World View with Adam Gilchrist: Spanish football fan left confused by geography in United Kingdom

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about global stories making headlines, including speculation around a possible uprising in Iran, debate surrounding a controversial statue of Donald Trump erected in Washington, D.C., and a light-hearted story about a lost Spanish football fan left confused b…

Celebrating everything local at the Buy Local Summit & Expo

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Eustace Mashimbye about the upcoming Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo, which brings together government, businesses and entrepreneurs to promote local manufacturing and support small businesses. Organised by Proudly South African, the summit focuses on how lo…

What's Gone viral with Khabazela: Okay bye now and The Misogi challenge

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about trending conversations online, including the different ways people end phone calls and the small habits or phrases that have become part of everyday communication. The discussion also explores the growing popularity of the Misogi challenge, a trend encouragi…

How a quarter of humanity can thrive in Africa by 2050

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Phuthuma Nhleko about his new book The Invisible People: How a Quarter of Humanity Can Thrive in Africa by 2050 and the opportunity presented by Africa’s rapidly growing population. Drawing on ideas raised in Mega Threats by Nouriel Roubini, the conversation explores how Af…

The Political Desk: Where did the money come from?

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sandile Swana about recurring questions around money, power and accountability in South African politics. From historical investigations to modern controversies such as the Phala Phala scandal, and oversight by bodies like the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the C…

World View with Adam Gilchrist: The Iran war oil issue

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about major global stories making headlines. The conversation begins with concerns over global oil prices linked to tensions involving Iran, as governments including members of the Group of Seven consider short-term measures such as releasing strategic reserv…

Celebrating African storytelling at the Ungasali Annual Storytelling Festival

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Jane Mufamadi, CEO of Freedom Park, about the upcoming Ungasali Annual Storytelling Festival taking place at the South African State Theatre in Tshwane. Now in its 13th year, the festival celebrates the rich tradition of African oral storytelling and its role in preservi…

What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela : Lets do dinner

Bongani Bingwa speaks to  Khabazela, about the latest stories trending online and the conversations they’re sparking. The first story looks at a social media debate about what couples expect when they go out for dinner together. Should a dinner date be about meaningful conversation and engagement, …

Mysterious sulphur smell raises air quality concerns in Johannesburg

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Prof Rebecca Garland, an atmospheric scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, about the strange sulphur-like smell that many Johannesburg residents have noticed in the air over the past few days. Described by many as a “rotten egg” odour, the smell i…

Crackdown on corruption at South Africa’s ports of entry

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Michael Masiapato, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, about efforts to clamp down on corruption among officials at South Africa’s ports of entry. The authority says more than 50 officials have already been dismissed for corruption, with dozens more facing d…