Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
The Africa Report
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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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The Africa Report: Africa's growing battle over LGBTQ+ rights
Bongani Bingwa speaks with scholar and research fellow at the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study, Dr Jamil F. Khan, about Africa's growing battle over LGBTQ+ rights, especially following Ghana's parliament passing an extreme anti-LGBTQ+ bill to coincide with the Conservatives' conference. 7…
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The Africa Report: Inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Yanga Sibembe, sports journalist, about the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, what fans can expect, the key teams and players to watch, Africa’s prospects on the world stage, and how the tournament is shaping up one year before kickoff. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is br…
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The Africa Report: Sudan's silent catastrophe – the world's worst humanitarian crisis unfolds
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jane Dutton, EWN news anchor and reporter, about the ongoing war in Sudan, the worsening humanitarian crisis, mass displacement, and why the conflict continues to receive limited global attention despite growing warnings from the United Nations. 702 Breakfast with Bongani …
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The Africa Report: A gateway for jihadist terrorism in Africa
Bongani Bingwa speaks with political scientist, columnist, and Middle East Africa Research Institute research fellow Kenneth Moeng Kgwadi about why the Sahel has emerged as a global hub of violent extremism and the implications for Africa’s security. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast …
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The Africa Report: Africa Rising Music Conference 2026
Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Sarah-Jane Nicholson, artist manager and founder of the Africa Rising Music Conference, about the return of one of the continent’s leading music industry gatherings. From live performance stages and artist showcases to AI labs, digital innovatio…
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The Africa Report: Why the world is suddenly running back to Africa’s minerals
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Methembeni Moyo, Head of Africa Practice at NSDV Law, about the global scramble for Africa’s critical minerals as demand for lithium, cobalt and copper grows. The discussion explores France’s renewed engagement with Africa, shifting geopolitical influence, and whether Afri…
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