The Best of Afternoon Drive with Bongani Bingwa

A caller who describes himself as a “reformed hijacker” speaks to Bongani after yesterday’s show on hijacking and defensive driving. Thomas spent close to 16 years in prison and was released in January 2012. He says most criminals who come out of prison, continue to commit crimes because of the money.

Bongani talks to Regional Chairperson of Saccawu Andile Ngqameka about the seven Shoprite workers that appeared at the Wynberg magistrates court on Tuesday. The workers have been charged with theft after they were accused of stealing tips given to them by customers.

Bongani speaks to Advocate Douglas Shaw and property activist King Sibaya about South Africa’s largest banks possibly facing a R60 billion claim related to how they repossess and sell homes of defaulters.

Bongani chats to Professor David Moore from the Development Studies department at UJ about how diplomatic relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe could be affected, following assault accusations surrounding Grace Mugabe.

Samantha Waterhouse updates Bongani on Faith Muthambi’s no-show in parliament. Muthambi was due to face lawmakers yesterday over reports she spent R500 000 of public funds on her friends and family. Her not showing up prompted parliamentarians to demand that she foot the bill for the logistical costs of the meeting.

Bongani speaks to the Director of Pro-Active South Africa about hijacking trends in the country. This follows a video that went viral, showing a couple arriving at their home and are met with potential hijackers.

Bongani speaks to political analyst Lukhona Mnguni about several branches in the KZN region ahead of its 2017 provincial elective conference. The branches are calling for the provincial leadership to be dissolved and nullified.

Bongani chats with Immigration Attorney Gary Eisenberg on whether Grace Mugabe can be extradited back to Zimbabwe or does Zimbabwe has the duty to make sure that the law is applied procedurally.

Bongani speaks to Cathy Powell about the ANC’s decision on whether they will punish MPs that have voted against the party line. On Sunday, President Zuma expressed his anger at the revolt during a rally and pledged to table his concerns at yesterday’s national working committee meeting of the party.

Bongani unpacks the role of white supremacists in clashes with counter-protesters in Charlottesville that culminated in a car running into a crowd, killing at least one person.