Jozi leaders out of office ahead of G20. PLUS: DA, ANC, PA duel for WC

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From the Big Smoke to Slaapstad, there’s plenty to unpack politically this week. In Jozi, a temporary leadership vacuum ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit has coalition partners outraged. Meanwhile, in the Western Cape, the DA’s blue wave has swallowed up some senior ANC members left out in the cold. Stay tuned for The Lead’s discussions with News24 journos Alex Patrick and Siyamtanda Capa. Later, Mahatma Gandhi was arrested in Durban On This Day in SA History, a regular segment at the end of the show. Finally, host Graeme Raubenheimer gives his ‘hot take’ on Angelo Agrizzi’s plea and sentencing deal with the State. You can send our host, broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer, a voice note with your questions or thoughts on the show: 072 562 3179. To advertise in the show: thelead@24.com. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.
Chapters
  • 00:01 Graeme's intro
  • 01:47 Crossing to Alex Patrick: Jozi leaders out of office
  • 09:09 Crossing to Siyamtanda Capa: DA, ANC, PA duel for WC
  • 19:50 AD: News24's The Weekender
  • 20:18 On This Day in SA History
  • 21:04 Graeme's hot take: Angelo Agrizzi sentenced
6 Nov 2025 English South Africa News · Society & Culture

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