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The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

Primedia Broadcasting
South Africa
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Madlanga Commission
Julius Malema
Democratic Alliance
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Tshwane
Parliament Of South Africa
Actionsa
Fuel Levy
SANDF
Constitutional Court
South African Police Service
National Prosecuting Authority
Local Government Elections
Water Infrastructure
IEC
National Treasury
Economic Freedom Fighters

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

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Mandy Wiener speaks to News24 Writer at Large, Carol Paton about Joburg Mayoral candidates and the ANC members who have turned down the job.

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

Mandy Wiener speaks to SANParks Heads of Comms, JP Louw about SANParks' risk mitigation measures following Pafuri incident where a tourist couple died.

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

Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Reporter, Thabiso Goba about Brown Mogotsi returning to court for the alleged fake assassination plot.

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Genevieve Quintal
Spokesperson for Amnesty International South Africa
Amnesty International South Africa
Episode: The Midday Report: Home Affairs minister speaks about the ongoing immigration crisis , Amnesty International SA hold silent demonstration for Human Rights defenders and The Good Things Guy
Jordan Hilduris
Mayor of Cape Town
City of Cape Town
Episode: The Midday Report: Home Affairs minister speaks about the ongoing immigration crisis , Amnesty International SA hold silent demonstration for Human Rights defenders and The Good Things Guy
Leon Schreiber
Minister of Home Affairs
South Africa Government
Episode: Home Affairs budget vote and the ongoing immigration crisis
Graham Coetzer
Author of Zama Zama, Inside the Illicit Mining Underworld
Author
Episode: The Midday Report: Home Affairs starts verification process immigrants in Durban, FlySafair faces penalty for overbooking flights and Zama Zama Inside the Illicit Mining Underworld by Graham Coetzer
Graham Kutzer
Author of Zama Zama Inside the Illicit Mining Underworld
Author
Episode: Book of the week: Zama Zama Inside the Illicit Mining Underworld
Dimakato Leshoro
EWN reporter
EWN
Episode: Witness D murder accused bail application continues
Prudence Moelua
Head of the Division for Complaints and Investigations at the National Consumer Commission
National Consumer Commission
Episode: FlySafair faces penalty for overbooking flights
Mpumalelo Zekalala
Legal Analyst
Episode: Ramaphosa writes to Chief Justice seeking permission to challenge Phala Phala report
Jabalile Mbata
EWN reporter on the Marble Towers court case
EWN
Episode: The Midday Report: Marble Towers owners bid to stop towers demolition, March on March take to Durban streets following refugees protest and Herman Mashaba hosts own city address ahead of the city address

Host

Mandy Wiener
Host of The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener; experienced radio/journalism presence providing national news and current affairs context.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Critical, unbiased commentary

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucegoose06
    South Africa3 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 Africa4 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 Africa8 years ago
  • do not care

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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hietazeca
    South Africa9 years ago

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Listeners appreciate concise, informed coverage of South African news and policy.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Midday Report: Home Affairs minister speaks about the ongoing immigration crisis , Amnesty International SA hold silent demonstration for Human Rights defenders and The Good Things Guy
Q: How is this all going to assist with the problem of illegal immigration?
The minister explains that digitization, biometric data collection for all travelers, and modern verification processes (ETA and biometric checks) will improve enforcement and reduce abuse, while still safeguarding the rights of those legally present in the country.
Book of the week: Zama Zama Inside the Illicit Mining Underworld
Q: What do South Africans most misunderstand about illegal mining after reading your book?
Kutzer argues that many underestimate how pervasive the problem is, how strongly organized crime drives it, and the way it weaves into broader criminal networks that shape violence and poverty in communities.
Book of the week: Zama Zama Inside the Illicit Mining Underworld
Q: How sophisticated are these networks behind the mining, and how big is the operation underground?
He describes the networks as incredibly sophisticated, loosely connected cartels with hundreds of armed men, who control shafts and enforce rules by force, indicating a scale far larger and more complex than a single gang.
Book of the week: Zama Zama Inside the Illicit Mining Underworld
Q: Tell us a little bit about the time you spent underground and directly with the illegal miners.
Kutzer explains that he gained deep access to multiple sites, witnessing how the Zama Zamas live and operate underground, which informed a more nuanced portrayal beyond the typical criminal stereotype.
FlySafair faces penalty for overbooking flights
Q: Let's find out more about this with Prudence Moelua, who's the head of the Division for Complaints and Investigations at the Commission. Prudence, good afternoon to you.
Prudence explains that the Commission monitors markets, used social-media discourse to identify complaints, and the inquiry examined flight bookings and terms and conditions to determine the extent of overbooking, leading to adverse findings under the Consumer Protection Act.

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

A fast-paced midday news program delivering both national and international current affairs, with a strong emphasis on South African policy, governance, and legal developments. Episodes commonly feature high-profile interviews (e.g., ministers and top officials) alongside in-depth reporting on immigration, municipal budgeting, court cases, and regulatory actions, balanced with civil-society perspectives and on-the-ground updates. Noteworthy is the willingness to tackle complex policy trade-offs—such as border control vs. rights, infrastructure funding vs. cross-subsidization, and accountability in higher education and public institutions—often supported by live reporting, book or expert perspectives, and host-led synthesis. The show appears... more

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2. Jordan Hilduris
3. Leon Schreiber
4. Graham Coetzer
5. Graham Kutzer
6. Dimakato Leshoro
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