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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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4:17

Tribute to Women 2025: A star-studded celebration at...

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2025/08/14

Bongani speaks to Joe Chakela, Festival Director for Tribute to Women, about this year’s highly anticipated celebration taking place on Sunday 24 August at Marks Park in Emmarentia. With a powerhouse lineup including Thandiswa Mazwai, Ami Faku, Makhadzi, The Soil, Keisha White, Mi Casa and more, Tribute to Women 2025 promises to be a full-day musical tribute to womanhood, empowerment, and unity. Running from 9am to 6pm, the festival also marks the launch of the Malibongwe Arts Festival

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4:11

World View with Adam Gilchrist : A worrying wildfire...

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2025/08/14

Adam Gilchrist joins Bongani Bingwa with a look at the big international stories making headlines. First, a worrying wildfire is sweeping through parts of Greece, now threatening a major city as emergency crews scramble to contain it.Then, Europe is ramping up diplomatic efforts ahead of a major summit, pushing hard for peace in the ongoing war in Ukraine but will it be enough to shift the stalemate? And finally, eyebrows are raised over an unexpected development: reports suggest Alaska could be the

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7:32

Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum: Why the...

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2025/08/14

Bongani speaks to Lindiwe Sebesho, Managing Director of Remchannel, in studio for the second week of the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum. Drawing on insights from the latest Remchannel Salary and Wage Survey and Old Mutual Corporate’s OnTrack research, Sebesho explores the shifting attitudes of South Africa’s workforce towards retirement. With early-career professionals changing jobs more frequently and disengaging from traditional benefits, employers are being challenged to rethink how

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7:00

What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: Adult pacifiers

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2025/08/14

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabela on What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela. In this morning’s viral trends, Khabazela brings two hot topics lighting up social media. First up — adult pacifiers. Yes, it’s a thing. Some adults are using dummies to cope with stress and anxiety. It’s sparked debate online: How do you destress, and did you give your child a dummy? What memories come to mind when you think of one? Then, it’s a conversation around consumer rights and

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8:08

Deadly clash at Maponya Mall: One killed in e-hailing...

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2025/08/14

Bongani speaks to Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, following a violent incident at Maponya Mall in Soweto. An e-hailing driver was shot dead at close range while dropping off a passenger, in what authorities believe is linked to ongoing tensions between e-hailing services and local taxi operators. Two others were injured, one vehicle was set alight, and another torched. Diale-Tlabela discusses the security response, the broader implications for public transport safety,

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6:16

US points finger at South Africa over human rights —...

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2025/08/14

Bongani speaks to Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco), following the release of the 2024 US State Department’s Country Report on Human Rights in South Africa. The report accuses the country of worsening human rights conditions, citing corruption, political instability, and “extra-judicial killings.” It also criticizes recent legislation as a threat to minority rights. Phiri responds to the allegations, dismissing the

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7:26

From one rand to a recipe for hope: How Khayelitsha...

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2025/08/14

Bongani speaks to Adri Williams, Co-Founder and Partner at Khayelitsha Cookies, about her bold decision to buy a failing township bakery for just R1 — along with its R2.5 million debt. What followed was a remarkable turnaround: the business now produces tens of thousands of cookies daily, employs dozens of women, and has become a model for social entrepreneurship. Williams explains how they empower non-literate women with baking and management skills, offer equity through a worker trust, and

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4:57

World View with Adam Gilchrist: Delhi’s dog round up

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2025/08/13

Bongani speaks to Adam Gilchrist in today’sWorld View, unpacking global headlines that are making waves. In Ukraine, concerns mount over a possible land grab by Russian forces ahead of crucial diplomatic talks on Friday, with fears that any territorial gains could shift negotiations. Meanwhile, in India, Delhi officials are launching a massive and controversial campaign to remove up to a million stray dogs from the streets—drawing sharp reactions from animal rights groups. And in music

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6:23

Latest updates on the torching of Home Affairs

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2025/08/13

Bongani speaks to Thulani Mavuso, Deputy Director-General for Operations at the Department of Home Affairs, for the latest updates following the torching of the Germiston Home Affairs office. The incident, which took place yesterday, was reportedly carried out by angry residents from the Pharoe Park flats in Ekurhuleni. Mavuso outlines the extent of the damage, the impact on vital services like ID and passport processing, and what steps are being taken to restore operations and ensure public safety

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9:24

Corporates that Care with Unilever

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2025/08/13

Bongani speaks to Justin Apsey, CEO of Unilever South Africa, in this week’s edition ofCorporates that Care—a platform that showcases how businesses are actively contributing to a better South Africa. As one of the country’s largest FMCG companies, Unilever has committed itself to creating meaningful impact through sustainability, community upliftment, and inclusive economic growth. Apsey shares how the company is aligning its operations with social responsibility, and why

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7:23

What’s gone viral with Khabazela: It's the little...

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2025/08/13

Bongani speaks to Khabazela in this morning’s edition of What’s Gone Viral, where two trending topics have sparked heartfelt memories and fiery debate. First, a touching post has inspired people to reflect on the small but meaningful things their parents used to do—from handwritten lunchbox notes to quiet acts of love that left a lasting impression. Then, the conversation shifts to a viral story about someone refusing to pay for a service that didn’t match expectations,

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15:10

From boardroom battles to new horizons – Dr Nombasa...

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2025/08/13

Dr. Nombasa Tsengwa, former CEO of Exxaro Resources, joins Bongani Bingwa to reflect on a career marked by remarkable highs and a turbulent exit. After more than two decades in the mining industry, she rose to the top—only to find herself isolated at the summit. Her tenure was marred by allegations of bullying and toxic leadership, with senior executives resigning and accusing her of creating a hostile environment. Eventually suspended amid claims of misconduct, she departed the company she

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9:23

The Africa Report – Cameroon at the Crossroads: Paul...

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2025/08/13

Dr. Pippie Hugues, Policy Analyst at the Governance and Democracy Division of the Policy, joins Bongani Bingwa as Cameroon stands at a critical political crossroads. President Paul Biya, now 92 years old, has ruled the country since 1982—longer than most Cameroonians have been alive. Despite surviving coups and crises, Biya has remained in power through military backing and widely contested elections. With a potential eighth term looming, questions are mounting about the future of democracy in

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3:21

Malume Herbie Tsoaeli brings “African Time Revisited”...

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2025/08/12

Bongani speaks to legendary South African bassistMalumeHerbie Tsoaeli, who returns to the stage with his quintet for African Time Revisitedat the Untitled Basement in Johannesburg. This isn’t just a performance, it’s a spiritual and musical journey through jazz, heritage, and storytelling. Known for his soul-stirring bass and poetic presence, Tsoaeli brings ancestral echoes to life in a way only he can. A must-experience evening for lovers of deep, meaningful South African jazz. 702

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4:36

Worldview with Adam Gilchrist: Journalists funerals...

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2025/08/12

Bongani Bingwa chats to Adam Gilchrist on the WorldView unpacking three major global stories making headlines. First, growing international outrage over the funerals of journalists in Gaza, amid allegations of targeted attacks by Israeli forces, raising urgent questions about press freedom and wartime conduct. Then, tensions flare once again in the South China Sea after a confrontation between Chinese and Filipino vessels sparks diplomatic concern. And finally, controversy brews in the U.S. as

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2:07

What’s gone viral with Khabazela: Barking like dog

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2025/08/12

This morning, Khabazela dives into two viral talking points capturing attention online. First up: a heated debate around bad service—should you still pay if the result isn't what was agreed on? While physical products can be returned, poor service often leaves customers stuck. Then, a bizarrely funny clip shows someone barking like a dog to scare off a would-be thief, prompting the question: have you ever interrupted a burglary, or what's the best animal impression you can make in a pinch?

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10:59

Refugees, asylum seekers and public services:...

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2025/08/12

Ashraf Essop, an immigration law specialist, and Professor Loren Landau, an expert in migration and development from Oxford and Wits, unpack the legal, social, and moral implications of growing hostility towards asylum seekers in South Africa. This follows a disturbing incident in which Operation Dudula members attempted to shut down a local clinic, demanding that foreign nationals be denied access to healthcare. Despite the public outrage, such actions persist—often ignoring the Refugees Act

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8:44

National Dialogue in crisis as key voices pull out

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2025/08/12

Athol Trollip, Member of the National Assembly and ActionSA leader, joins the conversation amid growing concern that the upcoming National Dialogue is unravelling before it begins. The Democratic Alliance has dismissed the event as a costly “talk shop” and called for its cancellation. Prominent civil society organisations, including the Steve Biko Foundation and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, have withdrawn, citing a lack of credibility and meaningful engagement. Trollip reveals that

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5:44

FE)(MMES. UKULINDWA: Brings love, loss, and longing...

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2025/08/11

Bongani Bingwa speaks to James Ngcobo, Artistic Director of Joburg City Theatres, about FE)(MMES. UKULINDWA, a deeply moving new play on stage at the Joburg Theatre. The production tells the story of Lindelwa, a young girl who speaks to birds, hoping they'll carry messages to her mother working far away as a domestic worker. It’s a poignant meditation on love stretched across distance, the ache of separation, and the resilience of families fighting generational struggles. Blending music,

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2:59

World View with Adam Gilchrist: Fight fatalities

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2025/08/11

Bongani Bingwa crosses to Adam Gilchrist in the UK for a global roundup of unusual and tragic headlines. First, explosive beaches in Ukraine, three people have been killed after accidentally triggering mines while swimming. Then, fight fatalities in Japan, where two boxers died after competing in the same event, raising serious concerns about safety in the sport. Finally, a very French dispute, a farmer uses manure to settle a score with caravan owners, in a clash that’s as petty as it is

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