The Political Desk

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Bongani Bingwa's The Political Desk gives listeners insight into the major political stories dominating the headlines in South Africa.

  1. The Political Desk: ActionSA on its immigration stance ahead of planned 30 June protests

    6h ago

    The Political Desk: ActionSA on its immigration stance ahead of planned 30 June protests

    Bongani Bingwa speaks with ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba, on the party's stance on immigration, as South Africa braces for 30 June demonstrations. The party has insisted that its position is rooted in the rule of law but critics say the message is becoming increasingly volatile.   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 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  2. Ramaphosa impeachment dispute shifts from Parliament to the courts

    4d ago

    Ramaphosa impeachment dispute shifts from Parliament to the courts

    Bongani Bingwa is in conversation with Vuyo Zungula, ATM Parliamentary Leader, about the party’s decision to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to block Parliament from continuing with the impeachment inquiry, while a separate court case is still pending. 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.

    8 min
  3. Political desk: Is Ramaphosa’s leadership facing its defining test?

    Jun 12

    Political desk: Is Ramaphosa’s leadership facing its defining test?

    Bongani Bingwa speaks to Chris Hattingh, executive director of the Centre for Risk analysis about whether South Africa’s Government of National Unity is holding firm, and what rising political tensions could mean for President Ramaphosa and the country’s investment outlook.    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 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  4. The Political Desk: Elections, accountability and immigration in focus

    Jun 5

    The Political Desk: Elections, accountability and immigration in focus

    Bongani Bingwa speaks to Alpha Ramoshwana, EWN political reporter, about key political developments ahead of the local government elections, including Liam Jacobs' return to the DA, the ANC's removal of the Emfuleni mayor, and the implications of Kenyan President William Ruto's state visit amid ongoing immigration debates. 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.

    6 min
  5. The Political Desk: Is South Africa ready for a new generation of leadership?

    May 22

    The Political Desk: Is South Africa ready for a new generation of leadership?

    Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mmusi Maimane, leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA), about the changing face of South African politics as a new generation of leaders begins taking up positions in Parliament, municipalities, and key government portfolios. The conversation explores whether younger political voices can bring fresh ideas, rebuild public trust, and shift the country away from old political battles toward more accountable and solutions-driven leadership. 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.

    8 min
  6. The Political Desk: Sisisi Tolashe is toast!

    May 15

    The Political Desk: Sisisi Tolashe is toast!

    Bongani Bingwa speaks to DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis about growing pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa following the Constitutional Court judgment and rising tensions within the Government of National Unity. The discussion explores Cabinet accountability, political fallout in Parliament and the DA’s position as coalition politics continue to test the stability of the GNU. 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.

    9 min
  7. The Political Desk: Legal sector code battle puts transformation of SA’s top law firms on trial

    May 8

    The Political Desk: Legal sector code battle puts transformation of SA’s top law firms on trial

    Bongani Bingwa speaks with president of the Black Lawyers Association, Nkosana Mvundlela, about the battle of legal minds on the debate of the new Legal Sector Code, introduced under the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment framework in September 2024. The code requires large law firms to move toward 50% black ownership within five years, while also increasing targets for briefing black advocates and black women practitioners. 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.

    6 min
  8. The Political Desk: Education textbook procurement allegations

    May 1

    The Political Desk: Education textbook procurement allegations

    Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to political commentator Dan Corder about major developments, including allegations against Sisisi Tolashe over misuse of state resources. They discuss the withdrawal of South Africa’s draft AI policy, a R285 million textbook tender under investigation, and global tensions following the arrest of a suspect linked to an alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump. 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.

    10 min
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Bongani Bingwa's The Political Desk gives listeners insight into the major political stories dominating the headlines in South Africa.

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  • Creator
    Primedia Broadcasting
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 971780
  • Show Website
    The Political Desk