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The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

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Get all the news you need to know each day with Bongani Bingwa’s Breakfast Show. Stay updated on developing stories and hear from the newsmakers making headlines as well as ordinary listeners affected by the stories.

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

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Recent Guests

Alpha Ramushwana
Reporter for EWN, provided on-the-ground reporting from Emfuleni
EWN
Episode: Emfuleni’s R700 Million overtime bill amid failing services
Oscar van Heerden
International relations expert from the University of Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg
Episode: Trump’s latest ultimatum to Iran
Brian Chesky
Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb
Airbnb
Episode: Camissa Asset Management: Airbnb Turns a Problem into a Platform
Malcolm Purkey
Actor, director, playwright, drama lecturer, and theater administrator
Theatre and education community in South Africa
Episode: Sophiatown returns: A South African classic reimagined for a new generation
Kade Guerriro
Councillor, DA city of Ekuruleni, Ward 92
Democratic Alliance
Episode: Ward Watch: Germiston in the dark, infrastructure collapse sparks outrage
Joeseph McGluwa
Committee chairperson, Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture
Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture
Episode: Parliament calls for board dissolution amid governance crisis
Hishaam Emeran
Group CEO, Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa)
Prasa
Episode: Corporates That Care: PRASA
Michelle Gololo
Program lead for L'Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science initiative
L'Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science
Episode: L’Oréal–UNESCO spotlight women in science
Gerard Bester
Head of the Windybrow Arts Centre
Windybrow Arts Centre
Episode: The Skin We Are In’ Hits the Road for School Tours

Host

Bongani Bingwa
Host of Breakfast Show / primary anchor of the program; long-standing presenter in the daily news lineup.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • not good

    not good

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Werner.......
    South Africa5 months ago
  • Amazing station and show

    Really good work guys!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Octet to cat
    United States8 years ago

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Some episodes feel tightly curated around political narratives; a listener might want more diverse viewpoints.
A listener-friendly take on daily headlines with a credible mix of guests.
A couple of reviews suggest room for improvement in pacing or depth on some topics.

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#174
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Corporates That Care: PRASA
Q: Why are you a corporate that cares?
Bongani frames Prasa as a state-owned entity on a mission to turn around, improve service, affordability, safety and customer experience, supported by a strategy of security upgrades, signaling restoration, and expansion plans.
Ward Watch: Germiston in the dark, infrastructure collapse sparks outrage
Q: What has the mayor said and what happened during the on-site visit?
The mayor visited on Sunday and inspected a main substation but discrepancies between official statements and ground reality were evident, with ongoing vandalism and power issues still unresolved.
Ward Watch: Germiston in the dark, infrastructure collapse sparks outrage
Q: Now Kade, okay, so is it as bad as some are making out?
The situation is worse than many listeners think; there have been weeks with no power affecting large parts of Germiston, and the cycle of outages continues despite residents escalating issues to the city and higher levels of government.
L’Oréal–UNESCO spotlight women in science
Q: What challenges do women, particularly on the African continent, face when it comes to STEM careers?
Funding is the biggest challenge, especially after PhD and during post-doctoral work, and there is also the long-standing cultural barrier that science has been viewed as a male-dominated field.
Tribute to Mambazo's Albert Mazibuko
Q: What would you remember about Babu Mazibuko?
Sibongiseni reflects on Mazibuko's quiet strength, generosity, and leadership, emphasizing how he carried on the legacy after their father's passing and how his knowledge helped shape the group's direction.

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The program consistently covers current affairs with a strong South African focus, blending political analysis, governance, and public-interest issues with health, industry, and international relations topics. Episodes frequently feature political leaders, journalists, public-health researchers, and CEOs discussing accountability, policy, and societal impacts. A standout thread is how investigative reporting, policy debates, and real-world consequences intersect, often anchored by a prominent daytime news host who steers brisk, informed conversations. Listeners are likely looking for up-to-date context on breaking stories, nuanced perspectives from experts, and practical implications for citizens, businesses, and policymakers. A notable str... more

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