Bongani Bingwa chats with Tshidi Madia about the first day of special voting, how unpredictable and unique elections are, and cab violence in Mthatha, which has resulted in the closure of 107 stations.

Bongani Bingwa chats with Tshidi Madia about the first day of special voting, how unpredictable and unique elections are, and cab violence in Mthatha, which has resulted in the closure of 107 stations.

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

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

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The Political Desk: Special Voting

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Laduma Ngxokolo, founder and creative director of MAXHOSA, about the fourth annual MXS Kulture Festival 2026 on 21 March at Toadbury Hall, Krugersdorp. The festival celebrates Xhosa heritage, African culture, and fashion, featuring the Autumn/Winter 2025 collection IZIPHO ZABADALA (“Gifts from the Ancestors”) and live performances from top artists including DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small, DJ Tira, Fistaz Mixwell, K MAT, Tracy, Thohatsi, Anatii, and Sjava.  

 

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 account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Laduma Ngxokolo, founder and creative director of MAXHOSA, about the fourth annual MXS Kulture Festival 2026&nbsp;on 21 March at&nbsp;Toadbury&nbsp;Hall, Krugersdorp. The festival celebrates Xhosa heritage, African culture, and fashion, featuring the Autumn/Winter 2025 collection IZIPHO ZABADALA (&ldquo;Gifts from the Ancestors&rdquo;) and live performances from top artists including DJ&nbsp;Maphorisa&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Kabza&nbsp;De Small, DJ Tira,&nbsp;Fistaz&nbsp;Mixwell, K MAT, Tracy,&nbsp;Thohatsi,&nbsp;Anatii, and&nbsp;Sjava.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa&nbsp;
Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: <a href="https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj">https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj</a>&nbsp;
For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/36edSLV">https://buff.ly/36edSLV</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/zEcM35T">https://buff.ly/zEcM35T</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/v5mfetc">https://buff.ly/v5mfetc</a>&nbsp;
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MXS Kulture Festival 2026 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks the Iran war latest, an amazing baseball result and let’s have a green day off.  

 

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 account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day 

Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks the Iran war latest, an amazing baseball result and let&rsquo;s have a green day off.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa&nbsp;
Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: <a href="https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj">https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj</a>&nbsp;
For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/36edSLV">https://buff.ly/36edSLV</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/zEcM35T">https://buff.ly/zEcM35T</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/v5mfetc">https://buff.ly/v5mfetc</a>&nbsp;
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World View with Adam Gilchrist:  The Iran War Latest 

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Bongani Bingwa talks to Prof. Talita Greyling from the University of Johannesburg’s C.WAIS about the International Day of Happiness. Despite South Africans’ love for celebration and community, the World Happiness Report 2026 shows a decline in overall life satisfaction, with the country ranking 101st globally and 8th in Africa, even though emotional well-being and resilience remain strong. 

 

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 account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day 

Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa 

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj 

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Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc 

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702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 
702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7

Bongani Bingwa talks to Prof. Talita Greyling from the University of Johannesburg&rsquo;s C.WAIS about the International Day of Happiness. Despite South Africans&rsquo; love for celebration and community, the World Happiness Report 2026 shows a decline in overall life satisfaction, with the country ranking 101st globally and 8th in Africa, even though emotional well-being and resilience remain strong.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa&nbsp;
Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: <a href="https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj">https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj</a>&nbsp;
For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/36edSLV">https://buff.ly/36edSLV</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/zEcM35T">https://buff.ly/zEcM35T</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/v5mfetc">https://buff.ly/v5mfetc</a>&nbsp;
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How happy are South Africans, really? 

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The Political Desk: Special Voting

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