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144 Episodes
20 – 40

Sew and tell: Stitching together local designer Thula Sindi's alleged corruption saga

On Wednesday, the Special Investigating Unit implicated well-known South African fashion designer Thula Sindi in its irregular grant payments probe with National Lotteries Commission (NLC). According to the SIU, Sindi, alongside renowned actor and friend Terry Pheto, were some of the beneficiaries of funds from a R5 million grant meant…
15 Feb 13 min

All you need to know about SONA2024 in under 2 mins

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address on Thursday evening. With the country’s budget deficit totalling almost R300 billion in 2023, President Ramaphosa is expected to update the country on government’s progress in addressing slow economic growth and on the plans to address the…
8 Feb 1 min

How Mbali Ntuli is trying to get SA youth registered to vote

Mbali Ntuli, founder of Groundwork Collective, is using innovative ways to get young people registered to vote. Ahead of the IEC's final voter registration weekend, Ntuli is encouraging young people to make their voice heard. Listen to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion Qaanitah Hunter in conversation with Mbali…
2 Feb 22 min

Rise Mzansi manifesto launch: What will Songezo Zibi promise the voters

New political party Rise Mzansi is launching its manifesto on Saturday. But what is this new kid on the block promising to offer South Africa? Listen to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion, Qaanitah Hunter, in conversation with Rise Mzansi's leader, Songezo Zibi, on why the party wants South…
19 Jan 26 min

Phala Phala saga: SARS opens criminal case against buffalo buyer

The South African Revenue Service has opened a criminal case against Phala Phala buffalo buyer Hazim Mustafa, who President Cyril Ramaphosa told various investigators handed $580 000 in cash to his farm manager in December 2019. Listen to News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 senior investigative reporter Kyle…
15 Jan 18 min

How Israel will fight South Africa's genocide lawsuit

South Africa's genocide lawsuit hearing in the International Court of Justice against Israel is set to continue and conclude on Friday, with Israel expected to make its counterarguments. South Africa has approached the international court to persuade it to order Israel to halt its military attack on Gaza. News24's Mihlali…
12 Jan 13 min

ICJ hearing: A win for SA could cause a major blow for the Biden administration

South Africa is, on Thursday, set to present its genocide lawsuit against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to persuade the ICJ to order the country to halt its military attack on Gaza. The delegation, led by Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola, consists…
11 Jan 19 min

Jumping ship or creating chaos? What we know about the Zuma-endorsed MK Party

Former president Jacob Zuma, in December, announced that he was pledging support for a new political party called the uMkhonto WeSizwe, and has since been attending the party's campaigning events in parts of the country. However, this surprising political move by Zuma has left many questioning what this means for…
8 Jan 15 min

Husband charged with murder of KZN reverend Liezel de Jager

On Monday, the husband of a KZN reverend who was murdered in 2021, appeared in court accused of her murder. Liezel de Jager, who was a reverend at the NG Kerk Suidkus in Amanzimtoti, was found dead in her driveway in October of 2021 after coming from a jog. News24's…
28 Nov 2023 10 min

Kirsten Kluyts murder: Police arrest a 21-year-old man

On Sunday, police said they'd arrested a 21-year-old man for the murder of 34-year-old teacher Kirsten Kluyts. Kluyts was killed while participating in a running event in Parkmore, Sandton, in late October. News24's Mihlali Ntsabo speaks to News24 Joburg metro reporter Alex Patrick for more on the case.
27 Nov 2023 7 min

Unpacking COP28: What it means for SA

As the United Nation's largest climate summit kicks off this week, News24 sustainability reporter Lameez Omarjee will chat with climate scientist Dr Chris Trisos to find out how it impacts South Africa and its climate future.
27 Nov 2023 22 min
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