



South Africa’s shifts to Afrocentric history curriculum in schools?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Prof Siseko Kumalo and Department of Basic Education spokesperson Terence Khala about a proposed new school curriculum that aims to shift the focus toward African perspectives, histories, and knowledge systems, moving away from a traditionally Eurocentric approach. 702…

The Political Desk: US and Iran temporary ceasefire
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Terence McNamee, a Global Affairs Specialist and Senior Fellow at the Montreal Institute of Global Security in Canada about the recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio s…

Pharmaceutical industry demands transparency over 1.47% medicine price increase
Ray White speaks to Pharmaceutical Task Group Chairperson Stavros Nicolaou, as the industry warns of possible legal action over the controversial medicine pricing increase. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of …

Lifestyle audits a powerful tool held back by challenges
Ray White speaks to Jan de Villiers, chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration about the gaps and growing pressure around lifestyle audits in South Africa. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bonga…

Trump’s latest ultimatum to Iran
Bongani Bingwa speaks with International Relations Expert from University of Johannesburg, Dr Oscar Van Heerden about US President Donald Trump’s latest ultimatum to Iran. Will Tehran stand firm or back down, is the question. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg…

Ward Watch: Germiston in the dark, infrastructure collapse sparks outrage
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ward 92 councillor Kade Guerriro about widespread outages in Germiston, driven by cable theft, failing infrastructure, and growing pressure on local services. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani make…

R400 million church war: IPHC leadership battle deepens
Bongani Bingwa speaks to theologian and religious expert Musa Xulu about the ongoing dispute within the International Pentecost Holiness Church over a R400 million estate, with rival leaders, court involvement, and corruption allegations intensifying divisions. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa…

Lights, bills, pressure: Eskom tariff hike sparks concern
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Electricity Regulation Executive Manager at National Energy Regulator of South Africa ( NERSA) Rhulani Mathebula from National Energy Regulator of South Africa about the 8.7% Eskom tariff increase, what’s driving it, and its impact on household costs. 702 Breakfast with…

Eastern Cape unrest: Alleged ‘Nigerian King’ coronation sparks violence and debate
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Loren Landau, an expert in migration and development from Oxford and Wits and Traditional leadership and heritage expert, Prof Somadoda Fikeni about escalating tensions in the Eastern Cape following protests over the alleged coronation of a ‘Nigerian king’ in KuGompo City. …

Taxi war or crime syndicate?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sunday Times investigative reporter, Sabelo Skiti about explosive revelations linking taxi bosses, politicians, and criminal syndicates. Reports point to a violent power struggle over the so-called “Big Five Cartel,” with testimony at the Madlanga Commission alleging links …