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The Lead: The Ximba connection exposed in R1.8bn Ekurhuleni toilets tender

We now know that City of Ekurhuleni financial auditor Mpho Mafole put his life on the line to raise red flags about the metro's R1.8 bn toilets tender. Deciphering every detail, News24 investigations journalist Sikonathi Mantshantsha and company have found proof that one of the contractors appointed is intimately and politically connected – although Lebohang Ximba, the wife of former Ekurhuleni political advisor Nkosana “Killer” Ximba, likes to deny it. In our trending topic segment, former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule’s asbestos scam tender trial is failing to launch proceedings this 2026. Finally, Robert McBride emerged as a key political figure in diplomatic SA, as featured in On This Day in SA History. Chapters 00:01: Graeme's intro 02:06: Crossing to Sikonathi on 'Hunted' series latest 09:00: ANC Ekurhuileni warring factions; who's 'Killer' Ximba? 20:30: Trending topic: Ace Magashule's asbestos trial stalled 22:11: On This Day in SA History / Rauby's Pointless Braai Quiz 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.