The EFF has entered the spotlight again after new revelations of VBS mutual bank money allegedly being paid into slush funds that found its way into the pockets of party leaders Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu. EFF back in public politics as new report gives insight into VBS loot · News24 Podcasts

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has forced the world to embrace a "new normal". This week, a number of schools across the country welcomed some of their learners back. These pupils had to embrace a new schooling environment compared to the one they left. School bells ring late in several schools across the country · News24 Podcasts

It's the twenty-third day of South Africa's nationwide lockdown and across the country frustrations are rising and slowly reaching a tipping point. On Tuesday, police had to fire rubber bullets to disperse angry crowds in Mitchells Plain just outside Cape Town. Mitchells Plain residents clash with police over food parcels · News24 Podcasts

March was arguably the busiest month for President Cyril Ramaphosa as head of state. Every other day, Ramaphosa is putting out fires - some created unnecessarily by members of his own Cabinet.

One such fire was created by Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams. She was seen in a photograph having lunch with ANC MP and former deputy minister of higher education Mduduzi Manana, despite the government's lockdown regulations ordering people to stay at home. Lockdown lunch - has Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams lost her groove? · News24 Podcasts

It's been nine days since South Africa was placed under a nationwide lockdown and there's been countless complaints and cases filed against the police as a result of their alleged use of excessive force. Footage of soldiers and police officers beating people or forcing them to perform strenuous exercises has been widely circulated on social media. THE STORY: Locked and loaded - police shoot at News24 journalist during lockdown · News24 Podcasts

South Africa now has its first death resulting from the novel coronavirus. On Friday, March 27th, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said in a statement that the fatality occurred in the Western Cape. The victim is a 48-year-old woman who tested positive for Covid-19, earlier this week.

She already had a pre-existing condition - she was suffering from a pulmonary embolism. Covid-19 claims its first victim in South Africa - here's what we know · News24 Podcasts

Shopping centres across South Africa were in a frenzy this week, as people rushed to stock up their pantries. Shelves at major retailers like Woolworths, Pick ’n Pay and Checkers were left empty. In this episode of The Story, we speak to Business Insider South Africa's Associate Editor Phillip De Wet.

He dials into the show to discuss consumer habits, ethical panic buying, and whether stockpiling toilet paper and bread is really the best way to handle the outbreak. Coronavirus in SA — Keep calm and stop buying toilet paper · News24 Podcasts

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane is no stranger to news headlines and this week she was in the news again. On Tuesday, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria set aside Mkhwebane's report into President Cyril Ramaphosa and his ANC presidential (CR17) campaign in a scathing judgment which a full Bench handed down. Is it game over for the Public Protector? · News24 Podcasts

After weeks of misinformation and speculation, the first coronavirus victim in South Africa has been confirmed.

On Thursday, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize released a statement confirming that the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NCID) confirmed a positive test. CORONAVIRUS NOW IN SA AFTER PATIENT ZERO FOUND IN KZN - SO WHAT NOW? · News24 Podcasts

Earlier this week, News24 revealed that Andile Ramaphosa, President Cyril Ramaphosa's eldest son, received more money than he had initially claimed from his business relations with Bosasa.

Two months befor Ramaphosa Jr signed a contract with corruption-accused company Bosasa, it was already paying money into a bank account belonging to his company, Blue Crane Capital.

Ramaphosa Jr also netted an estimated R1.3m more than the R2m he previously claimed to have received. Ramaphosa Jr, Bosasa and the missing million · News24 Podcasts