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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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4:36

City of Joburg’s Arts Alive Partners with...

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2025/10/17

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mr Vuyisile Mshudulu, Director of Arts, Culture and Heritage in the City of Joburg, about a major cultural moment for Johannesburg. As part of the City’s Arts Alive Festival, the acclaimed play Ka Lebitso La Moya returns to local stages — a hard-hitting, award-winning production written and directed by Momo Matsunyane, the 2024 Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year for Theatre. Set in the fictional township of Ha Satane, the play explores the dangerous

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5:58

G20 Correspondence Desk with RMB & FNB

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2025/10/17

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Nokukhanya Mntambo about South Africa’s historic G20 Presidency and what it means for the continent’s future. As the only African nation in the G20 since its founding in 1999, South Africa now holds a critical platform to champion Africa’s priorities on a global scale. With Trade and Investment high on the agenda, corporate backing from FirstRand — through RMB and FNB as platinum sponsors — is helping to drive this mission forward. FirstRand CEO

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4:55

World View with Adam: The tropical rainforest problem

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2025/10/17

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchristfor a whirlwind look at global headlines making waves. First, the shocking story of a Polish woman who was locked away by her mother for 27 years has stunned Europe, raising questions about hidden abuse and how such isolation went unnoticed for so long. Then, a troubling spotlight on the world’s tropical rainforests — deforestation is accelerating, and experts warn that if urgent action isn’t taken, we could face devastating environmental

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5:58

What’s Gone viral with Khabazela: Send me proof

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/17

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazelaabout the social media moments everyone’s talking about. First up, a viral post has sparked laughs and debates around those awkward “send me proof” requests — whether from suspicious partners, skeptical bosses, or overbearing colleagues, many are sharing stories of having to send selfies, location pins, or timestamps just to prove where they are. Then, there’s the pet owner who went viral for trying to sneak out of the house without

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11:04

Ramaphosa suspends SA’s intelligence watchdog

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/17

Bongani Bingwa speaks to political journalist Pieter du Toit about the growing storm in South Africa’s intelligence community. President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Imtiaz Fazel, the Inspector-General of Intelligence — the very official tasked with keeping the country’s spy agencies in check. This dramatic move follows explosive revelations that Crime Intelligence bosses allegedly blew R227 million on luxury hotels, even as core policing budgets face cuts. For many, it’s an

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8:07

Political desk with Asanda Ngoasheng

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

2025/10/17

Bongani Bingwa speaks to political analyst and academic Asanda Ngoasheng about a whirlwind week in South African politics. From the Director-General of Social Development facing dismissal over alleged dishonesty, to the ANC in a scramble to unfreeze its bank accounts following a dramatic court order, the headlines have been nothing short of explosive. Tensions are also rising within the police service, with a public fallout between Lieutenant-General Sibiya and Provincial Commissioner Mkhwanazi

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7:52

Global Jazz Fusion: Andy Narell Brings Steel Pan...

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2025/10/16

Bongani Bingwa is joined by legendary American steel pannist, composer, and producer Andy Narell, ahead of a musical night to remember at Artistry in Sandton. This October, Narell returns to South Africa with his unmistakable Caribbean jazz sound, joined by Cuban piano sensation Jany McPhersonand local percussion maestro Thomas Dyani. It’s a global fusion of jazz, soul, and rhythm that promises to transport audiences from Havana to Joburg in a single set. With over 25 years of South African

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6:53

ACT Awards R600 000 in Scholarships to SA’s Rising...

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2025/10/16

Bongani Bingwa celebrates South Africa’s emerging creative talent as the Arts & Culture Trust’s Nyoloha Scholarship Programme awards two young artists, Alutha Siyo and Lerato Sithole, with scholarships worth R300 000 each. From Gugulethu to Gauteng, this national programme is changing lives by giving aspiring performers and visual artists a real shot at formal training and success in the arts. Joining us to unpack the impact of this opportunity is ACT’s Keitumetse Mbatha,

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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...

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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...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

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...

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa ·

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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