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Guest: Isobel Frye | Director at Studies In Poverty And Inequality Institute

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The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

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Department of Social Development withdraws the green paper on comprehensive social security and retirement reforms.

Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener breaks down the top stories making headlines.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has acted swiftly to introduce new legislation in Parliament aimed at reversing the planned value-added tax (VAT) hike, set to take effect in just six days.

In other news, four prison wardens are expected to apply for bail in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court today. The officers were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the alleged murder of an inmate.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has ruled against the City of Johannesburg regarding an eviction order.

And it's a Friday, so sport and good things too.

All this and more.

Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.

Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener breaks down the top stories making headlines.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has acted swiftly to introduce new legislation in Parliament aimed at reversing the planned value-added tax (VAT) hike, set to take effect in just six days.
In other news, four prison wardens are expected to apply for bail in the Bloemfontein Magistrate&rsquo;s Court today.&nbsp;The officers were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the alleged murder of an inmate.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has ruled against the City of Johannesburg regarding an eviction order.
And it's a Friday, so sport and good things too.
All this and more.
Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.

Catch Up on the latest leading news stories around the country with Mandy Wiener on Midday Report every weekday from 12h00 - 13h00

The Midday Report 25 April 2025

Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener breaks down the top stories making headlines.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has scrapped the proposed VAT hike, confirming that the rate will remain at 15% beyond 1 May.

In other developments, President Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky today in Pretoria.

Meanwhile, former President Jacob Zuma has failed in his bid to appeal the court’s decision to keep Advocate Billy Downer as the lead prosecutor in the long-running arms deal trial.

Elsewhere, four police officers accused of stealing R20 million worth of jewellery from a Nigerian businessman’s Llandudno home appeared in court again today.

All this and more.

Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.

Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener breaks down the top stories making headlines.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has scrapped the proposed VAT hike, confirming that the rate will remain at 15% beyond 1 May.
In other developments, President Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky today in Pretoria.
Meanwhile, former President Jacob Zuma has failed in his bid to appeal the court&rsquo;s decision to keep Advocate Billy Downer as the lead prosecutor in the long-running arms deal trial.
Elsewhere, four police officers accused of stealing R20 million worth of jewellery from a Nigerian businessman&rsquo;s Llandudno home appeared in court again today.
All this and more.
Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.

The Midday Report 24 April 2025

Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener breaks down the top stories making headlines.

Roman Catholic parishioners and political leaders gathered at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Johannesburg for a memorial mass in honour of Pope Francis.

In Ekurhuleni, another fire has erupted at Tembisa Hospital.

Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has announced that electronic voting is unlikely to be implemented in the upcoming local government elections.

In legal news, the murder trial of Sandton teacher Kirsten Kluyts has been postponed until May.

Also delayed is the case against two suspects allegedly involved in a hit at the Wynberg Magistrates Court – postponed to allow one of the accused to secure legal representation.

The trial of the accused in the Usindiso arson case also continues today.

And finally, the South African Weather Service has issued weather warnings for several provinces across the country.

All this and more.

Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.

Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener breaks down the top stories making headlines.
Roman Catholic parishioners and political leaders gathered at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Johannesburg for a memorial mass in honour of Pope Francis.
In Ekurhuleni, another fire has erupted at Tembisa Hospital.
Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has announced that electronic voting is unlikely to be implemented in the upcoming local government elections.
In legal news, the murder trial of Sandton teacher Kirsten Kluyts has been postponed until May.
Also delayed is the case against two suspects allegedly involved in a hit at the Wynberg Magistrates Court &ndash; postponed to allow one of the accused to secure legal representation.
The trial of the accused in the Usindiso arson case also continues today.
And finally, the South African Weather Service has issued weather warnings for several provinces across the country.
All this and more.
Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.

Department of Social Development withdraws the green paper on comprehensive social security and retirement reforms.

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