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Curro's Cooper College, in Northriding Johannesburg, obtained a 50% matric pass rate in the 2023 results. Curro is an independent school network that owns over 180 schools in South Africa and is considered to be one of the most expensive private schools in the country. Eleven of Cooper College's 23 pupils who sat for the Cambridge International AS-level exams failed, and only three achieved a bach...

New political party Rise Mzansi is launching its manifesto on Saturday. But what is this new kid on the block promising to offer South Africa? Listen to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion, Qaanitah Hunter, in conversation with Rise Mzansi's leader, Songezo Zibi, on why the party wants South Africa's backing.

The South African Revenue Service has opened a criminal case against Phala Phala buffalo buyer Hazim Mustafa, who President Cyril Ramaphosa told various investigators handed $580 000 in cash to his farm manager in December 2019. Listen to News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 senior investigative reporter Kyle Cowan on the full details of the case.

South Africa's genocide lawsuit hearing in the International Court of Justice against Israel is set to continue and conclude on Friday, with Israel expected to make its counterarguments. South Africa has approached the international court to persuade it to order Israel to halt its military attack on Gaza. News24's Mihlali Ntsabo speaks to News24 assistant editor for politics and opinion Qaanitah H...

South Africa is, on Thursday, set to present its genocide lawsuit against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to persuade the ICJ to order the country to halt its military attack on Gaza. The delegation, led by Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola, consists of some of South Africa's top legal experts and will present their case today, with Israel exp...

Former president Jacob Zuma, in December, announced that he was pledging support for a new political party called the uMkhonto WeSizwe, and has since been attending the party's campaigning events in parts of the country. However, this surprising political move by Zuma has left many questioning what this means for his 64-year-long membership with the African National Congress. Listen to News24's Mi...

The husband of a director of one of four companies contracted to pay National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowances to students allegedly paid R1 million towards a South African Communist Party (SACP) conference. This is contained in an Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) report. OUTA has been investigating the direct payment contracts awarded to the four companies - Coinvest Africa (P...

The husband of a director of one of four companies contracted to pay National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowances to students allegedly paid R1 million towards a South African Communist Party (SACP) conference. This is contained in an Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) report. OUTA has been investigating the direct payment contracts awarded to the four companies - Coinvest Africa (P...

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 preview of what to expect in our entertainment weekend magazine, Hello Weekend.

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 Mihlali Ntsabo speaks to News24 KZN chief reporter Kaveel Singh for the full story.

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.

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.

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 the R2.2 billion fraud case against Matshela Koko and his co-accused. And fin...

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 News24 specialist legal writer Karyn Maughan and News24 senior politics reporte...

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, off the running track where Kluyt's body was found. Mihlali Ntsabo speaks to News24 Joburg metro rep...

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 Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Joburg Metro reporter Alex Patrick for the latest on the story.

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 end its ongoing conflict with Russia. On a lighter note, News24’s deputy...

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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 us a preview of what to expect in the world of entertainment this weekend.

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 Post and entertainment writer Joel Ontong as they speak to the hip-hop icon about car culture and music.

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.

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 Lani is still a free man. We round off the show with a previ...

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.

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 speed on why the KZN government withdrew from hosting this year's South African Music Award...

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.