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'It's not a bad budget, considering the mess we're in,' says News24's Carol Paton
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I think it's not a bad budget in the context of the absolute terrible mess we're in," says Carol Paton, News24's Writer-at-Large. On Thursday, she ...
Budget breakdown: A compromise, an increase and extension
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Corruption, incompetence and a dark city: How City Power, Prasa flout tender process
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of The Lead. In the studio with host Graeme Raubenheimer we have News24's Khaya Koko and Sipho Masondo. They talk us thr...
A conversation with Adriaan Basson about News24's new podcast
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive deep into the stories shaping our world with The Lead, News24's definitive daily podcast for in-depth reporting. Join our host Graeme Raubenh...