The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

Today on The Midday Report, host Tshidi Madia – standing in for Mandy Wiener – unpacks the major stories making headlines. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to meet soon with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, in a high-level, in-person engagement in Washington. Three additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhuli. Gender specialist Lisa Vetten has been cleared to testify before the judicial conduct tribunal probing allegations of sexual harassment against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. The deportation case involving televangelist Timothy Omotoso continues to unfold. And South Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025. All of this and more Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Midday Report, host Tshidi Madia – standing in for Mandy Wiener – unpacks the major stories making headlines. A group of 49 white Afrikaners, now classified as refugees, are en route to the United States as part of Washington’s resettlement programme. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, is set to brief the media on South Africa’s upcoming G20 Presidency. In the courts, controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso faces charges under the Immigration Act, while the sexual harassment inquiry into Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge resumes today. All this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today on The Midday Report, host Jane Dutton – standing in for Mandy Wiener – unpacks the major stories making headlines. EFF leader Julius Malema claims he was denied a visa to the UK, calling it a politically motivated move aimed at silencing his dissent. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has announced the successful conviction of 239 individuals in various criminal cases. In the Western Cape High Court, judgment has been reserved in the bail appeal of two men accused of murdering controversial Cape Town businessman Mark Lifman. The pair, previously denied bail by the George Magistrates Court, are seeking to overturn that decision. And in environmental news, more than 100 vultures have been found dead in Kruger National Park. All this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast weekdays from noon to 1 pm on 702 and CapeTalk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Midday Report, host Jane Dutton – standing in for Mandy Wiener – unpacks the major stories making headlines. In global headlines, Cardinals gather at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis. Meanwhile, tensions escalate in South Asia as India launches strikes on Pakistan following the deadly Kashmir massacre. Back home, Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero gears up to deliver his State of the City Address. All this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast weekdays from noon to 1 pm on 702 and CapeTalk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Midday Report, host Jane Dutton – standing in for Mandy Wiener – unpacks the major stories making headlines. It’s a significant day in the courts. The Democratic Alliance (DA) is challenging employment equity targets set by the Labour Minister, arguing that the quotas could force employers to dismiss workers who don’t meet the criteria. Former Free State premier Ace Magashule's PA Moroadi Cholota is back at the Bloemfontein High Court to challenge her extradition from the US to face charges relating to an asbestos removal scam. Meanwhile, at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal in Sandton, forensic and legal linguist Dr Zakeera Docrat testified that messages between Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge and High Court secretary Andiswa Mengo shifted from a professional tone to a sexual one. In other news, the Constitutional Court is expected to deliver judgment today in the DA’s challenge to the constitutionality of the Citizenship Act. A memorial service is also being held to mark one year since the tragic George Building Collapse. Lastly, the City of Cape Town has received a credit rating upgrade from Moody’s Ratings. All this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today on The Midday Report, host Jane Dutton – standing in for Mandy Wiener – unpacks the major stories making headlines. We begin with a major development in the Joshlin Smith case. The long-awaited verdict has been delivered: Judge Nathan Erasmus has found Kelly Smith – the mother of the missing girl – along with her co-accused, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking. Turning to the courts once again, proceedings in the murder case of a young man killed during a student protest at Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha have been delayed. A power outage at the courthouse forced the case to be postponed. And in Pretoria, heightened police presence is being reported as the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) prepare to march toward a controversial 'Orania-like' settlement. And it's a Friday, so sport and good things too. All this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener breaks down the top stories making headlines. Police have recovered bodies believed to be those of three officers who went missing last week while en route to Polokwane. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced a 45.6% decrease in road fatalities over the Easter weekend compared to the same period in 2024. In Gauteng, Premier Panyaza Lesufi has launched an investigation into allegations of wasteful government spending, with R34 million reportedly being spent each month on leased office space for various departments. Mandy also brings listeners the latest updates on the Cape Town fires and the current water levels at the Vaal Dam. Lastly, the trial in the Joshlin Smith case is expected to conclude this week. All this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener unpacks the latest headlines. Preparations are underway for Pope Francis’s funeral, which is set to take place on Saturday. Moving to the courts, the Democratic Alliance has argued in the Western Cape High Court that any increase to value-added tax (VAT) must be approved by Parliament – not unilaterally implemented by the finance minister. Meanwhile, the man accused of killing a Walter Sisulu University student during a protest is expected to appear in court today. Elsewhere, the EFF has marched to the office of the Northern Cape Premier, calling for a legal review into the existence of the town of Orania. And to wrap up, Wiener brings you the highlights from the weekend in sport. All of this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On The Midday Report today, host Jane Dutton (in for Mandy Wiener) provides an in-depth look at the latest news headlines. Among the top stories, a violent protest broke out at the Walter Sisulu University. President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the Eastern Cape to see the state of the Port of Ngqura. Meanwhile, it is the second day of the inquest into the death of former ANC President-General Chief Albert Luthuli. Africa is making its mark in the world of art. This and more on the Midday Report. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1 pm on 702 and CapeTalk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Midday Report today, host Jane Dutton (in for Mandy Wiener) provides an in-depth look at the latest news headlines. Among the top stories, Dutton looks at the inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge. The NPA is presenting new evidence that will overturn the findings of their deaths. Meanwhile, Mcebisi Jonas has been appointed envoy to the United States. Six Lusikisiki Massacre suspects are in court, and the RAF responds to corruption allegations. This and more on the Midday Report. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1 pm on 702 and CapeTalk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.