The National Pulse

Agri SA is the latest organisation to denounce disinformation regarding South Africa’s new expropriation Act. According to the organisation, while the new Act may have sparked political turmoil and unnecessary tension, no seizures or confiscations of private property have taken place in the country. Nor has any land been expropriated without compensation. Johann Kotze, Agri SA’s CEO ha...

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East Africa Community (EAC) are meeting today and tomorrow in Tanzania to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. To give us an update in terms of what what’s likely to be discussed during this all important two-day meeting is Gabriel Zakaria, who is a senior reporter based in Tanzania……...

With everything that has bhappenedrecently with the DRC, Donald Trump ,and Elon Musk, one wonders what wresident Cyril Ramaphosa lwill ook and sound like when delivering his first State of the Nation Address under the GNU tonight. To help us get san idea I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Managing Director of Reputation 1st

  Earlier on, we heard from the official opposition party in parliament, the MK Party on what they expect tonight. Now let’s hear from one of the parties in the GNU. I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Brett Herron, Good Party SG

An alleged bullying incident at Sutherland High School in Centurion, has sparked public interest following a viral video recorded by the mother of the alleged victim. The education department in Gauteng is aware of the incident and released a statement earlier today. To get more details on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education’s Spokesperson

  Different political parties and organisations will be watching tonight’s SONA with a lot expectations on some of the line items. MK Party MP, Brian Molefe, joins me on the line to talk to us about some of the expectations the official opposition party will have tonight… GUEST: Brian Molefe, MK Party MP

As we continue our build up to this year’s State of the Nation Address, we have established that this year’s address will be delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa in a new political climate. And on that climate note, what would climate advocates expect to hear tonight in the address? To answer this question, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Brandon Abdinor, Head of the Pollut...

Tensions between South Africa and the United States of America are deepening as America’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio has just announced that he won’t attend this month’s G20 Foreign Ministers meeting due to South Africa’s anti-American agenda. On Tuesday, Ramaphosa spoke with top Trump ally Ellon Musk to set the record straight on the country’s new expropriation a...

As President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver his first State of the Nation Address under the government of national unity. We look at the state of our economy and the issue of high unemployment rate. So I guess the question really is - What is it that this seventh administration should fix to get our economy going and to ensure that we arrest the issue of high unemployment. GUEST: Miyelani...

While many leave the Democratic Republic of Congo and the African continent in search of opportunities, Shanty Tshiela Byart-Mutombo returned. Her belief in the DRC’s potential to thrive inspired her decision to build a business in a sector facing challenges but rich with possibilities for growth and transformation. Today, Shanty Tshiela Byart-Mutombo Champions Courage, Hope, and Transformat...

Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Lily mine tragedy, a tragedy that left Pretty Nkambule, Yvonne Mnisi and Solomon Nyirenda trapped underground when the mine collapsed. The three had been in a container used as a lamp room at the time. There was a commemoration event today at the Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Harry Mazibuko, Lily...

Earlier today, Parliament’s Presiding Officers, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, addressed the media on the state of readiness to host the 2025 State of the Nation Address tomorrow. SABC News journalist, Abongwe Kobokwane was at the briefing and joins me on the line to tell us what c...

Durban school pupils were taken to hospital after being stabbed in an alleged racial altercation yesterday. Centenary Secondary School in Asherville issued an urgent notice to parents, informing them classes would be dismissed at 9.30am due to “circumstances that have arisen”. To get more information on this incident, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Muzi Mahlambi, Head of Com...

The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to use tomorrow’s State of the Nation Address to outline urgent reforms that are aimed at assisting our country to create more jobs. According to the organisation, tweaking existing policies is not enough. South Africa requires a fundamental departure from the policies and approaches that have led to cris...

U.S President Donald Trump has reiterated his suggestion that Palestinians should leave Gaza and relocate to countries like Egypt and Jordan. However, his proposal has been rejected by both countries, Egypt and Jordan, other Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, and Palestinian leaders. But what really informs this proposal and how will it contribute to peace and stability in the Gaza Strip? GUEST...

Still on Trump’s suggestion: This time around though, we look at the possible political ramifications of his proposal, asking, should it even be entertained or it will simply make matters worse in the Middle East? Also what options do Palestinians have in this kind of situation? For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director at the Afro-Middl...

We untangle the link between load reduction and the culture of non-payment in South Africa, asking - Is it factually correct to conclude that South Africa’s planned electricity outages target poor, black communities? During the 1st hour of the show we played you a sound clip by Dr Trevor Ngwane who described load reduction as an energy racism, lamenting the fact that it affects townships and...

Minister of Sport, Art, and Recreation, Gayton McKenzie apologised to Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates fans who were locked out of the FNB Stadium during the Soweto Derby match this past weekend despite having legitimate tickets. There were numerous challenges at FNB Stadium this past weekend. I am joined on the line by Bertie Grobbelaar, the Chief Executive Officer of Stadium Management South Af...

The ANC released a statement yesterday condemning what the party calls a misinformation campaign spearheaded by AfriForum, which has now gained traction through US President Donald Trump. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lindiwe Zulu, ANC National Executive Committee member and Chair of the ANC Subcommittee on International Relations

SABC Board Member, Phathiswa Magopeni has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Press Council of South Africa. Magopeni, who was already a member of the Council, hopes to strengthen the institution’s role in defending media freedom and also in ensuring that our press continues to play a meaningful role in upholding democracy. GUEST: Phathiswa Magopeni, SABC Board Member & newly...

The DR Congo’s communications minister Patrick Muyaya Katembwe is calling for the international community to impose sanctions on Rwanda. While on the other hand, the alliance of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire, starting from today. GUEST (DRC): Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, DR Congo’s Minister of Communications

Reputation Management Expert, Janine Hills believes what is happening between South Africa and the US is a watershed moment that could turn a crisis into a positive. This is what Janine Hills had to say about this situation…

Different people have been commenting and sharing their views on the statement that was released by US President, Donald Trump as well as comments that came from AfriForum CEO, Kallie Kriel in the conversation I just had with him. We now hear from… GUEST: Faiez Jacobs, former ANC MP whose now a concerned citizen

Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson