Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
The Political Desk
Playlist by Breakfast with Bongani BingwaBongani Bingwa's The Political Desk gives listeners insight into the major political stories dominating the headlines in South Africa.Follow the podcast:
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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 abou…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Political Desk: President Ramaphosa’s objection to the Madonsela appointment
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tara Roos, parliamentary correspondent for Business Day, to unpack a week dominated by key political and economic developments. These include the Post Office’s attempt to exit business rescue without a committed private-sector partner, guaranteed government funding, or a r…
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The Political Desk: Madlanga Commission and Phala Phala
Bongani Bingwa speaks to constitutional law expert Pierre de Vos about the explosive allegations emerging from the Madlanga Commission, including alleged police links to criminal syndicates, possible extra-judicial killings and suspicious payments involving senior KZN officer Lieutenant Colonel Dee…
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The Political Desk: Mapisa-Nqakula's corruption trial
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Eyewitness News reporter Kgomotso Modise about the latest political developments, including former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's corruption trial, the State's allegations of coded language used to conceal alleged bribe payments, the courtroom drama sur…
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The Political Desk: New PIC Board appointed
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Stephen Grootes, host of The Money Show and columnist, for this week's Political Desk. They unpack the week's biggest political developments, including Cabinet's appointment of a new board for the embattled Public Investment Corporation (PIC), Finance Minister Enoch Godo…
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The Political Desk: Four cases dominating the headlines
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Elton Hart, legal expert from the University of Johannesburg, to reflect on a dramatic week in South Africa's courts and commissions, with some of the country's most powerful and controversial figures taking centre stage. From former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Ma…
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The Political Desk: Legal battles and accountability at the Madlanga Commission
Bongani Bingwa speaks to EWN reporter Kgomotso Modise about the latest developments at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, unpacking Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's withdrawn plea deal, legal challenges from witnesses, delayed testimony and what the proceedings mean for accountability and South Africa's j…
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