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The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

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South Africa
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Democratic Alliance
Parliament
Kwazulu-Natal
IDAC
Parliament Of South Africa
Constitutional Court
ANC
Border Management Authority
Midlanga Commission
Madlanga Commission
National Prosecuting Authority
Illegal Immigration
Cyril Ramaphosa
Crime Intelligence
Home Affairs
African National Congress
Brown Mogotsi

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

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

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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

Siboniso Ngaidi
KZN CoGTA spokesperson
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Episode: KZN weather impact
Tulani Mawuso
DDG spokesperson at Home Affairs
Department of Home Affairs (South Africa)
Episode: SA seeks reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria after R300 million repatriation bill
Len John
Deputy Director for Investigations at IPID (KwaZulu-Natal)
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)
Episode: IPID official details links between KZN police, tow trucks and drug syndicates
Mzamo Bili
DA member of the Select Committee on Security and Justice
Democratic Alliance
Episode: DA MP since 2024 has called for body cameras to monitor KZN police-public interactions
Reddy Plitt
Founder/leader involved in City Kids School and Afco Holdings
Afco Holdings / City Kids
Episode: The Hope Dealers
Rasenga Maluleke
Statistician General
Statistics South Africa
Episode: The Midday Report: 14 Zama Zamas dead in collapse at disused Rustenburg mine, Social Research Foundation elections opinion poll sees drop for ANC and MK Party and SA unemployment rate rises to 33.6% in Q2
Ben Turon
CEO of The Whistleblower House
The Whistleblower House
Episode: The Midday Report: 14 Zama Zamas dead in collapse at disused Rustenburg mine, Social Research Foundation elections opinion poll sees drop for ANC and MK Party and SA unemployment rate rises to 33.6% in Q2
Lindsay Denklinger
EWN parliamentary reporter
EWN
Episode: The Midday Report: 14 Zama Zamas dead in collapse at disused Rustenburg mine, Social Research Foundation elections opinion poll sees drop for ANC and MK Party and SA unemployment rate rises to 33.6% in Q2
Unati Benkose
Spokesperson for the Eastern Cape Department of Transport
Eastern Cape Department of Transport
Episode: Snowfall eases as E Cape Transport reopens most mountain passes

Host

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

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 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 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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A few reviews mention delivery style during interviews and balance of perspectives.
Some listeners criticize the feed for repeating or splitting full show into topic-based snippets.
Listeners appreciate concise, informed coverage of South African news and policy.

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Talking Points

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Grid Ownership Row Risks Derailing South Africa’s Electricity Reforms
Q: So, Matthew, tell us about this debate around policy and the case for either side and what the risk is that's involved.
The guest explains the move toward liberalizing the energy sector, the push for a democratized, competitive market with independent power producers, and the concerns raised by Eskom about moving too quickly and risking their financial standing with creditors.
The Hope Dealers
Q: How did City Kids start, and what was the vision behind converting inner-city spaces into schools?
Reddy Plitt explains they began by converting affordable housing in the inner city, recognizing the need for a dedicated space for children; the idea was to repurpose vacant buildings into a place of excellence for disadvantaged kids, driven by a belief that every child deserves access to education.
14 zama zamas dead in collapse at disused Rustenburg mine
Q: Tell us what we know about this incident.
The incident involves 14 bodies of suspected illegal miners found at an abandoned mine shaft near Rustenburg, with additional injuries reported and a police briefing anticipated to clarify the circumstances and response.
SA seeks reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria after R300 million repatriation bill
Q: Is the repatriation effort fully finalized, or will the government continue to repatriate in the future?
The scale has been finalized with a small number of remaining repatriations and the Musina facility being scaled down; a formal interministerial update is anticipated to confirm the current status.
SA seeks reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria after R300 million repatriation bill
Q: What are the practicalities of recovering costs from Malawi or other countries?
Officials expect to engage through diplomatic channels and the Department of International Relations to determine if any reimbursement is possible, but emphasize that full recovery is unlikely given emergency conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Midday Report

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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Recent guests on The Midday Report include:

1. Siboniso Ngaidi
2. Tulani Mawuso
3. Len John
4. Mzamo Bili
5. Reddy Plitt
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7. Ben Turon
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