The National Pulse

Public Interest SA is calling for peaceful demonstrations tomorrow as nationwide protests against illegal immigration will be taking place. The civil society organisation also acknowledged calls from members of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster urging that the protests proceed peacefully, but they are concerned by remarks by acting minister of police, Firoz Cachalia. GUEST: Tebogo...

On today’s Grow My Business, we’re focusing on how SME’s in the marketing sector can win more clients and scale sustainably. We’ll explore practical strategies with… GUEST: Patrick Mahlangu – Marketing expert and founder of The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards

As we observe Drug Awareness week, The Vusubuntu Coalition for the Decriminalisation of Drugs for Personal Use in South Africa has launched a national, multi-sectoral movement working towards a South Africa in which no person is criminalised for personal drug use. We find out more on this initiative with… GUEST: Charity Monareng – Vusubuntu Spokesperson and Executive Director of SSDP...

The Minister of Basic Education has confirmed that the Special Investigating Unit has officially commenced lifestyle audits of senior officials and officials serving in high-risk areas of Procurement and Human Resources within the Department of Basic Education. We find out more on this… GUEST: Lukhanyo Vanqa – Spokesperson for the Minister of Basic Education

As South Africa grapples with rising tensions around migration, unemployment and access to public services, many argue that inequality, not migration alone, is at the heart of the country's frustrations. We speak to… GUEST: Risenga Maluleke - Statistician-General of South Africa

South African and Malawian authorities are racing against time at the Durban’s old Drive In site as officials work to move the remaining Malawian nationals out of KZN before tomorrow’s June 30 deadline. The transit site has closed to new arrivals. Let’s get an update on this from… GUEST: Gcinokuhle Malinga, SABC News Reporter in Durban, KZN

The government says it is prepared for the protests planned for tomorrow, 30 June 2026. Law enforcement agencies are on high alert and as per Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, speaking at a media briefing by the Inter-Ministerial Committee, tomorrow will be a normal day for the country, despite calls by some anti-immigration groups for nationwide action. GUEST:...

The department of Justice in collaboration with Gauteng Department of Education today held the Gauteng School Poster Competition Ceremony. We find out more about this initiative with… Guest: Naomi Webster – Director at Department of Justice & Constitutional Development.

A group of 130 civil society organisations under the name Siyafana Sonke says the anger over unemployment and collapsing services is being misdirected at vulnerable migrants, while political and economic elites remain unaccountable. GUEST: Mametlwe Sebei, Siyafana Sonke Action Campaign

South African brands dominate the Africa 200 2026 report by Brand Finance, accounting for 71% of total brand value, with 104 brands worth $44.6bn. Africa’s top 200 brands have grown by 11% to reach a combined value of $62.6bn in 2026, driven by strong performance across the banking, telecoms, and retail sectors. To paint a picture on this data for us is… GUEST: Jeremy Sampson - Chairm...

The EFF has written to the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Annelie Lotriet, to formally table a Motion of No Confidence in the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Thoko Didiza. To tell us more about this is… Guest: Thembi Msane - EFF National Speaker

Foreign policy at home: How global decisions affect ordinary South Africans Angle: Foreign policy often seems distant from everyday life, yet trade agreements, diplomatic disputes, visa policies and international conflicts affect jobs, prices, tourism and investment. How does foreign policy impact local communities? Guest: Daniel Tate - Researcher at Trade, Regional Integration and Industrial Poli...

A public row between the UK’s home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, and one of her junior ministers has escalated after he said he “won’t be intimidated” in response to calls by her for him to be sacked. Yesterday, Mahmood demanded that the migration minister, Mike Tapp, be fired for writing an unauthorised article in the Times calling for overseas care workers to be exempt from...

A group identifying as Vatsonga Machangani is marching to the SA Human Rights Commission this morning, demanding protection against what they describe as injustices inflicted upon them. GUEST: Jafta Sithole - National Treasurer of the Vatsonga Machangani

Abahlali baseMjondolo secretary-general, Thapelo Mohapi, has warned that growing anti-migrant mobilisation in KwaZulu-Natal risks escalating into broader ethnic violence, drawing parallels with the political conflicts that devastated parts of the province in the late 1980s and early 1990s. GUEST: Thapelo Mohapi, Abahlali baseMjondolo secretary-general

Police in Kenya have sealed off key roads leading into central Nairobi ahead of planned nationwide protests marking two years since the deadly Gen-Z-led anti-government demonstrations. Let’s get a sense of what is happening there with… GUEST: Daniel Ominde Okoth, Kenyan Journalist

According to the Auditor-General’s latest report, despite municipalities spending R1.6-billion on consultants, only 39 of the country’s 257 municipalities received clean audits. For reaction to this we are joined by… GUEST: Lesetja Dikgale - SALGA Chairperson for Municipal Finance and Fiscal Policy Working Group

Tenderpreneur Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala appeared before the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today, after the State separated his Medicare24 case from his co-accused. Matlala pleaded GUILTY to ALL charges of Fraud, corruption and money laundering relating to the Medicare/SAPS 228 million rand tender. GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana – Legal Expert

‘South Africa as Africa's Diplomatic Powerhouse’ From peacekeeping missions to mediation efforts in conflicts across Africa, South Africa often presents itself as a continental leader. Is the country still viewed as Africa's diplomatic heavyweight? GUEST: Dr Tendai Mbanje – African Governance Expert with the Centre for Human Rights

March on March’s fear-driven ultimatum has exposed the government's failure to enforce immigration law, forcing it into a reactive, fear – based response that undermines its own authority and rewards the very vigilantism it should have prevented, argues the author, he joins us… GUEST: Dr Mpumelelo Mkhabela – Political Analyst

Yesterday, the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) President, Abnar Tsebe, says taxi drivers and other members of the minibus industry will not take part in the anti-immigration protest set for 30 June 2026. GUEST: Rebecca Phala, SANTACO Spokesperson

Earlier today, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, pleaded guilty to all charges against him in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria. Matlala is also entering into a plea and sentencing agreement with the state. The matter has been postponed to 1 July 2026. GUEST: Kaizer Kganyago, NPA Spokesperson

Yesterday, 1000 ECD practitioners were outside the KwaZulu-Natal High Court to hear a constitutional children’s rights case on government’s failure to pay ECD subsidies meant to support young children and ECD practitioners in KZN. GUEST: Tshepo Mantje, Advocate for Early Childhood Development

According to an Institute for Security Studies Senior Research Consultant on Migration, Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo, growing anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa is being driven by misinformation, political scapegoating and systemic government failures rather than facts. GUEST: Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo, Senior Research Consultant on Migration at the Institute for Security Studies

Palliative care is not a ‘nice to have’; it is essential in helping patients and families cope with the end of life. Amid calls to include euthanasia as a public health service, South Africa’ s palliative care system has failed a World Health Organization audit. We unpack this further with… GUEST: Dr Andrea Mendelsohn is a palliative care doctor working in the public secto...