



DA reacts to Ekurhuleni corruption arrests
Clement Manyathela speaks with Khathutshelo Rasilingwane, the DA's Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, about the arrest of four senior Ekurhuleni officials, including former City Manager Imogen Mashazi. They discuss the municipality's leadership and appointment failures, the systemic challenges facing th…

Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire "over": What happens next?
Clement Manyathela speaks with Dr Terence McNamee, Senior Fellow at the Montreal Institute for Global Security and international relations and security analyst, and Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG South Africa, about United States President Donald Trump's declaration that the ceasefire agre…

Growing concern over gambling among University students
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Jerome September, President of the South African Association of Senior Student Affairs Professionals and Dean of Student Affairs at Wits University, about growing concerns over online gambling among university students and what can be done to better regulate and address t…

Tembinkosi Bonakele Takes the Helm at the National Lottery
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Tembinkosi Bonakele, the newly appointed chairperson of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) board, about his appointment and the priorities for the commission under his leadership. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk ra…

Government breaks silence on envoy's photo with Zuma and Ajay Gupta
Bongani Bingwa speaks with former diplomat and international relations expert Dr Kingsley Makhubela about the controversy surrounding former president Jacob Zuma's visit to the Gupta brothers in India last month, despite the brothers remaining fugitives from South African justice. 702 Breakfast…

Johannesburg’s waste crisis deepens
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Litshani Matsila, Chief Financial Officer of Pikitup, about the ongoing refuse collection delays that have left some residents without waste removal for weeks, growing frustration across Johannesburg suburbs, and the financial challenges facing the entity. 702 Breakfa…

250 Years Later what Has America Become?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Thembisa Fakude the senior researcher and director at Africa Asia Dialogues as the United States marks 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, the celebrations are as grand as they are controversial. From record-breaking fireworks to political rallies, is this a cele…

SARS outlines key rules, risks and deadlines for 2026 filing season
Bongani Bingwa speaks to SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu about tax season, refunds, compliance, the latest filing changes, and what taxpayers need to know to avoid delays and stay on the right side of the law. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based t…

SA’s Largest Public Sector Union Under Threat of Deregistration
Bongani Bingwa speaks with PSA spokesperson Reuben Maleka and Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Ntuthuko Mbongiseni Jomo Sibiya about moves to cancel the registration of the Public Servants Association (PSA) and allegations of non-compliance with labour laws. The discussion also covers gover…

Justice Minister on Immigration enforcement and national tension
In this segment, Bongani Bingwa speaks with Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi about the “March and March” protest, concerns around illegal immigration, and government’s response to the planned action. The discussion focuses on balancing constitutional rights to protes…