The Political Desk

Bongani Bingwa's The Political Desk gives listeners insight into the major political stories dominating the headlines in South Africa.

The Political Desk is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Political Desk, a news show with 100 episodes published.

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  The Political Desk

  The Political Desk: Sibiya Bail Hearing and Madlanga Commission Updates

  Oct 2, 20268 min

  Bongani Bingwa speaks to EWN reporter Kgomotso Modise about developments at the Shadrack Sibiya bail hearing, including fresh claims about his alleged prior knowledge of his arrest and concerns over possible witness intimidation. They also discuss the Madlanga Commission, where Joe Sibanyoni faced tough questioning over alleged fronting, extortion and his dealings with PUTCO, including video of his appeal to President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gwede Mantashe. Plus, a wrap-up from the Pretoria High Court, where Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula remains on the witness stand in her corruption and money-laundering trial.   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/@radio7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Political Desk: Who is policing the police? — The state of SAPS

  Sep 25, 20267 min

  Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Guy Lamb, Criminologist, Political Scientist and Commissioner on the National Planning Commission, about the state of policing in South Africa. The discussion looks beyond the recent killings of women around Kempton Park, the KwaMakhutha mass shooting and the scrutiny facing senior police and government officials, to examine the wider challenges of violent crime, police leadership, resources, accountability and institutional culture. They also unpack what repeated allegations and investigations involving the police mean for public trust, and whether South Africa’s policing system has the capacity to prevent and respond effectively to violent crime.   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/@radio7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Political Desk: ANC, COSATU and the Madlanga Commission

  Sep 18, 20267 min

  Bongani Bingwa speaks to political analyst Thembisa Fakude about the ANC’s organisation ahead of the November local elections, the Electoral Court’s dismissal of the ANC’s bid to reinstate 181 councillor candidates, tensions within COSATU and what a year of the Madlanga Commission has revealed about South Africa’s criminal justice system.   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/@radio7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Political Desk: Trump Puts Himself on the Midterm Ballot

  Sep 11, 20268 min

  Bongani Bingwa speaks to John Matisonn, author and journalist, about the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, where US President Donald Trump urged supporters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot” and promised every adult American a $5,000 dividend if Republicans win the November midterm elections.   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/@radio7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Political Desk - Feroz Khan dismissed as questions mount over Madlanga Commission testimony

  Sep 4, 20268 min

  Bongani Bingwa speaks to  Karyn Maughan , legal journalist at News24, about the biggest developments and revelations to emerge from the Madlanga Commission this week. They unpack the latest testimony, the key allegations involving senior police officials and organised crime, and what the evidence could mean for South Africa’s criminal justice system. They also look at the biggest unanswered questions and what to watch for as the Commission continues its work.    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/@radio7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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