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The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

Primedia Broadcasting
South Africa
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Canada
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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 with Sandile Majola, Team Leader of the Ndlovu Youth Choir, about what audiences can expect from the choir's highly anticipated return to Johannesburg for six performances at Montecasino's Teatro. They also discuss the choir's u... more

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 ... more

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist about the international stories making headlines, including Spain's deployment of the military as migrants continue crossing into Ceuta from Morocco, the unusual punishment handed to a Brazilian footballer fo... more

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Qondisa Ngwenya, CEO of the Cricket World Cup Local Organising Committee, about the exciting announcement of the 12 venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia that will host next year's 14th edition of the ICC Men's C... more

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Henny Chrobla
Professor, Head of the Department of Mining Engineering at University of Johannesburg; President of the International Society for Mine Surveying
University of Johannesburg; International Society for Mine Surveying
Episode: What is happening beneath Johannesburg because of illegal mining?

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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

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    South Africa9 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.
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A few listeners feel some episodes lean too technical or long-winded.

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What is happening beneath Johannesburg because of illegal mining?
Q: How much gold is still there beneath Johannesburg, and does this drive ongoing illegal mining?
There remains substantial gold in the region, which continues to drive illegal mining activity; the depth and extent of remaining ore mean that profit-driven syndicates will persist, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and policy responses.
What is happening beneath Johannesburg because of illegal mining?
Q: What could be done to monitor and intervene before damage becomes catastrophic?
A public-private partnership or government-led initiative to monitor mines, map underground voids, and implement proactive interventions is needed, rather than waiting for infrastructure failures to trigger reactive responses.
What is happening beneath Johannesburg because of illegal mining?
Q: What technologies exist to detect what's beneath the city, and who should fund them?
Satellite imagery, drones, INSAR, and other sensing technologies can reveal underground risks, but funding is a hurdle; it should come from municipal or national government rather than private mining interests, especially in areas without active mining companies.
What is happening beneath Johannesburg because of illegal mining?
Q: How serious is the underground mining problem in terms of threats to infrastructure and the city?
The problem is pervasive and evolving, with sporadic raids offering only a glimpse of the scale; many areas are undermined and this undermines roads, bridges, fuel and water lines, and could affect long-term urban planning unless properly quantified and monitored.
Corporates that Care - The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Q: Why are you, as the CTICC, a corporate that cares?
Motlhabane explains that the business depends on people and communities, so caring for those communities is essential to the organization's continued existence and success.

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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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