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Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Hosted by Corey with the Story, Johannesburg News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Johannesburg—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes.
Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Johannesburg News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city.
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TRC Cases Stalled by Political Interference
3d ago00:01:49Tap to summarizeA damning revelation emerges as former NPA official Dr. Silas Ramaite exposes how a 2004 ministerial order allegedly halted prosecutions of apartheid-era figures—including Adriaan Vlok and Johan van der Merwe—for poisoning Reverend Frank Chikane. Ramaite calls it a “red herring” tactic to freeze all Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases, citing unconstitutional interference that led to the resignation of NPA chief Vusi Pikoli and shattered institutional trust. He admits he should’ve challenged the order sooner, painting a picture of political sabotage that stalled justice for years. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c198efb99f2880c
Transcribe →Efunda Brings Parents Back Into School
3d ago00:01:54Tap to summarizeA new South African learning platform called Efunda is revolutionizing how parents and teachers connect — letting families track grades, homework, and attendance in real time. Built by student researchers, it includes a WhatsApp chatbot so even parents with limited tech skills or data can stay informed. Piloted in the Eastern Cape, it’s already helping busy parents and overwhelmed teachers bridge the gap where kids disconnect from schoolwork. But success depends on teachers uploading info consistently and parents using the tool — a winnable challenge that could transform education from the home. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cce1f165cd7e0aa3
Transcribe →South Africa’s Hunger Crisis Deepens
3d ago00:01:45Tap to summarizeSouth Africa’s food insecurity crisis is spiraling out of control, fueled by crushing inequality, joblessness, and skyrocketing food prices. Despite progress after apartheid, economic shocks reversed gains, and the government has abandoned its duty to ensure food rights, leaving millions vulnerable. Over 1,000 children die annually from malnutrition, stunting rates remain alarmingly high, and a critical national nutrition plan expired without replacement. Even where food is available, it’s often unaffordable or nutritionally inadequate, worsening both malnutrition and obesity across the country. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05897ad274418672
Transcribe →Farmers Win Legal Battle on Vaccines
3d ago00:01:57Tap to summarizeFarmers in Gauteng just won a major legal victory: they can now vaccinate livestock against foot-and-mouth disease without government permission — as long as they notify vets and submit proof afterward. The high court ruled that since no law explicitly bans private vaccination, farmers are free to act, calling out the state for delays and overreach. While the government claims this is already covered by a new vaccination scheme and has millions of doses ready, the ruling gives farmers real control — and a potential boost for exports — though a full review is still looming. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a13ac322c159677
Transcribe →Tambo Springs Project Stalled by Court
3d ago00:01:52Tap to summarizeThe Tambo Springs port project is on ice after a landmark court ruling nullified the environmental approval for the critical K148 road — a major artery in Gauteng’s freight corridor dream. The court found the environmental review fatally flawed, citing ignored landowner concerns and inadequate public input, effectively shutting down the plan to turbocharge cargo between Durban and Johannesburg. The road’s proposed route through a sensitive wetland was a flashpoint, with a buffer zone stripped away in a controversial move. A businessman’s legal challenge, now settled with no appeal, has already cost millions and dealt a major blow to the province’s logistics ambitions. While the government defends its economic rationale and vows to reform environmental processes, the project remains stalled — and the road ahead looks muddy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6023af0c8d4a80ea
Transcribe →Eskom’s Ghost Housing Project
3d ago00:01:16Tap to summarizeEskom dumped over 800 million rand on a ghost housing project in Mpumalanga meant for its employees—now decaying for a decade after ballooning costs from a 160 million rand budget. No handover, no oversight, and whispers of shady deals have turned it into a prime example of government mismanagement and a cash grab for the connected. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/abb2650c9a6f6291
Transcribe →Jockeys Face Fallout Over Corruption
3d ago00:01:43Tap to summarizeChampion jockey S’manga Khumalo has been found guilty on all three charges of corruption, bribery, and race-fixing after an explosive inquiry, including accepting nearly 130,000 rand for confidential race info and deliberately underperforming. He’s suspended pending sentencing. Meanwhile, jockey Luyolo Mxothwa faces a five-year ban—three conditional—with strict cooperation demands, a sworn affidavit, public integrity talks, and cost penalties if he returns. These landmark rulings signal a major crackdown on corruption, poised to reshape South Africa’s horse racing integrity landscape. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ae7fb799cbc49f1
Transcribe →Mogotsi, Mbeki, and African Unity
3d ago00:01:39Tap to summarizeOupa Brown Mogotsi faces serious charges after allegedly trying to bribe an investigating officer to secure his bail, tied to claims he faked an assassination attempt. Meanwhile, Thabo Mbeki insists the Phala Phala farm scandal is President Ramaphosa’s personal matter, not an ANC issue, as the Constitutional Court’s report could trigger impeachment. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma urges African unity on Africa Day, reminding the continent of its shared history before colonial borders. The National Treasury sets conditions for stepping in on Johannesburg’s electricity crisis, demanding debt resolution before power supply is restored — after Eskom threatened blackouts. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a13be0b9bd53651
Transcribe →Cat Who Staged His Own Assassination
3d ago00:01:32Tap to summarizeA self-proclaimed crime intelligence agent named Brown Mogotsi is in deep trouble after allegedly staging his own assassination attempt in 2025 — riddled with 11 bullets — while testifying at a commission. Now facing perjury and defeating justice charges, he’s been dodging investigators with wild excuses: seeing a doctor for three hours, consulting a sangoma, even attending a funeral in Mpumalanga. Ballistic evidence didn’t match his story, and he reportedly refused to give investigators his phone number — forcing them to track him down. After a warrant was issued, he was finally arrested while testifying — and allegedly tried to bribe an investigator to drop his bail bid. The prosecution sees him as a flight risk, and his bail hearing continues this Thursday. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b5419b926b3841f
Transcribe →Skate Across Africa for Uganda
3d ago00:01:48Tap to summarizeAn American skateboarder, Jason Vanporppal, just rolled into Cape Town after an epic 6,000-kilometer African skate odyssey — all to fund and raise awareness for Uganda’s first permanent public skatepark. Joined by Ugandan skaters Isaac Jojinah and Ephraim Ssekiziyiv, they began in Kampala and traveled south, spotlighting the growing skate scene in Uganda where kids lack safe spaces to ride. Their journey, filled with community support and cross-cultural connections, culminated in a vibrant celebration in Cape Town — a powerful symbol of unity, youth empowerment, and the global skate community rallying behind a local dream. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7388aba0fc1ad4d5
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