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Kirsten Kluyts killing: The teacher who was murdered at a running event in Sandton
Police are searching for a man who was seen walking away from the secluded area off the running track where the body of a Joburg teacher, Kirsten Kluyts, was found in October. Kluyts was reportedly raped and strangled to death at a running event in Sandton. Listen to News24's Mihlali…
The Weekly Digest: Ousted Makhubele forms multiparty alliance, update on war on Ukraine
In today’s episode, News24 senior politics reporter Zintle Mahlati gives us the full details on why the Congress of the People (Cope) terminated Colleen Makhubele’s membership. We then cross to senior investigative journalist Kyle Cowan, who is in Ukraine where President Volodymyr Zelensky is updating the press on efforts to…
Weather forecast: More rain expected for parts of SA throughout the week
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The Weekly Digest: Why govt wants foreign-owned spaza shops audited & Proteas still in it to win World Cup
In this week’s episode, we discuss government’s new proposed plan to audit the number of foreign-owned spaza shops in communities. The Proteas’ suffered a painful loss against India on Sunday. With two loses does this mean their prospects of winning the Cricket World Cup are slim? And News24 Life gives…
SA hip-hop legend DJ Ready D talks music, cars and highly-anticipated show, Spinners
Deon Daniels, best known as DJ Ready D, is not only a music maestro, but he's also a passionate petrolhead. Thanks to ShowMax's newest show, Spinners, the music legend was able to marry both passions - serving as the show's musical director. Listen to News24 Motoring editor Janine van der…
Malema's attacks on judiciary: Karyn Maughan and Judges Matter's Mbekezeli Benjamin weigh in
Listen to News24 specialist legal writer Karyn Maughan talk about EFF leader Julius Malema's unsubstantiated corruption and incompetence accusations against the magistrate in his firearm discharge case and what they mean for his continued tenure at the Judicial Service Commission, with Mbekezeli Benjamin from Judges Matter.
The Weekly Digest: More fire for Phakeng & bogus TikTok doc is a free man…for now
In today’s episode, we discuss the scathing report by the University of Cape Town, with News24 reporter Marvin Charles, which found former vice-chancellor professor Mamokgethi Phakeng and former council chairperson Babalwa Ngonyama guilty of severe governance failures. We also give you the latest update on why phony TikTok doctor Matthew…
Snowfall in October? – Not an uncommon occurrence, says SA Weather Service
On Monday morning, many South Africans in parts of Mpumalanga, the Free State, KZN and the Eastern Cape woke up to snowfall. But according to the South African Weather Service, it is not uncommon for snow to land in parts of the province during this time of the year.
The Weekly Digest: Why over Gold One 500 miners staged a sit-in & KZN ditches 2023 SAMAs
In episode six of The Weekly Digest, we speak to News24 senior news reporter Ntwaagae Seleka on why over 500 Gold One mine workers in the east of Johannesburg staged a three-day sit-in underground. News24 senior politics reporter Soyiso Maliti and News24 entertainment reporter Keitumetse Maako keep us up to…
Karyn Maughan discusses populist myths behind attacks on Constitution with Dan Mafora
News24 specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan speaks to legal researcher Dan Mafora about his new book Capture in the Court and how it interrogates prevalent populist misinformation about judges and the Constitution.
The Weekly Digest: Pandor’s phone call pledge to Hamas & Proteas prospects of winning World Cup
In episode five of The Weekly Digest, we speak to News24’s senior politics reporter Khaya Koko on the controversial phone call between South Africa’s International Relations Minister, Naledi Pandor, and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, amid its deadly conflict with Israel. We also speak to News24 senior sports reporter Heinz…
The Weekly Digest: Counting on the census, SAMAs drama and doping delays
In today's episode of The Weekly Digest, we unpack the research methodologies in conducting a census. We speak to News24 Sport about the contention around South Africa's anti-doping policies. And we also look at the latest controversy regarding the prestigious South African Music Awards.
A deadly clash: What we know about the Israeli-Hamas conflict
The surprising deadly assault Hamas launched on Israel has seen thousands dead and injured, with the number of casualties expected to rise. But how did conflict start, and how did we get here? Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with News24 Foreign Editor Phillip de Wet on what we…
'Constant banging' - SA journalist Mandy Wiener shares details of scramble to get home from Israel with children
On Monday, journalist and author Mandy Wiener told 702 listeners about the chaos she experienced with her children while trying to leave Israel following terror attacks.
The Weekly Digest: What we know about the confusing death of two Soweto children ‘after eating biscuits’
This Friday on The Weekly Digest, we speak to News24 reporter Cebolihle Bhengu on what we know so far regarding two children, from Soweto, who died after allegedly consuming snacks they bought from a local spaza shop. Did the spaza shop sell them expired or spoiled goods or did they…
The Weekly Digest: WC flood recovery efforts, Edwin Sodi latest controversial govt contract
Welcome to The Weekly Digest, a new podcast from News24, South Africa's most trusted news brand, hosted by News24 podcast producer, Mihlali Ntsabo. Every Friday morning, The Weekly Digest invites you into our studio to listen to our top picks for the week. This week, we speak to News24 Cape…
Pappas for the people! Can the uMngeni mayor pull off a miracle for DA in KZN?
On Monday, the DA announced Christopher Pappas, the uMngeni mayor, as its premier candidate ahead of the 2024 elections. DA leader John Steenhuisen hailed Pappas as a "shining beacon on the hill while the rest of KwaZulu-Natal lie[s] in ruin". But can Pappas pull off a miracle for the DA?…
The Weekly Digest: Mkhwebane booted out as public protector, what comes next for her?
Welcome to The Weekly Digest, a new podcast from News24, South Africa's most trusted news brand, hosted by News24 podcast producer, Mihlali Ntsabo. Every Friday morning, The Weekly Digest invites you into our studio to listen to our top picks for the week. This week, we speak to senior politics…
Bullying or business? Contracts show how big pharma overcharged SA for Covid vaccines
The Health Justice Initiative has accused global pharmaceutical companies, such as Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer, of overcharging the South African government for Covid-19 vaccines in 2021. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Jan Cronje, senior investigative journalist for News24 Business, who's been following the story for…
From Russia with no love lost: Could the Lady R report further strain SA-US relations?
A three-member independent panel, appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, found no evidence to support claims made by US Ambassador to SA, Reuben Brigety, that SA supplied arms to Russia. Could the findings of the report further compromise US-SA relations? Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's assistant…