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78-year-old District Six resident beats 2023 eviction order

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Every now and then, a modern-day David and Goliath story comes along that warms our hearts. Today, this story is about 78-year-old Noor-Banu Allie, a long-time District Six resident who was forcibly removed from the area in the late 1960s. She very nearly suffered the same fate recently when her landlord dug their heels in, but a Western Cape High Court ruling has now allowed her to keep renting her humble District Six home. More with this incredible story is journalist Marvin Charles, our guest on The Lead. Later, in our trending topic, he’s held three top Cabinet posts; now, Malusi Gigaba finds himself in a court dock charged with corruption. And finally, epic aviator Amy Johnson broke her solo flying record from England to Cape Town 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. To advertise in the show: thelead@24.com. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. The Lead is currently sponsored by 10X Investments.
Chapters
  • 00:01 Graeme's intro
  • 01:13 Crossing to Marvin Charles on D6 claimant's win over 2023 eviction order
  • 13:11 AD: 10X Investments
  • 13:37 Trending topic: Gigaba's charged with corruption
  • 15:53 On This Day in SA History / Hot Take: G20
18 Nov 2025 English South Africa News · Society & Culture

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