The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

International Court of Justice to determine responsibility of governments in relation to climate change; compensation for Belgium’s colonial shame of enforced orphans; how to propose marriage whilst flying.  Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Angela Maree, Choreographers & Plays the Role of Carmen about the upcoming balletic portrayal of carmen at the Toerien Theatre at Montecasino.

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Flying ants goes viral.

What’s Gone Viral with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Songezo Zibi, Chairperson of The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) and Rise Mzansi Leader reflects on the Government of National Unity and its challenges.  

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Heather Robertson, Editor of Daily Maverick 168 and Day Editor of Daily Maverick online, about the Daily Mavericks people of the year for 2024 including Dr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa, Tyla and Cyril Ramaphosa being amongst the nominees.

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Thandiswa Mazwai, Musician speaks to Bongani Bingwa about her upcoming thanksgiving show at the state theatre.

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A new rebel coalition launched a surprise attack on Aleppo; passengers on Antarctic cruise ship stage protest; chocolate compensation over a sleek Mars Bar. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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Clement Manyathela, 702 Host speaks to Bongani Bingwa about his experience at the  2024 F1 Qatar Grand Prix.

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What’s Gone Viral with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn

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Sibongile Makhoba, Mother of twins speaks to Bongani Bingwa about one of her twin children being swapped at birth and the challenges that came after she found out.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Cheryl-Ann Sawyer, Managing Partner, Ogilvy-One about the ForeverWena campaign which seeks to bring HIV prevention, awareness, and healthy sexual behaviour to the attention of the youth.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Lindiwe Lekasapa, the general programming manager for festival of lights about the annual Festival of lights taking place on 28 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.

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New threats after Ukraine’s energy networks are hit; a social media ban for all under-16s in Australia; Belka the Russian hero dog waits patiently for owner’s return.  Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Gopal Reddy, the executive service management at the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) about the monopoly over the state of IT in the state. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn about people who gate crush a party and how t handle them. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mia Malan from Bhekisia about World AIDS day and the progressive improvements and strides being made in the developments of HIV treatments. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to our EWN associate political editor, Tshidi Madia about this week's top political stories. They delve into Jacob Zuma being removed from ANC. MKP AND EFF tensions and NWC, PAC meeting scheduled to take place this week. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Wayne Riddell, the CEO of South African Endurance about the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit for Nine hours of Kyalami which will take place on 29 and 30 November

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FBI confirms bomb threats against a number of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks; police officer convicted for Taser death of 95-year-old woman; mystery drones spotted over US air bases in Britain. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn about speaking while watching a movie. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to former hacker and CEO of Scarbyte, Karim Jaber and Forensic private investigator Chad Thomas about the threat of cyber-attack, how it happens and how to prevent it.  

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to The Citizen journalist, Hein Kaiser about the department of home affairs systems that are vulnerable to cyber-attacks due to weaknesses in their cybersecurity. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Nokukhanya Mntambo, EWN Reporter.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Elain Vlok the manager of Clover Mama Afrika about the Clover Mama Afrika initiative. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about a 13-Year-Old cricket star, developing a fuel from seaweed and ceasefire in Israel and Gaza. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabzela about calling the police or fire department in a time of crisis. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Walter Jerald (Pseudo name) about his experience as a Zama Zama. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson about the Namibian elections and gives the latest on the unrest in Mozambique. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Paula Twala, the daughter to the late Hugh Masekela and Co-organizer of the Hugh fest about the event which is set to take place on 1 December. 

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A tourist yacht has suck off Egypt; a mosque dispute in India has sparked violence and deaths; “The Rock” says it is okay to sing in cinemas. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn about working a ntice at your workplace. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Astrid Ludin the deputy commissioner at financial sector conduct authority (FSCA) to give clarification on the companies that are defaulting on the payment contributions of their employees. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to the mayor of Tshwane, Dr Nasiphi Moya about the state of the President Styen street bridge. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr John Kani about his EMY Africa Lifetime achievement award. 

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Mixed reaction to COP29 finance deal for climate compensation; Russia’s hypersonic missiles unrolled; the rise and call of Matt Gaetz as the next US Attorney General. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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This festive season, 702 and SPAR’s delivery app, SPAR2U, are delivering a Christmas like no other and granting wishes from SPAR2U with love.  We asked you to tell us about a family member, friend or organisation that you felt deserved a little cheer this festive season so they could stand a chance to receive R6 000 in SPAR vouchers just in time for Christmas.  Today, 702 and SPAR2U are making a special delivery to one of the nominees.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about keeping secrets from your parents and trying a new kind of soup. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks group CEO of Standard Bank, Sim Tshabalala about his award win for the Sunday Times Business Leader of the Year. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to political analyst professor Steven Friedman about the issuing of warrants by the ICC against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netenyahu, his former defence chief as well as Hamas leaders. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with ‘Call Us Crazy’, Director, Josias Dos Moleele. In celebration of South Africa's 30th anniversary of democracy, the Market Theatre concludes the year with Call Us Crazy, a fast-paced multi-conventional play that offers a social commentary on post-apartheid South Africa through rib-cracking comedy.

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Five tourists in Asia have died from methanol poisoning; tribal attacks in Pakistan; a duct taped banana has been sold at auction. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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Bongani Bingwa chats with Dr Naren Jairam Bayer, Bayer's Medical Director, about the pharmaceutical company recalling a contaminated batch of contraceptive pills in South Africa and what happens to people who used the contaminated batch of contraceptive pills, known as Yaz Plus.

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Who are easier to Raise? Girls or Boys?

What’s Gone Viral with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn.

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Bongani Bingwa, speaks to UNISA professor emeritus of International Law, and Vincent Magwenya.

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Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Spokesperson to President Cyril Ramaphosa, respond to the International Criminal Court (ICC) Warrant issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged "war crimes."

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Tshidi Madia Associate political editor. 

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Nomzamo Xaba, Principal Programme Manager at Amazon Web Services, discusses the company's initiative to assistance small businesses.

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Ukraine’s arsenal given a boost in form of American anti-personnel landmines and British missiles; Los Angeles is heading for a battle over immigration; the Cambridge Dictionary word of the year. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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Child ran up to stranger.

What’s Gone Viral with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn.

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Kimon de Greef, a freelance writer for Ground Up, will discuss South Africa's dark world of Zama Zamas.

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Bongani Bingwa chats with Dr Paul Bayliss, Absa's Art Curator, about being granted the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government, which recognises those who have greatly improved the arts and literature globally.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Executive Strategic Growth at Altron Health Tech, Nicolette Mudaly, about their collaboration with Dis-Chem Oncology to alleviate the overwhelming complexities cancer patients face while navigating multiple care providers and complex treatment plans, through a developed technology solution that reduces the administrative burden on both patients and healthcare professionals, empowering them to focus on their health and recovery rather than the administrative complications.

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Undersea internet cables “sabotaged” and fingers pointed at Russia; Hong Kong 47 jailed for pushing democracy; a “cursed palace up for sale in Venice. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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Pastor not happy with photographers.

What’s Gone Viral with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn.

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Bongani Bingwa chats with Narend Singh, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment. CEOs and municipal managers could face prosecution for environmental crimes in the fight against pollution and ecological neglect.

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Amnesty International has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to take a firm stand against escalating police violence in Mozambique, following the killing of seven protesters during post-election demonstrations in Nampula on November 13, 2024. Mozambique's disputed elections on October 9 triggered mass protests, leading to a heavy-handed crackdown by security forces, including numerous deaths, injuries, and arrests. Amnesty's Khanyo Farisè criticized SADC’s slow response and urged both SADC and the African Union to address human rights violations and push for accountability at an upcoming summit in Harare. The protests, led by opposition figures such as Venancio Mondlane, highlight ongoing unrest and accusations of electoral fraud.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Tracy Gounden, Portfolio Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa, on what to anticipate from the 'Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo 2024', which will take place in the Nasrec Expo Centre on November 19-21.

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UN says over 100 trucks raided in Gaza; extreme pollution in Delhi; Denmark’s cow tax to tackle “agricultural emissions”. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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What’s Gone Viral with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn.

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Bongani Bingwa discusses with Gender Activist and Director of Wise4Afrika, Adv. Brenda Madumise - Pajibo, the growing concerns about the 'Prevalence of Childhood Abuse in the country,' how children who witness violence at a young age can become abusers themselves as they grow up, and whether there is a way to address this challenging issue in the country.

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Bongani Bingwa chats with Malaika Mahlatsi, a researcher at the University of Johannesburg, on the president's attendance at the G20 Summit in Brazil focusing  on elimination of poverty and hunger, the discussion of fair trade in developing countries and future challenges, and South Africa's readiness to host the G20 Summit next year.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with singer-songwriter, Buhlebendalo, on what fans can anticipate from "Makube Chosi Kube Hele Live," at Gibson Kente Theatre at Soweto Theatre, where her journey from Chosi to Hele unfolds in raw, musical brilliance.

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Russia launches massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy sites; a spider smuggler caught with hundreds of tarantulas on him; an expensive watch auction of Titanic proportions. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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What’s Gone Viral with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn.

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Soccer analyst, Sizwe 'Mjacka' Mbhebe, discusses the corruption charges against Safa President Danny Jordaan, as well as allegations that SA Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairperson Irvin Khoza, who is also vice-president of the SA Football Association (Safa) and chairperson of Orlando Pirates, is one of 19 witnesses who the state will call to testify in the fraud and theft case against embattled Safa president Danny Jordaan and his co-accused.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with EWN associate political editor Tshidi Madia about Ndlozi discusses Ndlozi's ban by Economic Freedom Fighter and his potential candidature for the position of deputy president of the party.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Co-founder and Editor of Currency, Giuletta Talevi, described the debilitating status of the Johannesburg Art Gallery, which has to house 9000 artworks.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tiisetso Tau, Founding Director at Synergy Business Events about the upcoming Music and Lifestyle Expo and what people can expect from this years edition.

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A suspected supplier of “hundreds” of small boat engines arrested in Amsterdam; an airport meltdown caused by an IT engineer working from home; a banana-free request from a Swedish minister. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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What’s Gone Viral with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr. Terence McNamee writer, consultant and non-resident global fellow of Wilson Center about the new political appointments by US President elect Donald Trump.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tshidi Madia, EWN political associate editor about the big political events of the week including the withdrawal of the SABC Bill by the Minister of Communications and Digital Communications, Solly Malatsi. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Busisiwe ‘Cici’ Thwala, Singer-Songwriter about The Love Tour with Cici & Friends show - taking place at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City.

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What’s Gone Viral with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn

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Experts at COP29 have suggested a cheap soution to eliminating aeroplane vapour trails; mode flooding in Spain; America’s new Secretary of Defence. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ebrahim Rasool, Ambassador designate to the United States of America, about his appointment and plans to maintain and protect the relationship South Africa has with the United States.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ulrich Roux, Founder and managing director of Ulrich Roux and Associates and Tebogo Khaas, Chairperson of Public Interest South Africa about the illegal miners trapped underground in Stilfontein and government refusing to intervene.

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Shumani Tshifularo, Renault CEO speaks to Bongani Bingwa about how the DP World and Motus Community Trust provides educational support to underserved communities in the country.

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Dozens of people killed and injured in China after motorist ploughs into crowd; the Archbiship of Canterbury resigns after church controversy; lights on surfboards to deter sharks? Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tertia Jacobs, Treasury Economist at Investec Corporate and Investment Bank about the economic climate currently and how the improvement of investor confidence will help businesses.

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What’s Gone Viral with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn.

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Minister of Environment, Fisheries and Forestry Dr. Dion George speaks to Bongani Bingwa about the COP29 conference  and how discussion that will take place at the conference will focus on the financial implications of dealing with Climate Change.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, Africa Correspondent about the opposition Alliance of Change in Mauritius winning 60 of the 64 seats in parliament following Sunday's general election and Navin Ramgoolam being appointed prime minister. In addition, they speak about the latest on Mozambique mass protests and border closures.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Eugene Khoza, Stand-up comedian about his upcoming show at Melrose Arch.

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The COP29 climate conference has commenced in Azerbaijan; tinfoil hat prank played on Russian teachers; huge traffic jams in China caused by cycling students on dumpling quest. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.

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What’s Gone Viral with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn.

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Tshifularo Mashava, CEO City Power speaks to Bongani Bingwa about Eskom deciding to halt planned powercuts for Johannesburg after the Minister of Electricity and Energy’s intervention.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa, about the withdrawal of the SABC Bill by the Minister of Communications.

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Russia and Ukraine trade massive drone attacks; Florida disaster worker sacked for being anti-Trump; snow in Saudi Arabia. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Ray White.

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Ray White speaks to Monageng ‘Vice’ Motshabi, Writer of Lala Ngenxeba about the upcoming  theatre show at the Market Theatre.

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Ray White speaks to Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn.

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Ray White speaks to Makhi Feni, Chairperson of parliament's select committee on Education, Sciences and Creative Industries about the committees plans to regulate Spaza Shops.

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Dr Azar Jammine, Chief Economist of Econometrix speaks  to  Ray White about Eskom cutting power for Johannesburg residents  because of long standing debt.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ken Varejes  about the Whiskey Live festival taking place from 7- 9 November at The Firs in Rosbank. 

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about Cuba's new crisis, a frozen phone and a peaceful presidential transition.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn about what would one like to see when they get to the pearly gates and pick pockets.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to the CEO of Road freight association, Gavin Kelly about the safety issues that delivery drivers face on the road.

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Bongani Bingwas speaks to EWN associate political editor about this week's top political stories in South Africa.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to co-organizer of Sikelela, Jess White about the Sikelela festival taking place on Saturday, 9 November at the John Kani theater at the Market Theater.

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