98 then 94, now 97% complete! Will Jozi’s forensic super lab finally open?

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It's meant to revolutionise the processing time it takes to crack critical criminal cases in Gauteng. But no, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, claiming that the long-delayed forensic pathology lab in Johannesburg is a “win” during your administration feels hollow, given that it was meant to open seven years ago. Just ask our News24 metro journo, Alex Patrick, who's been following this building's progress since day one. In our trending topic, Minister Gwede Mantashe reveals the government is seeking to secure more fuel amid the current global oil price surge. Finally, one of the very first known Christian missionaries to Southern Africa met his demise, as featured on On This Day in SA History. Comment below and send our host, broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer, a voice note: 072 562 3179. To advertise: thelead@24.com. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. The show is fully produced, presented and edited by Raubenheimer and quality-checked by News24's editors.
Chapters
  • 00:01 Graeme's intro
  • 01:38 Crossing to Alex on Jozi lab latest
  • 09:00 GDID ignores Alex, responds via Insta post
  • 16:07 Trending topic: SA needs more fuel suppliers
  • 17:52 On This Day in SA History / Rauby's Pointless Braai Quiz
16 Mar English South Africa News · Society & Culture

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