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The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

Primedia Broadcasting

Get all the news you need to know each day with Bongani Bingwa’s Breakfast Show. Stay updated on developing stories and hear from the newsmakers making headlines as well as ordinary listeners affected by the stories.

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7:46

From unsafe buildings to SASSA delays: GroundUp’s...

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2025/09/04

Guest: Marecia Damons Ground up journalist. 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 day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

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9:32

Corporates That Care : Cipla’s Mental Health campaign

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2025/09/03

Clement Manyathela speaks to Paul Miller, CEO of Cipla Africa, about Cipla’s new campaign to spark honest conversations that save lives and break the stigma around mental health. Supported by 702 and Primedia Outdoor, this initiative highlights how South African businesses can make a real impact in their communities. How can opening up the dialogue on mental health transform support across the country? 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio

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7:50

Vivienne Ming shares breakthrough insights at...

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2025/09/03

Clement Manyathela speaks to Dr. Vivienne Ming, neuroscientist, AI pioneer, and Forbes’ “Professional Mad Scientist,” live from San Francisco ahead of her keynote at the Stellenbosch Business Institute C-Leader Summit in Bryanston. Ming challenges South African leaders to rethink leadership in an age where machines learn faster than humans, emphasizing vision and unlocking human potential amid rapid automation. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg

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10:15

What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: The shell eater

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2025/09/03

Clement Manyathela speaks to Khabazela as two light-hearted viral stories spark conversation online. In the first, a social media user who proudly eats prawn shells and chicken bones has people debating unusual food habits—do you have a favourite “what what” that others find strange, like the pope’s nose? The second story features someone whose confident walk has the internet buzzing, with many sharing the one thing they’re always complimented on—be it a laugh,

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13:02

121 political killing dockets headed to Madlanga...

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2025/09/03

Clement Manyathela speaks to SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe as tensions mount over the handling of 121 political killing dockets in South Africa. After weeks of uncertainty, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola have agreed to transfer the cases to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. But the move has sparked sharp debate—some see it as a step toward justice for grieving families, while others fear it could delay prosecutions

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6:24

Burkina Faso's Captain Traoré extends military rule...

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2025/09/03

Clement Manyathela speaks to Dr Nicholas Westcott, Professor of Practice in Diplomacy at SOAS University of London, as concerns grow over Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s decision to dissolve electoral institutions and extend military rule in Burkina Faso until 2029. Traoré rose to power amid growing frustration with democracy and ongoing jihadist violence. While some in Burkina Faso view him as a strong, anti-Western leader offering stability, others warn of deepening authoritarianism

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5:26

NIROX springs to life with ‘Jazz from All Corners’...

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2025/09/02

Clement Manyathela chats to concert producer Lloyd-Anthony Smith about the upcoming “Jazz From All Corners” festival happening Sunday, 7 September 2025, at the breathtaking NIROX Sculpture Park. As spring begins to bloom, music lovers can expect a magical blend of art, nature, and jazz – featuring some of South Africa’s finest talents like Thandi Ntuli and Linda Sikhakhane. Set in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, the event promises more than just music: think curated

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8:09

What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: Woman discovers...

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2025/09/02

Clement Manyathela speaks to Khabazela about the stories lighting up social media, starting with a woman’s hilarious discovery that men’s razor blades give a closer, smoother shave — sparking a lively online debate about people using products not originally marketed to their gender. Listeners are now sharing which “opposite aisle” items they secretly swear by. Then there's the viral clip of a woman with such an effortlessly stunning walk that it stopped people in their

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13:04

Dr. Tara Swart on the science of intuition

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2025/09/02

Clement Manyathela sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart in a pre-recorded interview to unpack the science behind those “gut feelings” and uncanny coincidences. In her new book, Dr. Swart explores how our brains are wired to pick up on subtle patterns, and how what feels like magic may actually be our intuition at work. Blending neuroscience with real-world stories, she makes the case for tuning into these signals to make better decisions and live more purposefully. Could your

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6:53

Parents shut down crumbling school in Nigel amid...

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2025/09/02

Clement Manyathela speaks Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Mr. Steve Mabona as angry parents and education activists voice frusrations about the dire situation at Alrapark Primary School in Nigel, where classes have been suspended for three weeks. Parents took drastic action after years of neglect – citing broken windows that injured staff, lingering asbestos, and faulty mobile classrooms that trip power. With education disrupted, pressure is now on Gauteng Education MEC Matome

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5:45

FNB Art Joburg returns

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2025/09/01

Clement Manyathela speaks to FNB Art Joburg Managing Director, Mandla Sibeko, as Johannesburg gets ready to become the continent’s biggest art playground. Now in its 18th year, FNB Art Joburg takes over the Sandton Convention Centre from September 5th to 7th, bringing together bold artworks, fresh ideas, and some of Africa’s most exciting creative voices. More than just an art fair, the event celebrates innovation, culture, and the global power of African talent. 702 Breakfast with

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19:49

What's Gone Viral with Khabazela: Tired of your fighting

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2025/09/01

Clement Manyathela and Khabazela unpack the internet’s top trending clips of the day. In one viral video, a fed-up parent takes extreme measures to stop their kids from fighting—sparking a flood of stories about sibling rivalries and unconventional parenting hacks. What’s the wildest thing you’ve done to get your kids to behave, and what did you and your siblings fight about growing up? In another clip, chaos erupts as someone boldly grabs a hat at an event, claiming

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11:18

Ramaphosa slams police over political killings dockets

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2025/09/01

Clement Manyathela speaks to presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya after President Cyril Ramaphosa publicly rebuked National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola for returning 121 political killings dockets to KwaZulu-Natal. The move has sparked outrage, with critics warning it could undermine the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which is tasked with investigating corruption and political interference within the South African Police Service. As concerns mount over delayed justice in politically

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6:21

UN Women’s Summit spend under fire as budget cuts bite

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2025/09/01

Clement Manyathela speaks to Dr Harlan Cloete, Research Fellow from the University of the Free State Centre for Gender and Africa Studies, amid growing concern over the high cost of sending large government delegations to New York for the UN Commission on the Status of Women. This, while South Africans at home face tightening budgets, rising poverty, and service delivery failures. Is this global engagement worth the millions spent, or just another taxpayer-funded trip on the gravy train? 702

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3:29

Worldview with Adam Gilchrist- Mexico’s flesh eating...

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2025/08/29

Clement Manyathela, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks with Adam Gilchrist about renewed Russian attacks on Kyiv, Singapore’s decision to impose tougher penalties for vaping amid a rise in drug-laced vape use, and Mexico reporting 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17 a 53% increase from July’s figures. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key

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6:08

Bohemian Rhapsody gets isiZulu makeover by Ndlovu...

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2025/08/29

Clement Manyathela, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks with Ndlovu Youth Choir conductor and founder Ralf Schmitt about the choir’s release of a translated version of Queen’s iconic Bohemian Rhapsody, performed entirely in isiZulu. Remarkably, this is the first time in the song’s nearly 50-year history that Queen has officially approved a translated recording. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of

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6:59

G20 correspondence desk with RMB & FNB

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2025/08/29

Clement Manyathela, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks with EWN reporter Nokhukhanya Mntambo about South Africa’s G20 Presidency. Having closely followed the discussions, she joins us to unpack key developments from the Presidency and their significance for the continent’s future. This week, the focus is on the African Critical Minerals Summit and a seminar hosted by the South African Institute of International Affairs, which featured China’s ambassador to South Africa, Wu

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8:28

What's Gone Viral with Khabazel A special picture How...

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2025/08/29

Clement Manyathela, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn about people’s most special photographs and the stories behind them, as well as the common “guy apologies” heard from significant others or past relationships, and the go-to apology lines people use or have used. 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

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9:50

KZN Political Killings Task Team regains police...

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2025/08/29

Clement Manyathela , standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks with Ian Cameron, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, about the political killings in KwaZulu-Natal and responds to news that at least 121 police dockets are being returned to the province’s Political Killings Task Team after their controversial removal amid allegations of political interference. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the

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5:49

Dirco responds to US government’s migration programme

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2025/08/29

Clement Manyathela, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, spoke with International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola about the controversial U.S. refugee programme, trade tariff negotiations with the American president, his participation at the G20 summit, and the appointment of a new ambassador to the United States. 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

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