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The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

Primedia Broadcasting
Johannesburg
South Africa
Iran
Masterchef SA
United States
Camissa Asset Management
Donald Trump
Artificial Intelligence
Cape Town
Eskom
Democratic Alliance
Oil Prices
Paris
Strait Of Hormuz
Canada
Tiktok
Black Sheep Thinking
Market Theatre
Immigration
Pretoria

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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Latest Episodes

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Bonite van der Merwe, Managing Director of Mazda Southern Africa, about Mazda’s partnership with the 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk as the event’s official vehicle partner. The discussion explores why the brand is backing one... more

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Thuli Magubane, Founder and Director of MintFresh Technology Solutions, and Bongani Mthimkhulu, founder of Ruka (Pty) Ltd, about the business’s journey to becoming a finalist in the Nedbank Business Ignite competition. The di... more

Bongani Bingwa speaks to world news correspondent John Adderley about major global stories, including reports that Iran has suspended negotiations on a long-term peace deal with the United States following renewed threats from President Donald Trump.... more

Bongani Bingwa and Khabazela unpack two viral conversations making the rounds online. First, they ask whether people charge their phones overnight or only during the day, and what drives those habits. They then turn to a debate about children’s safet... more

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Recent Guests

Odette Geldehuys
Documentary filmmaker and Encounters board member
Encounters South African International Documentary Festival
Episode: Counters South African International Documentary Festival
John Adderley
World View segment guest and commentator on global affairs
Episode: World View with John Adderley: Donald Trump threatens to hit Iran 'hard'
Azaya Matlanga
R&B's chief economist and head of research
R&B
Episode: RMB Africa Focus 5th season- Africa’s economic resilience and strategic globally
Michael Schmidt
Veteran journalist who contributed analysis on the Magoo's Bar bombing and its aftermath
Business Day journalist
Episode: 40 years after Magoo's Bar bombing
Terrence McNamee
Senior fellow, Montreal Institute for Global Security
Episode: Questions Mount Over Politics, Weather, and FIFA Leadership as World Cup Begins
Boitumelo Mojapelo
Chief Internal Auditor
Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Episode: Corporates That Care- Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Gregory McLennan
CEO of Digi Cloud Africa
Digi Cloud Africa
Episode: Unlocking AI’s Business Potential
Rofiwa Kone
Guest discussing life lessons from a viral clip
Episode: What’s gone viral with Khabazela (Ropfiwa Kone): Life Lessons
Dr. Siddharth Govinda
Medical doctor, medical director at NAD Clinic
NAD Clinic
Episode: SAHPRA targets unsafe weight-loss drugs in new crackdown

Host

Bongani Bingwa
Host of multiple breakfast segments and related programs, central to show format.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
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    not good

    Apple Podcasts
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    Werner.......
    South Africa7 months ago
  • Amazing station and show

    Really good work guys!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Octet to cat
    United States8 years ago

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Guest diversity is appreciated, though expectations vary by topic.
The show is seen as a reliable daily brief with strong caller engagement.
Some listeners praise the credible guests and clear, informed discussions.
A few listeners feel some episodes lean too technical or long-winded.

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Apple Podcasts
#49
South Africa/News

Talking Points

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SAHPRA targets unsafe weight-loss drugs in new crackdown
Q: Why are these GLP-1 and GIP drugs considered game changers?
They affect insulin use and metabolism, providing potential weight loss and better management of diabetes and related metabolic conditions, which is why they've gained prominence.
40 years after Magoo's Bar bombing
Q: How did personal connections to victims and families shape your understanding of the events?
Friendships with victims' families and even with McBride's family provided a more balanced perspective, highlighting the pain on both sides and the difficulty of reconciling a turbulent past.
Unlocking AI’s Business Potential
Q: How is Google Workspace different and not just a bolt-on?
He explains that Google's AI is integrated throughout the suite, not added on top, and emphasizes data silos and the need for responsible AI use with policies and human oversight.
Unlocking AI’s Business Potential
Q: What are those words you can spell without AI?
Gregory explains the word onomatopoeia and uses the light moment to segue into how AI is integrated in tools rather than existing in isolation.
Counters South African International Documentary Festival
Q: Okay, what's on offer for 702landers this year, in terms of genres and experiences?
Odette explains that the festival presents a range of genres beyond the stereotype of documentaries, including magical realism, docu-fiction, short story collections, and historical retrospectives, with a slate that covers both local and global perspectives.

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A daily news-focused program anchored by a veteran host, featuring concise briefings, interviews with politicians, business leaders, and expert commentators, plus listener call-ins and real-world stories from listeners affected by current events. Episodes blend hard news with informative analysis on politics, economics, and social issues, often anchored by coverage of regional and international headlines, alongside human-interest angles from contributors and guests. Noteworthy are the consistent, issue-driven conversations with credible guests and the show's clarity in translating complex topics for a broad audience, making it a solid pick for listeners who want a reliable, fast-paced update with context and perspectives from diverse voices... more

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2. John Adderley
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5. Terrence McNamee
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