The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr. Taddy Blecher about the newly opened Maharishi Park in Johannesburg’s inner city on how it is more than just a sports complex, but also a hub for education, community empowerment, and youth development giving young people a space to dream big.

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Bongani Bingwa is joined by Jonathan Khabazela, engaging with listeners on their experiences of growing up an as only child or raising one as a parent.

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Bongani Bingwa is in conversation with Dr. Terrence McNamee, Global fellow at the Wilson Centre  and Dr Oscar van Heerden, Senior Research Fellow at Centre for African Diplomacy and Leader at University of Johannesburg about SA’s foreign policy, global tensions, and the risk of isolation.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to GroundUp journalist Daniel Steyn about the R180-billion lottery license battle and claims that the DTI minister is favouring Ithuba, including a story on secret parliamentary code that could let corrupt MPs evade accountability.

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Bongani Bingwa is joined by Lara Foot, Director of the Stage Adaptation of Life and times of Michael K about what to expect from production ahead of its debut on the 27th of March at The Market Theatre.

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Bongani Bingwa is joined by Adam Gilchrist, looking at Tokyo court’s decision to ban the Moonies Church in Japan, the rescue of five lions from the war in Ukraine now brought to the U.K., and the mysterious sightings of a glowing spiral orb in the night sky.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Rhulani Chauke, Director of Conza’s Biscuits, about the brand's journey since winning the MTN Small Business Award last year and how the recognition helped elevate the business, the passion and perseverance behind their success, and what the future holds for Conza’s Biscuits.

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Bongani Bingwa is joined by Jonathan Khabazela for a trip down memory lane, asking listeners to share their memories of dining out with parents or friends and sleeping in unusual places. They also explore what factors influence the naming of your dog. 

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Bongani Bingwa is in conversation with Mr Mosa Steve Chabane, Chairperson of the portfolio committee of Home Affairs exploring the appropriate age limit for marriage and whether the current 18-year age requirement should be revised and how to modernize marriage laws to ensure inclusivity and equality as provincial hearings progress.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Crystal Orderson, Africa Report Correspondent, discussing the EAC-SADC Summit’s expanded mediation panel after Angola's withdrawal and its push for political solutions as M23 rebels advance in Eastern DRC.

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