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  1. 1 day ago

    Mogotsi plots prison break? Dropped 10111 call amid CT mob murders, and Kolisi returns

    In our top story in this midweek edition of News24’s Unread, self-proclaimed Crime Intelligence agent Brown Mogotsi, facing charges relating to an apparent staged attempt on his own life, now wants bail again, but the police officer investigating Mogotsi accuses him of plotting a brazen break from court custody. In other stories, a 10111 call to the police in Cape Town goes unheeded, and four people die in a mob justice attack on the outskirts of Dunoon. Later in the show, we herald the epic return of Captain Siya Kolisi to lead the Springbok charge against the All Blacks in the Mother City this Saturday. Plus four other stories you may’ve missed this week thus far. Expect fresh shows twice a week. This show has been carefully produced, presented and edited by Raubenheimer, News24 visual director Wynand Louw, and video journalists Luke Daniel, Storm Simpson and Chelsea Ogilvie. This show is then quality-checked by an editor and/or senior member of News24. #news24video #News24 For this story and more, visit News24: https://www.news24.com/multimedia/video

  2. 6 days ago

    Fadiel Adams alleges 'wild' CT plot to kill him, R6bn withheld from EC schools illegally

    Welcome to News24’s premier video bulletin for the week that was.In our top story this Sunday, suspended member of Parliament, Fadiel Adams’ conduct and evidence before the Madlanga Commission continues to draw ire from all corners. In Knysna, Aubrey Tsengwa, who was ousted as the ANC’s mayor last year, was gunned down this week, and no one’s been arrested yet. In our feature story, the late great Nelson Mandela once said: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. Yet the Eastern Cape Education Department, the province Madiba hails from, has now admitted in court that it acted illegally by withholding R6bn in funding from no-fee public schools for years. We also wrap beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina’s legal battle with Home Affairs, the rand’s latest performance, how the interest rate may remain unchanged for the rest of 2026, and how fuel prices are set to rise again in September. Finally, we give you a closer look at the unique new trophy crafted for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Fadiel Adams: hitman claim and "fantasist" response 02:50 - Knysna's former mayor, Aubrey Tsengwa shot dead 04:12 - Eastern Cape admits unlawfully withholding R6bn from schools 05:55 - Chidimma Adetshina's deportation fight 07:15 - Business: rand, inflation, fuel prices 09:10 - Rugby's Greatest Rivalry trophy unveiled 09:50 - Daveyton Muti Murders podcast trailer 11:50 - Outro Expect fresh shows twice a week. This show has been carefully produced, presented and edited by Raubenheimer, News24 visual director Wynand Louw, and video journalists Luke Daniel, Storm Simpson and Chelsea Ogilvie. This show is then quality-checked by an editor and/or senior member of News24. #news24video #News24 For this story and more, visit News24: https://www.news24.com/multimedia/video

    Fadiel Adams alleges 'wild' CT plot to kill him, R6bn withheld from EC schools illegally

  3. 19 Aug

    DA pulls finance MP over crypto probe, and Peet Viljoen stays in prison

    From a senior DA man caught up in a Reserve Bank investigation, to tears in court as Peet Viljoen is sent back to his Pretoria cell — this is the week’s news thus far, told in 10 minutes or less. In other news, Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala spills anything but the beans at the Madlanga Commission, insisting on staying quiet on his alleged dodgy dealings with top cops, for now. We also head to Reiger Park for the latest on the quadruple gang-linked murder case. Meanwhile, the Cape Peninsula University of Technology has pulled the unprecedented move of vacating all campus residences following the recent violent student protests. Finally, we hear from All Blacks coach Dave Rennie on why he thinks Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry may be their toughest tournament yet. These stories covered in 10 minutes or less — it’s your ultimate midweek news bulletin. Expect fresh shows twice a week. This show has been carefully produced, presented and edited by Raubenheimer, News24 visual director Wynand Louw, and video journalists Luke Daniel, Storm Simpson and Chelsea Ogilvie. This show is then quality-checked by an editor and/or senior member of News24. #news24video #News24 For this story and more, visit News24: https://www.news24.com/multimedia/video

  4. 14 Aug

    Mkhwanazi, Liebenberg, and Mapisa-Nqakula's criminal court cases explained

    This Sunday on News24’s premier video news bulletin Unread, we get to the heart of three major cases before the courts this week: the bail application brought by deputy Ekurhuleni metro police chief Julius Mkhwanazi who stands accused of covering up a 2022 murder, the eventual start of alleged diamond swindler Louis Liebenberg’s ponzi scheme trial now that he’s declared sane enough to follow proceedings, and former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s urgent bid to kick out her corruption kickback trial. In other news, can the once-epic Kaizer Chiefs keep up their current form in the PSL? Why is the national SAPS wasting millions of rand every month on leasing properties in Pretoria? Does Patrice Motsepe really want to be the next ANC president, as a recent poll suggests he should? Taking a train is a big want for most SA commuters, suggests a UCT study. And finally, a daring hyena sips water from a Kruger Park picnic tap. These stories covered in 10 minutes or less — it’s your ultimate Sunday news bulletin. Expect fresh shows twice a week. This show has been carefully produced, presented and edited by Raubenheimer, News24 visual director Wynand Louw, and video journalists Luke Daniel, Storm Simpson and Chelsea Ogilvie. This show is then quality-checked by an editor and/or senior member of News24.

    Mkhwanazi, Liebenberg, and Mapisa-Nqakula's criminal court cases explained

  5. 12 Aug

    Madlanga blasts Adams over laptop excuse, and SAPS van swallowed by pothole

    In your midweek news catch-up with Unread host Graeme Raubenheimer, we explain how retired justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga charged controversial, suspended MP Fadiel Adams’ conduct before the inquiry this week, prompted by Adams’ claim that his work laptop has been faulty for eighteen months, but Parliament itself says Adams is talking nonsense. In other news, Coach Rassie Erasmus has seen fit to reward star forward Deon Fourie with a Springbok call-up, following his Stormers’ work against the All Blacks. Finally, in a story only the election silly season could conjure up, a fresh drive to fill all potholes in Nelson Mandela Bay has seen a big one swallow up a local policeman’s van. Plus four other big SA stories covered in 10 minutes or less. Expect fresh shows twice a week. This show has been carefully produced, presented and edited by Raubenheimer, News24 visual director Wynand Louw, and video journalists Luke Daniel, Storm Simpson and Chelsea Ogilvie. This show is then quality-checked by an editor and/or senior member of News24. #News24Video #News24 For this story and more, visit News24: https://www.news24.com/multimedia/video

  6. 7 Aug

    Truck strike? Mkhwanazi in a cell this long weekend, and a new Springbok kit

    In our top story this Sunday; mass anti-immigrant marches may’ve died down for now but freight industry groups are mulling a possible shutdown in the trucking sector over their long-standing issue of foreigners employed in the field. In other news; it’s his fourth arrest in a row and suspended deputy Ekurhuleni metro police chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, will spend the long weekend behind bars. This time, over accusations that he and others covered up a 2022 murder. And; Nike has unveiled the Springboks’ new jersey for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour against the All Blacks! These stories and four more are covered in 10 minutes or less. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Truck strike looms over foreign drivers 01:31 - Mkhwanazi's fourth arrest: body in a dam 02:57 - Judge Gamble schools Hill-Lewis on Tafelberg 04:27 - Lomas dodges prison in R1.4bn Eskom case 05:42 - Zille fills potholes, JRA not happy 06:53 - Springbok jersey revealed for All Blacks tour 08:09 - Food Lover's Market to close for housing 09:18 - Outro: Happy Women's Day Expect fresh shows every week. This show has been carefully produced, presented and edited by Raubenheimer, News24 visual director Wynand Louw and video journalists Luke Daniel, Chelsea Ogilvie and Storm Simpson. This show is vigorously quality checked by an editor and/or senior member of News24. #news24video #News24 For this story and more, visit News24: https://www.news24.com/multimedia/video

  7. 5 Aug

    KZN Club Med rape case, school rugby racism, and 4 stories you may have missed

    In your midweek news catch-up with Unread host Graeme Raubenheimer, we hear from the Ministry of International Relations that the SA high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, won’t be sanctioned, as yet, for getting his picture taken with former president Jacob Zuma and state capture co-accused Ajay Gupta in Haridwar. In other news, a male French staffer, accused of raping a teenage boy at KwaZulu-Natal’s new Club Med resort, gets bail, and claims of racism rock school rugby in Pretoria and Cape Town. Joburg’s city dumps, we hear, are almost all completely full, and finally, Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks an SA box office record. All these topics and more are covered in 10 minutes or less. Expect fresh shows twice a week. This show has been carefully produced, presented and edited by Raubenheimer, News24 visual director Wynand Louw, and video journalists Luke Daniel, Storm Simpson and Chelsea Ogilvie. This show is then quality-checked by an editor and/or senior member of News24.

  8. 31 Jul

    46% of SA’s water is unsafe, recording rocks IDAC, and Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is here!

    With exactly 94 days to go until the municipal polls, News24’s video bulletin Unread hones in on the country’s underlying and often quiet crisis: water provision. This week, some senior government officials conceded that council corruption is undermining the supply of adequate water; 46% of our taps are now pumping out unclean water. In the meantime, the Independent Electoral Commission’s ballot paper for the 4 November polls has grown to a staggering 620 registered political parties. Host Graeme Raubenheimer also summarises the latest events at the Madlanga Commission, relays Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry schedule for the All Blacks in SA, and wraps up with a ruling speaking to the heart of paid influencer adverts in SA today. All of these stories are covered in 10 minutes or less. Expect fresh shows every week. This show has been carefully produced, presented and edited by Raubenheimer, News24 visual director Wynand Louw and video journalists Luke Daniel, Chelsea Ogilvie and Storm Simpson. This show is vigorously quality checked by an editor and/or senior member of News24.

    46% of SA’s water is unsafe, recording rocks IDAC, and Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is here!
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