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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 Schenk for the latest update on the proteas currently batting it al...

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.

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 know so far, regarding the conflict.

On Monday, journalist and author Mandy Wiener told 702 listeners about the chaos she experienced with her children while trying to leave Israel following terror attacks.

This Friday on The Weekly Digest, we speak to News24 reporter Cebolihle Bhengu on what we know so far regarding two children, from Soweto, who died after allegedly consuming snacks they bought from a local spaza shop. Did the spaza shop sell them expired or spoiled goods or did they consume something else? The families have been left heartbroken and communities left concerned that justice may not...

Welcome to The Weekly Digest, a new podcast from News24, South Africa's most trusted news brand, hosted by News24 podcast producer, Mihlali Ntsabo. Every Friday morning, The Weekly Digest invites you into our studio to listen to our top picks for the week. This week, we speak to News24 Cape Town Metro reporter, Marvin Charles, on the Western Cape province’s recovery efforts following devastating f...

On Monday, the DA announced Christopher Pappas, the uMngeni mayor, as its premier candidate ahead of the 2024 elections. DA leader John Steenhuisen hailed Pappas as a "shining beacon on the hill while the rest of KwaZulu-Natal lie[s] in ruin". But can Pappas pull off a miracle for the DA? Listen to News24's deputy editor for politics, Bongekile Macupe, in conversation with the DA's Christopher Pap...

Welcome to The Weekly Digest, a new podcast from News24, South Africa's most trusted news brand, hosted by News24 podcast producer, Mihlali Ntsabo. Every Friday morning, The Weekly Digest invites you into our studio to listen to our top picks for the week. This week, we speak to senior politics journalist Jan Gerber about axed Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, who was impeached earlier this wee...

The Health Justice Initiative has accused global pharmaceutical companies, such as Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer, of overcharging the South African government for Covid-19 vaccines in 2021. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Jan Cronje, senior investigative journalist for News24 Business, who's been following the story for more.

A three-member independent panel, appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, found no evidence to support claims made by US Ambassador to SA, Reuben Brigety, that SA supplied arms to Russia. Could the findings of the report further compromise US-SA relations? Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion, Qaanitah Hunter, and News24's senior inve...

As crime syndicates run rampant and state capture masterminds remain free, can South Africans count on the criminal justice system to restore the rule of law? Widespread organised crime networks, botched state capture cases, and the failed extradition of alleged state capture kingpins Rajesh and Atul Gupta are among the worrying signals casting doubt over the performance of SA's law enforcement ag...

At the start of 2023, South Africa looked like it was finally turning a corner, with the National Treasury upbeat about bringing the country's ballooning government debt under control. But things have taken a nightmarish turn in recent months. The economy has been hit by record load shedding, Transnet's woes, sky-high interest rates and inflation, along with a slump in mining profits, have throttl...

More than 70 people have lost their lives and dozens more were injured after a fire broke out at a five-storey building in Marshalltown, downtown Johannesburg, on Thursday morning. The death toll is the highest for a building fire in the city's recent history. According to Johannesburg emergency services, the blaze gutted the building at the corner of Albert and Delvers streets at around 01:30 on...

South Africa's most urgent problems are load shedding, unemployment, corruption, and crime. However, simply voicing our discontent won't get us anywhere useful. The time has come to start having conversations about building the country we want. Listen to News24's assistant editor for investigations Pieter du Toit in conversation with News24's Qaanitah Hunter and Sikonathi Mantshantsha on the real...

Joburg Transport MMC has found himself public controversy again after he was seen drinking an expensive French champagne brand at a Women’s Day celebration event, hosted by the Johannesburg Roads Agency. Listen to News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Joburg Metro reporter, Alex Patrick, on the MMC’s response to the public backlash.

Discovery and Momentum Health Solutions have approached Mediclinic after a whistleblower accused the hospital group of manipulating patient bills to save it money. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's Business Editor, Helena Wasserman, on the corruption allegations against Mediclinic.

Former colleagues of the late Derek Watts share fond memories of the veteran journalist. Watts died on Tuesday, 22 August, after a year-long battle with skin cancer, which had spread to his lungs.

On Friday, Housing MEC Lebogang Maile called a News24 reporter a "stupid racist white man" and told him to "shut up". This after being asked for an update on an investigation into millions of rand in loans granted by a Gauteng government entity to a company owned by Nceba Nonkwelo, Paul Mashatile's son-in-law. LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with News24 senior investigative repor...

Gauteng housing MEC Lebogang Maile accused a News24 reporter of racism, calling him a "stupid racist white man" and told him to "shut up" after being asked questions around progress of an investigation into deputy president Paul Mashatile's son-in-law. News24 podcasts

News24 and Netwerk24 have been quietly testing the quality of drinking water in six cities for a month. So, how safe is the drinking water? Listen to News24's assistant editor for breaking news, Sheldon Morais, as he speaks to News24 writer at large Phillip de Wet to dive into the findings.

Two undersea communication cables, critical to network operators in South Africa, snapped on the same day – which could be why you've been experiencing a slow internet connection. But what are the chances of this resulting in SA having a total internet shutdown? Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he unpacks the issue with News24 tech and trends writer William Brederode.

Former president Jacob Zuma returned to prison on Friday morning, but only briefly. Department of Correctional Services acting national commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale said during a briefing that a decision was taken that Zuma must return to the Estcourt Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion, Qaan...

The Springboks have named a 33-man squad for their Rugby World Cup title defence in France, and there are a few significant blows due to injury. Join News24's sports editor Lloyd Burnard and senior sports writers Herman Mostert and Heinz Schenk as they discuss the squad.

Convicted murderer and serial rapist Thabo Bester made his first physical appearance in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on Tuesday morning. He also stood in the dock alongside her lover, Magudumana, and 10 other accused (including Magudumana's father) for the first time. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 reporter Alex Patrick, who attended court proceedings for the lates...

The ongoing taxi strike in Cape Town has left two people dead and thousands of commuters still stranded. After talks between city officials and taxi associations failed over the weekend, taxi umbrella Santaco announced that the stayaway will resume until Wednesday. But will city officials and taxi associations find common ground? Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Bertram Malgas, Ca...