The National Pulse

The City of Tshwane has secured a High Court judgment against the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency, MEGA, over unpaid municipal services at the Ekandustria Industrial Park. MEGA was initially ordered to pay R231 million, but the debt has since grown to R461 million, with the court giving the agency 10 days to settle the amount. GUEST: Eugene Modise - The Deputy Executive Mayor and MMC for Finance

Eskom board chair Mteto Nyati’s tenure has been extended for another three years, as the power utility enters what government describes as a new phase of its transformation. The focus is now shifting towards Eskom’s longer-term mandate, financial sustainability and its role in a changing electricity market. What should Eskom prioritise over the next three years? Guest: Kgosientsho Ramo...

The government says the next phase of Eskom has been dubbed “Eskom 2.0". This phase must focus on sustained energy security, financial sustainability and a clear long-term roadmap. What does today’s announcement means for Eskom, electricity consumers and the future structure of South Africa’s power sector?   Guest: Tshepo Kgadima - Independent Power expert

The New Development Bank is supporting South Africa’s infrastructure agenda as the country seeks to expand critical water infrastructure. The Olifants Management Model Programme aims to strengthen bulk raw and potable water supply in Limpopo, with implications for communities, agriculture, mining, and industry. What could this investment mean for water security and economic development in th...

A suspect wanted in connection with the murders of two Crime Intelligence officers has been killed in a shootout with police in KwaZulu-Natal. Police say a member of the Special Task Force sustained injuries during the confrontation in Inanda. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Colonel Robert Netshiunda, KZN Police Spokesperson

A couple of days ago, the NYDA and the National Empowerment Fund signed a partnership agreement aimed squarely at that gap: an initial R100 million committed to a new National Youth Fund, with the NYDA contributing R10 million and the NEF the remaining R90 million. GUEST: Ndumiso Kubheka, NYDA CEO

Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp says the government needs to move faster in implementing the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan, acknowledging that there is still not enough momentum to translate the framework into measurable outcomes for farmers and rural communities. The plan focuses on issues including farmer support, infrastructure, market access, agro-processing, investment and jo...

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Specialist Correspondent

GUEST: Thami Ntuli, KZN Premie

GUEST: Sean Christie – Journalist who wrote the article in the Daily Maverick

GUEST: Peggie Mars Safety Expert and Founder of Wheel Wel

Guest: Calvin Dludla - SABC REPORTER

With the repo rate decision now announced, we unpack what it means for household debt, monthly budgets and government spending. Guest: Liso Mdutyana - Junior Researcher for Debt and Budget Policy at the Institute for Economic Justice

Earlier today, the IEC had the Electoral Code of Conduct signing ceremony for political parties contesting the 2026 Local Government Elections. The Commission also hosted a public draw that will determine the order of contesting parties on the various ballot papers.  GUEST: Sy Mamabolo, IEC CEO

GUEST: Dr. Elna Moolman, Standard Bank Group Head of South Africa Macroeconomic Research

The Wits Social Good Hackathon is taking place this Saturday and the organisers are calling on the public to participate, we find out more on this year’s edition with… GUEST: Ndamu Guman – Head of Research of Research & Development at Adapt IT, and also Organiser for the Wits Social Good Hackathon

We are coming live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban where the GovTech 2026 Conference is taking place. Marking its milestone 20th edition, the event is hosted by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) alongside the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. GUEST: Christo Abrahams - Group Technology Officer at Gijima

ROSE is an acronym for ‘Recycling Oil Saves the Environment’. It was established in April of 1994 by the oil industry to prevent the pollution of the environment from used oil. GUEST: Bubele Nyiba – ROSE Foundation CEO

We are broadcasting live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban where the GovTech 2026 Conference is taking place. Marking its milestone 20th edition, the event is hosted by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) alongside the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. GUEST: Sidima Ntsangani, SITA's Executive: Applications Portfol...

There was drama outside the Randburg Magistrate's Court earlier today when a close associate of a 59-year-old senior police officer, who has been arrested on grooming and rape charges, claimed the officer’s arrest was linked to succession battles within the South African Police Service. SABC News Reporter, Thabiso Radebe, was in court today and now joins me on the line for more… GUEST...

We are broadcasting live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban where the GovTech 2026 Conference is taking place. Marking its milestone 20th edition, the event is hosted by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) alongside the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. GUEST: Vukani Mngxati - CEO Microsoft South Africa

South Africa is heading to the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg, with Junior Team Masakhane set to compete against some of the world’s best young culinary talent in November. Joining us is Chef Farzana, who handles PR and communications for the team, GUEST: Farzana Alvarado Rivera - Chef and Owner at Zana Alvarado Collection & Corporate Hospitality

Investigative journalist Micah Reddy is on his way back to South Africa after being detained in Djibouti last week. We speak to his brother about the family’s relief after days of uncertainty, their efforts to establish his whereabouts and what they know about his release and his well – being. GUEST: Niall Reddy – Micah’s brother

Deputy Employment and Labour Minister Jomo Sibiya is in Alberton, where a joint labour and immigration raid is under way at a steel manufacturing plant. SABC News reporter Mbalenhle Mthethwa is on the ground to give us an update on the operation and what authorities have found so far. GUEST: Mbalenhle Mthethwa – SABC REPORTER

We are broadcasting live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban where the GovTech 2026 Conference is taking place. Marking its milestone 20th edition, the event is hosted by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) alongside the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. GUEST: Professor Stella Bvuma, Chairperson for the Board of the...