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Bongani Bingwa's The Political Desk gives listeners insight into the major political stories dominating the headlines in South Africa.
Unknown Host hosts The Political Desk, a news show with 100 episodes published.
Bongani Bingwa speaks to constitutional law expert Pierre de Vos about the explosive allegations emerging from the Madlanga Commission, including alleged police links to criminal syndicates, possible
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 o
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Stephen Grootes, host of The Money Show and columnist, for this week's Political Desk. They unpack the week's biggest political developments, including Cabinet's appointment of a ne
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Legal Expert from University of Johannesburg's Law Society, Elton Hart, to reflect on a dramatic week in South Africa's courts and commissions, with some of the country's most powerful and cont
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Kgomotso Modise about the latest developments at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, unpacking Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's withdrawn plea deal, legal challenges from witnesses, delayed testimony and
Clement Manyathela is joined by Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter, for this week's Political Desk, unpacking the biggest political stories making headlines. The discussion covers the court appearance of former Ekurhuleni Ci
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sam Mkokeli, journalist and political commentator , about an eventful week in South African politics, with developments that could have significant implications for the country's politi
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Alan Beesley, ActionSA MP and Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) member, about Parliament’s latest scrutiny of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA). 702 Breakfast
Bongani Bingwa speaks with ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba, on the party's stance on immigration, as South Africa braces for 30 June demonstrations. The party has insisted that its position is rooted in the rule of law b
Bongani Bingwa is in conversation with Vuyo Zungula, ATM Parliamentary Leader, about the party’s decision to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to block Parliament from continuing with the impeachment inq
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Chris Hattingh, executive director of the Centre for Risk Analysis, about whether South Africa’s Government of National Unity is holding firm, and what rising political tensions could mean
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Alpha Ramoshwana, EWN Political Reporter, about key political developments ahead of the local government elections, including Liam Jacobs' return to the DA, the ANC's removal of the Emfuleni mayo
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mmusi Maimane, leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA), about the changing face of South African politics as a new generation of leaders begins taking up positions in Parliament, municipalities,
Bongani Bingwa speaks to DA leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis about growing pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa following the Constitutional Court judgment and rising tensions within the Government of National Unity. The disc
Bongani Bingwa speaks with President of the Black Lawyers Association, Nkosana Mvundlela, about the battle of legal minds on the debate of the new Legal Sector Code, introduced under the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowe
Ray White speaks to Dan Corder about major developments, including allegations against Sisisi Tolashe over misuse of state resources, the withdrawal of South Africa’s draft AI policy, and a R285 million textbook tender u
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sandile Swana, Political Analyst, about rising tensions within the ANC, including integrity commission scrutiny of senior leaders ahead of a key Women’s League meeting. They also unpack the SACP’
Bongani Bingwa speaks with author and investigative journalist Pauli van Wyk about the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema to five years in prison in a firearm discharge case. 702 Breakfast
Bongani Bingwa speaks with political analyst Asanda Ngoasheng about the Democratic Alliance’s newly elected federal leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, who has taken the helm following a decisive congress vote. Attention now tur
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Professor Mazwe Majola, Leadership & Governance Expert, about South Africa’s top police official remaining in the spotlight amid corruption allegations. This follows the arrest of 16 individual
Mmusi Maimane
leader · Build One South Africa
1 appearance on this show
Alpha Ramushwana
EWN
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Geordin Hill-Lewis
Democratic Alliance
1 appearance on this show
Nkosana Mvundlela
Black Lawyers Association
1 appearance on this show
Kyle Cowan
News24
1 appearance on this show
Ferial Haffijee
Daily Maverick
1 appearance on this show
Marrianne Merten
Daily Maverick
1 appearance on this show
Ferial Haffajee
Daily Maverick
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