
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Johannesburg News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Johannesburg—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—b... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 3672 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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A chilling case unfolded in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, where a 64-year-old man walked into a police station and confessed to strangling an 18-year-old woman—his alleged friend. Her body was found naked under bedding, with clothes covering her face and... more
Tensions exploded in court as a key witness, former security guard Bethwell Mzamo Cele, clashed with defense lawyers during cross-examination in the high-stakes trial of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four others. Charged with 25 counts of attempted murd... more
A South African judge has been on sick leave for eight years, drawing a full salary and perks while refusing medical boarding — claiming a traditional healer warned it would anger his ancestors and ruin his vision. Despite being declared “end stage” ... more
The trial of Vusimusi Matlala, aka “Cat,” is escalating as he and four others face 25 charges, including attempted murder, tied to a 2022 shooting of businessman Joe Sibanyoni. On day two, defense lawyers aggressively questioned security guard Bethwe... more
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This show delivers fast, day-in and day-out updates on Johannesburg and surrounding regions, focusing on local news, business, culture, and community developments. Episodes are concise, making it easy for busy listeners to stay informed about city-level events, policy shifts, and notable incidents. The format tends toward rapid-fire reporting with a strong emphasis on current affairs, sometimes including cross-cutting political and social issues that affect daily life in the city. A notable trait is the network's aim to scale local news for global audiences using AI-driven production, which may appeal to listeners who want quick, reliable headlines with occasional deeper context. Potential sponsors or partners could leverage the show's city... more
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