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The Weekly Digest: The Weekly Digest: CoJ's R2.6m staff shindig and the latest on Kirsten Kluyts' murder
In today’s episode, News24 investigative reporter Azarrah Karrim breaks down the City of Joburg’s R2.6 million price tag event. We also speak to News24 Joburg metro reporter Alex Patrick on what we know so far in the Kirsten Kluyts murder case. And News24 deputy lifestyle editor Kaunda Selisho gives a…
Husband charged with murder of KZN reverend Liezel de Jager
On Monday, the husband of a KZN reverend who was murdered in 2021, appeared in court accused of her murder. Liezel de Jager, who was a reverend at the NG Kerk Suidkus in Amanzimtoti, was found dead in her driveway in October of 2021 after coming from a jog. News24's…
Kirsten Kluyts murder: Police arrest a 21-year-old man
On Sunday, police said they'd arrested a 21-year-old man for the murder of 34-year-old teacher Kirsten Kluyts. Kluyts was killed while participating in a running event in Parkmore, Sandton, in late October. News24's Mihlali Ntsabo speaks to News24 Joburg metro reporter Alex Patrick for more on the case.
Unpacking COP28: What it means for SA
As the United Nation's largest climate summit kicks off this week, News24 sustainability reporter Lameez Omarjee will chat with climate scientist Dr Chris Trisos to find out how it impacts South Africa and its climate future.
The Weekly Digest: A manipulated rand causes upset and Koko is a free man – What now?
Khaya Koko, News24’s senior politics reporter, joins us in our Johannesburg studio to explain government’s response to allegations of rand manipulation by several local and international banks. Specialist legal writer at News24 Karyn Maughan joins us on the line to discuss why the state failed gather evidence on time for…
Phala Phala-gate: Food for thought - Why did Ramaphosa's security chief dine with suspects?
News24 understands two of the three suspects accused of breaking into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala game farm in 2020 were interviewed by the president's head of security, Wally Rhoode. Still, the president's protection team failed to ensure they were charged. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to…
Kirsten Kluyts killing: Murder suspect ran off with victim's clothes - what happens next?
It has emerged that the man suspected to have killed 34-year-old teacher Kirsten Kluyts left the scene with her clothing. Kluyts was murdered while participating in a running event in Parkmore, Sandton, in late October. Police are still searching for the man who was seen walking away from the area,…
Kirsten Kluyts killing: The teacher who was murdered at a running event in Sandton
Police are searching for a man who was seen walking away from the secluded area off the running track where the body of a Joburg teacher, Kirsten Kluyts, was found in October. Kluyts was reportedly raped and strangled to death at a running event in Sandton. Listen to News24's Mihlali…
The Weekly Digest: Ousted Makhubele forms multiparty alliance, update on war on Ukraine
In today’s episode, News24 senior politics reporter Zintle Mahlati gives us the full details on why the Congress of the People (Cope) terminated Colleen Makhubele’s membership. We then cross to senior investigative journalist Kyle Cowan, who is in Ukraine where President Volodymyr Zelensky is updating the press on efforts to…
Weather forecast: More rain expected for parts of SA throughout the week
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The Weekly Digest: Why govt wants foreign-owned spaza shops audited & Proteas still in it to win World Cup
In this week’s episode, we discuss government’s new proposed plan to audit the number of foreign-owned spaza shops in communities. The Proteas’ suffered a painful loss against India on Sunday. With two loses does this mean their prospects of winning the Cricket World Cup are slim? And News24 Life gives…
SA hip-hop legend DJ Ready D talks music, cars and highly-anticipated show, Spinners
Deon Daniels, best known as DJ Ready D, is not only a music maestro, but he's also a passionate petrolhead. Thanks to ShowMax's newest show, Spinners, the music legend was able to marry both passions - serving as the show's musical director. Listen to News24 Motoring editor Janine van der…
Malema's attacks on judiciary: Karyn Maughan and Judges Matter's Mbekezeli Benjamin weigh in
Listen to News24 specialist legal writer Karyn Maughan talk about EFF leader Julius Malema's unsubstantiated corruption and incompetence accusations against the magistrate in his firearm discharge case and what they mean for his continued tenure at the Judicial Service Commission, with Mbekezeli Benjamin from Judges Matter.
The Weekly Digest: More fire for Phakeng & bogus TikTok doc is a free man…for now
In today’s episode, we discuss the scathing report by the University of Cape Town, with News24 reporter Marvin Charles, which found former vice-chancellor professor Mamokgethi Phakeng and former council chairperson Babalwa Ngonyama guilty of severe governance failures. We also give you the latest update on why phony TikTok doctor Matthew…
Snowfall in October? – Not an uncommon occurrence, says SA Weather Service
On Monday morning, many South Africans in parts of Mpumalanga, the Free State, KZN and the Eastern Cape woke up to snowfall. But according to the South African Weather Service, it is not uncommon for snow to land in parts of the province during this time of the year.
The Weekly Digest: Why over Gold One 500 miners staged a sit-in & KZN ditches 2023 SAMAs
In episode six of The Weekly Digest, we speak to News24 senior news reporter Ntwaagae Seleka on why over 500 Gold One mine workers in the east of Johannesburg staged a three-day sit-in underground. News24 senior politics reporter Soyiso Maliti and News24 entertainment reporter Keitumetse Maako keep us up to…
Karyn Maughan discusses populist myths behind attacks on Constitution with Dan Mafora
News24 specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan speaks to legal researcher Dan Mafora about his new book Capture in the Court and how it interrogates prevalent populist misinformation about judges and the Constitution.
The Weekly Digest: Pandor’s phone call pledge to Hamas & Proteas prospects of winning World Cup
In episode five of The Weekly Digest, we speak to News24’s senior politics reporter Khaya Koko on the controversial phone call between South Africa’s International Relations Minister, Naledi Pandor, and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, amid its deadly conflict with Israel. We also speak to News24 senior sports reporter Heinz…
The Weekly Digest: Counting on the census, SAMAs drama and doping delays
In today's episode of The Weekly Digest, we unpack the research methodologies in conducting a census. We speak to News24 Sport about the contention around South Africa's anti-doping policies. And we also look at the latest controversy regarding the prestigious South African Music Awards.
A deadly clash: What we know about the Israeli-Hamas conflict
The surprising deadly assault Hamas launched on Israel has seen thousands dead and injured, with the number of casualties expected to rise. But how did conflict start, and how did we get here? Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with News24 Foreign Editor Phillip de Wet on what we…