The Lead
The Lead is News24's definitive daily audio podcast for in-depth reporting. Join broadcaster Graeme Raubenheimer every week as he engages in 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. Let’s chat all this and more, right here on The Lead on News24.
Latest Episode
The Cat and the Hat - what did Cele do at Zimbali villa? PLUS: Charlie Kirk’s hit (11.09.2025)
Previous Episodes
- Why is trans inmate taking state to court? PLUS: ‘Sweatshop’ sentencing 10.09.2025
- The brutal killing of ‘incorruptible’ lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk, with Kyle Cowan 09.09.2025
- Who is Andre Pienaar, the ‘low-level’ spook badmouthing SA in DC? 08.09.2025
- Council chaos in the wild, wild North West, with Siyamtanda Capa 04.09.2025
- No laughing matter: How Mchunu set the Hawks on a TikTok satirist 03.09.2025
- Looters’ paradise or critical body? Debate over role of state pensions agency 02.09.2025
- Witness the rise of our Springbok Women, with Lloyd Burnard 01.09.2025
- Will the delayed Madlanga inquiry restore SA’s trust in the SAPS? 28.08.2025
- Denel sends US firm 2 old jets allegedly without ejector seats 27.08.2025
- News24 probe spurs finance minister to intervene in state pensions admin agency 26.08.2025
- Clocking in from jail? Overtime abuse with Mangaung on the brink 25.08.2025
- Which ANC bigwigs could face US sanctions? Check with Zondo 21.08.2025
- Babita Deokaran Day? 4 years later, calls to honour whistleblower 20.08.2025
- Adriaan Basson names SA’s dirtiest politician 19.08.2025
- How a Polish website drives fake news in SA 18.08.2025
- What to do with a rogue general? With Pieter du Toit 14.08.2025
- Billions for blue lights, SA’s VIP protection splurge with Jan Gerber 13.08.2025
- Coalition crumbles and cloak and dagger dealings in Joburg metro 12.08.2025
- Exposing the pension agency’s near R1bn ghost headquarters deal 11.08.2025
- Inside Netshitenzhe’s speech on ‘white supremacy’ and a platinum bourse 07.08.2025
