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Why is Riaan Manser going WILD with News24? PLUS: Bafana’s triumph

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“The outdoors is screaming for you. Time to listen,” Who said that? Our very own Riaan Manser, of course, News24’s outdoors editor, a man of many firsts, including traversing the entirety of Africa on a bicycle. He joins us on The Lead alongside our Good News editor, Paul Herman, regaling us with fantastic tales from across the globe. Later, 3-0 baba! Mzansi’s celebrating Bafana’s booking in next year’s FIFA World Cup. We celebrate with football journo Njabulo Ngidi from Mbombela. Finally, we turn back time to when the ANC’s Robben Island prisoners were released with On This Day in SA History. You can send our host, broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer, a voice note with your questions or thoughts on the show: 072 562 3179. Mail us: thelead@24.com. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.
Chapters
  • 00:01 Graeme's intro
  • 01:55 Chat with Riaan Manser & Paul Herman
  • 20:00 Manser meets Mandela
  • 44:29 Trending topic: Bafana's triumph w/ Njabulo Ngidi
  • 59:30 On This Day in SA History: Robben Island releases
15 Oct 2025 English South Africa News · Society & Culture

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