Heritage Day: CELEBRATING HERITAGE THROUGH FOOD

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Chef Benny Masekwameng, Executive Chef and TV personality, about the connection between food, memory, culture and heritage. The conversation explores how traditional dishes carry family stories and memories, and how South Africa’s diverse history has shaped the food we eat …

Heritage Day: LANGUAGE, MIGRATION & BELONGING 

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Boni Zungu, Head of the School of Languages at the University of Johannesburg, about the role of language in preserving heritage and cultural identity. As South Africans increasingly live in multilingual communities, languages continue to evolve through migration,…

Heritage Day: LOBOLO, MAKOTI & THE LAW 

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mbuso Khoza, Cultural Historian, Scholar, Singer-Songwriter and Actor, and Musa Xulu, Legal Expert, about the history and evolution of lobolo. The conversation looks at how a tradition once centred on bringing families together and marking the transition into marriage has c…

Heritage Day: CLAN NAMES, FAMILY & KINSHIP 

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Jongi Klaas, Cultural Historian and Author, about the history and meaning behind South African surnames, clan names and praise names. The conversation explores how names can connect families to their ancestors, history and wider sense of belonging, and what happens to th…

What’s gone viral with Khabazela: Easy like Sunday morning  

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about what is a typical Sunday morning look like in your house?    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 po…

World view with Adam Gilchrist: A Trump / Xi Summit 

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about Indonesia’s toxic air, a Trump / Xi summit and the rival dictators.    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 ho…

Corporates that care - Exxaro

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ben Magara, Exxaro Chief Executive Officer about Exxaro, which is marking 20 years of investing in communities across South Africa. From education and healthcare to skills and economic opportunities, the company says its focus is on creating a lasting impact that extends be…

Old Mutual thought leaders forum - Why saving for retirement is good for individuals 

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Michelle Acton, Executive Head of Customer at Old Mutual Corporate, about how retirement savings can do more than provide financial security in later life. When pooled into retirement funds, these savings can become long-term capital that supports investment, business growt…

World view with Adam Gilchrist: U.S. Crimes at Sea 

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about U.S. crimes at sea, a defiant Afghan athlete and fat bear week.    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 …

What’s gone viral with Khabazela: Christmas leave 

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about should people who have kids have preference over single or people who are childless? How does your company handle xmas if you are in a team?     702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station.   Bongani make…