The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at RMB, about Africa’s shifting place in the global economy as outlined in RMB’s latest report, “Continent at a Crossroads: Africa’s Place in the World, Today and Tomorrow.” With the continent undergoing rapid transformation driven by population growth, urbanisation, and accelerating digital adoption, we unpack the most significant investment opportunities leading up to 2035 and the trends that will shape Africa’s economic trajectory. Mhlanga also explores how Africa can turn its young population into a competitive advantage, the role of technology in boosting global integration, how natural resources can be leveraged for sustainable development and the clean energy transition, and the key challenges,  from governance gaps to limited access to capital , that stand in the way of unlocking the continent’s full potential.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela as he unpacks what’s gone viral today, starting with a heated online debate about whether parents should post photos of their children on social media or keep those moments private to protect their kids’ digital identities. Khabazela also dives into a lighter trend sweeping the timelines , South Africans sharing stunning benches with breathtaking views from across the country, from coastal lookouts to mountain peaks, as people nominate the most beautiful spot in SA. Do you post your children online, or should those moments stay private  and which bench in South Africa offers the most beautiful view in your opinion?

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 Dr Nasiphi Moyo, Mayor of Tshwane, about the sweeping clean-up operation currently underway in Pretoria’s inner city. Over the past week, several buildings posing as bars, clubs, and “gentlemen’s spots” have been shut down after authorities uncovered that they were operating as fronts for brothels, human trafficking networks, and a range of illicit activities. City enforcement teams have been combing through the CBD, closing unsafe establishments, arresting suspects, and enforcing by-laws that have long gone ignored. The raids have also revealed undocumented workers, drug dens, and troubling signs of collusion between certain city officials and criminal operators. As frustration grows among residents demanding safer streets and a revitalised capital, Mayor Moyo says this is only the first phase of a broader effort to reclaim the city. She joins us this morning to unpack what’s happening on the ground and outline what comes next in Tshwane’s aggressive clean-up campaign.

702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Isaac Mangena, City Power spokesperson, about the alarming blackout at the Children’s Memorial Institute in November 2025 , a facility treating some of the country’s most vulnerable patients. The outage, triggered by an alleged R41.5-million debt owed to City Power, came just over a year after a separate June 2024 interruption caused by a cable fault. This time, however, the hospital’s backup generators failed to kick in, raising urgent questions about contingency planning, financial governance, and the operational resilience of critical health infrastructure.

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 Adam Gilchrist about the global stories making headlines today, starting with the devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district where at least 44 people have died, 279 remain missing, and three suspects have been arrested for manslaughter as authorities investigate the blaze that required more than 760 firefighters to contain; then to Germany, where a parking warden in the Bavarian city of Kempten is accused of quietly stealing around €1 million in coins from parking meters over several years, triggering a major money-laundering probe after banks flagged unusual deposits; and finally to the United States, where President Donald Trump continued the traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardons, this year sparing Gobble and Waddle, folding the lighthearted ritual into a politically charged atmosphere shaped by his extensive second-term clemency record.

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 Lauren Mark, one of the organisers for Padel for Hope, about South Africa’s first blockchain-powered sports fundraiser aimed at protecting endangered rhinos; the event, taking place later this month in Olivedale, combines padel, celebrity participation, and conservation advocacy, allowing donors to track every rand in real time, from registration straight to the rangers on the ground safeguarding rhinos, demonstrating how sport, technology, and philanthropy can unite to create accountability, impact, and a new model for wildlife fundraising.

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 Onke Dumeko, the NFVF’s Acting CEO, in studio, about the major new funding window opened under the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP 6), which aims to inject significant support into South Africa’s film and television industry; with more than R50 million immediately available for high-level films and documentaries, alongside hundreds of millions budgeted for the broader programme, the initiative is set to boost job creation, empower emerging creatives, strengthen training programmes, and support festivals and industry development, and Dumeko breaks down what the funding means for the sector, who qualifies, and how filmmakers can take advantage of the opportunity before applications close.

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 Khabazela about the viral moments capturing South Africans’ attention this morning, starting with a clip titled “Nobody’s gonna know” in which people humorously admit to serving store-bought meals while pretending they cooked, sparking a lively debate about whether hosts are expected to prepare food themselves or if shortcuts are fair game; and in the second story, “The best bench view,” social media users share photos of breathtaking benches across South Africa overlooking oceans, mountains, and valleys, prompting the question of which spot truly offers the most beautiful view in the country and which bench holds a special place in listeners’ hearts.

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 Paula Cristina Roque, Executive Director of IntelWatch, about mounting allegations that President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government orchestrated a deadly post-election crackdown in 2025, with reports estimating that up to 10,000 people may have been killed in what critics describe as one of East Africa’s worst political bloodbaths; as civil society organisations, including IntelWatch, prepare to take the matter to the International Criminal Court, citing grave human rights abuses alongside digital-era violations such as surveillance, spyware deployment, and internet blackouts used to mask state repression, Roque unpacks the evidence, the potential legal precedent, and what this landmark case could mean for justice, accountability, and digital rights across 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 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Kgomotso Modise, EWN reporter in studio, about the escalating standoff between SCOPA and former RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo, who has repeatedly failed to appear before the committee despite multiple formal summonses, claiming in a viral video that he is avoiding Parliament because people are “trying to kill him”—a statement that has raised serious questions about both his credibility and personal safety; with SCOPA now pursuing possible criminal charges and Parliament taking the unusual step of publicly releasing the summons in an effort to compel his testimony, Letsoalo’s continued absence has stalled the RAF inquiry and deepened concerns about governance, accountability, and transparency within the fund.

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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