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The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

Primedia Broadcasting
South Africa
Johannesburg
Democratic Alliance
African National Congress
Madlanga Commission
IDAC
Cape Town
Feroz Khan
Ekurhuleni
Gender-Based Violence
Eskom
Parliament
Crime Intelligence
The Whistleblower House
Center For Development and Enterprise
Shadrack Sibiya
Julius Mkhwanazi
South African Police Service
Pretoria High Court
Kwazulu-Natal

National and international news and current affairs updated at midday each weekday.

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Catch Up on the latest leading news stories around the country with Mandy Wiener on Midday Report from 12:00 to 13:00.

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is pod... more

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast... more

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast... more

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Boykey Sidley
Author of Checkmate: How ShopRite Checkers Rewrote the Rules and Won
Jonathan Ball / Checkmate book publisher
Episode: The Midday Report: Inter-Ministerial Committee On Migration clarifies ConCourt Judgment on Asylum Seekers, March and March protest on Che Guevara Street over asylum applications and Book of the week: Checkmate by Steven Boykey Sidley
Mafura Kometsu
CEO of Umalusi
Umalusi
Episode: Umalusi briefing on the state of readiness for matric exams
Mersiwwe Kwa-Khube
Minister of Basic Education
Department of Basic Education
Episode: Umalusi briefing on the state of readiness for matric exams
Colonel Katleho Mokhale
Gauteng Hawks spokesperson
Gauteng Hawks
Episode: SAPS uncovers multi-million rand drug manufacturing laboratory in Krugersdorp
Jacinta Ngobe-Sezuma
Leader of March & March
March & March
Episode: March and March protest on Che Guevara Street over asylum applications
Dr. Jean Redpath
Senior researcher at De La Oma Institute, University of the West in Cape
De La Oma Institute, University of the West
Episode: Municipal electoral reform is overdue – and two court cases show why
Hector Dibakwane
CEO of Makers Valley
Makers Valley
Episode: Hope Dealers Series: Makers Valley
Cyril Dembele
Entrepreneur supported by Makers Valley
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Episode: Hope Dealers Series: Makers Valley
Jerriam Timbul
Entrepreneur supported by Makers Valley
Makers Valley
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Host

Mandy Wiener
Host of The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Critical, unbiased commentary

    Succinct and to the point, covering what South Africans should hear in the news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucegoose06
    South Africa4 years ago
  • Highly recommended

    One of the best shows ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bonganie280
    South Africa4 years ago
  • Mandy Weiner

    Stand-in presenter Ismail introduces guest in such a stressful way that it is not possible to listen what he is say but rather how he is saying it, it’s embarrassing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Flicycle
    South Africa5 years ago
  • Segments and full show in single feed

    The one issue I have is that they publish snippets of the show per topic.. and occasionally the entire show or parts that include other parts.

    These repeats annoy me a lot. Guys stick to one strat.. full show or topic based snippets.. but not both in one feed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kashif.Khan.ZA
    South Africa9 years ago
  • do not care

    This is a daily news show, these idiots update the feed every five days,

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hietazeca
    South Africa10 years ago

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Some listeners feel the show occasionally repeats topics in different segments.
A few critics dislike the mixed feed format and topic-based snippets alongside full shows.
Overall, the show is viewed as a reliable source for midday current affairs.
Fans praise concise, insightful briefings on South African news.

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SAPS uncovers multi-million rand drug manufacturing laboratory in Krugersdorp
Q: Tell us about this breakthrough and what made it possible.
The operation was a coordinated, intelligence-led effort involving multiple agencies and units, which followed up on information to locate a drug manufacturing lab; five suspects were arrested, and forensic work is ongoing to map the lab and drugs at various production stages.
The Midday Report: Inter-Ministerial Committee On Migration clarifies ConCourt Judgment on Asylum Seekers, March and March protest on Che Guevara Street over asylum applications and Book of the week: Checkmate by Steven Boykey Sidley
Q: Boykey, was this authorized by ShopRite Checkers?
Sidley explains that the book was not authorized by ShopRite Checkers and that he decided to write what he found with independent verification and interviews at the back end.
Municipal electoral reform is overdue – and two court cases show why
Q: Do we require just like an overhaul of the legislation because it was written for a different era? What should be happening here?
Redpath argues that the 1% threshold is too high in some contexts and that reform should address both how PR lists are used and the rules around list supplementation to ensure fairer representation.
Municipal electoral reform is overdue – and two court cases show why
Q: And you explained it so well, but how the hell are South Africans supposed to understand this when they're going to the polls? Why is it so complicated?
Dr. Redpath clarifies that the use of a single PR vote to calculate seats, instead of two separate votes, is what confuses voters; the total seats come from adding ward and PR votes and then adjusting with ward results to determine PR seats.
Brazil Elections 2026
Q: What does this mean for division in the country in the run-up to the runoff?
The contest is less about popularity and more about managing very high rejection rates of the major contenders, which sustains polarization and complicates governance prospects no matter who wins the runoff.

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

This show offers weekday midday news and current affairs coverage with a strong focus on South Africa, including politics, economics, policing, and public policy. Episodes frequently feature official briefings, expert guests, and live reporting, creating a steady stream of context-rich updates on government actions, social issues, and major events. A notable strength is its combination of on-the-ground reporting, data-informed analysis, and access to high-profile officials and researchers, which helps listeners understand not just what happened, but why it matters for policy and everyday life. Potential listeners can expect concise briefings, authoritative voices, and a willingness to tackle complex topics with clarity, though some episodes... more

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2. Mafura Kometsu
3. Mersiwwe Kwa-Khube
4. Colonel Katleho Mokhale
5. Jacinta Ngobe-Sezuma
6. Dr. Jean Redpath
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