Podcasts about News24

Committee erupts as Olympic boss is ejected amid clashes over MPs’ social media posts. Lester Kiewit speaks to News24 journalist Jason Felix. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tshidi Madia in for Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss whether Billionaire businessman, Patrice Motsepe could be a serious contender for the 2027 ANC Presidency. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining John Maytham to unpack the latest twists in this saga is Karyn Maughan, senior legal journalist and investigative reporter with News24. She’s been covering the Zuma case closely for years and was even personally targeted in one of Zuma’s private prosecutions — a move courts later ruled unlawful. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining John Maytham is Carol Paton, Writer-at-Large with News24. Carol’s latest commentary asks the hard but necessary question: Where is the strategy on crime, Cyril? She explores how the country’s violent crime epidemic — now ranked second-highest in the world — is less a product of circumstance and more the result of systemic neglect, political cowardice, and institutions hollowed out during the years of state capture. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Adriaan Bason, Author and Editor-in-chief of News24 about his journey as an investigative journalist leading to his current role as Chief Editor. They also touch on some of the books he has authored and the advice he has for upcoming journalists. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Patrick, News24 reporter in Johannesburg, discusses reaction in South Africa to the tense Oval Office encounter between US President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Pieter Du Toit, skrywer, assistent-redakteur en politieke joernalis by News24, bespreek die vergadering tussen pres. Ramaphosa en pres. Trump. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Stephen Grootes speaks to Sikonathi Mantshantsha Writer -at-Large at News24 about DayBreak farm’s new board appointment as the company goes through turbulent times. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining John Maytham unpack this explosive story is Jeff Wicks, an award-winning investigative journalist at News24, who’s been following the money trail and breaking the developments as they unfold. Jeffs talks to John about the latest twist from the Cat Matlala saga, South Africa’s most controversial tenderpreneurs. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival, John Maytham is in conversation with political veteran Tony Leon. As the Government of National Unity (GNU) nears its one-year mark, John and Tony take stock of its performance — asking whether this bold political experiment has truly fostered collaboration or simply replaced strong parliamentary opposition with internal discord. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival, John Maytham is joined by Judge Dennis Davis following a trilogy of riveting conversations that explored the moral and political tensions shaping South Africa and the world in 2025. What Is Jewishness in 2025? Maughan vs Zuma, Cutting to the Chase Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In vandag se episode bespreek Louis en Arno News24 se skreiende optrede teenoor Basjan Jooste, die bestuurder van die beroemde Twatterbaas-profiel op X (Twitter). Daarna gesels hulle oor die burgemeester van die Tshwane Metro, Nasiphi Moya, se uitlatings oor slaggate in die stad. Podlitiek word aangebied deur Erns van Zyl, Louis Boshoff en Arno Roodt.

John Maytham speaks to Andrew Thompson from News24’s Disinformation Desk about how false claims go viral faster than the truth — and why South Africans have fewer tools than ever to fight back. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa Melane is joined by veteran politician and author Tony Leon to unpack revelations from his new memoir Being There: Backstories from the Political Front. Leon, South Africa’s longest-serving leader of the official opposition and former ambassador, offers a candid, insider account of the high-stakes negotiations that led to the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU). Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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John Maytham speaks to Adriaan Basson, Editor-in-Chief of News24, about what DA governance could realistically look like, who might lead such a government, and whether this current surge in support can last until 2029.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining John Maytham on the PM drive is Jeff Wicks, an investigative journalist with News24 who has been following the trail of the SAPS contract saga for the outlet’s 9 LIVES series. Jeff brings us insight into what was uncovered, who’s implicated, and what this tells us about systemic rot at the heart of policing in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nokukhanya chats to Osile Nkadimeng, a second year student and climate activist who's making waves in South Africa. Recently recognized on News24's "100 Young Mandela's" list, Otsile is spearheading Fridays for Future South Africa and co-founding the Sundial Movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Corder is joined by veteran legal journalist Karyn Maughan from News24 joins live from the Bloemfontein High Court, where the high-profile asbestos corruption trial of former Free State Premier and ex-ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule has resumed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freelance journalist Andrew Thompson joins John Maytham to share South Africa's most intriguing pit stops for an Easter road trip. The two dive into some of the lesser-known, must-visit spots scattered along the country’s highways — from the towering Big Pineapple in Bathurst to the surreal sculpture garden of the Owl House in Nieu-Bethesda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining John Maytham to unpack the emotional and social impact of Adolescence, a series on Netflix, is Bashierah Parker, lifestyle and parenting writer for News24. A mom herself, Bashierah brings a deeply personal and professional perspective to the table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Oscar Van Heerden, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg joined Clarence to discuss his recent opinion piece in News24 as the future of the GNU hangs in the balance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Celiwe Mntambo, the sister of the late, Goodness Mntambo, who made a promise to give her kids a good education before sadly passing away. Celiwe joins us to unpack the sacrifices she made to make sure her late sister’s dreams come true.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by Paul Herman, Good News Editor at News24, to explore the impact of spotlighting positive, uplifting stories in the national news cycle. For the past three years, Paul has led an initiative to replace the usual April Fool’s Day content with inspiring stories about everyday South Africans making an extraordinary difference. From community heroes to innovative changemakers, Paul unpacks why good news matters, how readers have responded, and why celebrating hope and resilience is more vital than ever in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the national budget vote looming and the country watching closely, the ANC and DA appear to be on the brink of a deal that would secure passage of a highly contentious budget — including a 0.5% increase in VAT. Pieter du Toit, Assistant Editor of Investigations at News24 and author of The Super Cadres, The Stellenbosch Mafia, and The ANC Billionaires, joins John Maytham to unpack the latest behind-the-scenes negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Corder marks Human Rights Day with a powerful conversation with Karyn Maughan, award-winning investigative journalist at News24. Karyn reflects on her battle for truth in the face of political persecution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Corder is joined by William Brederode, journalist and News24 contributor to explore how AI-driven traffic light systems, like Google’s Project Green Light, are already transforming congestion in cities across the globe — and whether Cape Town could be next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News24 investigative journalist Sikonathi Mantshantsha joins Dan Corder to provide his own context in response to the critiques made by aviation journalist and defence analyst Dean Wingrin regarding references in his article, 'Defenceless: Only six of 330 SA Air Force aircraft in working order'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

rWotD Episode 2869: Heinrich Smit (politician) Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Wednesday, 12 March 2025 is Heinrich Smit (politician).Heinrich Charl "Sandlana" Smit (1955 – 17 September 2022) was a South African politician who represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the Free State Provincial Legislature from May 2019 until his death in September 2022. He was first elected to the provincial legislature in the 2019 general election, ranked 19th on the ANC's provincial party list. Smit was born in 1955 and joined the ANC in 1994, the year that apartheid ended. His local ANC branch was in Mangaung in the Free State. He held a range of full-time positions in the provincial party administration and in the provincial government, including in the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and as liaison officer for minorities in the office of the Premier, Ace Magashule. In 2012 he told News24 that he was a die-hard political supporter of Magashule.Smit died on 17 September 2022, aged 67, at a guesthouse in Bloemfontein. His body was found in his car outside the guesthouse.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:54 UTC on Wednesday, 12 March 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Heinrich Smit (politician) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Ivy.

John Maytham is joined by Pieter du Toit, Assistant Editor for In-Depth News at News24, to unpack the growing tensions within the cabinet, what they mean for South Africa’s economy, and whether the country is on the cusp of a quiet revolution in governance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara-Jayne Makwala King chats to News24 Editor-in-Chief Adriaan Basson about them launching ‘The Weekender’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Sikhonathi Mantshatsha, Writer-at-large at News24 about how several major South African fund managers, including Old Mutual and Sanlam, invested over R700 million in Enable Capital's alleged funding scam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal journalist Karyn Maughan joins John Maytham to discuss her News24 exclusive on the shocking parole of Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger—two high-risk serial rapists who brutally attacked Alison Botha in 1994. Despite a damning psychologist’s report and opposition from Du Toit’s own family, parole authorities approved his release after just a 45-minute discussion—without consulting Botha.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conversation with John Maytham, Adriaan Basson, Editor-in-Chief of News24 considers the proposal for a South African version of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks with News24 legal journalist Karyn Maughan about the Constitutional Court’s review of the Western Cape government’s 2015 sale of the Tafelberg school property in Sea Point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Mihaela Papa joins us to explore the significance of BRICS and its evolving role in reshaping global governance. Dr. Papa begins by examining the importance of this platform, such as the BRICS countries' central role in addressing major global development challenges, and its goals as an organization, such as striving towards a more equitable multipolar world order. She discusses the group's rapid expansion over the past two years and delves into the key factors driving its growing appeal among countries in the Global South. The conversation focuses particularly on China's role within BRICS, highlighting how it leverages the bloc to advance its strategic objectives on the global stage. Particular attention is given to China's efforts in pushing for innovation and AI cooperation and the bloc's de-dollarization agenda. Dr. Papa concludes by evaluating the effectiveness of BRICS and examining the strategic implications it presents for U.S. policy. Dr. Mihaela Papa. Dr. Papa is a BRICS expert from MIT Center for International Studies, where she serves as the Director of Research and Principal Research Scientist. Before joining MIT, she co-founded and led the Rising Power Alliances project and taught sustainable development and global governance at The Fletcher School at Tufts University. She began her BRICS research over a decade ago as a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Law School and a visiting scholar at Fudan University's Center for BRICS Studies. Dr. Papa has published extensively on the rise of new powers and their coalition-building efforts. Her recent publications in International Affairs and the European Journal of International Relations explore when BRICS converge and how they can challenge the United States. She has also analyzed BRICS's de-dollarization efforts in the Chinese Journal of International Politics and Cambridge University Press Elements and written on the China-India conflict within BRICS in the Global Policy journal. Her commentary was featured in Foreign Affairs and The Conversation, as well as on Bloomberg, BBC, News24, the South China Morning Post, and other media outlets. Originally a trade economist with a BA from Croatia, she completed her MA in Law and Diplomacy and PhD in International Relations at The Fletcher School, Tufts University.

Bongani Bingwa had a conversation Editor-in-chief of News24, Adriaan Basson, unpacks Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, a minister in the Presidency on the allegations over fraud and corruption related to a municipal tender worth R2.5 million the corruption in the ANC and Ramaphosa’s reluctance to take action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'n Peiling deur News24 bevind dat skoolfooie met meer as dubbeld die inflasiekoers sal styg. Riaan van der Bergh, adjunkhoof van die Federasie van Beheerliggame van Suider-Afrika (Fedsas), gesels oor skole wat moontlik meer stewige kwytskelding aan ouers kan toestaan. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Karyn Maughan, legal journalist at News24, speaks with John Maytham abouther memoir I Will Not Be Silenced, detailing her fight against threats andharassment from Jacob Zuma and her unwavering stand for press freedom andjustice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Pieter du Toit, author and Assistant Editor at News24, about his latest book, 'The Super Cadres', and the insight it offers into South Africa's complex politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks with News24 journalist Carol Paton, recently back from COP29 in Azerbaijan, about the $300 billion climate finance pledge by 2035, which disappointed developing nations seeking $1.3 trillion. Paton discusses the tensions, including a walkout by least developed countries, funding debates involving China and Saudi Arabia, and South Africa's Minister Dion George calling the deal a pragmatic successSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining John Maytham  to unpack these seismic revelations of South Africa's crime intelligence is Jeff Wicks, an investigative journalist with News24. Jeff has been following the unfolding drama, from whistleblower disclosures tied to the ANC's Nasrec grabber scandal to allegations of a silent purge orchestrated by Crime Intelligence's top brass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Leon joins John Maytham as a political writer for News24 to analyze the return of Donald Trump to office and its potential ripple effects globally and for South AfricaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a discussion with John Maytham, Phillip de Wet, News24's foreign editor, critiques South Africa and SADC's inadequate response to Mozambique's recent election crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carol Paton, Writer at Large at News24, joins John Maytham on the PM Drive show to argue that the comparison to Trump's America isn't far-fetched. Carol  says South Africa could be on the brink of a political shift that may mirror Trump's divisive yet powerful populism in the U.S. Tune in to hear her insights on how these parallels could shape the future of South African politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karyn Maughn, News24 legal journalist weighs in on the Judicial Service Commission's conduct committee recommendation that former chief justice, Mogoeng Mogoeng, face an impeachment inquiry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our political analysis we look at how accountability or lack thereof is being applied amongst different leaders that have been accused of corruption and we're joined by Bhekisisa Mncube, Author and Columnist for Daily Maverick, News24, City Press, the Witness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hierdie episode gesels Ernst en Louis oor die valse rassisme bewerings teen Jan Braai, News24 se amptelike rekening op X wat vir Ernst van AfriForum geblok het, en die nuus rondom 'n tender vir 'n nuwe bestuurslisensiedrukker. Die Podlitiek-span bestaan uit Ernst van Zyl, Louis Boshoff, Arno Roodt en Frederik van Dyk

Jad Assaf, Islamic Relief Senior Humanitarian Program Officer based in Beirut speaks to Mike Wills about the plight of thousands of people whose lives have been uprooted by Israels invasion of Lebanon.  Islamic Relief has launched a £10 million emergency appeal to scale up its response to the Lebanon crisis.  https://donate.islamic-relief.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pieter du Toit, News24 assistant editor: investigations take a deep dive into his latest book, ‘The Super Cadres'. An expose on how Cadre deployment allows the ANC to maintain control of the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.