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Rassie’s suprise year-end rookie. PLUS: Black Coffee’s R157m CT villa

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The Sprinbok boys in green and gold go head-to-head with their old foes, the Japanese Cherry Blossoms this 1 November. Coach Rassie Erasmus has already named his squad for next month’s tour, with young Stormers breakout star Zachary Porthen tipped to make his debut. Taking stock post-Rugby Championship for The Lead is our News24 sport editor, Lloyd Burnard. Later, in our trending topic, Nicole McCain gives us the scoop on DJ Black Coffee’s R157 million Clifton villa, complete with cinema room. Finally, we recount Mzansi’s Boxing golden years with On This Day in SA History. Editor’s note: The Lead will resume normal programming Monday 3 November. You can send our host, broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer, a voice note with your questions or thoughts on the show: 072 562 3179. To advertise in the show: thelead@24.com. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.
Chapters
  • 00:01 Graeme's intro
  • 01:30 Crossing to Lloyd Burnard
  • 08:30 Rassie's November squad
  • 20:50 DJ Black Coffee's R157m Clifton villa
  • 23:59 AD: News24's The Weekender
  • 24:27 On This Day in SA History: Boxing's golden years
22 Oct 2025 English South Africa News · Society & Culture

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