Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
The Political Desk
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Political desk: Education textbook procurement allegations
Ray White speaks to Dan Corder about major developments, including allegations against Sisisi Tolashe over misuse of state resources, the withdrawal of South Africa’s draft AI policy, and a R285 million textbook tender under investigation. They also touch on global tensions following the arrest of …
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The Political Desk: Alliance tensions and coalition fault lines reshape SA politics
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sandile Swana, Political Analyst, about rising tensions within the ANC, including integrity commission scrutiny of senior leaders ahead of a key Women’s League meeting. They also unpack the SACP’s potential move to contest elections independently and Helen Zille’s firm coal…
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The Political Desk: Court hands Julius Malema 5 years direct imprisonment
Bongani Bingwa speaks with author and investigative journalist Pauli van Wyk about the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema to five years in prison in a firearm discharge case. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio s…
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Democratic Alliance Elects Geordin Hill-Lewis as Federal Leader
Bongani Bingwa speaks with political analyst Asanda Ngoasheng about the Democratic Alliance’s newly elected federal leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, who has taken the helm following a decisive congress vote. Attention now turns to whether this leadership reset can translate into real national voter grow…
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The Political Desk: Top Cop Controversy – What Action Should the President Take?
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Professor Mazwe Majola, Leadership & Governance Expert, about South Africa’s top police official remaining in the spotlight amid corruption allegations. This follows the arrest of 16 individuals, including senior police officers and alleged underworld figure Vusumuzi “Cat…
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The Political Desk: Ad Hoc Committee Reveals PKTT Disbandment, Allegedly Captured Ministers, and Prison Letters
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Kgomotso Modise, Journalist & News creator about the explosive testimonies from the Ad Hoc Committee and more. From the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, to claims that ministers were “captured” by criminal networks, and even letters from prison exposing hidd…
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The Political Desk: Where did the money come from?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sandile Swana about recurring questions around money, power and accountability in South African politics. From historical investigations to modern controversies such as the Phala Phala scandal, and oversight by bodies like the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the C…
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The Political Desk: Former ANC MP Vincent Smith jailed for Bosasa corruption
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Kyle Cowan, investigative journalist at News24, about Vincent Smith, the former MP who has since been sentenced to seven years in direct imprisonment. This follows his plea and sentence agreement with the State, nearly six years after the Zondo Commission heard explosive …
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The Political Desk with Ferial Haffijee
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor at Daily Maverick, about the state of Johannesburg’s ward system and whether it is still working as intended. The discussion examines growing concerns around local governance in the city, questioning whether ward councillors are still accou…
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The Political Desk: Unpacking the President’s 2026 State of the Nation Address
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Marrianne Merten, Associate Editor at Daily Maverick, about the tough questions emerging from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address. In a sharply argued opinion piece, Merten questions whether the President’s strong rhetoric on crime and the deploymen…
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