EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 41 MIN
The MKP’s puzzling Russia deployment. PLUS: How to spot AI slop
from The Lead · host News24
We lead today’s show with a News24 exclusive on news that the MK Party flew some of its members to Russia to train as bodyguards only for them to be deployed, apparently unknowingly, to the frontlines of a war. It now appears that former president Jacob Zuma wants them moved to a safe space. And, later in the show, how did an obscure northern Indian digital agency turn into a global fake news factory spouting all sorts of Sassa nonsense in SA? You’ll hear a lot more about these incredible stories from our top journalists, Ivan Pijoos and Andrew Thompson, next! Finally, Angola gained independence On This Day in SA History at the end of the show. But not before host Graeme Raubenheimer gives his ‘hot take’ on the Please Call Me compensation saga. You can send Raubenheimer, a voice note with your questions or thoughts on the show: 072 562 3179. To advertise in the show: [email protected]. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. The Lead is currently sponsored by 10X Investments.
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We lead today’s show with a News24 exclusive on news that the MK Party flew some of its members to Russia to train as bodyguards only for them to be deployed, apparently unknowingly, to the frontlines of a war. It now appears that former president Jacob Zuma wants them moved to a safe space. And, later in the show, how did an obscure northern Indian digital agency turn into a global fake news factory spouting all sorts of Sassa nonsense in SA? You’ll hear a lot more about these incredible stories from our top journalists, Ivan Pijoos and Andrew Thompson, next! Finally, Angola gained independence On This Day in SA History at the end of the show. But not before host Graeme Raubenheimer gives his ‘hot take’ on the Please Call Me compensation saga. You can send Raubenheimer, a voice note with your questions or thoughts on the show: 072 562 3179. To advertise in the show: [email protected]. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. The Lead is currently sponsored by 10X Investments.
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