The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist on World View, covering major global headlines. History is made as Pope Leo becomes the first American pontiff. Meanwhile, Bill Gates reaffirms he won’t die rich, pledging more of his fortune to philanthropy. And in the UK, a new plan stirs debate: migrants may soon need stronger English skills to stay. It’s your world in three headlines.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with writer, director and producer for television and film, Karabo Lediga about the bold new film from Diprente, SABBATICAL. The film is starring Mona Monyane as Lesego, a high-flying exec caught in a scandal, it’s a story of facing the past and reconnecting with family. Catch it this Mother’s Day weekend.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dr. Mzu Theo Nodikida of the South African Medical Association as Gauteng doctors revolt against unpaid overtime. With 16-hour shifts, life-or-death decisions, and mounting pressure, many now face slashed pay despite rising demands. Legal action looms as warnings of resignations and service withdrawals raise alarms over the future of after-hours hospital care. A brewing crisis in an already strained healthcare system.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Tshidi Madia, Associate Political Editor at EWN for the Political Desk as the week’s political drama unfolds across the country. First, the EFF’s Julius Malema finds himself stuck on home soil after a visa snag—blamed on UK bank holidays—derails his planned speech at Cambridge University. The British High Commissioner has issued an apology, but suspicions linger about whether bureaucratic delay tells the whole story. Meanwhile in Johannesburg, Mayor Dada Morero vows to tackle the city's crumbling infrastructure, but critics question whether his promises will yield real change. Up north in Pretoria, President Ramaphosa faces legal heat over his signing of the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, as a court demands answers amidst growing public concern.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Lloyd-Anthony Smith about the Mother’s Day experience at the NIROX Winter Sculpture Fair in the Cradle of Humankind. The event is a perfect blend of art, opera, gourmet food, and fine wine.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist on World View, covering major global headlines. First, tensions rise between India and Pakistan after India’s missile strikes in Kashmir, with both nations on edge and the international community urging restraint. Next, Motown legend Smokey Robinson faces a $50 million lawsuit from four former employees accusing him of sexual assault and labor violations. Finally, Day 2 of the 2025 papal conclave in Vatican City sees cardinals continue voting for a successor to Pope Francis, with the world awaiting the election's outcome.

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 with Khabazela about the latest viral stories taking over social media. The first story asks: That looks nice... can I have a bite? Do you hate sharing your food? What is it about sharing that irritates you? The second story discusses the challenges of being a teacher.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Scelo Jili, a passionate entrepreneur in the poultry business, as part of the Standard Bank MyMoBiz Takeover. This week, we’re profiling four of Gauteng’s boldest entrepreneurs, offering them a chance to win a R50,000 cash boost if they have a Standard Bank Business Account. Today, we feature Scelo’s journey and the potential for his business to soar even higher.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Annette, the mother of an 11-year-old girl about the difficult situation facing their family. It was a sudden change in Naledi’s behavior that first raised concern—she became withdrawn, stopped socializing, and spent most of her time in her room. Her mother then noticed physical changes, including a rounder stomach and the development of breasts, which led to the heartbreaking discovery that Naledi was pregnant. Now, as the pregnancy progresses, the family is seeking justice and fighting to ensure that the responsible party is held accountable.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with author and journalist David Devadas, based in Kashmir, as tensions between India and Pakistan escalate once again in the disputed region. Deadly airstrikes by India on Pakistan-administered Kashmir have drawn sharp condemnation from Islamabad, which called the attack “a blatant act of war.” New Delhi insists the strikes were in retaliation for a recent gun attack that killed several Indian tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir. In the aftermath, cross-border shelling has intensified, fueling fears of a broader conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations. David Devadas unpacks the historical context, the rising geopolitical risks, and the growing international calls for restraint.

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