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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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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist for a global round-up of key international stories, beginning with fresh protests across Iran as demonstrators call for regime change and authorities respond with tightening crackdowns. They then turn to Russia... more

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela as they unpack a nostalgic online trend about the “good old” landline, with people sharing the phone numbers they still remember decades later, from childhood homes to grandparents and best friends. They ask listen... more

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mamoloko Kubayi, minister of Justice and constitutional development aboyt government’s move to introduce financial assistance and stronger safeguards for whistleblowers who expose corruption inside the state and major instit... more

Bongani Bingwa speaks to deputy Minister of defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s assertion during the State of the Nation Address that organised crime is the most immediate threat to South Africa’s democracy... more

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Recent Guests

Bantu Holomisa
Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
South African Government
Episode: Army deployments, organised crime and the risk to civil liberties
Chris Campbell
CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa
Consulting Engineers South Africa
Episode: South Africa’s Water Crisis: Pipes, Pumps, and Politics
Mike Muller
Member of the institution of civil engineering, Water Division Committee, and former Director General of the Department
Episode: South Africa’s Water Crisis: Pipes, Pumps, and Politics
Ferial Haffajee
Veteran journalist and city editor at The Daily Maverick
The Daily Maverick
Episode: The Political Desk: SONA 2026 and the reality check
Setlamorago Mashilo
Multidisciplinary artist behind the Mudishwa Robotecha exhibition.
Episode: Modiši wa go botega solo exhibition opens at Constitution Hill
Lebogang Ramafoko
Executive Director of Corruption Watch
Corruption Watch
Episode: South Africa shows no improvement in corruption perceptions
Mlandzeni Boyce
CEO of the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO)
Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company
Episode: Corporates That Care: Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO)
Koffi Kouakou
African geopolitics analyst and member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Foresight Expert Group
Episode: The Africa Report: Burkina Faso bans political parties
Mbekezeli Benjamin
Research and advocacy officer at Judges Matter
Judges Matter
Episode: Judge Mbenenge not found guilty, back on the bench

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Bongani Bingwa
Host of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa, known for insightful discussions and engaging interviews with newsmakers and ordinary listeners.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • not good

    not good

    Apple Podcasts
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    Werner.......
    South Africa3 months ago
  • Amazing station and show

    Really good work guys!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Octet to cat
    United States8 years ago

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The Africa Report: Burkina Faso bans political parties
Q: So this banning of political parties in Burkina Faso, is it about security, or is it about silencing opposition voices?
It is both, as most governments, especially military ones, have been under pressure throughout history.
Corporates That Care: Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO)
Q: How are you helping them overcome those confidence issues?
We realized that our initiatives not only reduce absenteeism but also build confidence and dignity among the students.
Corporates That Care: Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO)
Q: What stories are coming out of those places?
Attendance rates have increased significantly, with pass rates rising from 55% to 90-95% due to our initiatives.
Corporates That Care: Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO)
Q: Why are you a corporate that cares?
We value the long-term relationship with the community and strive to have a positive impact.
South Africa shows no improvement in corruption perceptions
Q: What do you expect to hear? What would you like to hear from the president today that says a report like this is something he's taking seriously?
Lebogang Ramafoko expresses a desire for action rather than just words from the president regarding corruption.

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3. Mike Muller
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