News24 The Lead

The Lead

Hosted by seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer, The Lead is News24's definitive daily podcast for in-depth reporting. Join us every week for candid conversations with our top journalists, and discover what they saw, heard, and uncovered in their relentless pursuit of the big story. A new edition drops every night, Monday to Thursday at 19:00 SAST on News24, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Share your views, news tips, and voice notes: WhatsApp: 072 562 3179 or email: thelead@24.com. This is The Lead, and this is the South African story.
Weekly English South Africa News · Society & Culture
103 Episodes
100 – 103

Budget breakdown: A compromise, an increase and extension

It's been a tale of two budgets. On Wednesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposed a one-percentage-point value-added tax (VAT) increase over the next two years. The minister promised not to increase personal income tax; however, the tax bracket has not been adjusted for inflation. For News24's business editor, Helena Wasserman,…
12 Mar 17 min

A conversation with Adriaan Basson about News24's new podcast

Dive deep into the stories shaping our world with The Lead, News24's definitive daily podcast for in-depth reporting. Join our host Graeme Raubenheimer every week as he engages in candid conversations with News24's top journalists, and discover what they saw, heard, and uncovered in their relentless pursuit of the big…
6 Mar 31 min
100 – 103