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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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7:50

Helen Zille for Johannesburg? Bold proposal sparks...

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2025/08/11

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ebrahim Harvey, Political Analyst, about his provocative suggestion that Helen Zille could be the leader Johannesburg needs to reverse its steady decline. With the city plagued by potholes, malfunctioning traffic lights, raw sewage, and hijacked buildings, Harvey argues that drastic change is needed. The former COSATU trade unionist, ANC strategist, and biographer of Kgalema Motlanthe believes Zille has the experience and tenacity to restore functionality to the

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9:42

What’s gone viral with Khabazela: How to call in sick

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/11

Bongani Bingwa checks in with Khabazela for a look at the viral stories getting South Africans talking. First up: how do you call in sick? Many people feel guilty about taking sick leave, listeners share whether they prefer calling or texting, and some recount the backlash they’ve received from bosses or colleagues. Then, it’s all about accidents: when fender-benders happen, do people respond with kindness, apologies, or rage? The team unpacks the full range of reactions behind the

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11:10

Arrested, yet still in charge

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2025/08/11

Bongani Bingwa speaks to David Bruce, Independent Researcher on Policing and Public Security, about the controversy surrounding the temporary head of visible policing in Pretoria’s Moot District. Despite facing charges of fraud, corruption, and abuse of SAPS’s secret service funds, the brigadier has not stepped aside and remains in her post. A DA complaint further alleges that she has never worn a police uniform or received officer training. SAPS management has defended the move as

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10:42

National Dialogue in turmoil

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/11

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Vincent Magwenya, Presidential Spokesperson, about growing tensions surrounding the National Dialogue initiative, which President Cyril Ramaphosa has championed as a pivotal moment for national unity. Several prominent civil society organisations – including those associated with Steve Biko, Desmond and Leah Tutu, Oliver Tambo, and FW de Klerk – have withdrawn from the process, citing a rushed timeline, lack of preparation, and perceived government control. The

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5:40

One night only with Sifiso Khanyile at the Market...

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2025/08/08

Bongani Bingwa chatted with Sifiso Khanyile, Singer-Songwriter & Storyteller, about his return to the stage for a one-night-only performance at Johannesburg's renowned Market Theatre on Friday, August 15. 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

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5:31

World view with Adam Gilchrist- Extreme Weather in Asia

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/08

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist to discuss a range of intriguing topics, including extreme weather sweeps across Asia, Germany, feeding baboons to lions and tigers following zoo culling, and childhood wonders. 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

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9:05

What’s gone viral with Khabazela: Breaking the...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/08

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Jonathan 'Khabazela' Fairbairn about disobeying your parents' rules, if you're the type of person who Googles the menu of a restaurant you've never been to before, and why you do it. 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

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10:24

G20 correspondence desk with RMB & FNB

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/08

Bongani Bingwa spoke with Nana Phiri, Head of RMB's Corporate Client Group, who recently attended the Africa CEO Forum and other key G20/B20 engagements, demonstrating RMB's commitment to sustainable growth. Phiri spoke with Bongani about what South Africa's G20 Presidency means for the continent and how partnerships, innovation, and inclusive growth can help Africa reach its full potential. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani

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6:06

Political desk with Tshidi Madia- Loyiso Masuku...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/08

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Eyewitness News (EWN) Associate Political Editor about two key developments: the South African Communist Party's (SACP) announcement to run independently in the 2029 general elections, and Loyiso Masuku's appointment as the new MMC for Finance in the City of Johannesburg. 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

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7:28

• Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/07

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Blessing Utete, Managing Executive of Old Mutual Corporate Consultants, on the upcoming Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum. 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

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6:16

SALA Celebrates Young Women Authors this Women’s Month

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2025/08/07

Bongani Bingwa spoke with Morakabe Raks Seakhoa, executive director of the South African Literary Awards, on the organization's 20th anniversary and its celebration of female authors during Women's Month. 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

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5:09

World view with Adam Gilchrist- Trump's secondary...

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2025/08/07

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist to discuss a range of intriguing topics, including Israel's claim that aid site shootings are "fake news," the Italian government's greenlighting of a massive bridge project connecting Sicily to the mainland, and Trump's secondary tariffs. They're diving into the details and implications of these stories. 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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3:04

What’s gone viral with Khabazela- responding to...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/07

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Jonathan 'Khabazela' Fairbairn about how people respond to telemarketers and googling the menu of a restaurant they would be visiting for the first time. 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

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8:00

SOEs in crisis: Executives cash in while services...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/07

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Leah Potgieter, MP and DA deputy spokesperson for public service and administration, about the alarming trend of "rampant executive spending" across public entities. 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

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3:38

Ad Hoc Committee: Can ANC chair lead an impartial probe?

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/07

Bongani Bingwa talks to Prof Dirk Kotzé, a political analyst at UNISA, about concerns surrounding the chairperson's impartiality in leading an ad hoc committee investigating allegations of police corruption. They're discussing whether the chairperson can remain unbiased and effectively oversee the investigation. 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

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6:03

Groundup - Compensation fund for sick miners

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/07

Bongani Bingwa in conversation GroundUp journalist Daniel Steyn about Primrose Modisane's long-fought battle for recognition. Modisane, a 36-year-old Zimbabwean-born woman, finally received her South African birth certificate five months after a court ordered it. She had faced significant challenges, including being denied basic rights like education, healthcare, and parental recognition, despite having DNA evidence and legal backing. The conversation also explores the broader implications of high

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10:21

Corporates that care - Transnet

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/06

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Transnet Group CEO, Advocate Michelle Phillips, about the company's innovative approach to supporting South Africa's most vulnerable communities. They're using trains to deliver more than just cargo by providing healthcare and dignity to those in need. 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

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3:14

World view with Adam Gilchris t- World’s Best Toys

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/06

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist to discuss a range of intriguing topics. They reflect on the 80th anniversary of the US dropping an atomic bomb on Japan, and how nuclear threats continue to be a point of tension among global powers. The conversation also explores NASA's ambitious plan to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon. In a lighter vein, they touch on a peculiar trend in Indian cities where fake weddings are becoming increasingly popular, with people attending for the party rather

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9:45

Suspended IDT CEO bribing Daily Maverick journalist...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/06

Bongani Bingwa in conversation Daily Maverick's investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh about a shocking case of alleged bribery. Myburgh shares details about the incident where Tebogo Malaka, the suspended CEO of the Independent Development Trust (IDT), was caught on camera offering him R60,000 in cash to drop an ongoing investigation. 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

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3:20

What’s gone viral with Khabazela: Road trip...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/08/06

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Jonathan 'Khabazela' Fairbairn about the current viral trend, people who prepare food for lengthy journeys, and sneaking into an event or place. 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

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