The Africa Report

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Thabo Mopasi, an Alexandra social history researcher, as we take the show outside the studio to River Park in Alexandra’s Ward 81. As residents prepare to vote in the local government elections, we look at the community’s history and the challenges that continue to affect daily life. These include chemical toilets, sewage spilling into streets, illegal dumping, broken pavements and potholes, problems that were already highlighted in a City of Johannesburg inspection report in 2012. Established in the early 1990s as a refuge for families fleeing political violence in Alexandra, River Park’s residents are still fighting for basic services, secure housing, title deeds and accountability from the municipality. We explore how the community has changed over the years, what residents are still waiting for and what they want from their local government.   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/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Leon Fleiser of SASCOC about South Africa’s 46 athletes competing across 15 sporting codes, preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games and the potential to grow youth sport and investment across Africa.   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/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Rev. Prof. Maria Frahm-Arp, Professor of Christian Studies, about the growing role of evangelical churches in shaping political debates, engaging with politicians and influencing public policy across Africa. They explore how religious beliefs influence the laws that govern citizens and who holds religious leaders accountable when their influence extends beyond the pulpit.   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/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Methembeni Moyo, Head of the Africa Practice at NSDV Law, about the upcoming US midterm elections on 3 November, which will determine whether Donald Trump’s Republicans retain control of Congress or the Democrats shift the balance of power. With rising fuel and food prices putting pressure on American households, the outcome could shape Trump’s final two years in office and influence US foreign policy, trade and relations with countries such as South Africa. The discussion explores what Washington’s political future could mean for Africa, from fuel prices and critical minerals to trade, investment and global conflicts, and how the outcome could affect African economies.   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/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Joan Swart about South Africa’s proposed R117 billion investment to restore and expand refining capacity at the former Sapref refinery in Durban. They discuss fuel security, reliance on imports, the scale of the proposed refinery and whether there are cheaper alternatives to strengthen energy 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 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/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Bool Smuts, founder and general manager of the Landmark Foundation, about the return of leopards to the West Coast after an absence of around 170 years, and what this means for the region’s wildlife and conservation efforts.   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/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Johan Stegmann, curator of We Are the Good Guys, about the group exhibition opening in Washington, D.C., featuring 18 South African artists. The exhibition explores fear, violence, segregation, identity, grief, and historical memory, while examining the Afrikaner experience within the broader realities of South Africa’s history and ongoing inequality. The conversation looks at the narratives surrounding white South Africans’ experiences of violence, the rejection of separatism, and how art can create space for a more complex conversation about South Africa’s past and present.  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/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Tendai Mbanje about Kenya’s crackdown on foreign traders, protecting local businesses, immigration enforcement and concerns over xenophobia. 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/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Dr Thebe Ikalafeng, founder and chairperson of Brand Africa, about the United Nations General Assembly’s vote to replace the standard Mercator world map with a map that more accurately reflects Africa’s true size. They discuss why changing the map could be just the beginning, and what meaningful change in how Africa is represented should look like going forward. 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/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Dr Ismail Mahomed, director of the Centre for Creative Arts at UKZN, about the 30th Poetry Africa Festival, taking place at the Durban Playhouse Theatre from 5 to 10 October 2026. Under the theme Every Word a Street, Every Voice a City, the festival will celebrate poetry from across the world, including the World Slam Poetry Championships, which will bring 40 poets from 40 countries to Durban.   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/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.