



Rebranding and marketing strategy
A conversation on rebranding and marketing strategy, exploring how organisations and individuals successfully reposition themselves in competitive markets, with brand strategist and marketing consultant Franco D’Onofrio. GUEST: Franco D’Onofrio - brand strategist and marketing consultant

Political Analysis: ANC Eastern Cape Provincial Task Team
Yesterday, the ANC NEC, through its Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, announced the newly appointed Eastern Cape Provincial Task Team (PTT). GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

SAPS release latest crime statistics
The South African Police Service released the country’s latest crime statistics today, revealing crime trends across the country for the fourth quarter of the last financial year (January to March 2026). GUEST: Professor Nirmala Gopal, Criminologist from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has recovered R25 million
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has recovered R25 million from irregular Covid-19 school sanitising contracts in Gauteng, with SIU spokesperson Selby Makgotho joining the conversation to explain how the funds were traced and recovered amid ongoing pandemic-era corruption investigations…

African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and African economies
On tonight’s edition of The National Pulse, Ashraf Garda speaks to Wandile Sihlobo about what the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) means for African economies, after US President Donald Trump formally restored duty-free access for eligible African exporters until the end o…

Department of Transport Budget Vote Speech
The Department of Transport tabled a budget speech that outlined primary targets to rebuild and modernise the national transport system, focusing on key areas including infrastructure investment, private sector participation, and road safety. GUEST: Barbara Creecy, Minister of Transport

Nelson Mandela Bay March
Nelson Mandela Bay residents are marching in Gqeberha against crime, drugs and undocumented migrants. The Vukuzenzele-led march has drawn community members across the Metro. GUEST: Sisipho Ngcumbe, SABC News Reporter

ANC unveils new Gauteng leadership
The ANC’s secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula on Wednesday announced a 45-member Gauteng Provincial Task Team. Will this PTT propel the party forward? We find out more… Guest: Dr Levy Ndou – Political Analyst at Tshwane University of Technology

Ebola Outbreak Declared Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a global health emergency after more than 130 deaths and fears the virus may be spreading rapidly. GUEST: Professor Helen Rees, Executive Director of the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute, Chairs the World…

Xolani Khumalo Visits Mazwi Kubheka
Yesterday, at the invitation of the Kubheka family, ActionSA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate, Xolani Khumalo, visited Mazwi Kubheka following his discharge from hospital. GUEST: Xolani Khumalo, ActionSA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate