Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
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Iran war raises risks for the global economy?
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 bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for…
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How serious is the El Niño threat?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Kgakatsi, Director of Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction at the Department of Agriculture, and Christine Engelbrecht, lead scientist at the South African Weather Service, about the possibility of an unusually hot and dry summer ahead. With a strong El Niño develo…
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From crisis to turnaround Calib Cassim on his 24 Years at Eskom
Ray White speaks to Calib Cassim, Eskom’s Chief Financial Officer, about his 24-year journey at the power utility as he prepares to retire in the 2026/27 financial year. The discussion explores Eskom’s reported financial turnaround, including a R30.3 billion profit and improved power station perfor…
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Basic Education Department to set rules for teacher-pupil WhatsApp messages?
Ray White speaks to Riaan van der Bergh, Deputy CEO of FEDSAS, about the growing use of WhatsApp by teachers to communicate with learners, from homework and assignments to school updates. The Department of Basic Education is preparing guidelines to clarify professional boundaries around teachers’ u…
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Bongani Baloyi on his bid to become Joburg mayor
Ray White speaks to Bongani Baloyi, the MK Party’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate, as the former Midvaal mayor enters an increasingly crowded race for control of the city ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Baloyi will face contenders from several parties, including the DA, while the ANC …
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Outbreaks of preventable illness in South Africa
Dr Nonhlanhla Ndlovu discusses falling childhood vaccination rates, rising measles cases and the Health Department’s efforts to reverse the spread of preventable diseases. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of t…
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NSFAS bursary delays: Why are students still waiting?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim about NSFAS delays, unresolved student queries, student debt and challenges facing universities and TVET colleges. They discuss when students can expect answers and funding. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesbu…
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SAFA under fire: Visa fiasco, VAR money and Jordaan’s parliament no-show
Bongani Bingwa speaks to SAFA Vice President Bennett Bailey about the Bafana Bafana visa fiasco, VAR spending, executive salaries and Danny Jordaan’s failure to appear before Parliament. They discuss SAFA’s leadership, governance and accountability. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcas…
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Prisons under pressure: Can prisoner transfers ease overcrowding amid rising inmate deaths?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Inspecting Judge Leonard Bozalek of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services about severe prison overcrowding, the growing number of foreign nationals in South African correctional facilities, prisoner transfers, and the rising number of unnatural inmate deaths. …
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ANC faces tough questions over mayoral candidates and service delivery
Bongani Bingwa speaks to ANC Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane about the party's election manifesto, service delivery, municipal finances, ethical leadership and the delayed announcement of mayoral candidates. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based …
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