Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener covers the latest breaking news, including Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile delivering the provincial budget speech for the 2024/25 financial year.

In other developments, CCTV footage has revealed a third suspect was involved in the murders of Cloete and Thomas Murray on 18 March 2023, two years after the incident. 

Meanwhile, nine SASSA employees have appeared in court in connection with card fraud.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment also provides an update as South African scientists trapped in Antarctica plead for help due to a violent team member.

And, of course, there are the latest developments from the Joshlin Smith trial.

Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1:00 pm on 702 and CapeTalk.