Tony Leon on the state of the GNU, the DA, and brown envelopes

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The government of national unity (GNU) is MIA. 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.
Chapters
  • 00:01 Graeme's intro
  • 01:29 Interview with Tony Leon
  • 33:05 Trending topic: Jozi investment broker in custody
  • 34:23 AD: Driving with J9
  • 35:20 And finally: Sean 'Diddy' Combs wants Trump pardon
  • 36:05 Your voicenotes
6 Aug 2025 English South Africa News · Society & Culture

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