities intensified repression of political opposition and other critical voices by carrying out mass arrests, imprisoning journalists, and targeting civil society groups. The situation seem to have escalated. GUEST: Mohammed Dangor, Former Diplomat

South Africa’s economy has grown better than expected, posting growth of 0.5% in the first quarter of the year. The latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures that Stats SA released today show that the services and primary sectors helped support growth, supported by the finance and agriculture industries. GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General of South Africa

An affidavit by Madlanga Commission investigator, Tshepo Nyatlo, is contained in court documents relating to Feroz Khan’s attempt to interdict the SAPS and the Madlanga Commission from accessing electronic devices seized during a raid on his Houghton home in May. Contents of the devices were obtained in a bitlock-encrypted hard drive containing the extraction reports from the SAPS on 1 June...

June is recognised as Men’s Mental Health Month. The goal of which is to shine a light on and raise awareness regarding the unique mental health challenges faced by men. GUEST: Cassey Chambers, SADAG's Operations Director

GOOD Party Secretary-General, Brett Herron, has been officially announced as the GOOD party and Rise Mzansi’s mayoral candidate for Cape Town ahead of the upcoming local government elections. GUEST: Brett Herron, GOOD Party and Rise Mzansi Mayoral Candidate for Cape Town

Franchising is increasingly being viewed as a pathway into business ownership, offering entrepreneurs access to established brands, proven business systems and ongoing support. But while it can reduce some of the risks associated with starting a business from scratch, prospective franchisees still need to understand the costs, responsibilities and growth opportunities involved.  Guest: Larry...

The Basic Education has made a parliamentary submission looking at admission criterias. GUEST: Lukhanyo Vanqa – Spokesperson for the Minister of Basic Education

Daily Maverick journalist Kevin Bloom has uncovered what he describes as the political capture of Cape Town’s Municipal Planning Tribunal, raising serious questions about transparency, accountability and the independence of a body responsible for approving billions of rands in land-use and development applications.  Guest: Kevin Bloom - Writer and Journalist

Following the President’s address on migration on Sunday, one of the pillars he touched on was on immigration and labour law enforcement. This week on the feature we will speak to the various aspects of this matter on how should South Africa balance the need to strengthen labour compliance while curbing illegal employment practices?  Guest: Zanele Sabela - COSATU spokesperson

The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Iran after the Iranians fired missiles at northern Israel in the first exchange of fire between the two countries since a ceasefire was reached on 8 April, raising fears of a return to a full-scale regional war in the Middle East. The Israeli strikes came in apparent defiance of Donald Trump, who told Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu...

Close to 300 refugees have been sleeping outside the Home Affairs refugee reception centre in Umbilo, Durban. GUEST: Nonhlakanipho Magwaza, SABC News Reporter

Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation migration issues. The President said the state is now moving to tighten enforcement measures, with a stronger focus on addressing the growing challenge of undocumented foreigners and closing gaps in the current immigration system. The President also said government won't allow groups to hijack the issue of illegal migration to incite viole...

The House passed legislation yesterday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result. GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher and Director at Afrasid