The Political Desk: Top cop controversy – what action should the President take?
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Professor Mazwe Majola, a leadership and governance expert, about South Africa’s top police official remaining in the spotlight amid corruption allegations. This follows the...
27 Mar 5min
The Political Desk: Ad Hoc Committee reveals PKTT disbandment, allegedly captured ministers, and prison letters
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Kgomotso Modise, journalist and news creator, about the explosive testimonies from the Ad Hoc Committee and more. From the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, to ...
20 Mar 7min
The Political Desk: Where did the money come from?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sandile Swana about recurring questions around money, power and accountability in South African politics. From historical investigations to modern controversies such as the Ph...
13 Mar 6min
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
