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Load shedding, corruption and crime. We all know what South Africa's biggest problems are, but we are tired of complaining. What about the people who build and fix things? Moaning and groaning alone will get us nowhere. It's time to talk about building the country of our dreams. Listen to Adriaan Basson lead a conversation about South Africa's major metros with Geordin Hill-Lewis, Retief Odendaal,...

Load shedding, corruption and crime. We all know what South Africa's biggest problems are, but we are tired of complaining. What about the people who build and fix things? Moaning and groaning alone will get us nowhere. It's time to talk about building the country of our dreams. Listen to News24's editor-in-chief Qaanitah Hunter as she leads a conversatio with opposition leaders John Steenhuisen,...

Load shedding, corruption and crime. We all know what South Africa's biggest problems are, but we are tired of only complaining. What about the people who build and fix? Moaning and groaning alone will get us nowhere. It's time to talk about building the country of our dreams. Join News24's editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson as he leads a conversation with News24's Qaanitah Hunter, Pieter du Toit and...

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has been accused of being actively involved in the writing and researching of an 'unauthorised' biography. The author, Prince Mashele, allegedly received input from Mashaba on the book's various chapters. And it's alleged he was paid R 12.5 million to write the book. Listen to Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with News24 senior politics reporter Juniour Khumalo and Pie...

KWV's CEO Boyce Lloyd will resign early amid a furore over his wife's controversial appearance on Kyknet's Die Real Housewives van die Wynlande. Listen to News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with Nick Wilson, company's reporter for News24 Business, as they discuss the implications public figure associates may have on their reputations.

South Africa has performed dismally in one of the world's premier assessments of reading ability involving more than 50 countries. The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study released its 2021 assessment outcomes, with South Africa lagging far behind the world average and accounting for one of the lowest results. Listen to News24's assistant editor for breaking news Sheldon Morais in conv...

Eskom is debating whether to shut down some of its old, poorly maintained coal-fired power stations. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with Carol Paton, writer at large at News24 Business, as they discuss whether the cash-strapped power utility can afford to shut down these power stations.

Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter has written an explosive memoir detailing the extent of corruption he battled with during his three-year tenure at the troubled power utility. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with News24 senior investigative reporter Kyle Cowan as we break down some of the allegations he makes in his book.

A forensic report has concluded that Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane's master's research proposal was a "sham". The document reveals that Mabuyane tried to fake his way into a PhD in public administration with the help of a tainted University of Fort Hare professor and his secret team of ghostwriters. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with News24 investigative journalist Jeff W...

The United States is accusing South Africa of providing ammunition to Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The superpower believes the weapons were loaded on the lady r - a roll-on, roll-off vessel mainly for transporting wheeled cargo - that arrived in Simon's Town under cover of darkness in December last year. Listen to Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with News24 senior politics reporter Juniour K...

News24's royal reporter, Bashiera Parker, sits down with YOU Magazine's Nici de Wet, while journalist Maxine Peters joins in from the ground in the UK ahead of the coronation of King Charles III. They discuss what to expect from the first coronation in 70 years, the kind of king we'll see in Charles and what to expect from Prince Harry as he makes his return to the UK without Meghan Markle.

The 21st Nedbank Cup clash between Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates will take place at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. Sports commentators are calling it the most crucial encounter between the rivals. It's a semi-final game; both sides have everything to gain and lose. Chiefs is looking for their first Cup since 2015 while Pirates chase their second Cup title success. Listen to News24 senior sports...

The Bulls are looking to avoid a sixth straight defeat to the Stormers when they travel to Cape Town for their United Rugby Championship quarter-final date on Saturday. The Stormers have beaten the Bulls five times in a row in the URC, including last year's final at the same venue. Some people are smelling a Pretoria upset. Listen to News24 deputy sports editor Sibusiso Mjikeliso and senior sports...

After suffering a knee injury early in the Sharks' URC game against Munster on Saturday, it's emerged that Springbok captain Siya Kolisi's condition is more severe than initially thought. Although the Sharks and the Springboks have not officially confirmed the injury's extent, Kolisi's World Cup is hanging by a thread. Who will replace him as captain? Who will take his No 6 jersey? LISTEN to News2...

The "evidence" that former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter used to implicate top ANC Cabinet members in the looting of Eskom are wild and untested allegations that came from a shadowy intelligence operative implicated in apartheid-era crimes. Join News24's editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson and veteran investigative journalist Jacques Pauw as they discuss the so-called Eskom "intelligence" reports made famo...

On Monday, the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg found Gerhard Ackerman guilty of multiple charges linked to a child sex abuse ring that he masterminded. He was found guilty of several hundred counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of producing child pornography. But what does his conviction mean in the fight against child sex abuse? Listen to News24's assistant editor for break...

As government considers extending the life of coal-fired power plants to ensure energy security, News24’s climate reporter Lameez Omarjee and Zahra Omar, attorney from the Centre for Environmental Rights, unpack whether there is a better way for us to have electricity and also clean air.

Markus Jooste failed to appear at his criminal trial in Germany, with his lawyers citing a 2017 agreement with the SA department of justice. German prosecutors have reportedly applied for an arrest warrant, and judges must now decide how to proceed. Listen to Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with News24 Business journalist Jan Cronje as they discuss Markus Jooste's failed court appearance.

A former SRC leader at the University of Fort Hare is being investigated for allegedly defrauding the institution of close to R6 million, with the aid of a university administrator. The former student is also one of five suspects also accused of ordering an alleged hit attempt on the university’s vice chancellor earlier this year. But who is he and what were his motives? Join News24’s Mihlali Ntsa...

After evading South African authorities for weeks, convicted murderer and serial rapist Thabo Bester, along with accomplice Dr Nandipha Magudumana, were arrested in Tanzania and are now behind bars. Following their court appearances, South Africans and the rest of the world now wait to see how the saga will unravel. News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo gets the latest on the story.

Convicted murderer and serial rapist Thabo Bester, and accomplice dr Nandipha Magudumana, were arrested in Tanzania over the Easter weekend after fleeing the country. On Wednesday, security company G4S which operates the Mangaung Correctional Centre, where Bester faked his own death, had to account to Parliament on how he managed to escape. But how did Bester leave the country undetected? Join New...

Treasury has exempted cash-strapped power utility Eskom from declaring irregular and fruitless expenditures in its accounts. Writer at large at News24 Business, Carol Paton, explains what this exemption means.

LISTEN to News24’s Deputy politics editor Bongekile Macupe in conversation with News24’s Jason Felix and Qaanitah Hunter as they discuss what to expect at the DA’s national congress.

Two thousand delegates of the DA will converge in Midrand, Johannesburg, over the weekend to elect new leadership, discuss policies and amend the party's constitution. The congress comes ahead of the 2024 general elections and is expected to set the tone for opposition politics in South Africa. LISTEN to News24's Deputy politics editor Bongekile Macupe in conversation with News24's Jason Felix and...

Private security company Fidelity ADT has offered a R100 000 cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of Thabo Bester. Bester, also know as the “Facebook Rapist”, has been on the run since it came to light that he had escaped Mangaung Correctional Centre in May 2022.