The Political Desk

Playlist by Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

Bongani Bingwa's The Political Desk gives listeners insight into the major political stories dominating the headlines in South Africa.

Follow the podcast:

935 clip(s) in playlist

The Political Desk: Political leaders make their final pitch to Johannesburg voters
With local government elections approaching, African Transformation Movement’s Vuyo Zungula and Rise Mzansi’s Lukhona Mnguni outline their priorities and explain what they would do differently to address the challenges facing Johannesburg and other South African municipalities. 702 Breakfast wi…
07:12
The Political Desk: Sibiya denied bail, Carrim faces new charges, Mbeki testifies
Bongani Bingwa speaks to EWN’s Kgomotso Modise for a wrap-up of the political week, discussing Shadrack Sibiya’s bail denial, new charges against businessman Suliman Carrim, and former President Thabo Mbeki’s testimony at the Khampepe Commission. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast o…
06:59
The Political Desk - Why KZN Remains on Edge
Bongani Bingwa speaks to John Dludlu, Business Day columnist, about the political tensions and leadership challenges facing KwaZulu-Natal. With the province’s history of political violence continuing to shape its present, Dludlu examines how the deaths of key figures such as Mangosuthu Buthelezi an…
07:20
The Political Desk: Sibiya Bail Hearing and Victims’ Confidence in Justice
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Advocate Nthabiseng Dubazana about the Sibiya bail hearing, allegations of intimidation and whether victims and witnesses are adequately protected when accused persons hold positions of power. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based …
09:40
The Political Desk: Sibiya Bail Hearing and Madlanga Commission Updates
Bongani Bingwa speaks to EWN reporter Kgomotso Modise about developments at the Shadrack Sibiya bail hearing, including fresh claims about his alleged prior knowledge of his arrest and concerns over possible witness intimidation. They also discuss the Madlanga Commission, where Joe Sibanyoni faced …
07:51
The Political Desk: Who is policing the police? The state of SAPS
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Guy Lamb, criminologist, political scientist, and commissioner on the National Planning Commission, about the state of policing in South Africa. The discussion looks beyond the recent killings of women around Kempton Park, the KwaMakhutha mass shooting and the scrutiny …
07:04
The Political Desk: ANC, COSATU and the Madlanga Commission
Bongani Bingwa speaks to political analyst Thembisa Fakude about the ANC’s organisation ahead of the November local elections, the Electoral Court’s dismissal of the ANC’s bid to reinstate 181 councillor candidates, tensions within COSATU, and what a year of the Madlanga Commission has revealed abo…
06:54
The Political Desk: Trump puts himself on the midterm ballot
Bongani Bingwa speaks to John Matisonn, author and journalist, about the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, where US President Donald Trump urged supporters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot” and promised every adult American a $5,000 dividend if Republicans win the Novemb…
08:12
The Political Desk: Feroz Khan dismissed as questions mount over Madlanga Commission testimony
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Karyn Maughan, legal journalist at News24, about the biggest developments and revelations to emerge from the Madlanga Commission this week. They unpack the latest testimony, the key allegations involving senior police officials and organised crime, and what the evidence co…
08:03
The Political Desk: The Cat asking for another life and Speaker Didiza survives
Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, is in conversation with EWN reporter Karinda Jagmohan to break down the latest political developments. This includes Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala facing intense questioning about his relationships with powerful figures in the police business and taxi industrie…
05:59