Best Media24 Podcasts (2024)

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The Story | Climate change, tavern deaths and a serial arsonist. We look at 2022 23:09

1+ y ago23:09

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In South Africa, the news never stops. Breaking stories and the horrifying headlines that accompany them happen every single day. 2022 has been no different to any other year. And violent crime has again dominated our headlines. News24 PodcastsBy Media24

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The Story | Zondo, coalitions and conversations with A-list celebs 13:34

1+ y ago13:34

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On this special episode of The Story, we talk to News24's political editor Qaanitah Hunter about some of the year's biggest stories. We also speak to lifestyle editor Herman Eloff about some of the lighter stories that captivated South Africans. News24 PodcastsBy Media24

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The Story | End-of-year reflections on Eskom, Babita Deokaran and Phala Phala 22:13

1+ y ago22:13

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2022 has been a year of eye-opening revelations for all of us - and journalists have worked doggedly throughout the year to report on the stories behind the headlines. News24 has been at the forefront of many headline-grabbing investigations. News24 PodcastsBy Media24

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Why you should invest in sex toys to spice things up with Kgomotso Masela 24:01

1+ y ago24:01

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We spoke to sex educator and sex toy shop owner Kgomotso Masela on why sex toys are a great way to enhance your sex life. DrumBy Media24

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What affects a woman's pH balance and how to have a happy vagina 24:51

1+ y ago24:51

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In this episode, we unpack the factors that affect the health of the vagina. Dr Dlamini talks to us about pH balance, fighting infections and semen allergy. DrumBy Media24

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Moonchild Sanelly on discovering sex and owning the body 16:29

1+ y ago16:29

16:29

We had a girl chat with musician Moonchild Sanelly about her journey of sexual liberation and owning the body to have a great sex life. DrumBy Media24

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A conversation about yeast infections vs STI's with Dr Nomacete Tshume 12:50

1+ y ago12:50

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We talk about the symptoms and causes of a yeast infection and how it can be treated. Dr Nomacethe Tshume takes us through the differences between an STI and a yeast infection. DrumBy Media24

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PODCAST | The Story: Spotlight on court rulings after Walus, Zuma judgments 17:23

1+ y ago17:23

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This week, South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the decision to release former president Jacob Zuma on early medical parole had been unlawful. And in another court, the highest in the country, another ruling that has dominated the headlines was delivered. The Constitutional Court ruled that Janusz Walus, who gunned down SACP leader, Ch…

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The Story: Solving the unsolvable - the matric maths paper 10:22

1+ y ago10:22

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It's not long until the end of the year, and many matric learners are counting down the days until they finish their final exams. But, those who wrote the Matric Maths paper 2 last week are anxious about their results after trying to solve the unsolvable question 5. News24 podcastsBy Media24

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So, about sex work: A chat about monetising sex with Xoli M 21:39

1+ y ago21:39

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We chat with OnlyFans star Xoli M about sexual liberation and how venturing into the sex industry has changed her life. She takes us through how much she makes and how she's learnt to own her sexuality as a woman. DrumBy Media24

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The Story: Unpacking the BEE regulations with Carol Paton 11:55

1+ y ago11:55

11:55

On Tuesday, finance minister Enoch Godongwana briefed journalists on the Preferential Procurement Regulations. The new regulations have come under fire from some quarters, but the minister has denied they are a setback for transformation. News24 podcastsBy Media24

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Her pleasure - how to have conversations about sexual needs with your partner 24:47

1+ y ago24:47

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We speak to Gynaecologist, Obstetrician and Fertility Specialist Dr Qinisile Diale also known as 'Dr Q' about the importance of sexual assertiveness and positive body image for more sexual pleasure. DrumBy Media24

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The Story: News24 Investigations delves into the arrest of Matshela Koko 11:33

2y ago11:33

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Former Eskom acting chief executive Matshela Koko appeared in the Middleburg Magistrate's Court on Monday, along with seven other co-accused. News24 podcastsBy Media24

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The Story: From recommendations to reality - unpacking the Zondo report 14:33

2y ago14:33

14:33

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday, announcing steps that the government will take to implement recommendations made by the Zondo Commission of inquiry. Describing corruption as a crime against the people of South Africa, Ramaphosa promised an overhaul of the country's anti-corruption architecture. News24 podcasts…

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The Story: Heartbreak and horror as child murders in SA escalate 18:45

2y ago18:45

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A man arrested in connection with the abduction, rape and murder of a four-year-old girl appeared in the Benoni Magistrate's Court this week. It's yet another horrific case of child murder that too often dominates the headlines in South Africa. News24 podcastsBy Media24

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The Story: Media freedom in the dock, Karyn Maughan speaks out 21:41

2y ago21:41

21:41

On Monday, News24 specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan and state advocate Billy Downer appeared in the Pietermaritzburg High Court. It was the first day of former president Jacob Zuma's private prosecution of Maughan and Downer. News24 podcastsBy Media24

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The Story: Are tourists safe? Concerns escalate in wake of fatal shooting 15:50

2y ago15:50

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On Monday, a 67-year-old German tourist was shot dead in an attempted hijacking near the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga. He was travelling with his wife and two other German tourists. The fatal shooting has highlighted South Africa's high levels of violent crime, and there are concerns about the impact on the country's tourism industry. News24 …

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The Story: Plett beaches reopen after 'rare' fatal shark attack 14:54

2y ago14:54

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Plettenberg Bay beaches in the Western Cape were reopened on Wednesday after several days of closure. They were closed on Sunday after a shark attack claimed the life of a 39-year-old Cape Town woman. It was the second fatal shark attack in only three months. News24 podcastsBy Media24

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Inside the Eskom crisis; another four years of load shedding on the cards? 20:37

2y ago20:37

20:37

The South African energy crisis escalated this week as Eskom implemented Stage 6 load shedding in the early hours of Sunday morning. The state-owned power utility is struggling to meet electricity demand, and rolling blackouts were, once again, the order of the day. News24 podcastsBy Media24

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PODCAST | The Story: Could the Jagersfontein dam tragedy have been prevented? 15:27

2y ago15:27

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Hundreds of residents in the small Free State town of Jagersfontein were displaced after the dam at a diamond mine burst and flooded the area on Sunday. News24 podcastsBy Media24

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PODCAST | The Story: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial back in court 14:45

2y ago14:45

14:45

The murder trial of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa resumed in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria this week. Meyiwa was shot dead at the home of his girlfriend, singer Kelly Khumalo, in Vosloorus in 2014. Five men are currently on trial for his murder. News24 podcastsBy Media24

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PODCAST | The Story: Molefe, Singh arrests a seminal moment in SA 15:05

2y ago15:05

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Former Transnet executives Brian Molefe and Anoj Singh and several co-accused face various charges involving millions of rand, including fraud, money laundering and corruption. News24 podcastsBy Media24

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The Story | Unpacking the national shutdown 16:03

2y ago16:03

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The two most prominent South African trade union federations, Cosatu and Saftu, called for a national shutdown on Wednesday in protest against rising living costs, particularly fuel price hikes. But many South Africans continued with business as usual, ignoring the unions' calls to stay home. This week, we unpack the strike action and ask if its im…

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PODCAST | The Story: Inside the Deokaran scandal with News24 investigations 13:30

2y ago13:30

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News24 investigations have revealed explosive details of what may have led to the assassination of whistleblower Babita Deokaran. The senior Gauteng health department official was gunned down in August in front of her home in Winchester Hills, Johannesburg. News24 podcastsBy Media24

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The Story | Ramaphosa facing mounting pressure over Phala Phala scandal 20:23

2y ago20:23

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing mounting pressure as more details about the 2020 burglary at his Phala Phala farm have emerged. This week, News24 published an exclusive investigation about the alleged theft of millions in cash. It sheds more light on a scandal that could potentially threaten Ramaphosa's future as president. News24 podcasts…

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The Story | DNA evidence crucial in Krugersdorp gang rape case 22:37

2y ago22:37

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More than 80 people appeared in the Krugersdorp Magistrate's Court this week in connection with a gang rape in Krugersdorp, but none of the accused has been directly linked to the rapes as yet. Instead, they are being charged with being in the country illegally. The case was postponed to 10 August, for an identity parade to be held. News24 Podcasts…

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The Story | Whistleblower Babita Deokaran's murder and what she tried t 14:26

2y ago14:26

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To uncover the truth behind the brutal murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran, News24's investigative team tried to expose what the chief accountant for the Gauteng health department had raised concerns about. Deokaran was murdered outside her home in the south of Johannesburg in August 2021 after dropping her daughter off at school. In a special …

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The Story: Kestell community reeling after seven killed in violent farm attack 19:51

2y ago19:51

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Seven people were murdered in a violent farm attack in Kestell last week. This week on The Story, we discuss it with News24's Iavan Pijoos. We then hear from a social rights activist about the unique nature of farm attacks, and the associated misconceptions. www.news24.com · News24 PodcastsBy Media24

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The Story | What is behind the increase in mass shootings in SA? 23:46

2y ago23:46

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A brutal mass shooting at a tavern in Soweto last week bought South Africa's gun laws and the issue of illegal weapons into the spotlight. A total of 16 people were killed in the shooting in Orlando East, Soweto. In a separate incident in Pietermaritzburg, just a few hours before the Soweto attack, four people were shot dead in a tavern. News24 Pod…

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The Story | Will days stay dark as Eskom battles? 26:25

2y ago26:25

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Last week, South Africa was plunged into stage 6 load shedding, honing the attention of an already frustrated country onto Eskom and the figures of authority in charge of the state power utility, looking for answers and accountability. An illegal wage strike by Eskom workers further strained the failing infrastructure, increasing the load shedding …

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The Story | We unpack the Eastern Cape tavern tragedy 21:00

2y ago21:00

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In the early hours of Sunday morning, 21 teenagers - between the ages of 13 and 17 - died in a tavern in the Eastern Cape. Authorities have said carbon monoxide poisoning could be the cause. News24 PodcastsBy Media24

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PODCAST | The Story: Flashing cash - Tracking Ramaphosa's 'robber' and his spending spree 19:13

2y ago19:13

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'Farmgate' has gripped the nation's attention and News24's investigative journalists are leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of the truth. It's been nearly a month since the allegations against President Ramaphosa were brought into the spotlight by former spy boss Arthur Fraser. This week on The Story we'll talk to Jeff Wicks who tells us ab…

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PODCAST | The Story: Water-shedding and a desperate bid to avert Day Zero in Eastern Cape drought 18:45

2y ago18:45

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Nelson Mandela Bay is set to reach Day Zero in less than two weeks. The region has suffered a devastating drought for roughly six years. This week on The Story we discover just how bad things are. www.news24.comBy Media24

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PODCAST | The Story: Ramaphosa's farm robbery has him in hot water as political infighting rages on 29:18

2y ago29:18

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President Cyril Ramaphosa was robbed of a large amount of cash, allegedly foreign currency, from his game farm in Limpopo in February 2020. Now, two years later, former spy boss Arthur Fraser opened a criminal case against him. Fraser alleged he had provided police with evidence showing Ramaphosa "concealed the crime" from them. News24 Podcasts…

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PODCAST | The Story: Spotlight on mob justice and the gruesome murder of an innocent man 19:07

2y ago19:07

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Abongile Mafalala, an e-hailing taxi driver from Dunoon, Cape Town, was an innocent victim of a gruesome mob justice attack on Tuesday morning in Parkwood, Grassy Park. Police have arrested 14 suspects involved in the attack, some of whom will be appearing in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court on Monday. www.news24.com · News24 Podcasts…

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The Story | Teen who murdered his mother gets 25-years behind bars 23:43

2y ago23:43

23:43

In early 2020, 18-year-old Ruan van Heerden attacked his adoptive parents in their home in Pretoria. He stabbed his mother 36 times while co-accused Carlson Phelps beat his father with a golf club. On Tuesday, Van Heerden was charged with murder in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court where he received a 25-year sentence. Phelps is set to appear in cour…

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The Story | How one racist incident at Stellenbosch University sheds light on deeper issues 21:53

2y ago21:53

21:53

An allegedly racist incident that occurred at Huis Marais residence on Stellenbosch University campus over the weekend, has triggered conversations around the extent of transformation at the university. A seemingly intoxicated first year student, Theuns du Toit, urinated on the belongings of Babalo Ndwayana in the early hours of Sunday morning. New…

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The Story | What is behind Khayelitsha's recent mass shootings? 16:07

2y ago16:07

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There have been three mass shootings in Khayelitsha just short of two months, resulting in the deaths of 17 people collectively. On Sunday, six people were shot and killed outside a spaza shop in Site C in the early evening. News24 PodcastsBy Media24

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PODCAST | The Story: One step closer to the truth as the Senzo Meyiwa trial gets under way 15:13

2+ y ago15:13

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The trial of five men accused of the murder of Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa in 2014 finally got under way in the Pretoria High Court last week. It's been nearly eight years since the football star was shot and killed at his girlfriend Kelly Khumalo's house in Vosloorus, near Johannesburg. News24 podcasts…

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PODCAST | The Story: Ramaphosa promises KZN flood relief funds won't be stolen, but who believes him? 16:59

2+ y ago16:59

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On Monday, president Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster in response to catastrophic flooding in KwaZulu-Natal. Hundreds of people have died, and thousands have been displaced. R1 billion in relief funds has been made available to rebuild the province, but many South Africans fear the money will simply be looted, as happened durin…

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PODCAST | The Story: KZN floods - Ramaphosa promises relief funds won't be stolen, but nobody is convinced 16:59

2+ y ago16:59

16:59

On Monday, president Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster in response to catastrophic flooding in KwaZulu-Natal. Hundreds of people have died, and thousands have been displaced. R1 billion in relief funds has been made available to rebuild the province, but many South Africans fear the money will simply be looted, as happened durin…

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PODCAST | The Story: News24 journalists describe KZN flooding horror 17:01

2+ y ago17:01

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Devastating floods caused by torrential rains have wreaked havoc in Kwazulu-Natal this week. Hundreds of people have been killed by the floods and landslides. It's been described as one of the worst floods in KZN on record. News24 journalists were dispatched to the scenes of devastation, and this week on The Story, they recount the horrors of what …

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PODCAST | The Story: 'You see bodies on the side of the road' - journalists describe flooding horror 17:01

2+ y ago17:01

17:01

Devastating floods caused by torrential rains wreaked havoc in KwaZulu-Natal this week. Hundreds of people have been killed by the floods and landslides. News24 journalists were dispatched to the scenes of devastation, and this week on The Story, they recount the horrors of what they saw. News24 podcasts…

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PODCAST | The Story: State of Disaster lifted - but is government simply shifting power under the guise of the National 19:14

2+ y ago19:14

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After 750 days, president Cyril Ramaphosa lifted the country's state of disaster at midnight on Monday. But, there's been criticism of proposed regulations under the National Health Act that some argue will effectively allow the government to hold on to unprecedented emergency powers - including quarantining citizens. News24 podcasts…

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PODCAST | The Story: Why has the rand strengthened despite global turmoil? 16:46

2+ y ago16:46

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The world's economy has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic for the last two years, but towards the end of last year, it started to recover - at long last. Then came the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the possibility of a third world war looming large. This sent the financial markets into another tailspin, but the rand remained surprisingly str…

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PODCAST | The Story: Covid-19 rules relaxed, but state of disaster stays put, for now 16:42

2+ y ago16:42

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On Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the further easing of Covid-19 regulations. But, the National State of Disaster was extended yet again, drawing criticism from some quarters. It is now set to expire on 15 April, more than two years since it was declared at the start of the pandemic. News24 Podcasts…

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PODCAST | The Story: Clipped wings, turbulence and clear skies: Inside the Comair saga 17:36

2+ y ago17:36

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This week on The Story, an aviation expert tells News24 the grounding of Kulula and domestic British Airways flights, operated by Comair, should have been a "last resort". He criticised the SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) for its lack of transparency. News24 podcastsBy Media24

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PODCAST | The Story: Suffering continues in Ukraine as Russia steps up onslaught 14:25

2+ y ago14:25

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Suffering continues in Ukraine as Russia steps up its onslaught. Several ceasefire agreements to allow citizens to flee cities have failed. And on Wednesday, a hospital in the port city of Mariupol was hit by a Russian airstrike, leaving three people dead. News24 podcastsBy Media24

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My Only Story | 'Getting back to normal'? How SA's top schools are dealing with the fallout - a bonus episode 15:40

2+ y ago15:40

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It's been six weeks since the final episode of the News24/My Only Story live investigation aired, and the fallout at top schools continues. In this bonus episode, Johannesburg writer Deon Wiggett wades through the latest developments - stemming from the series. News24 Podcasts · www.news24.comBy Media24

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