The Africa Report

Primedia Broadcasting
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  • Updated Biweekly

Crystal Orderson brings news from the continent.

  1. Jul 15

    The Africa Report: Royal turmoil raises questions about the limits of the Zulu king's authority

    Bongani Bingwa speaks to cultural analyst Professor Musa Xulu, about the latest controversy surrounding the Zulu royal household following a leaked recording allegedly involving King Misuzulu. They explore the balance between royal tradition and constitutional democracy, the limits of monarchical authority, and whether deeply personal disputes within the royal family should become matters of public debate. 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 brings you all you need to know to start your day  Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  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 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Africa Report: Royal turmoil raises questions about the limits of the Zulu king's authority

  2. Jul 8

    The Africa Report: Could South Africa's migration tensions strain relations across Africa?

    Bongani Bingwa speaks with Piers Pigou, an international expert in transitional justice and a conflict and security analyst, over growing concerns that South Africa could face diplomatic isolation as various capitals register protests over threats to their nationals. 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 brings you all you need to know to start your day  Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  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 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Africa Report: Could South Africa's migration tensions strain relations across Africa?

  3. Jul 1

    The Africa Report: Can SA government legally deliver on deportation demands?

    Bongani Bingwa speaks to Duma Gqubule,  economist and research associate at the Social Policy Initiative, to discuss growing calls for mass deportations following the “March and March” protests. He explains that while governments have the legal right to enforce immigration laws, large-scale deportations could raise serious constitutional and international law concerns. The conversation focuses on whether South Africa can realistically implement mass removals of undocumented migrants without violating due process, refugee protections, and broader human rights obligations. 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 brings you all you need to know to start your day  Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  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 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Africa Report: Can SA government legally deliver on deportation demands?

  4. Jun 24

    The Africa Report: What Edgar Lungu’s burial battle reveals about power beyond office

    Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa, historian, political analyst and researcher specialising in governance, democracy and political transitions in Africa, about the legal and political dispute surrounding the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu. The conversation explores the tensions between family wishes and state protocol, what the court ruling allowing his burial in South Africa means for Zambia, and how political rivalries can shape a leader’s legacy long after leaving office. 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 brings you all you need to know to start your day  Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  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 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Africa Report: What Edgar Lungu’s burial battle reveals about power beyond office

  5. Jun 17

    The Africa Report: Africa's growing battle over LGBTQ+ rights

    Bongani Bingwa speaks with scholar and research fellow at the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study, Dr Jamil F. Khan, about Africa's growing battle over LGBTQ+ rights, especially following Ghana's parliament passing an extreme anti-LGBTQ+ bill to coincide with the Conservatives' conference. 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 brings you all you need to know to start your day  Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  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 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Africa Report: Africa's growing battle over LGBTQ+ rights

  6. Jun 10

    The Africa Report: Inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup

    Bongani Bingwa speaks to Yanga Sibembe, sports journalist, about the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, what fans can expect, the key teams and players to watch, Africa’s prospects on the world stage, and how the tournament is shaping up one year before kickoff.  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 brings you all you need to know to start your day  Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  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 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Africa Report: Inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup

  7. Jun 3

    The Africa Report: Sudan's silent catastrophe – the world's worst humanitarian crisis unfolds

    Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jane Dutton, EWN news anchor and reporter, about the ongoing war in Sudan, the worsening humanitarian crisis, mass displacement, and why the conflict continues to receive limited global attention despite growing warnings from the United Nations. 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 brings you all you need to know to start your day  Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  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 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Africa Report: Sudan's silent catastrophe – the world's worst humanitarian crisis unfolds

  8. May 27

    The Africa Report: A gateway for jihadist terrorism in Africa

    Bongani Bingwa speaks with political scientist, columnist, and Middle East Africa Research Institute research fellow Kenneth Moeng Kgwadi about why the Sahel has emerged as a global hub of violent extremism and the implications for Africa’s security. 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 brings you all you need to know to start your day  Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  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 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Africa Report: A gateway for jihadist terrorism in Africa
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2.7
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About

Crystal Orderson brings news from the continent.

Information

  • Creator
    Primedia Broadcasting
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 971780
  • Show Website
    The Africa Report

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