The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

National and international news and current affairs issues, updated at lunchtime.

Episodes in this series

Mandy’s Book of the week: "Dearest MaRiky: A Mother's Journey through Grief, Trauma and Healing."

08 June 2023 | 9 Minute Listen

Guest: Louisa Zondo, Author and Riky Rick’s mother.

Dr Nandipha Magudumana has filed an application for leave to appeal the Bloemfontein High Court ruling

08 June 2023 | 2 Minute Listen

Guest: Mpumelelo Zikalala, Legal Exepert.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is visiting Hammanskraal following the cholera outbreak that has claimed over 20 lives. He is alongside, Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu and Gaiteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi.

08 June 2023 | 7 Minute Listen

Ndaedzo Nethonze, EWN Snr. Reporter.

The African Transformation Movement has called for Section 194 Inquiry Chair, Qhubudile Dyantyi to recuse himself, this after allegations of bribery have surfaced.

08 June 2023 | 4 Minute Listen

Guest: Zama Ntsona - ATM Spokesperson

For the next three months, E-hailing taxi drivers will not be allowed to drop off or pick up passengers inside shopping malls in Soweto.

08 June 2023 | 10 Minute Listen

Guest: Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, Johannesburg MMC for public safety. Vhatuka Mbelengwa, E-hailing association national spokesperson.

Zimbabwean Exemption Permits have been extended for another six months. The Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the validity of the ZEP will be extended from 30 June to 31 December 2023.

08 June 2023 | 5 Minute Listen

Guest: Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter.

Bus operations in the City of Tshwane have been suspended due to a strike by workers affiliated to the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu).

07 June 2023 | 8 Minute Listen

Guest: Valentine Matlatla, Deputy Regional Secretary, SAMWU

The Johannesburg city council is currently debating the State of the City Address delivered by Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. Many are concerned with how he has not engaged media.

07 June 2023 | 5 Minute Listen

Guest: Ziniko Mhlaba, Newzroom Afrika Reporter.

Public Protector Inquiry set to resume today – 10am. If it resumes, it’s likely allegations of bribery leveled against former minister and chairperson, Tina Joemat-Pettersson will be discussed.

07 June 2023 | 4 Minute Listen

Guest: Babalo Ndenze, EWN Reporter.

The Legal Practice Council's matter against disbarred Advocate Malesela Teffo is back in the high court. The LPC has taken Teffo to court on an urgent basis for continuing to practice as a lawyer despite being disbarred.

07 June 2023 | 4 Minute Listen

Guest: Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter

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