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In episode five of The Weekly Digest, we speak to News24’s senior politics reporter Khaya Koko on the controversial phone call between South Africa’s International Relations Minister, Naledi Pandor, and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, amid its deadly conflict with Israel.

We also speak to News24 senior sports reporter Heinz Schenk for the latest update on the proteas currently batting it all out for India's Cricket World cup trophy.

News24 lifestyle editor Chrizelda Kekana gives us an exclusive preview of what to expect from News24 Life’s weekend magazine, Hello Weekend.

In today's episode of The Weekly Digest, we unpack the research methodologies in conducting a census. We speak to News24 Sport about the contention around South Africa's anti-doping policies. And we also look at the latest controversy regarding the prestigious South African Music Awards.

The surprising deadly assault Hamas launched on Israel has seen thousands dead and injured, with the number of casualties expected to rise. But how did conflict start, and how did we get here? Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with News24 Foreign Editor Phillip de Wet on what we know so far, regarding the conflict.

On Monday, journalist and author Mandy Wiener told 702 listeners about the chaos she experienced with her children while trying to leave Israel following terror attacks.

This Friday on The Weekly Digest, we speak to News24 reporter Cebolihle Bhengu on what we know so far regarding two children, from Soweto, who died after allegedly consuming snacks they bought from a local spaza shop. Did the spaza shop sell them expired or spoiled goods or did they consume something else? The families have been left heartbroken and communities left concerned that justice may not be found. We also speak to News24 specialist legal writer on why there has been contention around Judge David Unterhalter not being appointed to the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Welcome to The Weekly Digest, a new podcast from News24, South Africa's most trusted news brand, hosted by News24 podcast producer, Mihlali Ntsabo.

Every Friday morning, The Weekly Digest invites you into our studio to listen to our top picks for the week.

This week, we speak to News24 Cape Town Metro reporter, Marvin Charles, on the Western Cape province’s recovery efforts following devastating floods that hit the province.

We also speak to News24 politics senior reporter, Zintle Mahlati, on why controversial business tycoon, Edwin Sodi, has been implicated in another controversial government contract.

On Monday, the DA announced Christopher Pappas, the uMngeni mayor, as its premier candidate ahead of the 2024 elections. DA leader John Steenhuisen hailed Pappas as a "shining beacon on the hill while the rest of KwaZulu-Natal lie[s] in ruin". But can Pappas pull off a miracle for the DA? Listen to News24's deputy editor for politics, Bongekile Macupe, in conversation with the DA's Christopher Pappas about his plans for the province, should he be elected as premier.

Welcome to The Weekly Digest, a new podcast from News24, South Africa's most trusted news brand, hosted by News24 podcast producer, Mihlali Ntsabo.

Every Friday morning, The Weekly Digest invites you into our studio to listen to our top picks for the week.

This week, we speak to senior politics journalist Jan Gerber about axed Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, who was impeached earlier this week.

Survivors of the Boipatong massacre also share their feelings after the death of IFP leader and founder, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, last weekend.

The Health Justice Initiative has accused global pharmaceutical companies, such as Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer, of overcharging the South African government for Covid-19 vaccines in 2021. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Jan Cronje, senior investigative journalist for News24 Business, who's been following the story for more.

A three-member independent panel, appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, found no evidence to support claims made by US Ambassador to SA, Reuben Brigety, that SA supplied arms to Russia. Could the findings of the report further compromise US-SA relations? Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion, Qaanitah Hunter, and News24's senior investigative reporter, Kyle Cowan, on the findings.