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The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

Primedia Broadcasting
South Africa
Johannesburg
Democratic Alliance
Cape Town
Julius Malema
Madlanga Commission
Local Government Elections
Tshwane
IEC
Parliament Of South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa
ANC
Fuel Levy
National Prosecuting Authority
Actionsa
Ramaphosa
Constitutional Court
South African Police Service
Parliament
Illegal Immigration

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

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Mandy Wiener speaks to Corruption Watch Spokesperson, Janine Erasmus about her opinion piece about business saving Johannesburg.

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

Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Reporter, Alpha Ramushwana about the Madlanga Commission continuing to hear testimony from Gauteng traffic chief Samuel Mashaba.

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

Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Reporter, Babalo Ndenze about the SAPS Ad Hoc Committee MPs seeking to finalise report

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

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Recent Guests

Siviwe Gwarube
Minister of Basic Education
Department of Basic Education
Episode: Basic Education Budget prioritises early learning, literacy and school reform in budget vote
Athlenda Mathe
Police spokesperson
South African Police Service
Episode: NatJoints on the ongoing anti-immigrant protests
Kyle Findlay
Co-founder of Murmur Intelligence
Murmur Intelligence
Episode: The resurgence of xenophobia in 2026
Gavin Jacob Hawke
Serious Organized Crime Investigations Commander, on the stand at the Midlunga Commission
SA Police Service
Episode: The Midday Report: Brown Mogotsi bail application denied, The resurgence of xenophobia in 2026 and Book of the week: Unleashed by Caitlin Venniker
Kyle Findley
Co-founder of Murmur Intelligence, expert on online influence in xenophobia
Murmur Intelligence
Episode: The Midday Report: Brown Mogotsi bail application denied, The resurgence of xenophobia in 2026 and Book of the week: Unleashed by Caitlin Venniker
Caitlin Venniker
Vet and author of Unleashed
Self - author
Episode: The Midday Report: Brown Mogotsi bail application denied, The resurgence of xenophobia in 2026 and Book of the week: Unleashed by Caitlin Venniker
Karen Dolly
Daily Maverick journalist
Daily Maverick
Episode: The Midday Report: Narco-traffickers using maritime routes in SA to distribute drugs, Fannie Nkosi bail appeal denied and Two arrested for the murder of Kruger National Park couple
Dimakato Lashoro
EWN reporter
EWN
Episode: The Midday Report: Narco-traffickers using maritime routes in SA to distribute drugs, Fannie Nkosi bail appeal denied and Two arrested for the murder of Kruger National Park couple
Salvi Makhoatu
Spokesperson for the Special Investigating Unit
SIU
Episode: The Midday Report: Narco-traffickers using maritime routes in SA to distribute drugs, Fannie Nkosi bail appeal denied and Two arrested for the murder of Kruger National Park couple

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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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Minister Ntshavheni briefs media on outcomes of the Cabinet Meeting
Q: Who is behind these marches and protests?
The minister indicated that they are looking into the organizers and potential funders but will not disclose who is behind them at this time.
Book of the week: Unleashed by Caitlin Venniker
Q: Do you recall moments when you questioned choosing veterinary medicine as a career?
Yes, there are times of doubt in the profession, but overall the work has been rewarding and I miss it when I'm not in the field.
Book of the week: Unleashed by Caitlin Venniker
Q: What is the meaning behind the title Unleashed beyond walking dogs?
It represents releasing conversations that were often not spoken about and offering a full experience of what it means to be a vet, including the emotional aspects of the job.
Book of the week: Unleashed by Caitlin Venniker
Q: Tell us about this book, described as a memoir but reading like a collection of remarkable adventures, what was your intention?
It was a joy to write and it aimed to celebrate the relationships between people and their animals, and to take a deeper look at what it means to be a vet, sharing both the hard moments and the humor we experience.
Ramaphosa launches the HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir
Q: How many doses are being provided in the rollout and how does access look in the near term?
About a million doses are being provided by the Global Fund over the next two years, but this represents only a small percentage of the doses scientists say are needed; generics are expected to increase supply in early next year.

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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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Recent guests on The Midday Report include:

1. Siviwe Gwarube
2. Athlenda Mathe
3. Kyle Findlay
4. Gavin Jacob Hawke
5. Kyle Findley
6. Caitlin Venniker
7. Karen Dolly
8. Dimakato Lashoro

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