On today’s Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener provides an in-depth look at the latest news headlines. 

Among the top stories, the ANC and DA are reportedly close to reaching a deal over the contentious South African budget.

In other news, there are mounting calls for justice following the rape of a seven-year-old girl at a school in the Eastern Cape.

Additionally, a 27-year-old man has been charged with the murder of six community patrollers in Soshanguve.

To round off the report, Wiener covers the weekend's sports highlights.

All of this and more.

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