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The Lead

News24
South Africa
City Power
E-Hailing Services
Uber
Donald Trump
Johannesburg
United States
Ebrahim Rasool
ANC
Eskom
Journalism
Gender-Based Violence
Anele Mdoda
Springboks
Trump Administration
News24
Passenger Rail Agency
Personal Income Tax
Department Of International Relations and Cooperation
Marco Rubio

Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. Join us every Monday to Thursday at 19:00 SAST for candid conversations with our top journalists, and discover what they saw, heard, and uncovered in their relentless pursuit of the big story. Episodes drop on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube like clockwork. WhatsApp: 072 ... more

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Please note this is an older version of The Lead, reuploaded specifically for our Spotify and Apple listeners. South Africa has been watching television for almost half a century. Yet with the SABC’s finances in the red, DStv haemorrhaging subscriber... more

Please note, this is an older version of The Lead reuploaded specifically for our listeners on Spotify and Apple. He is accused of being one of South Africa’s best-known conmen. A larger-than-life diamond trader-turned-alleged-Ponzi scheme mastermind... more

Please note, this is an older episode of The Lead we're republishing for your listening pleasure on Spotify and Apple only.. “The outdoors is screaming for you. Time to listen,” Who said that? Our very own Riaan Manser, of course, News24’s outdoors e... more

The Cat, the man with the iconic hat, and black Woolworths shopping bags filled with hard cash. Alleged attempted murderer and tender don Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala claims he showered former police minister Bheki Cele with R500 000 to try and get police ... more

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Recent Guests

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Episode: REWIND: After nearly 50 years of SA TV, can SABC, DStv live on?
Riaan Manser
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Episode: REWIND: Why is Riaan Manser going WILD with News24? PLUS: Bafana’s triumph
Njabulo Ngidi
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Episode: REWIND: Why is Riaan Manser going WILD with News24? PLUS: Bafana’s triumph
Andrew Thompson
Expert debunker and journalist
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Episode: Indian fake news farm fuels Sassa lies. PLUS, probing ‘cheap flights’
Ethan van Diemen
News24's new climate correspondent
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Episode: How the DA axed its own minister of forestry, fisheries and the environment
Khaya Koko
Investigative journalist reporting on the AmaPanyaza scandal.
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Episode: Lawless lawmen? Inside the AmaPanyaza saga, with Khaya Koko
Jean Redpath
Senior researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape
Dullah Omar Institute
Episode: The real costs of the police’s PKTT. PLUS: Bafana’s last chance
Julian Rademeyer
East and Southern African Director for the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime
Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime
Episode: Is SA the next Mexico or Brazil when it comes to contract killings?
Jeff Wicks
Investigative journalist and author
News24
Episode: The Cat and the Hat - what did Cele do at Zimbali villa? PLUS: Charlie Kirk’s hit

Host

Graeme Raubenheimer
Host of a daily news podcast focusing on in-depth reporting and journalism in South Africa. A seasoned broadcast journalist providing insights and analysis on significant news events.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Meh

    I was very excited to find a home grown serious news podcast, but if you want to be take seriously you can't just use it to give Basson airtime to blather. You have great journos with interesting things to say, please use them.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
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    South Africa8 months ago
  • Misinformation

    Just another way to spread misinformation by a formerly independent media company that supports expropriation without compensation and state capture.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    pjnel
    Australia9 months ago

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Listeners express disappointment regarding the use of airtime for dubious political figures rather than focusing on more credible journalists.

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#225
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REWIND: After nearly 50 years of SA TV, can SABC, DStv live on?
Q: How has DStv's pricing strategy affected its subscriber base?
DStv has become perceived as greedy due to its high subscription prices, leading to a decline in subscribers as consumers seek more affordable options.
REWIND: After nearly 50 years of SA TV, can SABC, DStv live on?
Q: What is your view on the potential for new revenue streams for the SABC?
The government would need to reconsider its funding model and provide a larger financial support system instead of relying on the failing TV license system.
Power surge, Carol Paton on Mzansi’s new electricity revolution
Q: Does NERSA have enough capacity to be able to deal with all of these big question marks?
Yes, there are concerns about NERSA's capacity and expertise in managing a new wholesale electricity market, but they need to adapt as they go.
Power surge, Carol Paton on Mzansi’s new electricity revolution
Q: How far along are we with Eskom unbundling in relation to how IPPs are being brought on board?
The unbundling involves three parts: generation, transmission, and distribution, with independent power producers entering as competition.
78-year-old District Six resident beats 2023 eviction order
Q: How is Ms. Ali doing and how's the story affected you as well as a Cape Townian?
Marvin shares that Ms. Allie was overjoyed after winning the high court ruling and expresses how incredibly moving it was to deliver the news to her.

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What is The Lead about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Engaging with current events and societal issues, this series provides an in-depth exploration of significant news stories, particularly those affecting South Africa. Key episodes have analyzed topics ranging from high-profile criminal cases to political accountability, corruption, and human rights issues such as the struggles of transgender individuals in the correctional system. Another noteworthy aspect is the focus on investigative journalism, featuring candid conversations with reporters who bring critical insights into the narratives behind the headlines. This podcast is likely tailored for listeners seeking an understanding of the complexities within South African society, offering a blend of analysis, commentary, and first-hand repo... more

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1. Thinus Ferreira
2. Riaan Manser
3. Njabulo Ngidi
4. Andrew Thompson
5. Ethan van Diemen
6. Khaya Koko
7. Jean Redpath
8. Julian Rademeyer

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