The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Themba Mkhize, musical director of Ingoma-Busuku / Nightsong, a South African musical theatre production running at the South African State Theatre in Pretoria from 16 October to 1 November 2026. The story follows Jabulani, a gifted young musician torn between his Western classical training and the soulful Zulu singing tradition of isicathamiya. Haunted by ancestral voices and searching for answers about his absent father, a respected singer, Jabulani embarks on a moving journey of music, family history and identity. We find out more about the production, the music behind the story and what theatre lovers can expect from this celebration of South African culture. 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 you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702…

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Ingoma-Busuku / Nightsong Set to Take the Stage at State Theatre

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Themba Mkhize, musical director of Ingoma-Busuku / Nightsong, a South African musical theatre production running at the South African State Theatre in Pretoria from 16 October to 1 November 2026. The story follows Jabulani, a gifted young musician torn between his Western classical training and the soulful Zulu singing tradition of isicathamiya. Haunted by ancestral voices and searching for answers about his absent father, a respected singer, Jabulani embarks on a moving journey of music, family history and identity. We find out more about the production, the music behind the story and what theatre lovers can expect from this celebration of South African culture. 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 you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702…

15 Oct 2026
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What’s viral gone with “Khabazela”: Darling leave a light on for me

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about are you an unconventional sleeper. Do you need the lights on, tv on, white noise, what is your strange sleeping habit? 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 you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram:…

15 Oct 2026
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World View with Adam Gilchrist: China’s Companion Industry

Bongani Bingwa speaks Adam Gilchrist about facing execution in Saudi Arabia, the world’s oldest shipwreck and an answers to lonely old age. 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 you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702…

15 Oct 2026
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Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum – Unpacking the thinking behind the 2026 forum

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Thakane Setsabi-Mushonga, Managing Executive of Old Mutual Corporate Consultants, about the key takeaways from the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum and what needs to happen next. Discussions covered retirement reform, economic growth, workplace transformation and building more resilient businesses. With South Africa facing significant economic and social challenges, the focus now shifts from conversation to action. Which ideas can be turned into practical solutions, and how can business, government and individuals work together to build a stronger economic future? 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 you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to…

15 Oct 2026
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Gauteng e-panic button breach raises security concerns

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Joel Cedras, GroundUp investigative reporter, about serious security flaws in the Gauteng government’s e-Panic Button app, a free service designed to help people in emergencies, including crime, medical incidents and gender-based violence. On 21 September, GroundUp revealed that the app had exposed sensitive personal information, including users’ names, contact details, photographs, crime reports and location histories, potentially compromising the privacy and safety of vulnerable people seeking help. Although the developer moved to fix the flaws, questions remain about how the breach happened, why the department initially denied that personal information had been compromised, and why the Information Regulator was only notified on 5 October. 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…

15 Oct 2026