Bongani Bingwa speaks with Damon Forbes, Director of Breakout Events about the unforgettable night at Old Mutual's Music in the Gardens series, returning for its fourth concert on May 18th, featuring Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum. Alongside Whalum, enjoy performances by local talents Amanda Black and Wandile Mbambeni, blending contemporary jazz, gospel, and R&B.

 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist on World View, covering major global headlines. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Russia’s offer for peace talks but insisted on a ceasefire before negotiations could begin, despite Russia resuming drone attacks. In other news, Qatar's reported $400 million gift of a luxury jet to Donald Trump has sparked controversy over potential violations of U.S. law and concerns about foreign influence. Meanwhile, Lorna Rooke, an NHS worker, was awarded nearly £29,000 in compensation after a colleague compared her to Darth Vader in a Star Wars-themed personality test, which she claimed caused emotional distress.

 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Gladys Bogoshi, CEO of Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital, amid troubling reports of severe food shortages and a loss of hot water at the once-prestigious facility. Anonymous whistleblowers describe a dire situation: patients taking medication on empty stomachs, relying on family members for food, and entire wards going without basics like protein, vegetables, tea, or sugar. To make matters worse, some doctors have reportedly not been paid for their services, deepening the crisis.

 

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 Specialist Immigration Lawyer Ashraf Essop about the legal developments that have led to white South Africans being granted fast-tracked refugee status in the United States. Critics argue the move reflects deeper ideological undercurrents in Washington, with consequences that extend well beyond immigration law.

 

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: Ever had your lazy day take a wild turn? Then, the internet is split again: gold or white, what do you really see, and more importantly, do you ever say what you really think? Whether it’s outfits or opinions, the truth can get blurry. 

 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Scelo Jili, a passionate entrepreneur in the poultry business, as part of the Standard Bank MyMoBiz Rise & Thrive. Today, Scelo is the lucky winner, receiving a R50,000 cash boost, courtesy of his Standard Bank Business Account.

 

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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.

 

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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