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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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13:00

What’s Gone viral with Khabazela: Good night love

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2025/10/16

Khabazela shares the viral stories getting everyone talking online. First up, a sweet (and slightly divisive) clip of a couple who insist on going to bed at the same time every night has sparked debate, do you and your partner hit the pillow together, or does one of you always stay up late, and why? Then, a hilarious video of a clingy dog refusing to let its owner leave the house has pet lovers sharing their own stories, have you ever had to come up with a sneaky escape plan just to get out the door

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11:21

Fort Hare’s war on Corruption turns violent

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2025/10/16

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Andries Bezuidenhout, Professor of Development Studies at the University of Fort Hare, about the escalating crisis at one of South Africa’s oldest and most historic universities. As Fort Hare ramps up efforts to tackle deep-rooted corruption, it has found itself at the centre of a violent backlash — with threats, intimidation, and attacks aimed at those pushing for reform. Bezuidenhout, in a recent column, describes this as more than just campus

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8:09

Fix Local: How Orange Farm’s volunteer patrollers are...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/16

Bongani Bingwa speaks to journalist Ufrieda Ho from FixLocal about a grassroots crime-fighting initiative in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg. In a community too often overlooked and under-policed, over 400 volunteer patrollers have stepped up to protect their neighbourhoods, walking or cycling through the streets in reflective vests, acting as the eyes and ears of the police. Unarmed and unpaid, these men and women are tackling gangsterism, drug abuse, and gender-based violence head-on. Backed by

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6:28

Corporates that Care with iZinga Assist

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/15

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Derek Lubner, Founder and Chairman of iZinga Assist, about how his platform is transforming charitable giving in South Africa. As the festive season nears, iZinga Assist is helping ensure that every rand donated reaches legitimate, transparent, and impactful non-profits. Through digital verification, compliance checks, and a ratings system — supported by partners like Shoprite Holdings and MacRobert Attorneys — the platform is setting a new benchmark for trust in

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4:03

World View with Adam: Venezuela’s embassy Issue

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/15

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist for a global roundup of the stories making headlines. First, the deepening crisis in Gaza and Israel, where humanitarian aid efforts are faltering and the rising death toll continues to shock the world. Then, confusion in Norway as Venezuela abruptly shuts down its embassy in Oslo without clear explanation, raising diplomatic eyebrows. And finally, a futuristic twist from Ireland, where trials of food delivery drones are showing promising results — could

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4:28

What’s Gone viral with Khabazela: Identical, but so...

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2025/10/15

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about the viral moments lighting up social media this morning. First up, a heartwarming (and hilarious) video of identical twins who couldn’t be more different in personality — sparking a broader conversation about how twins can share everything but still be complete opposites. Then, the internet is howling over a clip of a dog so emotionally attached to its owner that they have to stage an elaborate “mission impossible” just to leave the

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13:29

Command in Crisis: SAPS leadership meltdown exposes...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/15

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Lizette Lancaster, Acting Head of the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), about the growing crisis within the South African Police Service. With senior officers allegedly defying orders, political interference undermining command structures, and widespread internal dysfunction exposed by recent parliamentary hearings and the Madlanga Commission, trust in SAPS is eroding. Lancaster explains how a lack of accountability and

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6:08

Nando’s and Discovery Vitality bring the heat with...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/14

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jessica Wheeler, Marketing Director at Nando’s, about a sizzling new event lighting up the streets of Johannesburg, the Vitality Chicken Run. This first-of-its-kind night run, a collaboration between Discovery Vitality and Nando’s, invites Jozi residents to hit the streets at sunset, with the smell of flame-grilled chicken in the air, music pumping, and a spirit of community in full swing. From Nelson Mandela Bridge to Gandhi Square, runners will experience the

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17:01

What’s Gone viral with Khabazela: Oh, so that how it...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/14

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about the top viral stories catching everyone’s attention online. In the first clip, someone hilariously discovers they’ve been using a common household item incorrectly for years, sparking the question: have you ever been using something wrong, and do you actually read the manual? The second story features a clingy dog who refuses to let its owner leave the house without a fuss, prompting a clever and comical escape plan. So we’re asking: do you

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10:33

Trevor Manuel backs Africa’s fight against crushing...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/14

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Trevor Manuel, former Finance Minister of South Africa, who has joined a global call to “turn debt into hope.” Alongside 30 top economists and global leaders, including Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz, Manuel is urging the IMF and World Bank to rethink how they handle debt in poorer nations. African countries are spending an average of 17% of their revenue just on servicing external debt, leaving little for essential services like health, education, and

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6:46

Court dismisses legal bid against Operation Dudula as...

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2025/10/14

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Chris Nissan from the South African Human Rights Commission, after the Durban High Court dismissed an urgent application to stop Operation Dudula from continuing its campaign against migrants. The SAHRC argued that the group’s actions, including denying migrants access to hospitals and clinics, were unlawful and discriminatory. But the court ruled the case lacked urgency. The decision has raised concern over the group’s ability to continue its controversial

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5:51

City Polo x POLO South Africa redefine Sundays with...

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2025/10/13

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Nicci Lee Watson, Head of Marketing & Communications at City Polo, about a stylish new collaboration turning heads across South Africa. “Feels Like Polo” is not just a polo match — it’s a lifestyle experience where fashion, sport, brunch, and culture collide. Hosted at the iconic Inanda Polo Club, the event fuses the timeless elegance of the POLO South Africa brand with a fresh, African cool. It’s about redefining Sundays, celebrating

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13:29

What’s gone viral with Khabazela: Lets hurry up/How's...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/13

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about the viral moments grabbing attention online. First up: “Let’s hurry up” — a look at how rushing often backfires. Does hurrying up actually slow you down? Listeners share experiences of how being in a rush led to mistakes and delays. Then, in “How’s this for a birthday gift?” we explore the growing trend of giving children long-term financial gifts like shares or tax-free savings accounts instead of toys. Has your

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7:02

Ramaphosa faces backlash over ‘legally inexperienced’...

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2025/10/13

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mamoloko Kubayi, following mounting criticism over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of a panel tasked with selecting the next head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). With current NDPP Shamila Batohi set to step down in January, questions are being raised about the qualifications of those choosing her successor. Critics say the panel lacks sufficient legal experience, undermining confidence in the

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4:20

Madagascar on the brink: Elite soldiers turn on...

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2025/10/13

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Luke Freeman, Madagascar expert at University College London, currently based in Antananarivo, as Madagascar faces a deepening political crisis. Elite Capsat soldiers — once loyal to President Andry Rajoelina and instrumental in his rise to power — have now turned against him, joining nationwide protests and refusing orders to fire on civilians. Armoured vehicles have rolled through the capital, and the president’s whereabouts remain unclear. Bongani

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10:43

Murder accused KT Molefe’s R400 000 bail sparks outrage

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/13

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Advocate Ulrich Roux, founder and managing director of Ulrich Roux & Associates, following public outrage after the Gauteng High Court granted R400 000 bail to Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe. Molefe is accused of masterminding multiple murders, including the assassination of DJ Sumbody and his bodyguards. He is already out on R100 000 bail for a separate case — the killing of engineer Armand Swart, who was shot 23 times outside his workplace. KZN police

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5:44

G20 correspondence desk with RMB & FNB - South...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/10

Bongani Bingwa spoke with EWN reporter Nokukhanya Mntambo, reporting from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape for the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial meeting. She discussed how South African ports continue to rank among the worst in the world and whether the G20 discussions in the Eastern Cape are likely to address these issues. 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

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3:55

The Blue Table: A feast of memory and colour

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/10

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Treyvone Moosa, Creative Director of The Blue Table: A Feast of Memory and Colour, an event taking place in Rosebank over two days, on 25 and 26 October. 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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7:35

What’s gone viral with Khabazela - Treated by a...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/10

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Jonathan 'Khabazela' Fairbairn about the experience of being treated by a doctor or a stranger in a public setting. 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

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7:34

South Africa at the edge of accountability?

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/10

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Professor William Gumede, associate professor at Wits School of Governance and founder of the Democracy Works Foundation, and Ben Theron, Executive Director of Whistleblower House. They discuss the corruption scandals rocking the nation, the climate of fear and intimidation within SAPS, and what these developments mean for accountability, transparency, and South Africa’s future, including the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) raid on businessman Hangwani

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