The National Pulse

Guest: Gabriel Swanepoel

Earlier on I spoke to DA Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille, about the DA challenging the Expropriation Act; arguing that the law is unconstitutional and, therefore, invalid. Does the party have a strong case? … joins me on the line for legal analysis… Guest: Modidima Mannya, Advocate and Legal Analyst

The repatriation of SANDF soldiers that lost their lives in the DRC was expected to happen last week Saturday. That did not happen. Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter, joins me on the line to give us an update on the repatriation proceedings… Guest: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter

  South Africa’s battle against corruption appears to be at a standstill, according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International yesterday. The country scored 41, unchanged from last year, falling below the global average of 43 and marking a three-point decline since 2019. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Janine Erasmu...

  As we observe National Epilepsy Week, we hear from the department of health in Gauteng about their work in promoting and ensuring that they improve the quality of life for those living with epilepsy and those affected by it. GUEST: Dr Dimakatso Makwela, Head of Neurology at the Department of Health in Gauteng

In conversation with the CRL Rights Commission following its strategic planning session. The commission has made several important pronouncements in relation to the Phoenix Massacre, commercialisation of religion, KwasizaBantu Christian mission and the whole issue of recycling of graves in Durban. GUEST: Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, Chairperson of the CRL Rights Commission

Veteran journalist Max du Preez weighs in on the AfriForum/Solidarity matter regarding South Africa’s new expropriation act and Donald Trump’s view on it. He argues that our country is capable of solving its own problems and that we do not need external bodies to intervene. GUEST: Max du Preez, South African Author, Columnist & founding Editor of Vrye Weekblad

DA’s Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille joins us to explain the party’s court challenge against expropriation act. According to her, the reason why the Democratic Alliance decided to take this matter to court is because they believe the Act is vague and contradictory in several clauses, which renders it unconstitutional. GUEST: Helen Zille, Chairperson of the DA’s Federal C...

A manhunt has been launched for an inmate who escaped from Pollsmoor Prison this past Sunday. For more on this, I am joined by…   Guest: Singabakho Nxumalo, Department of Correctional Services spokesperson

    US President, Donald Trump, recently banned foreign aid to South Africa. Founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa, Mia Malan joins me on the line to breakdown how this ban works as it has been reported that the ban does not include Pepfar projects.   Guest: Mia Malan, Founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa

  I just spoke to Dr. Eileen Carter, Provincial Manager of the South African Human Rights Commission in the Eastern Cape about the commission’s report on school sanitation crisis in the Eastern Cape. Siyabonga Mtima, Spokesperson for the Department of Education in the Eastern Cape joins me on the line to respond to this report… Guest: Malibongwe Mtima, Spokesperson for the Depart...

The South African Human Rights Commission in the Eastern Cape has released a damning report on the government's failure to eradicate pit latrines in schools. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Eileen Carter, Provincial Manager of the South African Human Rights Commission in the Eastern Cape

How will the party’s internal divisions affect its objectives ahead of next year’s local government elections and probably its ability to attract more members as well? We ask this question following well publicised tensions between Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and the party’s secretary general Floyd Shivambu. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Tessa Doom...

We give you an update on the ongoing legal matter between Congo vs Apple. Some of you may recall that a group of international lawyers representing the Democratic Republic of Congo filed court papers in December last year, demanding that Apple’s subsidiaries in France, Belgium and Apple US parent company respond to a series of questions about whether the tech giant is somehow benefiting from...

    Following his 2023 recognition for his powerful song ‘Bayethe’. Acclaimed South African flutist and composer Wouter Kellerman recently won his third GRAMMY Award at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards for his album Triveni, and today we celebrate and salute him for his latest achievement.   GUEST: Wouter Kellerman, South African flutist and composer, and 3 x GRAMMY Award w...

  Professor Susan Booysen, Political Analyst from Wits University joins me on the line to share her views on this announcement as well as other events leading up to this moment…   Guest: Professor Susan Booysen, Political Analyst from Wits University

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Leaders from eastern and southern Africa on Saturday called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, where rebels are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government, but also urged Congo’s president to directly negotiate with them. For more on this, I am joined on the line by... Guest: Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School on Public and International Aff...

Renowned paediatric pulmonologist Professor Refiloe Masekela has received the prestigious American Thoracic Society (ATS) World Lung Award. The award recognises the outstanding contributions of individuals in improving global lung health. Masekela is the current President of the South African Thoracic Society, underscoring her influence in shaping respiratory healthcare policies and practices in S...

In conversation with Professor Xolela Mangcu about the ongoing tensions between South Africa and the United States of America. This after U.S President Donald Trump issued another executive order which outlines plans for the resettlement of white South African farmers and their families in the U.S, as refugees. GUEST (U.S): Professor Xolela Mangcu, Professor of Sociology & History @George Wash...

  It’s official, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi’s relationship with the Economic Freedom Fighters has ended. Not too many people were surprised though, considering how the party handled the issue of his suspension post Floyd Shivambu’s departure. But did he receive a fair hearing from the party or he was simply sidelined based on hearsay and suspicion? Joining us for this conversation...

In conversation with former leader of the Democratic Alliance Tony Leon, who also served as South Africa’s ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay from 2009 to 2012. Leon holds strong political views on both domestic and international front and he was among the key negotiators of South Africa’s new constitution. You may not always agree with his politics but he certainly played...

    Advocacy campaign, Youth Capital believes yesterday’s State of the Nation Address repeated everything we’ve heard before as it failed to provide critical and concrete actions to tackle the country’s urgent crisis of youth unemployment. To get more details on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Clotilde Angelucci, Communication and network lead at...

Cape Town crimefighters have raised the alarm over a social media channel aimed at sharing footage of vicious school fights across Cape Town. The shocking channel, which has already gathered over 32 000 followers, shows children involved in violent clashes and one child even fainting after being attacked. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Bronagh Hammond, Western Cape Edu...

What were some of the key takeaways from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech last night but most importantly - are some of the things that he spoke about even attainable and how long will South Africans have to wait before they could witness tangible results or effects of actions? Last night President Cyril Ramaphosa made bold pronouncements about some of the challenges facing our country - f...