Guide to voting day 

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mmakgabo Ramatlhodi, Assistant Manager for Civic and Democracy Education at the Electoral Commission of South Africa, about preparations for tomorrow’s 2026 Local Government Elections. Around 29 million registered voters are eligible to cast their ballots, while special vot…

Hung Councils, High Stakes: Who Gets to Govern When Nobody Wins? 

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jonathan Moakes, Director at SABI Strategy Group, about what happens when no party wins an outright majority, how coalition agreements are negotiated, how mayors and executive positions are allocated, and why many coalitions have struggled with instability and infighting at…

ANC Joburg mayoral candidates make their final pitch ahead of local government elections

Johannesburg mayoral candidate Dada Morero discuss their plans to tackle the city's challenges, including water problems, infrastructure, refuse collection and crime.   702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station.   Bongani makes sense of the ne…

EFF Joburg mayoral candidates make their final pitch ahead of local government elections

EFF mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, outlines her plans to address the city's challenges, including potholes, water problems, broken infrastructure, refuse collection and crime. She discusses what the EFF would do differently to improve service delivery and the future of Joh…

ActionSA Joburg mayoral candidates make their final pitch ahead of local government elections

Johannesburg mayoral candidate Herman Mashaba discuss their plans to tackle the city's challenges, including water problems, infrastructure, refuse collection and crime.   702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station.   Bongani makes sense of the…

DA Joburg mayoral candidates make their final pitch ahead of local government elections

Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille, discuss their plans to tackle the city's challenges, including water problems, infrastructure, refuse collection and crime.   702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station.   Bongani makes sense of the n…

Europe prepares for the worst: What can South Africa learn about surviving a major crisis?

Professor Dewald van Niekerk explores Europe’s growing focus on emergency preparedness, from household supplies and civil defence to protecting essential services. He discusses the lessons South Africa and the rest of Africa can learn about preparing for prolonged crises, infrastructure disruptions…

ANC’s liberation legacy is not enough: Veterans’ League says judge the party on its record

Bongani Bingwa speaks to ANC Veterans’ League president Snuki Zikalala about the ANC’s performance in government, service delivery challenges and whether the party can regain voter trust ahead of the local government elections.   702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesbu…

What’s Gone Viral with Khabazela: The Smell of Home and Managing Everyday Errands

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about the familiar smells that remind people of home and how listeners manage daily or weekly errands while balancing their workplace responsibilities.   702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station.   Bongani m…

Local Government Elections: Hlabisa Says Preparations Are on Track, but Are Voters Ready?

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa about preparations for the upcoming local government elections, ballot readiness, voting stations, special voting, election security and concerns about ensuring a fair and credible electoral process…