The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
This daily podcast brings you Bongani Bingwa's Breakfast Show, covering the news you need to start your day. It features developing stories, interviews with newsmakers, and perspectives from ordinary listeners affected by current events. Stay informed with the latest headlines and in-depth discussion.
Episodes
Heritage Day: CELEBRATING HERITAGE THROUGH FOOD
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Chef Benny Masekwameng, Executive Chef and TV personality, about the connection between food, memory, culture and heritage. The conversation explores how traditional dishes carry family stories and memories, and how South Africa’s diverse history has shaped the food we eat today through Indigenous, Khoisan, Indian, Asian, Portuguese and other cultural influences. The
Heritage Day: LANGUAGE, MIGRATION & BELONGING
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Boni Zungu, Head of the School of Languages at the University of Johannesburg, about the role of language in preserving heritage and cultural identity. As South Africans increasingly live in multilingual communities, languages continue to evolve through migration, urbanisation and the influence of English. The conversation explores whether language can change wit
Heritage Day: LOBOLO, MAKOTI & THE LAW
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mbuso Khoza, Cultural Historian, Scholar, Singer-Songwriter and Actor, and Musa Xulu, Legal Expert, about the history and evolution of lobolo. The conversation looks at how a tradition once centred on bringing families together and marking the transition into marriage has changed, with negotiations now taking place on WhatsApp and Zoom and money often replacing cattle. The
Heritage Day: CLAN NAMES, FAMILY & KINSHIP
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Jongi Klaas, Cultural Historian and Author, about the history and meaning behind South African surnames, clan names and praise names. The conversation explores how names can connect families to their ancestors, history and wider sense of belonging, and what happens to that knowledge as families move, cultures mix and younger generations become less familiar with their c
What’s gone viral with Khabazela: Easy like Sunday morning
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about what is a typical Sunday morning look like in your house? 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your
World view with Adam Gilchrist: A Trump / Xi Summit
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about Indonesia’s toxic air, a Trump / Xi summit and the rival dictators. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need
Corporates that care - Exxaro
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ben Magara, Exxaro Chief Executive Officer about Exxaro, which is marking 20 years of investing in communities across South Africa. From education and healthcare to skills and economic opportunities, the company says its focus is on creating a lasting impact that extends beyond the life of its mining operations. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702,
Old Mutual thought leaders forum - Why saving for retirement is good for individuals
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Michelle Acton, Executive Head of Customer at Old Mutual Corporate, about how retirement savings can do more than provide financial security in later life. When pooled into retirement funds, these savings can become long-term capital that supports investment, business growth and job creation. The conversation looks at why saving for retirement matters not only to individua
World view with Adam Gilchrist: U.S. Crimes at Sea
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about U.S. crimes at sea, a defiant Afghan athlete and fat bear week. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to
What’s gone viral with Khabazela: Christmas leave
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about should people who have kids have preference over single or people who are childless? How does your company handle xmas if you are in a team? 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in po
State Information Technology Agency’s Road to Recovery
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Magatho Mello, Managing Director of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), about the agency’s efforts to rebuild after an investigation found widespread governance, procurement and administrative problems between 2020 and 2025. Mello took office in April under a newly constituted board and is now tasked with implementing a recovery plan and restoring confide
The Africa report - Afrikaners confront fear and segregation
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Johan Stegmann, curator of “We Are the Good Guys”, about the group exhibition opening in Washington, D.C., featuring 18 South African artists. The exhibition explores fear, violence, segregation, identity, grief and historical memory, while examining the Afrikaner experience within the broader realities of South Africa’s history and ongoing inequality. Th
Prime Circle live and unplugged
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Marco Gomes, bassist and founder of Prime Circle, ahead of the band’s live show at Music Box JHB in Kensington on Wednesday, 23 September. They discuss what fans can expect from the more intimate performance, Prime Circle’s journey over the years, and what makes playing live for their fans special. The conversation also looks at the band’s music, longevit
World view with Adam Gilchrist: A Typhoon Hitting Japan
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about the U.S. / China A.I. deal, a typhoon hitting Japan and the snowflake generation. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you nee
What’s gone viral with Khabazela: A good driver
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about what are signs that someone is a good driver? 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank
Leo Bozell III on US South Africa relations
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Leo Brent Bozell III, the US Ambassador to South Africa, about the sharp deterioration in relations between Pretoria and Washington. The interview examines the US government’s concerns over South Africa’s policies on land reform, race-based legislation and foreign policy, following new visa restrictions announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It also
Raising boys who know how to self-regulate
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Yandisa Sikweyiya, Chief Specialist Scientist at the South African Medical Research Council’s Gender and Health Research Unit, about the ongoing crisis of gender-based violence in South Africa. The conversation looks at why women continue to face violence, often in their own homes, and what happens when men respond to rejection, anger or embarrassment with threa
The Masked Singer South Africa’s first-ever duo
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Simz Ngema and Tino Chinyani, who were behind the Sheep mask on The Masked Singer South Africa. The couple became the first duo to reach the semi-final, but narrowly missed out on a place in the final. They’ll chat about keeping their identities secret, performing together as a couple, fooling the judges and viewers, and what it was like finally revealing themse
World View with Adam Gilchrist: Premier League footballers earn R35bn a year
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about a Ukrainian barrage of Russia, America’s Greenland deal and huge earnings in the English Premier League. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. T
What's Gone Viral with Khabazela: Man threatens women in powder room
Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn, including how we teach boys to have a healthy ego and what you'd like to see happen to this man following an incident in a restaurant powder room. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the new
Why government policies are not translating into action
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Somadoda Fikeni, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission, about the state of South Africa’s public service and the failures that allow corruption and inefficiency to persist. At the Madlanga Commission, Fikeni gave examples of how systems can be deliberately manipulated for people to benefit, including procurement practices that keep individual purchas
Lamola takes aim at Trump’s Afrikaner policy
Bongani Bingwa speaks to international relations analyst Dr Oscar van Heerden about Ronald Lamola’s criticism of a US programme, which he says applies a race-based approach. Lamola made the remarks while addressing the African Diaspora Forum in Washington, at a time when relations between South Africa and the United States remain tense. The discussion looks at what Lamola is objecting to, th
The Luxurious Marble Circus: Behind the Numbers, Food, Music and Magic
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tash Marot, PR and Communications Director at Grid Worldwide and part of The Luxurious Marble Circus team, about the scale of the festival taking place on 26 and 27 September, from thousands of visitors and 75,000 square metres of festival space to 33,000 dishes, 240 musicians and performers, and thousands of pyrotechnic cues. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is br
Standard Bank Joy of Jazz: Getting Johannesburg Ready for a Weekend of Jazz
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mantwa Chinoamadi, festival producer and curator of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, about the return of the festival to the Sandton Convention Centre on 25 and 26 September, the artists and experiences in store, and what goes into producing one of Johannesburg’s major jazz events. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio s
World View with Adam Gilchrist: Trump and Canada, a Ukrainian Granny and Olympic Crocs
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about Donald Trump’s tensions with Canada over its closer ties with the European Union, a Ukrainian grandmother who reportedly disabled a Russian drone, and the concerns surrounding crocodiles at the Fitzroy River venue for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station.
What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: What did your child learn from someone else?
Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn, including children picking up songs, words, actions and habits they didn’t learn from their parents, as well as aunties and uncles sharing their experiences of having nephews and nieces sleep over. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio s
The Political Desk: ANC, COSATU and the Madlanga Commission
Bongani Bingwa speaks to political analyst Thembisa Fakude about the ANC’s organisation ahead of the November local elections, the Electoral Court’s dismissal of the ANC’s bid to reinstate 181 councillor candidates, tensions within COSATU and what a year of the Madlanga Commission has revealed about South Africa’s criminal justice system. 702 Breakfast with Bongani B
What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: Front seats and sleepovers
Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn, including the debate over who sits in the front passenger seat and stories of nephews sleeping over at their aunties and uncles. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key new
The African Church: Where Musicians Are Made
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tshego Neeuwfan from Ali Fellowship about the African church about the African church as a training ground for musicians and the role it plays in developing artistic talent and musical traditions. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the
World View with Adam Gilchrist: US Weapons, Canada and Asian Games
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about US weapons shortages, Canada’s closer ties with the EU and controversial athlete accommodation at the Asian Games in Japan. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to accoun
George Galloway on Trump, Gaza and British Politics
Bongani Bingwa speaks to George Galloway, political commentator and former Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom, about Trump, Gaza, Palestine, Western involvement in the Middle East, South Africa’s ICJ case and his People Power Tour. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes
Dlamini-Zuma vs Mbalula: What Does the Vote-Buying Claim Mean for the ANC?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to EWN reporter Alpha Ramoshwana about Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s vote-buying allegations against Fikile Mbalula, his defamation case and the battle over money and power in the ANC. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, an
Corporates That Care with Net Nine Nine: Creating Opportunities Through Skills
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Albert Oosthuysen, CEO of NET99 about Net Nine Nine’s programme teaching learners fibre technology and creating potential pathways from school into the telecommunications industry. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day
Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum: Securing South Africans’ Retirement Futures
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Keri-Lee Edmond, Head of Business Intelligence at Old Mutual Corporate about retirement security, the six levers shaping retirement outcomes, financial pressures and the role of employers and retirement funds. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the ke
World View with Adam Gilchrist: Rail Sabotage, Space Weapons and Modern Etiquette
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about suspected rail sabotage in the Netherlands, America’s confirmation of an offensive space weapon and changing standards of public etiquette. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in
What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: Resignation nerves
Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn, including resignations. They ask listeners how they did it, how their bosses reacted, and whether they got a farewell. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers o
What Is Government Doing to Keep Women Safe?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Lebogang Ramalepe, Chairperson of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide about eight women found dead in Gauteng, the police investigation, women’s safety, prevention and the government response. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, in
The Africa Report: Kenya’s Foreign Trader Crackdown: Protecting Local Jobs or Fueling Xenophobia?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Tendai Mbanje about Kenya’s crackdown on foreign traders, protecting local businesses, immigration enforcement and concerns over xenophobia. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account
Sandra Prinsloo returns to the Johannesburg stage in Die Ander Dogter
Bongani Bingwa speaks to acclaimed South African actress Sandra Prinsloo about her return to the stage in Die Ander Dogter, a one-woman production based on Annie Ernaux’s novel about a woman discovering she had an older sister who died before she was born. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of
World View with Adam Gilchrist: Russian drone strike
Bongani Bingwa speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including a Russian drone strike on a passenger train near the Ukraine-Poland border, Turkey’s arrest of LGBTQ+ people and activists in a government crackdown, and protests in Mexico calling for an end to devastating cartel violence in Sinaloa. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 7
What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: Confusing abbreviations and comeback stories
Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn, including the greatest celebrity comeback stories. They also ask the listeners to share their own comeback experiences. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers o
Tshwane fire trucks: Political failure or ageing fleet?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to DA Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink about claims that dozens of fire and emergency-response vehicles are sitting at a municipal mechanics yard, the condition of the City’s ageing fleet, maintenance challenges, and whether Tshwane is properly managing its emergency services. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio
Five women dead in Kempton Park: Are police dealing with one killer or more?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to forensic psychologist Gérard Labuschagne about the deaths of five women in the Kempton Park and R21 area, similarities and differences between the cases, the possibility of multiple perpetrators, and what investigators should be looking for to establish whether the murders are connected. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based tal
Gauteng losing 100 nurses a month as public healthcare comes under pressure
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Steve Mabona from the Gauteng Department of Health about the province’s nursing shortage, why nurses are leaving the public healthcare system and South Africa, the pressure on remaining staff, and what needs to change to retain healthcare workers. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongan
Brenden Praise unmasked as Pineapple on The Masked Singer
Bongani Bingwa speaks to singer and producer Brenden Praise after he was revealed as Pineapple on The Masked Singer South Africa, following his elimination in the quarter-final. They discuss the experience of performing behind the mask and keeping his identity secret. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani mak
World View with Adam Gilchrist: Diana’s revenge dress
Bongani Bingwa speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the disturbing death of a Black woman found hanging from a tree in Mississippi, estimates of Russian military casualties in the war in Ukraine, and Princess Diana’s iconic “revenge dress”, which is set to go under the hammer. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast o
NCC moves to block spam calls as Opt-Out Registry takes shape
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Phetho Ntaba from the National Consumer Commission about the new national Opt-Out Registry, which aims to give consumers greater control over unsolicited marketing calls, messages and emails, and how the system will handle large volumes of consumers and marketing lists. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station.&n
What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: Comebacks and arguments
Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn, including the greatest celebrity comeback stories and what makes a great personal comeback. They also discuss which words or phrases make arguments worse when tensions are already high. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bon
Greatest Rivalry: Beyond the rugby, what has it done for Brand Mzansi?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to sportswriter Kevin McCallum about the business and branding impact of the Springboks and All Blacks rivalry, including tourism, hospitality, ticket prices, crowds and the growing premium experience around rugby. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the
Four women found dead: SAPS intensifies Kempton Park investigation
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Major General Fred Kekana of SAPS about the investigation into four women whose bodies have been found in the Kempton Park and Rhodesfield area, the disappearance of Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, and concerns about possible similarities between the cases. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. &nb
Mr Duiker Sang the Blues
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dyondzo Kwinika, writer of Mr Duiker Sang the Blues, about the upcoming production and the story behind it, exploring what happens when an artist’s private struggles, grief and legacy move from the page onto the stage. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the new
What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: Just relax
Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn, including the five phrases men can use to calm women down during an argument, which sparked plenty of debate, with many people in the comments disagreeing with his advice. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani make
Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Blessing Utete, Commercial Executive Head at Old Mutual Corporate, about the upcoming third Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum and the importance of creating better retirement outcomes for South Africans. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsm
World View with Adam Gilchrist: Donald Trump’s cash-for-votes
Bongani Bingwa speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including an Anthropic researcher’s warning that there is more than a 10% chance AI could potentially “kill all humans”, US President Donald Trump’s renewed pledge to deliver a $5,000 “dividend” to American voters, and a Canadian town’s famous warm welcome rep
AI and when machines start talking to each other
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Toby Shapshak, technology commentator, journalist and editor-in-chief of Stuff.co.za, about the hype, risks and growing concerns surrounding AI agents. They discuss reports that an AI agent developed by OpenAI hijacked a German website months before the company revealed that its AI had hacked the technology platform Hugging Face. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadc
The Political Desk: Trump puts himself on the midterm ballot
Bongani Bingwa speaks to John Matisonn, author and journalist, about the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, where US President Donald Trump urged supporters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot” and promised every adult American a $5,000 dividend if Republicans win the November midterm elections. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702,
JOMBA! brings the world of dance to Joburg
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mamela Nyamza, performance artist, dancer and choreographer, about the fourth JOMBA! programme at the Market Theatre. The four night programme brings acclaimed artists and dance companies from South Africa, Uganda and the Netherlands together on one stage. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bon
World View with Adam Gilchrist: Tech cure for cancer
Bongani Bingwa speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the United States 25 years after the 9/11 attacks, a UK chip company claiming that AI could help find a cure for cancer within our lifetime, and the world’s largest technology event showcasing the latest in consumer electronics. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a
ABSA - Savings Solutions
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tawanda Rumhuma, Savings and Investment Executive at Absa, about financial security and two competitive savings solutions designed to meet different financial needs. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in
What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: Walking man
Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn, including a man's video of himself walking through a foreign city at night. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on
Pension contributions and who is responsible when your money is not paid over
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Naheem Essop, Deputy Pension Funds Adjudicator, about pension fund contributions, what happens when employers fail to pay them over, and who can be held responsible. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power t
OnlyFans and where content creation ends and sex work begins
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Phiwokazi Qoza, a University of Cape Town researcher, about her interviews with 17 South African OnlyFans creators and whether creators identify as sex workers and the clear hierarchy that emerged from their responses. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, intervie
Corporates That Care: Ford South Africa
Ray White speaks to Neale Hill, President of Ford South Africa, about the company’s Cradle to Vocation initiative, which supports young people from early childhood development and literacy, through maths, science and technical education, and ultimately into the world of work. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bo
World View with Adam Gilchrist: U.S. and Canada trade showdown
Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including US President Donald Trump’s warning to Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier that it could lose access to the US market, the theft of millions of dollars’ worth of Renoir paintings from a French museum, and the mysterious Canadian island that
What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: Not a happy Cat
Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn, including the chaos erupting during the trial-within-a-trial in the attempted murder case against Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and his co-accused. They also discuss rapper Wiz Khalifa’s experience with running and how he has been improving his performance.&
Water failures, but where is the accountability?
Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Dr Sean Phillips, Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), about accountability in the face of ongoing water sector challenges. They discuss what disciplinary action, civil recovery, or criminal referrals have been taken in response to infrastructure failures, negligence, corruption and poor performance, as well as the b
The Africa Report: Rethinking how Africa is represented
Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Dr Thebe Ikalafeng, founder and chairperson of Brand Africa, about the United Nations General Assembly’s vote to replace the standard Mercator world map with a map that more accurately reflects Africa’s true size. They discuss why changing the map could be just the beginning, and what meaningful change in how Africa is represented sh
Giving young artists more than a prize
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Lazarus Serobe, Managing Director of the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO), about helping young artists turn their talent into sustainable careers, while understanding the importance of protecting their creative work and knowing their rights. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station.&nbs
World View with Adam Gilchrist: Austrian headscarf ban
Bongani Bingwa speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including Indonesia reopening airports after a volcanic eruption left 340,000 travellers stranded, Austria’s controversial headscarf ban for girls under 14 as schools reopen, and a football team’s white away kit being permanently stained green after coming into contact with a treated pitch
What's Gone Viral with Khabazela: Silence is golden
Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn, including conversations about social etiquette. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The
South Africa is getting older, can the economy keep up?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Deon Tustin, CEO of the Bureau of Market Research, about South Africa’s slowing population growth and what an ageing population means for the country. With fewer babies being born and more people living into their 60s and beyond, the pressure on old-age grants and public healthcare is expected to grow at a time when unemployment remains stubbornly hig
Lilian Ngoyi Street R185 million spent, but the deadline keeps moving
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Julius Kleynhans, executive manager for Support Services at the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, about the delays in completing the Lilian Ngoyi Street revamp, the repeatedly shifting deadlines, and the more than R100 million already spent on the project. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani make
Who watches the people choosing our judges?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Chris Oxtoby, Research Consultant at Freedom Under Law, about how judges are appointed, who gets to make those decisions, and the criteria used to select them and why greater transparency is essential to strengthening public trust in South Africa’s judiciary. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. &
The Masked Singer - Tumisho Masha unmasked as Leopard
Bongani Bingwa speaks to actor Tumisho Masha, the latest celebrity to be unmasked on The Masked Singer South Africa, after being revealed as the man behind the Leopard mask. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account
What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: Break it, you pay for it
Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn, including a woman shocked by the cost of replacing a wine glass she accidentally broke. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in po
World View with Adam Gilchrist: Germany’s growing far-right
Bongani Bingwa speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including US envoys’ talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv following their meeting with Vladimir Putin, the latest developments in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections where exit polls suggest the far-right AfD has made significant gains, and the bizarre incident involving an A
SIU raises alarm over tender splitting in government procurement
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Leonard Lekgetho, head of the Special Investigating Unit, about the state of corruption in South Africa and concerns that government contracts are sometimes deliberately split into smaller tenders to avoid a more competitive bidding process. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of th
Children at growing risk of online sexual exploitation
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Danie van Loggerenberg, CEO of the National Centre for Child Protection and Mental Health, about growing concerns that children as young as 13 are being drawn into the online sex trade, allegedly using social media to find customers and receive payment. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongan
FNB Art Joburg
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mandla Sibeko, Managing Director of FNB Art Joburg, about the 19th edition of the festival, taking place from 4 to 6 September at the Sandton Convention Centre. The event brings together leading African artists, galleries, collectors and art lovers for a weekend celebrating creativity, with the new ARC section showcasing artists and ideas pushing the boundaries of contempo
What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: Foul mouths
Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn, including discussions on whether swearing has become more acceptable in everyday conversation. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in
