The David Lammy Interview
Adam and Chris speak to the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary.
Top Stories
LAND SALES: Explained: the City of Cape Town’s auction, featuring the iconic Good Hope Centre
This week, there will be an auction of land in Cape Town – including the iconic Good Hope Centre. Activists and organisations are up in arms, citing a loss of land that could be used for housing.
PARLIAMENT: No delays, says Steenhuisen as foot-and-mouth disease crisis deepens
South Africa is set to receive another 1.5 million doses of the foot-and-mouth disease vaccine this week as the country grapples with 1,072 confirmed outbreaks and a further 714 suspected cases of FMD.
Nine suppliers of sanitary pads to be investigated for selling harmful products
The National Consumer Commission is investigating nine sanitary pad suppliers whose products were found to be containing harmful chemicals.
FAMILY REUNION: Killer whales sighted in Algoa Bay — Experts track returning pod
A pod of seven killer whales was spotted in Algoa Bay, marking a rare local sighting. Experts confirm the group is a known pod that frequents South Africa’s south coast, highlighting both the region’s marine biodiversity and the value of ongoing research into these apex predators.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: The Joburg water crisis is not over
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
IMF expects Godongwana to maintain budget surplus target of 1.5% of GDP
The global lender said controlling the public sector wage bill would be critical and commended the government’s plans to address inefficiencies and provide incentives for early retirement
Five things to know about Shadrack Sibiya’s Madlanga commission testimony on Tuesday
Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, a suspended top police official, is undergoing cross-examination regarding his testimony before the Madlanga commission of inquiry.
Reform by-election campaign boss suspended over tweets
Reform UK’s Gorton and Denton by-election interim campaign boss Adam Mitula made the posts on X.
BBL death investigation dropped after suspect dies
Mum-of-five Alice Webb died in 2024 after becoming unwell following cosmetic treatment.
One South African company too big to fail
Transnet is considered too big to fail, meaning the government must either urgently fix it, or submit to supporting the utility through bailouts for years to come.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Foggy morning, cloudy and warm with isolated showers in parts
Morning fog is expected in most areas, but the day will be partly cloudy and warm, with isolated showers in some parts, according to the South African Weather Service.
Government publishes thousands of Sturgeon inquiry files
Ministers have released a tranche of documents after the information commissioner launched legal action.
Why Champions League return is crucial to Man Utd
Up to fourth in the Premier League after Monday’s win at Everton, Champions League qualification would be a big boost to Manchester United’s finances after two years outside Europe’s elite club competition.
BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremony
The BBC’s chief content officer Kate Phillips says a slur that aired was the result of a genuine error.
Man ’caused wife’s death by controlling her’, jury told
Christopher Trybus denies the manslaughter of his wife Tarryn Baird who took her own life in 2017.
South Africa’s new electricity market
South Africa’s electricity market is undergoing a major shift, with far-reaching consequences for businesses, municipalities and Eskom.
News24 | Cape Town airport fire; NHI halted pending ConCourt ruling: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
Lammy to lift cap on court sitting days to cut cases backlog
The justice secretary said every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year.