Podcasts about News24

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.

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.

News24 Editor in Chief, Adriaan Basson on what to expect from News24 latest journalistic offering, called The Weekender. This edition is said to give you a break from hardcore news and bring you a fun take on South Africa, its people, and all things interesting.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.

Columnist John Matisson’s recent opinion piece in News24 suggests that Donald Trump’s vendetta against SA could unite the country.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.

Lester Kiewit speaks to News24 journalist, Velani Ludidi, following the Hawks raid on the offices of Alderman JP Smith, and Councillor Xanthea Limberg, in connection to a massive housing fraud case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Pieter Du Toit, skrywer en assistent-redakteur en joernalis by News24 gesels oor sy boeke. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Kyle Cowan an investigative journalist at News24 about the many investigations that the SIU and public prosecutor are currently conducting surrounding Deputy President Paul Mashatile and his close friends and family.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.

Karyn Maughn, News24 journalist, weighs in on the contentious appointment of Roman Cabanac by the DA and alleged ties to Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News24 investigative journalist Jeff Wicks explains findings into the whistle blower report and mistaken identity which led to the killing of a Vereeniging engineer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News24 foreign editor Phillip de Wet weighs in on the tightrope SA walks maintaining ties with Zimbabwe, while the neighbouring country's policies do not align with SA's foreign relations vision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News24's Karyn Maughan explains todays proceedings in the pretrial hearing of Jacob Zuma in the lead to his Arms Deal linked prosecution case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BOSA MP Nobuntu Webster has written an opinion piece published on News24 that SMMEs need more support, and one way of doing that is to declare townships as SEZs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this second part of current affairs we talk to daily maverick's Pauli van Wyk, regarding an interesting article she wrote with News24's Kyle Cowan titled “Justice minister took half-a-million-rand 'loan' from accused VBS investment broker”. The article talks about Justice Minister Thembi Simelane who took a loan of more than half-a-million rand from a company that brokered unlawful investments of R349 million into VBS Bank by the Polokwane Municipality – while she was mayor of the city in 2016. According to Simelane's version, the R575 600 was "a loan" for "the purchase of a coffee shop business". She states the "loan in question has since been paid in full” but did not respond to requests for supporting documents to prove this version.  Minister Simelane also does not believe that there is a conflict of interest between her previous involvement with VBS and her position in the executive. Pauli joins us t talk about this interesting development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 17 August, the 44th SADC Summit convened in Harare, Zimbabwe, under the theme, "Promoting Innovation to Unlock Opportunities for Sustained Economic Growth and Development towards an Industrialised SADC." The Summit was attended by the Heads of State and Government, or their representatives has been one of the best attended in recent years. News24 journalist, Lenin Ndebele, covered the summit and he joins to update us on the event unfolded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you budget for wi-fi on your travels? Specifically, to and from your destination. Journalist Andrew Thompson has compared some of the airlines and their offerings in his latest piece on News24.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal journalist Karyn Maughan weighs in on the attack on her by Sunday Independent newspapers and the Press Ombud ruling on the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die ANC het berigte weerlê dat die DA hom oorskadu in die regering van nasionale eenheid. News24 het Woensdag 'n berig gepubliseer wat beweer sommige ANC-ministers is huiwerig om met die media te skakel en dat die suksesse van opposisie-ministers hulle onbevoeg laat lyk. Die ANC se woordvoerder, Zuko Godlimpi, sê daar is nie enige sprake van wedywering in die kabinet nie:

Tony Leon, Political writer for News24 and South African Politician, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to share his expert insights on whether Cyril Ramaphosa's  MultiParty Government can revive South Africa's stature in global affairs – Stay tuned!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A devastating fire that took place on Sunday in Boston, KwaZulu-Natal, claimed the lives of six firefighters, with two others that  remain hospitalised. While the exact cause of the fire remains unclear, reports from News24 suggest that it may have been sparked by poachers engaged in illegal hunting games. Joining us to provide some clarify and more details on this is Mayor Chris Pappas, Mayor of the uMngeni Municipality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Clement Manyathela speaks to Tshidi Madia, EWN Associate Politics Editor and Natasha Marrian, News24 politics editor to discuss how far the country is from a new cabinet amid tough talks between political parties in the Government of National Unity.    Clement also speaks to ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri to get an update on where the ANC stands with these negotiations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Mitchley, News24 journalist based in Pretoria, discusses early results in the South African general election.