Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
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Taps dry, frustration rises: The Midrand water crisis explained
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Gugulethu Quma, Johannesburg Water’s Electro-Mechanical Manager, about the latest restoration efforts, relief measures, and what residents can expect in the coming days. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. …
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Scrutiny grows on VIP Protection after air force sergeant murder
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Ian Cameron, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, about the shocking murder of Air Force Sergeant Michael Swanton and the role of the Blue Light Brigade, VIP protection. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk rad…
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Mining Indaba 2026: The future of investment, energy and growth
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of the Minerals Council South Africa, about key issues facing the mining sector ahead of the upcoming Mining Indaba. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news,…
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South Africa expels Israel’s top diplomat
Clement Manyathela speaks to Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), about South Africa’s decision to expel Israel’s top diplomat, Ariel Seidman, citing repeated breaches of diplomatic protocol that crossed a red line. In response, Israel …
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Property hijacking, the PIE Act and homeowners caught in legal limbo
Bongani Bingwa speaks to property law expert Marlon Shevelew following Dzivhu Tevin Mashila’s account of how his Bryanston property was hijacked, unpacking why homeowners cannot simply remove illegal occupiers, how the PIE Act is meant to work, where it falls short, and what legal options are reali…
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Tourism turnaround: Big visitor numbers, big questions about leadership and sustainability
Bongani Bingwa speaks to South Africa’s tourism sector as it shows strong recovery, with more than 10.48 million international visitors in 2025 and 51 major global events worth R800 million. Bongami Bingwa speaks to Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille about what these numbers mean for job creation, …
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Debating unemployment, informality and the true size of South Africa’s township economy
Bongani Bingwa speaks to economist, Xhanti Payi about the ongoing debate around South Africa’s unemployment figures, following comments by Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie who questioned the official 32.9% unemployment rate, arguing that the “real” rate may be closer to 10% when informal economic activity…
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PIE Act under Fire: How legal protections are leaving homeowners locked out
Guest: Dzivhu Tevin Mashila Owner of the residence that was “Hijacked” by Gcina Mkhize. 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 accou…
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What did South Africa really achieve at Davos?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Minister Ronald Lamola following South Africa’s participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where global leaders and investors gathered to discuss growth, jobs and the future of the world economy. Lamola reflects on how Team South Africa presented the country’s refo…
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Acting police minister on tackling gang violence
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Firoz Cachali, acting Minister of Police, about how organized crime syndicates are becoming wealthier, more influential, and increasingly global, while the police face challenges of limited resources, internal infiltration, and an overburdened justice system. 702 Brea…
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