



Worldview with Adam Gilchrist – The Big BTS Comeback
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist about three major news stories: Iran’s recent missile launch toward a US‑UK military base in the Indian Ocean, reflecting a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict; the rare case of a pro‑Kremlin blogger who publicly denounced Vladimir Putin as a “wa…

Constitution Hill hosts its 8th annual Human Rights Festival
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Rethabile Maifadi about what audiences can look forward to during the event taking place from 26th to 28th March. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key new…

What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela – The rival shakes
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairban about a viral clip of American professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau at the LIV Golf South Africa event, where he tasted two milkshakes from Super M and Steri Stumpie before choosing his preferred drink. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa i…

Why South Africa needs fewer, stronger municipalities
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Prof Joseph Sekhampu about the 257 municipalities, discussing how their systems are quietly struggling and exploring whether reducing the number of municipalities could offer a solution. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk …

How to dismantle the nexus of evil
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Tebogo Khaas about the arrest of former SAPS Special Task Force member Matipandile Sotheni. He has been charged with the murder of whistleblower Marius "Vlam" van der Merwe (Witness D) linked to the Madlanga Commission, which has revealed issues extending beyond the actio…

MXS Kulture Festival 2026
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Laduma Ngxokolo, founder and creative director of MAXHOSA, about the fourth annual MXS Kulture Festival 2026 on 21 March at Toadbury Hall, Krugersdorp. The festival celebrates Xhosa heritage, African culture, and fashion, featuring the Autumn/Winter 2025 collection IZIPHO Z…

World View with Adam Gilchrist: The Iran War Latest
Bongani Bingwa speaks the Iran war latest, an amazing baseball result and let’s have a green day off. 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 i…

How happy are South Africans, really?
Bongani Bingwa talks to Prof. Talita Greyling from the University of Johannesburg’s C.WAIS about the International Day of Happiness. Despite South Africans’ love for celebration and community, the World Happiness Report 2026 shows a decline in overall life satisfaction, with the country ranking 101…

What’s gone viral with Khabazela: Lion king
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazala about the Lion King. 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 power to account on your behalf. The team bri…

Shifting gear: South Africa's transport revamp
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy about key transport issues from taxi violence to scholar transport safety, passenger rail upgrades, and freight bottlenecks. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani mak…