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Anele and Buzza’s love story
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What's Gone Viral with Khabazela - Nicknames
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World View with Adam Gilchrist -
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When a hospital infection becomes difficult to treat
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The Political Desk: The legal questions around Cat Matlala’s testimony
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Swazi Dlamini: A Voice Between Jazz and Gospel
Bongani Bingwa speaks to award-winning South African vocalist Swazi Dlamini about her musical journey, her evolution as an artist and her ability to bridge the worlds of jazz and gospel and more about her upcoming performance in Johannesburg.
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Breaking the silence around diabetes
Bongani Bingwa speaks to award-winning musician, television presenter, producer and diabetes advocate Holly Rey about turning her personal experience with diabetes into a broader conversation through her new podcast, Diabetes Matters.
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Worldview with Adam Gilchrist - Grizzly bears put to death
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about some of the major international stories making headlines. These include four grizzly bears being killed in Canada following a fatal attack on a mother and daughter, a US Army member arrested in the UK on suspicion of spying for Russia, and members of the Kennedy family joining a legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch in Washington.
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What's gone viral with Khabazela - Age is just a number
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn about two viral clips featuring women reflecting on the age gaps in their relationships and how their partners’ ages have shaped their perspectives.
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Is South African swimming failing Its athletes?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Zikie Molusi, Acting CEO of Swimming South Africa, and Ryk Neethling, Olympic gold medallist and former South African swimmer, about the state of swimming in the country, this follows Tatjana Smith’s recent announcement that she intends to represent the Netherlands, having won four Olympic medals for South Africa.
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Men’s health beyond the moustache
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Garron Gsell, Founder and CEO of the Men’s Foundation, about Brovember, a homegrown campaign aimed at transforming the conversation around men’s health in South Africa.
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Corporate That Care: The crazy store
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Kevin Lennett, Group CEO of Melbro Group, which owns The Crazy Store, about this week’s Corporate That Cares feature and the company’s longstanding partnership with the Children’s Hospital Trust, which has been running since 2014.
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Motsoaledi’s proposed law sparks concerns over mineworkers’ legal rights
Bongani Bingwa speaks Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi gave more details on the draft Compensation for Occupational Diseases in Controlled Mines and Controlled Works Bill and responded to concerns raised that the proposed law could limit their right to sue mining companies for damages.
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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
...Worldview with Adam Gilchrist - California’s billionaire tax
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about some of the major global stories making headlines, including Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealing details of new peace talks, as saboteurs mock Moscow following a bridge collapse, Californians rejecting a proposed wealth tax on billionaires, and Chelsea warning staff over leaks involving the club on Fantasy Premier League.
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What's gone viral with Khabazela: Tv-less/Better than America
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn about two viral clips making the rounds online. The first features a woman reflecting on how she stopped watching television three years ago and has never looked back. The second features an American woman comparing mosquitoes in South Africa to those in the United States, claiming that their South African counterparts are far more vicious.
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Are sick mineworkers losing their right to sue?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to attorney George Kahn and about proposed changes to the compensation system for mineworkers suffering from occupational lung diseases. While the overhaul aims to improve how workers are compensated, concerns have been raised that the proposed law could limit their right to sue mining companies for damages.
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The Africa Report: COP31
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Maesela Kekana, Deputy Director-General for Climate Change and Air Quality at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, and South Africa’s chief climate negotiator, about climate adaptation finance and the commitment to triple funding by 2035 and whether COP31 can turn these commitments into meaningful funding and practical support for vulnerable countries.
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Tuesdays with Morrie: The lessons that matter most in life
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Michael Richard, Actor on the production currently showing at Theatre on the Square in Sandton, with an interesting father-and-son pairing: acclaimed South African actor Michael Richard stars alongside his real-life son, Jeremy Richard.
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Worldview with Adam Gilchrist - 21 migrants drown as boats sink off Crete
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist on a number of global stories making headlines, including atleast 21 people have died in separate migrant-boat emergencies off Crete, China dismisses Nvidia CEO spy claims as ‘smears’ and Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean.
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TEACH South Africa: Can investing in teachers change the future of public education?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Nthabiseng Shongwe, Head of Partnerships at TEACH South Africa, about the organisation’s efforts to address the challenges facing public education. For the past 18 years, TEACH SA has recruited, trained and placed graduates in public schools, particularly in communities where additional teaching support is needed. The organisation says it has developed more than 900 Ambassadors, reached at least two million learners and supported over 400 schools.
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What's Gone Viral With Khabazela: Where's my money
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn about a viral video of a social media creator who takes a laptop and kettle from a person who owes her money.
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30 years of the Constitution: Is justice accessible to all South Africans?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mmamoloko Kubayi, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, as South Africa marks 30 years of its Constitution, whether South Africans are able to access the justice they were promised.
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<...UCT MBA climbs to second place in global sustainability rankings
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Associate Professor Caitlin Ferreira, Programme Director of the MBA at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, about the programme’s rise to second place globally in a ranking that recognises business schools for their commitment to sustainability and social impact.
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The Graduation of K-C
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Campbell Meas, actor, playwright and co-director of The Graduation of K-C, a new production at the Market Theatre. They explore the themes behind the play, which examines identity, family dynamics and the journey towards finding and expressing one's own voice.
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Worldview with Adam Gilchrist- Extremist attack in Poland
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about a mass shooting in southern Poland, the United States offering a $20 million reward for information about Iran’s nuclear programme, and Donald Trump clarifying that he was “only kidding” about UFC president Dana White becoming the next White House press secretary.
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What's gone viral with Khabazela: Funeral drama
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn about a viral video showing a woman confronting members of her family at a funeral, and the reactions the clip has sparked online.
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What the election results reveal about South Africa’s changing political landscape
Bongani Bingwa speaks to political analyst and author Prince Mashele about how the election results compare with his predictions and what stands out from the outcome, they unpack what these shifts tell us about South Africa’s changing political landscape and the future of party politics.
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<...What can the GNU teach parties about governing South Africa’s municipalities?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to journalist, author and host of The Midday Report, Mandy Wiener, about what happens next now that the election results are in. They unpack the factors that will determine which parties govern, what happens behind closed doors as parties negotiate coalition agreements, and what lessons the national Government of National Unity (GNU) could offer parties navigating coalition politics at municipal level.
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Ngeke! Festival returns to Johannesburg
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Matt Clark, co-founder and creative director of the Ngeke! Festival, about the festival’s return to Johannesburg for its second year this Saturday, 7 November. Taking place at The Nest in New Doornfontein, the free event brings together artists including Nomfundo Moh, The Brother Moves On, Xtreem Makhayeni and ZANAH. In partnership with Corruption Watch, the festival uses music and live performance to raise awareness about corruption and remind people that it is not limited to government offices and boardrooms, but can also happen in everyday life. We explore how music can encourage people to speak ou...
World View with Adam Gilchrist: Russell Brand is a rapist
Bongani Bingwa speaks Adam Gilchrist about Russell Brand is a rapist, European flight turmoil and seeing red in Brazil.
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What's gone viral with Khabazela: Children and responsibilities
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about whether doing chores and growing up with rules and structure helped make us more responsible adults. What household chore did you hate doing as a child but now insist that your own children do?
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The Election Story Through EWN's Eyes
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Eyewitness News reporters Alpha Ramushawana, Lindsay Dentlinger and Anelitha Fandese about their first-hand experiences covering the 2026 Local Government Elections across Limpopo, Cape Town and Gauteng. They reflect on voter turnout, emerging results, notable incidents at voting stations, the mood among voters and political parties, and the key issues that shaped the election in the communities they visited.
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The Political Desk: The Election Story Through EWN's Eyes
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Eyewitness News reporters Thabiso Goba and Karinda Jagmohan, who have been covering KwaZulu-Natal, as we wrap up the week and take stock of the 2026 Local Government Elections. With millions of South Africans having cast their votes, the focus is now on the results and how the balance of power is shaping up. Our reporters share what they witnessed on the ground in KwaZulu-Natal, from voter turnout and emerging results to notable incidents at voting stations, the mood among voters and political parties, and the conversations they had with people about what they want from their...
Khuli Chana Live at the Basement
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khuli Chana, South African rapper From the streets of Mafikeng to becoming one of the defining voices of South African hip-hop, Khuli Chana has a story that goes far beyond the music. On 14 November, the award-winning rapper brings that story to life at the Untitled Basement in Braamfontein in a special live experience that takes audiences through the highs, the heartbreaks, the defining moments and the evolution of his career. Expect familiar hits reimagined with a live band, alongside the personal stories behind the music. It is an opportunity to experience Khuli Chana’s journey in...
World View with Adam Gilchrist: Rescued after 3 Months Adrift
Bongani Bingwa speaks Adam Gilchrist about America’s election legacy, Papua New Guinea’s mystery object and being rescued after 3 months adrift.
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What's gone viral with Khabazela: Little things that bother
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about what are the little things that really irritate you?
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Trump dealt a major blow as Democrats take Congress
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Richard Calland, Emeritus Associate Professor in Public Law at the University of Cape Town, about the outcome of the 2026 US midterm elections and what it means for President Donald Trump. The Democrats have won control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, dealing a significant political setback to the president. Several Republican candidates backed by Trump also lost key Senate races, while the cost of living, rising fuel and grocery prices, housing costs and concerns over his tariff policies featured prominently in the campaign. Trump has acknowledged the Democrats’ victory, conceding that is...
From election promises to service delivery what comes next?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tasneem Essop, political researcher, about the state of South Africa’s democracy following the 2026 Local Government Elections. Yesterday, voters turned out to cast their ballots, braving scorching heat and heavy rain to make their voices heard. President Cyril Ramaphosa described the turnout as a historic moment for the country’s democracy, while the IEC reported steady progress at voting stations despite a few isolated incidents. But beyond the queues and voter turnout, what does this election tell us about the health of our democracy, the issues that matter most to voters and what South Africans expe...
Whisky Live Festival 25th Anniversary
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ken Varejes, CEO of Whisky Live Festival, as the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary. Running from the 5th to the 7th of November, this year’s event brings together more than 200 South African and international whiskies over three evenings. Visitors can look forward to tastings, masterclasses and the opportunity to explore everything from familiar favourites to rare and exclusive releases. We find out how the festival has evolved over the past 25 years, what this milestone means for the whisky industry and what visitors can expect from this year’s celebration.
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World View with Adam Gilchrist: America’s Midterm Elections
Bongani Bingwa speaks Adam Gilchrist about America’s midterm elections, death of a footballer and a cancelled football tournament.
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