The Best of Afternoon Drive with Bongani Bingwa

EWN Reporter Nkosikhona Duma

Guest: Mkuseli Apleni, Director General at Department of Home Affairs

Bongani spoke to economist Xhanti Payi (Nascence Advisory economist), Morris Masutha (Thusanani Foundation founder) and Ahmed Bawa (Universities SA CEO) about the finer details of the free higher education for all plan.

Bongani spoke to economist Xhanti Payi (Nascence Advisory economist), Morris Masutha (Thusanani Foundation founder) and Ahmed Bawa (Universities SA CEO) about the finer details of the free higher education for all plan.

Bongani spoke to Reverend Frank Chikane about whether there are any similarities between the position President Jacob Zuma finds himself in compared to Thabo Mbeki’s loss at Polokwane ANC Conference in 2008.

Bongani spoke to political analyst, Dumisani Hlope, on whether the top 6 is split down the middle.

Bongani featured hip hop artist AKA as our Who’s Hot Right Now feature

Bongani spoke to political analyst Gareth van Onselen about what could be behind the Democratic Alliance’s notice to Patricia de Lille to defend why she shouldn’t be suspended.

Bongani spoke to political analyst Ralph Mathekga about the many court battles the ANC finds itself in leading up to the national elective conference.

Bongani spoke to ANC Free State deputy chair Thabo Manyoni about the interdict barring delegates from attending conference.

Bongani spoke to legal counsellor at Helen Suzman Foundation about their decision to sue President Jacob Zuma and other top politicians R5billion

Bongani spoke to Leanne Govindsamy from Corruption Watch about their decision to escalate their legal bid on Sizwe Nxasana to the Constitutional Court.

Bongani spoke to Universities SA CEO, Prof Ahmed Bawa, about the announcement of university student’s paying inflation-linked fee increases.

Bongani spoke to founder at Readers Unite, Ruda Landman, about her handbook giving first year tertiary school students advice.

Bongani spoke to Tshego Phala (Webber Wentzel), Lawson Naidoo (CASAC), Mmusi Maimane (Democratic Alliance), Themba Maseko (BLSA) and Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi (SAPS) in reaction following the judgment on President Jacob Zuma’s review application on the Public Protector’s state capture report.

Bongani spoke to Mlimandlela Ndamanse about the millions the Department of Water and Sanitation has recovered from defaulting municipalities across the country.

Bongani explores the latest amendments bill looking at the right to termination of pregnancies. He speaks to philosophy professor, Tanya De Villiers-Botha and ACDP MP, Cheryllyn Dudley, about the moral issues raised by the proposed bill.

Bongani speaks to activist, Naledi Chirwa, and Rhodes student, Yolanda Dyantyi, about the exclusion of Rhodes students allegedly for their involvement in protest action.

The 702 Truck of Love with Spar spreaded some much needed festive magic at the Hlalefang Alexandra Chess Club in Alexandra. 

Bongani spoke to Walter Volker from Payment Association of SA and Bank Ombudsman Rehana Steyn about how customers should interact with the banks when illegal debit orders are processed.

Bongani spoke to Brigadier Vish Naidoo about crimes targeting people commuting to and from the OR Tambo International Airport.

Bongani spoke to Hufffington Post editor-in-chief, Pieter du Toit, to highlight the big news stories of the week.

Bongani spoke to Judge Bernard Ngoepe about recent comments by politicians that pose a danger on attacks on the judiciary.

Bongani spoke to Prof Mary Metcalfe, Ian Ollis and Dr Mark Chetty about a study revealing the poor literacy rates of Grade 4 learners

Bongani spoke to Magda Wierzycka about the parallels we can draw between Naspers and Steinhoff dirty tricks.

Right of Reply: Police are ill-equipped to address gender-based violence

Bongani spoke to Verne Harris from the Nelson Mandela Foundation in remembering him on the day he died four years ago

Bongani spoke to Natasha Marrian from Business Day about the legalities around the ANC elective conference in December.

Bongani spoke to Farah Jawitz (Junior Doctors Association of SA) and Gavin Steel (National department of Health) about the slow pace of placement for medical students for 2018 internships.

Bongani spoke to DA leader, Mmusi Maimane, about their rating from their cabinet report card.

Bongani spoke to political analyst, Dr David Monyae, about South Africa and Morocco resuming ties and what that means from a diplomacy perspective.

Bongani spoke to Sassa spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, about the increasing number of scams targeting Sassa social grant beneficiaries.

Guest: Paseka Letsatsi, Head of Communications at Sassa (South African Social Security Agency)

Bongani spoke to creative superstar, Sho Madjozi, as our Who’s Hot Right Now feature.

Bongani spoke to Wits medical student Mtwakazi Bula and Prof Adam Habib about claims that Wits Medical School is discriminating against black students.

Bongani conducted an HIV test on-air and spoke to Discovery Health Wellness practitioner, Molly Mogale, about issues pertaining to HIV awareness.

Bongani spoke to amaBhungane investigative journalist, Susan Comrie, about reports that Gupta-owned Tegeta threatened Eskom with halting coal supply if they don’t get an increase on their coal price.

Bongani spoke to DA national spokesperson, Phumzile van Damme, about Multichoice paying millions to ANN7 in exchange for political influence for government’s position on set-top boxes.

Bongani spoke to Barclays Africa spokesperson, Songezo Zibi, for a response on the Public Protector’s affidavit

Bongani spoke to co-host of Cape Talk Dads., P rof Kopane Ratele, about a new bill adopted in Parliament that seeks to extend fathers’ paternal leave.

Bongani spoke to Dr Anthea Jeffrey from SA Institute for Race Relations and health minister Aaron Motsoaledi about the challenges facing the implementation of the National Health Insurance.

Bongani spoke to Mehdi Youssef from Amnesty International about reports of slave trade happening on the Libyan coast.

Bongani spoke to Wandile Sihlobo from the Agri-Business Chamber on data he’s analysed on whether Zimbabwe was ever Africa’s breadbasket.

Bongani spoke to attorney Coenraad Kukkuk and LGBTIQ activist Johan Meyer about the legal battle for the gay couple seeking a child through surrogacy.

Bongani spoke to EWN correspondent, Gavin Grey, as news broke about Prince Harry and Megan Markel's engagement.

Bongani spoke to eNCA journalist, Karyn Maughan in unpacking the big news stories this week.

Bongani spoke to Eat Out award-winning sommelier as our Who's Hot Right Now feature

Bongani spoke to former ANC MP, Andrew Feinstein, about how The Arms Deal was integral to his departure from politics. 

Bongani spoke to German ambassador to South Africa, Martin Schaffer, about post-elections political developments unfolding in Germany.

Bongani spoke to Financial Mail deputy editor, Sikhonathi Mantshantsha, about the revelations coming from the state capture inquiry into Eskom in parliament.