Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
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Why hunger persists as food inflation eases
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sanjeev Raghubir, Chief Sustainability Officer at the Shoprite Group, about South Africa’s household hunger reaching its highest level in 15 years, according to the South African Food Security Index 2026. Behind the figures are families struggling to put food on the table, …
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Challenges facing South Africa’s transport sector
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy about the many challenges facing South Africa’s transport sector, from governance and infrastructure maintenance to public safety and financial sustainability. As motorists face record-high fuel prices, the Road Accident Fund, funded partly…
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EWN documentary: Voting in the Dark: Barriers facing blind & visually impaired voters
Bongani Bingwa speaks to EWN reporter Mongezi Koko about the barriers blind and visually impaired South Africans face when trying to vote independently and privately. EWN’s new documentary, Voting in the Dark: Barriers Facing Blind and Visually Impaired Voters, explores challenges accessing voting …
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Ninety One’s plan to revive Johannesburg
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ninety One CEO Hendrik du Toit about the firm’s plan to help fund Johannesburg’s struggling infrastructure ahead of the local government elections on 4 November. With residents battling water shortages, electricity problems, potholes and uncollected rubbish, the discussion …
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ConCourt Asylum Ruling Sparks Confusion
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mmamoloko Kubayi about the Constitutional Court’s asylum ruling and its implications for refugee applications, undocumented migration, deportations and border management. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. …
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Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum: Beyond Talk - What our choices create
Broadcasting live from the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum Bongani Bingwa speaks Jurie Strydom, CEO of Old Mutual to discuss the responsibility of business to help government in tackling big challenges like unemployment, slow economic growth, businesses under pressure and households that are strug…
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Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum: Beyond Talk - What our choices create
Broadcasting live from the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum, Bongani Bingwa speaks to Chairman of Old Mutual, Roger Jardine, about why conversations at these kind of forums matter, his reflections on this year's theme, which is "Beyond Talk: What Our Choices Create", what kind of retirement system …
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South Africa’s “No Vote” problem
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Terry Tselane about declining voter turnout ahead of the 4 November local government elections. They discuss political frustration, declining trust in democracy, youth disengagement and whether voters who feel unrepresented should stay home or cast their vote. 702 Brea…
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Fuel Shock: How Higher Diesel Prices Could Hit the Cost of Everyday Goods
Bongani Bingwa speaks to FleetWatch editor Patrick O’Leary about the latest fuel price increase and what higher diesel costs could mean for trucking, logistics, transport rates and ultimately the price of everyday goods. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg base…
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South Africa’s Diabetes Crisis: What Is Government Doing About It?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi about South Africa’s growing diabetes crisis, with diabetes-related complications accounting for almost 29,000 deaths in 2024. They discuss prevention, early detection, access to treatment and whether government’s plans to tackle non-comm…
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