News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Tony Leon on the state of the GNU, the DA, and brown envelopes

30% Trump tariffs. Still no South African ambassador to the United States. And rampant youth joblessness, crime and corruption back home. Ex DA leader, diplomat and author, Tony Leon, reckons it’s an indictment of the currently divided government of national unity.

The government of national unity (GNU) is MIA - missing in action. And it’s not unified in the nation’s interests - it’s every man or woman for themselves.

This is the opinion of one former DA leader-turned-ambassador, Tony Leon, who argues that SA’s current crop of leaders is failing the perfect storm test as we barrel toward Trump’s tariffs sans a senior diplomat in Washington.

And what does he think about the Independent Development Trust bribe scandal? And the DA’s internal leadership battles for key posts? Find out in Tony’s debut edition of The Lead with host Graeme Raubenheimer.

Later in the show, an elusive Jozi investment broker who allegedly conned his clients out of millions hands himself over to the police.

Finally, Sean “Diddy” Combs wants a Trump pardon.

You can send show host Graeme Raubenheimer a short voice note with your questions or thoughts on this episode to our official The Lead WhatsApp line, that’s: +27 72 562 3179. Mail your comments to thelead@24.com. Editions drop on Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.

Listen on YouTube:

Listen on IONO:

Listen on Spotify:

Discover the Truth

Step into a world where the truth shines bright, and every headline is worth your time. With News24, you're not just reading the news; you are part of a community that values knowledge and insight. Immerse yourself in compelling stories, sharp analyses, and content that keeps you ahead of the curve.