The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

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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.

Sharing Christmas Traditions: From Childhood Memories to Today
Yesterday at 7:13 AM

Ray White speaks to singer, actor and producer Nick Sol about his career, exclusively revealing his upcoming stint as Mufasa in the Lion King on West End next year. 

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Revisiting qualification standards for ECD educators
Yesterday at 7:10 AM

Ray White speaks to Makhi Feni, Chairperson of Parliament's Select Committee on Education, Sciences and Creative Industries, about challenges facing ECD educators and general education sector.

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World View With Vicki Turner
Yesterday at 7:09 AM

On World View, Ray White is joined by Vicki Turner to speak about developments in the Epstein Files saga, a terror attack on the UK, and hotel staff stunned by shocking state of room after guest’s two year stay.

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Festive Rush Sees BMA Preparing for 6 Million Travellers at Borders
Yesterday at 7:07 AM

As the South African borders get congested ahead of Christmas, Ray White is joined by Border Management Authority Commissioner, Dr Mike Masiapato, to speak about how the BMA is handling the heavy traffic through our borders.

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The Political Temperature Check: Major Parties Ahead of Next Year’s 2026 Local Elections
Yesterday at 7:06 AM

Ray White reviews the year that was for political parties with Political Analyst, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast. They also preview the same, ahead of municipal elections next year.

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Celebrating Christmas Without Breaking the Bank
Yesterday at 7:05 AM

Ray White speaks to Mpudi Maubane, National PR, Communications and Sponsorships Manager at the Spar Group, about how to prepare a great Christmas lunch without breaking a bank.

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Curtain Call: Pinocchio Takes Its Final Bow at the Joburg Theatre
Last Tuesday at 7:30 AM

Ray White chats to Actor and Singer Bongi Archi who plays Geppetto Spoletto on Pinocchio as it the show plays out for the closing night  today at the Joburg Theatre. 

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The WorldView with Adam Gilchrist: Russian Soldier Cannibalism
Last Tuesday at 7:29 AM

Ray White chats to Adam Gilchrist about the Russian Soldier Cannibalisms, he also spoke on America’s controversial Greenland envoy and Christmas Decs & make them gaudy. 

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Former SAA whistleblower shares journey
Last Tuesday at 7:28 AM

Ray White speaks to Cynthia Stimpel, former SAA  National Treasurer and whistleblower activist on her journey as a whistleblower including from her book Hijackers on Board:  How One Courageous Whistleblower Fought Against the Capture of SAA. 

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Misuse of Water Revenue by Municipalities Flagged
Last Tuesday at 7:27 AM

Ray White speaks to David Mahlobo, the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation on the misuse of water as some municipalities are selling water and update on the decaying water infrastructure. 7

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Ramaphosa expands SIU Investigation on SAA and vaccine projects
Last Tuesday at 7:26 AM

Ray White speaks to Wayne Duvenhage, CEO at OUTA(Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse)  following Ramaphosa expanding the SIU Investigation on SAA and vaccine projects. 

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Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy Opens Applications for 2026 Incubation Programme
Last Tuesday at 7:25 AM

Ray White speaks Pasela Mofokeng Recruitment and selection Manager at Allan Gray Makers about the Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy Opens Applications for 2026 Incubation Programme. 

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Premier Padel & Primedia Sport to bring first SA tournament to Pretoria
Last Monday at 9:07 AM

Ray White chats to Tobie Badenhorst Primedia Sport  Vice President on Primedia Sport's  partnership with Premier Padel.  Qatar Airways Premier  Padel tour will come to Pretoria in July 2026, marking a pivotal moment for professional padel’s international expansion to sub–Saharan Africa.

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Bekkersdal Under Siege: An analysis on Rising Gun Violence
Last Monday at 9:06 AM

Ray White chats to Professor Nirmala Gopal , Criminology Expert giving an analysis on the overall rising gun violence following the mass shooting in Bekkersdal. 

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The Worldview with Adam Gilchrist: Epstein Files partially released
Last Monday at 9:06 AM

Ray White chats to Adam Gilchrist about the partial release of the Epstein Files, he also spoke on Saudi Arabia’s record execution year and a world record Christmas sing song attempt. 

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Mass shooting in Bekkersdal
Last Monday at 9:05 AM

Ray White chats to Brigadier Brenda Muridili, Gauteng Police Spokesperson, about the deadly mass shooting at the KwaNoxolo Tavern in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg that happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Faith leaders launch self-regulation framework to tackle abuse and rebuild trust.
Last Monday at 9:04 AM

Ray White chats to Dr John Maloma, Member of the Section 22 Ad  Hoc committee for the Christian Sector,  about the newly launched self-regulation framework aimed at addressing abuse, exploitation and misconduct within churches.

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US threatens South Africa with serious repercussions over alleged arrest of its officials
Last Friday at 7:49 AM

Bongani Bingwa is joined by Dr Kingsley Makhubela, Risk analyst, former diplomat and Public relation executive about the US threatening South Africa with serious repercussions over the alleged arrest of its officials, and what this could mean for the country’s international relations. 

 

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Worldview with Adam Glichris: Funding Ukraine’s War with Russia (there’s a key European summit on this)
Last Friday at 7:45 AM

Bongani Bingwa is joined by Adam Glichris, UK correspondent about the big stories making waves this week such as the European summit on funding Ukraine’s war with Russia, the incredible case of an American woman found after 42 years following her childhood abduction, and a mysterious space object set to pass close to Earth this Friday.

 

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SA20 League kicks off after Christmas
Last Friday at 7:43 AM

Bongani Bingwa chats to Graeme Smith, SA20 League Commissioner, about the festive season tournament, local and global talent, and what fans can look forward to this year.

 

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What’s gone viral with Khabazela: The long goodbye
Last Friday at 6:30 AM

Bongani Bingwa is joined by Jonathan Khabazela talking about the different types of goodbyes and share tips on making exercise both effective and enjoyable.

 

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Unsafe water found in taps, water storage tanks across South Africa
Last Friday at 5:47 AM

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Ferrial Adam, Executive Director at WaterCAN about the state of water in the south of Johannesburg and decaying infrastructure, sewage contaminating rivers, and the rise of water-related corruption and mafias. 

 

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EWN WEEKLY WRAP: Malema firearm case, Dada Morero loses ANC conference, Zanzou nightclub torture incident, Hangwani Maumela’s home raided
Last Friday at 5:19 AM

Bongani Bingwa is joined by EWN reporter Alpha Ramushwana wrapping up the week in politics and unpacking key stories, including Julius Malema’s firearm case, Dada Morero’s loss at the ANC conference, etc. 

 

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World View with Adam Gilchrist: White House plaques of hate
12/18/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist for a global round-up of the day’s most intriguing stories. They begin with Donald Trump's Walk of Fame, a plea for co-operation in Space and Finland’s Racism Firestorm.

 

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Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR
12/18/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Owen Lonzar, Choreographer of Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. Madagascar JR. is stomping onto the stage for its final week this festive season. That zany, family-friendly musical adventure Move it! Move it! with all your favourite zoo escapees bounding across the stage at the Peoples Theatre!

 

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What's gone viral with Khabazela: Public displays of affection
12/18/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela in the weekly What’s Gone Viral segment, unpacking two relatable topics that have sparked conversation online. The first looks at the displaying of public affection with one's significant other in the presence of family, do they hide it or show it? The second topic taps into everyday anxiety, exploring the familiar feeling of leaving the house and suddenly worrying that you may have left something on, from food on the stove to electrical appliances, and why this happens to so many of us.

 

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Does new Trump policy prove Rasool right?
12/18/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to John Mattison, Former Senior Official at the United Nations about Donald Trump, United States President latest foreign policy document and what it entails.

 

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EWN weekly wrap: South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission work 'unfinished' 30 years on
12/18/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter, about some of the significant stories that made this year's headlines. She takes us through the murder accused Thabo Bester trial and where the trial is at now and more.

 

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A new instalment of How To Ruin Love tackles the subject of lobola
12/17/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to actor Bohang Moeko about Netflix’s latest instalment of How To Ruin Love: The Lobola, which dives headfirst into the chaos of modern romance, cultural expectations, and family negotiations. Set against the often messy and emotional process of lobola, the series explores what happens when tradition, love, money, and outspoken relatives collide, with Moeko starring as Kagiso, a man who seemingly can’t catch a break. The conversation also touches on Moeko’s role in Love & Wine, a romantic comedy filled with charm, privilege, and questionable choices, raising the question of why he so often portray...


World View with Adam Gilchrist: Donald Trump’s Rob Reiner rage
12/17/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist for a global round-up of the day’s most intriguing stories. They begin with controversy in the United States, where former President Donald Trump has once again lashed out at longtime critic and Hollywood figure Rob Reiner, reigniting debate around political rhetoric, celebrity criticism, and the polarised climate in American public life. The discussion then shifts to Italy, where hikers in Stelvio National Park have uncovered thousands of ancient dinosaur footprints embedded in a mountainside, offering remarkable new insight into life during the Triassic period. The segment ends on a lighter note in th...


What’s gone viral with Khabazela: How do you handle the stage when your teens start to go out
12/17/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela in the weekly What’s Gone Viral segment, unpacking two relatable topics that have sparked conversation online. The first looks at how parents handle the stage when their teenagers start going out , whether you’re the type to wait up until they get home or head to bed and trust they’ll be fine, and how this compares to how our own parents handled it. The second topic taps into everyday anxiety, exploring the familiar feeling of leaving the house and suddenly worrying that you may have left something on, from food on the stove...


Season for holiday travelling
12/17/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Minister of Tourism and GOOD Party leader Patricia De Lille about the peak holiday travel season and what it means for tourism in South Africa. They discuss favourite local getaway destinations, whether some places should remain best-kept secrets, and the must-see sites visitors cannot afford to miss when travelling across the country. The conversation also highlights the newly launched Smart Tourism Visitor Information Centre at OR Tambo International Airport, an interactive, paperless hub designed to provide real-time information on South Africa’s tourism offerings, culture, and heritage across all nine provinces, aimed at enhancing the vi...


The Africa Report: Zambia lawmakers back constitutional amendment before election
12/17/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Justin Mulenga, Diamond TV correspondent, about Zambia’s Parliament backing proposed constitutional amendments ahead of the country’s next general election. The move is being presented as a step toward strengthening governance and modernising the country’s founding legal framework, often seen as a sign of a maturing democracy. However, the timing of the amendments has sparked debate about political motives, electoral implications, and their broader impact on democratic practice in the region. Mulenga provides on-the-ground insight into what is driving the changes and why they matter not only for Zambians, but for the future of dem...


Joburg Zoo lights up December with music, culture and family fun
12/15/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to African indigenous music artist and drumming teacher Esther Maumela as Joburg Zoo’s popular Festival of Lights returns this December, offering families a festive after-dark experience filled with glowing animal displays, music and cultural performances. Maumela shares insight into this Wednesday’s entertainment line-up featuring DJ Prince, Bongi Archi and a special drumming session, and explains how music and rhythm play a powerful role in memory, healing and cultural identity, adding depth to the magical atmosphere of the festival.

 

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Worldview with Adam Gilchrist: Security fears and sporting controversy
12/15/2025

Bongani Bingwa is joined by Adam Gilchrist to unpack three major international stories making headlines, starting with a violent attack at Australia’s Bondi Beach where two gunmen targeted a Jewish festival, raising serious security concerns. The discussion then turns to Germany, where authorities have arrested five suspects accused of plotting a large-scale attack, highlighting ongoing threats facing Europe. The segment wraps up with a lighter but contentious story as football star Lionel Messi’s visit to Kolkata sparks anger and backlash in India, with fans and organisers voicing frustration over what has been described as a chaotic and disa...


Deregistration of Major Private Colleges Raises Concerns for Students
12/15/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Minister of Higher Education Buti Manamela following the department’s decision to deregister three well-known private colleges,  Damelin, City Varsity and ICESA,  citing ongoing compliance and financial challenges. The minister explains why the move was necessary to protect students and uphold the integrity of the higher education system, while addressing concerns from current and prospective students about registrations, qualifications, and the options available to those affected as government steps in to manage the fallout.

 

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December water disruptions hit Gauteng as Rand Water begins major maintenance
12/15/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Rand Water spokesperson Makenosi Maroo as planned maintenance work continues across Gauteng this December, leading to widespread water disruptions and reduced pressure in parts of Ekurhuleni and Tshwane. Areas including Germiston, Thembisa, Kempton Park, Benoni and Boksburg have been affected as Rand Water undertakes critical upgrades to its infrastructure. Maroo explains why the maintenance is necessary, how long the interruptions are expected to last, and what residents and businesses can do to prepare and cope during the shutdown period.

 

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How poor Is South Africa really?
12/15/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke following Statistics South Africa’s latest release on poverty trends between 2006 and 2023, which details how many South Africans are living below the food, lower-bound and upper-bound poverty lines. Maluleke explains what these poverty lines mean in real monetary terms, how the data is collected through national surveys, and why official statistics remain reliable even when individuals feel they have never been directly surveyed. The conversation unpacks how poverty is measured using hard data rather than perception, and what the latest figures reveal about the true scale of poverty in the country.

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MEC Jacob Mamabolo highlights infrastructure turnaround and service delivery improvements
12/15/2025

Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development, Jacob Mamabolo, joins Bongani Bingwa to discuss his department's latest annual report, which highlights a year of significant turnaround in governance and service delivery. Mamabolo emphasizes the impact of a new real-time project tracking system, which has earned national acclaim for improving efficiency, reducing corruption, and holding contractors accountable. With the department now claiming to deliver better infrastructure in schools, clinics, and other public facilities, the big question is whether Gauteng residents are finally seeing the results on the ground.

 

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Short film ‘First Beach’: South Africans encountering the ocean for the first time
12/12/2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Peri van Paapendorp, director of the short film.

 

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