The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Kyla Davis, writer and performer, about The Agents, the hit satirical comedy returning to Johannesburg, which pokes fun at our obsession with property, status and the pursuit of success. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok:…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about the latest international developments, including Australian lawmaker Helen Haines being left in critical condition after an alleged deliberate car attack, two teenagers accused of using a humanoid robot to sexually harass a 16-year-old girl, and reports of a luxury boat with a 50-metre pool and water slides spotted near Kim Jong Un’s summer retreat. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to journalist Lukhanyo Calata, son of slain anti-apartheid activist Fort Calata, about former President Thabo Mbeki’s opening remarks at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Newtown, Johannesburg, as the public hearings reach day 95. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn about a viral clip of a woman praising South Africans for their friendliness and habit of greeting everyone, even encouraging her to do the same overseas. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok:…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya contaminated water in Tshwane which has caused more than 400 cases of gastrointestinal illness which affects the stomach and intestines and can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Prof. Johann Frederich Kirsten, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Johannesburg and co-founder of the Economic Development and Well-being Research Group on the cost of living rising and economic growth under pressure, what can South Africans expect from Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement tomorrow. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mbongeni Moroke, creator, writer and director, about his new theatre production revisiting the story of King Hintsa and his killing by British forces in 1835, exploring the historical events and their enduring significance. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Izak Odendaal, Chief Investment Strategist at Old Mutual Wealth, about the growing unrest in France, where Saturday’s demonstrations saw buildings set alight, businesses damaged and more than 1,200 people arrested. The protests, among the worst in years, began with students raising concerns about teacher shortages, poor school facilities and the rising cost of living. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about the latest international developments, including the ongoing protests and riots in France, the identification of four soldiers killed in a major fire at a Canadian military base, and the reported firing of White House press secretary Zacharia less than a week after facing criticism. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn about a viral clip featuring Hannah, a waitress who shares what really happens behind the scenes when customers send food back at a restaurant. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sy Mamabolo, Chief Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), about the commission’s readiness with just 16 days to go before the local government elections. The IEC is racing to print an additional 6.6 million ballot papers following a Constitutional Court ruling on candidate lists. How does the IEC view the ruling, will preparations be completed in time, and what are the implications for the credibility of the elections. 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 For more from the show go to…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Peter Fabricius, independent foreign affairs correspondent and analyst, and consultant to the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), about renewed attacks in the Red Sea, the threat to global trade, and the implications for security in Africa. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook:…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to award-winning actress Camilla Waldman about Ladies of Lavare, a comedy-drama running at Theatre on the Square in Sandton until 17 October. Starring Waldman and Shaeleen Tobin, the production follows two sisters who find themselves trapped together in a bathtub after a birthday celebration goes horribly wrong. What unfolds is a funny and moving story about sisterhood, ageing and the unexpected surprises life can still bring. We find out more about the production and what audiences can expect. 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 For…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about what are the things that bring you short term happiness? 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on…

Bongani Bingwa speaks Adam Gilchrist about over the Star shield system failure, the Fort Hood shooter won’t be killed in public and the technology wiped out an entire TV series. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram:…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mike Shingange, COSATU’s newly elected president, about the federation’s new leadership and its political future. Shingange takes over at a time of change, with outgoing president Zingiswa Losi elected general secretary at COSATU’s reconvened 15th National Congress. The congress also comes as COSATU considers a proposed “super pact” that would allow members to campaign and vote for either the ANC or the SACP. With the SACP preparing to contest local government elections independently for the first time, what does this mean for the future of the alliance and COSATU’s political direction? 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…

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 and King Goodwill Zwelithini, alongside Jacob Zuma’s departure from the ANC, have affected the province’s political landscape. He also looks at the role of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and asks whether KwaZulu-Natal’s instability can be addressed through policing alone, or whether stronger political leadership and meaningful dialogue are needed. 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…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Themba Mkhize, musical director of Ingoma-Busuku / Nightsong, a South African musical theatre production running at the South African State Theatre in Pretoria from 16 October to 1 November 2026. The story follows Jabulani, a gifted young musician torn between his Western classical training and the soulful Zulu singing tradition of isicathamiya. Haunted by ancestral voices and searching for answers about his absent father, a respected singer, Jabulani embarks on a moving journey of music, family history and identity. We find out more about the production, the music behind the story and what theatre lovers can expect from this celebration of South African culture. 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…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about are you an unconventional sleeper. Do you need the lights on, tv on, white noise, what is your strange sleeping habit? 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram:…

Bongani Bingwa speaks Adam Gilchrist about facing execution in Saudi Arabia, the world’s oldest shipwreck and an answers to lonely old age. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Thakane Setsabi-Mushonga, Managing Executive of Old Mutual Corporate Consultants, about the key takeaways from the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum and what needs to happen next. Discussions covered retirement reform, economic growth, workplace transformation and building more resilient businesses. With South Africa facing significant economic and social challenges, the focus now shifts from conversation to action. Which ideas can be turned into practical solutions, and how can business, government and individuals work together to build a stronger economic future? 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…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Joel Cedras, GroundUp investigative reporter, about serious security flaws in the Gauteng government’s e-Panic Button app, a free service designed to help people in emergencies, including crime, medical incidents and gender-based violence. On 21 September, GroundUp revealed that the app had exposed sensitive personal information, including users’ names, contact details, photographs, crime reports and location histories, potentially compromising the privacy and safety of vulnerable people seeking help. Although the developer moved to fix the flaws, questions remain about how the breach happened, why the department initially denied that personal information had been compromised, and why the Information Regulator was only notified on 5 October. 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…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Jack Bloom, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, about South Africa’s deepening water crisis. Poor municipal management, ageing infrastructure and years of underinvestment have left communities struggling with unreliable water supplies and failing sanitation systems. Nearly half of the country’s municipal wastewater treatment systems are in a critical condition, raising concerns about sewage pollution and public health. Meanwhile, Johannesburg is exploring partnerships with private companies to address shortages, as daily water consumption reaches about 1.6 billion litres. With taps running dry and sewage systems failing, the question is whether these plans will deliver meaningful change and who will be held accountable if they don’t. 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…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ockert Janse van Rensburg, Motus CEO, about the company’s investment in education in under-resourced communities through the Motus Community Trust. On 27 October, the Trust will open its 100th school library, marking a significant milestone in a programme that has given more than 125,000 learners access to educational resources and created 140 permanent jobs. The discussion explores the initiative’s impact on learners, the importance of access to libraries and resource centres, and the role corporate investment can play in strengthening education and creating opportunities for young people. 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…

Bongnani Bingwa speaks Adam Gilchrist about the rising death toll in Ukraine & Russia, a fatal U.S. rollercoaster accident and a bitey infestation on an Australian plane. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram:…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about something you kept trying because people told you it was an acquire taste, but you still don't like it? 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sanjeev Raghubir, Chief Sustainability Officer at the Shoprite Group, about South Africa’s household hunger reaching its highest level in 15 years, according to the South African Food Security Index 2026. Behind the figures are families struggling to put food on the table, parents skipping meals so their children can eat, and households sacrificing nutrition to afford cheaper food. Although food inflation has eased, rising electricity, transport and housing costs continue to squeeze household budgets. The discussion explores how businesses can help address food insecurity, why rural households headed by women are among the hardest hit, and what more can be done to ensure vulnerable families have access to affordable, nutritious food. 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…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Methembeni Moyo, Head of the Africa Practice at NSDV Law, about the upcoming US midterm elections on 3 November, which will determine whether Donald Trump’s Republicans retain control of Congress or the Democrats shift the balance of power. With rising fuel and food prices putting pressure on American households, the outcome could shape Trump’s final two years in office and influence US foreign policy, trade and relations with countries such as South Africa. The discussion explores what Washington’s political future could mean for Africa, from fuel prices and critical minerals to trade, investment and global conflicts, and how the outcome could affect African economies. 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…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adél Kriel, Hollard South Africa’s Head of Experiential Marketing, about the return of the Hollard Daredevil Run on Friday, 23 October 2026. Now in its 17th year, the campaign will see thousands of men take on a 5km run in purple speedos to raise awareness about prostate and testicular cancer, while encouraging men to get checked early. The event has raised millions for the Cancer Association of South Africa and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa. Last year, it raised R1.2 million, with organisers hoping to make an even bigger impact this year. Beyond the fun and the purple speedos, the message is serious: early detection can save lives. Prostate cancer affects one in eight men in their lifetime, while testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men aged 15 to 49. 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…

Bongnani Bingwa speaks Adam Gilchrist about President Trump’s Russian diesel plan, claims made against Roman Abramovich and seeking the largest veg in California. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram:…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about what is your ultimate conspiracy theory? 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube:…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy about the many challenges facing South Africa’s transport sector, from governance and infrastructure maintenance to public safety and financial sustainability. As motorists face record-high fuel prices, the Road Accident Fund, funded partly by a levy on every litre of fuel we buy, is seeking more money while grappling with massive liabilities, legal costs and administrative inefficiencies. Meanwhile, rail freight and passenger transport remain under pressure, ports face operational challenges, and the taxi industry continues to present complex issues. 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…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ntsika Ngxanga, acclaimed singer, songwriter and lead composer of The Soil, about his upcoming second solo album, MBIYA. The album will be unveiled on 20 November at an intimate dinner experience at Kings Kraal in Sandton, where just 65 guests will enjoy unreleased music, storytelling and live performances, including an exclusive first listen to his new single, NDIPHUZE, featuring J’Something. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here…

Bongnani Bingwa speaks Adam Gilchrist about an energy ceasefire in Ukraine, elect a dictator and a widening Middle East war. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X:…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to EWN reporter Mongezi Koko about the barriers blind and visually impaired South Africans face when trying to vote independently and privately. EWN’s new documentary, Voting in the Dark: Barriers Facing Blind and Visually Impaired Voters, explores challenges accessing voting information and casting a ballot. The discussion comes as the deadline to apply for special voting approaches ahead of the November local government elections. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about those moments when we’ve misjudged someone based on their appearance. Have you ever had a Julia Roberts moment in a store, or judged a book by its cover and got it completely wrong? We want to hear your stories. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ninety One CEO Hendrik du Toit about the firm’s plan to help fund Johannesburg’s struggling infrastructure ahead of the local government elections on 4 November. With residents battling water shortages, electricity problems, potholes and uncollected rubbish, the discussion looks at which projects Ninety One is prepared to fund, how the investment will reach them, and when residents could start seeing improvements. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to News24 investigative journalist Khaya Koko after the South African National Editors’ Forum condemned March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, and News24 issued her a letter of demand. This follows her publishing Koko’s cellphone number on Facebook, resulting in more than 100 threatening calls and messages, including death threats. The incident happened after Koko approached Ngobese-Zuma for comment on an investigation into the movement’s origins and alleged government contract funding received by her and her husband, Xolani Christopher Zuma. 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 speaks to J’Something about Freedom, a Dis-Chem collaboration featuring Thatohatsi, Early B and the Dis-Chem Freedom Choir. They discuss using music to celebrate better health and encourage South Africans to get moving. 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 brings 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok:…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about rising tensions between Ukraine and the US, allegations surrounding former Syrian general Bassam al-Hassan, and a controversial gold-coated Donald Trump statue unveiled in Strasbourg. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok:…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about bad parking, listeners’ parking excuses and whether they have ever left a note for a badly parked driver. They also share their favourite conspiracy theories. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mmamoloko Kubayi about the Constitutional Court’s asylum ruling and its implications for refugee applications, undocumented migration, deportations and border management. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on…

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 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok:…

Broadcasting live from the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum Bongani Bingwa speaks Jurie Strydom, CEO of Old Mutual to discuss the responsibility of business to help government in tackling big challenges like unemployment, slow economic growth, businesses under pressure and households that are struggling to make their money stretch. They also ponder, could something as personal as saving for retirement actually have a role to play in growing the economy? 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the…

Broadcasting live from the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum, Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about how Japan’s declining population has taken an unexpected turn, with questions now being raised over whether census figures were deliberately inflated. Police raided Toyama City Hall on Saturday after national officials found irregularities in the country’s once-every-five-years census. They also touch on Australia’s notorious serial killer Ivan Milat, who was convicted of murdering seven backpackers, and how he may have been responsible for far more deaths and disappearances than previously known; as well as how human activity is changing the way one of the Himalayas’ most iconic birds live and communicates. 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…

Broadcasting live from the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum, Bongani Bingwa speaks to Baphelile to answer, "what’s that one thing you would never do, no matter how much you were offered? What’s your “not even for R10 million” situation." 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok:…

Broadcasting live from the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum, Bongani Bingwa speaks to CEO of OUTA, Wayne Duvenage, about serious concerns raised by the Auditor-General about RAF's governance and financial control, while motorists are dealing with very high fuel prices. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook:…

Broadcasting live from the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum, Bongani Bingwa speaks to Chairman of Old Mutual, Roger Jardine, about why conversations at these kind of forums matter, his reflections on this year's theme, which is "Beyond Talk: What Our Choices Create", what kind of retirement system South Africa needs in the future, and what he wants the business leaders in the room to walk away with. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to musician Muneyi about Good Neighbours 2026 at NIROX Sculpture Park. They discuss African music, art and culture, Muneyi’s Venda roots and his blend of Tshivenda traditions with contemporary sounds. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok:…

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about protests over school funding in France, the arrest of former German spy chief August Hanning on espionage allegations, and claims that Russian agents may be targeting Finnish politicians through intimidating break-ins. 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 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook:…