The Political Desk: Former ANC MP Vincent Smith jailed for Bosasa corruption
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Kyle Cowan, investigative journalist at News24, about Vincent Smith, the former MP who has since been sentenced to seven years in direct imprisonment. This follows his plea ...
6 Mar 8min
The Political Desk: The city's ward system – a double-edged sword?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ferial Haffajee, associate editor at Daily Maverick, about the state of Johannesburg’s ward system and whether it is still working as intended. The discussion examines growing...
27 Feb 5min
The Political Desk: Unpacking the President’s 2026 State of the Nation Address
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Marrianne Merten, associate editor at Daily Maverick, about the tough questions emerging from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address. In a sharply argued...
20 Feb 7min
The Political Desk: SONA 2026 and the reality check
Bongani Bingwa speaks with with Ferial Haffajee, journalist and editor at the Daily Maverick, to discuss her reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address. 702 Breakfast wit...
13 Feb 8min
The Political desk: John Steenhuisen steps down as DA Leader
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dan Corder, news commentator, comedian, and host of The Corder Report podcast, for this week’s political wrap-up. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Joha...
6 Feb 7min
The Political Desk: Dion George resigns from the DA
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sandile Swana about the resignation of DA MP Dion George, to the stepping down of embattled IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka, and renewed debate around apartheid reparations. 702 Brea...
16 Jan 7min
ANC January 8 Statement celebrations and internal DA squabbles
Bongani Bingwa speaks to political analyst Lukhona Mguni for his take on the ANC’s January 8 statement celebrations held in the North West over the weekend, as well as his analysis of the ongoing tens...
12 Jan 8min
The Political Temperature Check: Major Parties Ahead of Next Year’s 2026 Local Elections
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. 702 Breakfast with...
24 Des 20258min
