Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
The Africa Report
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The Africa Report: Poetry Africa Marks its 30th Edition
Ray White speaks to Dr Ismail Mahomed, Director of the Centre for Creative Arts at UKZN, about the 30th Poetry Africa Festival, taking place at the Durban Playhouse Theatre from 5 to 10 October 2026. Under the theme “Every Word a Street, Every Voice a City,” the festival will celebrate poetry from …
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The Africa Report: NIH lifts SA research funding ban
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Glenda Gray of Wits about the US NIH lifting its South Africa research funding ban after 18 months of disruption to HIV and TB projects, clinical trials and research jobs. They discuss the impact on local science and efforts to rebuild research funding. 702 Breakfast…
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The Africa Report: Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Governance and Elections Expert at the University of Pretoria, Dr Tendai Mbanje, about Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election for a second term in Zambia, securing 61% of the vote against his main challenger Brian Mundubile’s 38%, and whether he can translate economic progress in…
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The Africa Report: Top detective murdered by South African special forces
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Piers Pigou, executive director of Intelwatch, about the growing world of foreign intelligence operations and espionage in Africa. A recent BBC investigation shines a light on how foreign governments and intelligence networks can become involved in African affairs, with go…
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The Africa Report: Ceuta tragedy renews debate over migration as thousands risk everything for Europe
Bongani Bingwa speaks to migration expert Dr Loren B. Landau about the deadly migrant surge into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, the humanitarian and political tensions between Morocco, Spain and the European Union, what's driving thousands to risk dangerous journeys to Europe, and whether the crisis…
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The Africa Report: Managing SA diplomatic relations with other Africa countries
Bongani Bingwa speaks with former diplomat and RiskRecon Director Dr Kingsley Makhubela on this week’s Africa Report, focusing on South Africa's diplomatic ties with other African countries and its response to developments in countries such as Nigeria and Ghana. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa i…
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The Africa Report: Royal turmoil raises questions about the limits of the Zulu king's authority
Bongani Bingwa speaks to cultural analyst Professor Musa Xulu, about the latest controversy surrounding the Zulu royal household following a leaked recording allegedly involving King Misuzulu. They explore the balance between royal tradition and constitutional democracy, the limits of monarchical …
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The Africa Report: Could South Africa's migration tensions strain relations across Africa?
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Piers Pigou, an international expert in transitional justice and a conflict and security analyst, over growing concerns that South Africa could face diplomatic isolation as various capitals register protests over threats to their nationals. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bin…
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The Africa Report: Can SA government legally deliver on deportation demands?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Duma Gqubule, economist and research associate at the Social Policy Initiative, to discuss growing calls for mass deportations following the “March and March” protests. He explains that while governments have the legal right to enforce immigration laws, large-scale deport…
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The Africa Report: What Edgar Lungu’s burial battle reveals about power beyond office
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa, historian, political analyst and researcher specialising in governance, democracy and political transitions in Africa, about the legal and political dispute surrounding the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu. The conversation explores the te…
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