Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
The Political Desk
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The Political Desk: Cabinet Reshuffles, Gupta Links and DA Divisions
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sam Mkokeli, journalist and political commentator, about an eventful week in South African politics, with developments that could have significant implications for the country's political landscape. From former President Jacob Zuma's controversial visit to India and reporte…
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The Political Desk: SCOPA continues fight for accountability in government
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Alan Beesley, ActionSA MP and Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) member, about Parliament’s latest scrutiny of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA). 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongan…
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The Political Desk: ActionSA on its immigration stance ahead of planned 30 June protests
Bongani Bingwa speaks with ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba, on the party's stance on immigration, as South Africa braces for 30 June demonstrations. The party has insisted that its position is rooted in the rule of law but critics say the message is becoming increasingly volatile. 702 Breakfast wi…
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The Political Desk: Ramaphosa impeachment dispute shifts from Parliament to the courts
Bongani Bingwa is in conversation with Vuyo Zungula, ATM Parliamentary Leader, about the party’s decision to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to block Parliament from continuing with the impeachment inquiry, while a separate court case is still pending. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is b…
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The Political Desk: Is Ramaphosa’s leadership facing its defining test?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Chris Hattingh, executive director of the Centre for Risk Analysis, about whether South Africa’s Government of National Unity is holding firm, and what rising political tensions could mean for President Ramaphosa and the country’s investment outlook. 702 Breakfast with Bo…
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The Political Desk: Elections, accountability and immigration in focus
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Alpha Ramoshwana, EWN political reporter, about key political developments ahead of the local government elections, including Liam Jacobs' return to the DA, the ANC's removal of the Emfuleni mayor, and the implications of Kenyan President William Ruto's state visit amid ong…
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The Political Desk: Is South Africa ready for a new generation of leadership?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mmusi Maimane, leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA), about the changing face of South African politics as a new generation of leaders begins taking up positions in Parliament, municipalities, and key government portfolios. The conversation explores whether younger polit…
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The Political Desk: Sisisi Tolashe is toast!
Bongani Bingwa speaks to DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis about growing pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa following the Constitutional Court judgment and rising tensions within the Government of National Unity. The discussion explores Cabinet accountability, political fallout in Parliament and the…
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The Political Desk: Legal sector code battle puts transformation of SA’s top law firms on trial
Bongani Bingwa speaks with president of the Black Lawyers Association, Nkosana Mvundlela, about the battle of legal minds on the debate of the new Legal Sector Code, introduced under the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment framework in September 2024. The code requires large law firms to move t…
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The Political Desk: Education textbook procurement allegations
Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to political commentator Dan Corder about major developments, including allegations against Sisisi Tolashe over misuse of state resources. They discuss the withdrawal of South Africa’s draft AI policy, a R285 million textbook tender under investiga…
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