The Best of Afternoon Drive with Bongani Bingwa

Guest: Mkuseli Apleni, Director General at Department of Home Affairs

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Bongani spoke to economist Xhanti Payi (Nascence Advisory economist), Morris Masutha (Thusanani Foundation founder) and Ahmed Bawa (Universities SA CEO) about the finer details of the free higher education for all plan.

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Bongani spoke to economist Xhanti Payi (Nascence Advisory economist), Morris Masutha (Thusanani Foundation founder) and Ahmed Bawa (Universities SA CEO) about the finer details of the free higher education for all plan.

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Bongani spoke to Reverend Frank Chikane about whether there are any similarities between the position President Jacob Zuma finds himself in compared to Thabo Mbeki’s loss at Polokwane ANC Conference in 2008.

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Bongani spoke to political analyst, Dumisani Hlope, on whether the top 6 is split down the middle.

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Bongani featured hip hop artist AKA as our Who’s Hot Right Now feature

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Bongani spoke to political analyst Gareth van Onselen about what could be behind the Democratic Alliance’s notice to Patricia de Lille to defend why she shouldn’t be suspended.

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Bongani spoke to political analyst Ralph Mathekga about the many court battles the ANC finds itself in leading up to the national elective conference.

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Bongani spoke to ANC Free State deputy chair Thabo Manyoni about the interdict barring delegates from attending conference.

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Bongani spoke to legal counsellor at Helen Suzman Foundation about their decision to sue President Jacob Zuma and other top politicians R5billion

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Bongani spoke to Leanne Govindsamy from Corruption Watch about their decision to escalate their legal bid on Sizwe Nxasana to the Constitutional Court.

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Bongani spoke to Universities SA CEO, Prof Ahmed Bawa, about the announcement of university student’s paying inflation-linked fee increases.

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Bongani spoke to founder at Readers Unite, Ruda Landman, about her handbook giving first year tertiary school students advice.

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Bongani spoke to Tshego Phala (Webber Wentzel), Lawson Naidoo (CASAC), Mmusi Maimane (Democratic Alliance), Themba Maseko (BLSA) and Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi (SAPS) in reaction following the judgment on President Jacob Zuma’s review application on the Public Protector’s state capture report.

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Bongani spoke to Mlimandlela Ndamanse about the millions the Department of Water and Sanitation has recovered from defaulting municipalities across the country.

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Bongani explores the latest amendments bill looking at the right to termination of pregnancies. He speaks to philosophy professor, Tanya De Villiers-Botha and ACDP MP, Cheryllyn Dudley, about the moral issues raised by the proposed bill.

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Bongani speaks to activist, Naledi Chirwa, and Rhodes student, Yolanda Dyantyi, about the exclusion of Rhodes students allegedly for their involvement in protest action.

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The 702 Truck of Love with Spar spreaded some much needed festive magic at the Hlalefang Alexandra Chess Club in Alexandra. 

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Bongani spoke to Walter Volker from Payment Association of SA and Bank Ombudsman Rehana Steyn about how customers should interact with the banks when illegal debit orders are processed.

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Bongani spoke to Brigadier Vish Naidoo about crimes targeting people commuting to and from the OR Tambo International Airport.

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Bongani spoke to Hufffington Post editor-in-chief, Pieter du Toit, to highlight the big news stories of the week.

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Bongani spoke to Judge Bernard Ngoepe about recent comments by politicians that pose a danger on attacks on the judiciary.

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Bongani spoke to Prof Mary Metcalfe, Ian Ollis and Dr Mark Chetty about a study revealing the poor literacy rates of Grade 4 learners

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Bongani spoke to Magda Wierzycka about the parallels we can draw between Naspers and Steinhoff dirty tricks.

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Right of Reply: Police are ill-equipped to address gender-based violence

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Bongani spoke to Verne Harris from the Nelson Mandela Foundation in remembering him on the day he died four years ago

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Bongani spoke to Natasha Marrian from Business Day about the legalities around the ANC elective conference in December.

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Bongani spoke to Farah Jawitz (Junior Doctors Association of SA) and Gavin Steel (National department of Health) about the slow pace of placement for medical students for 2018 internships.

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Bongani spoke to DA leader, Mmusi Maimane, about their rating from their cabinet report card.

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Bongani spoke to political analyst, Dr David Monyae, about South Africa and Morocco resuming ties and what that means from a diplomacy perspective.

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Bongani spoke to Sassa spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, about the increasing number of scams targeting Sassa social grant beneficiaries.

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Guest: Paseka Letsatsi, Head of Communications at Sassa (South African Social Security
Agency)

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Bongani spoke to creative superstar, Sho Madjozi, as our Who’s Hot Right Now feature.

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Bongani spoke to Wits medical student Mtwakazi Bula and Prof Adam Habib about claims that Wits Medical School is discriminating against black students.

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Bongani conducted an HIV test on-air and spoke to Discovery Health Wellness practitioner, Molly Mogale, about issues pertaining to HIV awareness.

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Bongani spoke to amaBhungane investigative journalist, Susan Comrie, about reports that Gupta-owned Tegeta threatened Eskom with halting coal supply if they don’t get an increase on their coal price.

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Bongani spoke to DA national spokesperson, Phumzile van Damme, about Multichoice paying millions to ANN7 in exchange for political influence for government’s position on set-top boxes.

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Bongani spoke to Barclays Africa spokesperson, Songezo Zibi, for a response on the Public Protector’s affidavit

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Bongani spoke to co-host of Cape Talk Dads., P

rof Kopane Ratele, about a new bill adopted in Parliament that seeks to extend fathers’ paternal leave.

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Bongani spoke to Dr Anthea Jeffrey from SA Institute for Race Relations and health minister Aaron Motsoaledi about the challenges facing the implementation of the National Health Insurance.

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Bongani spoke to Mehdi Youssef from Amnesty International about reports of slave trade happening on the Libyan coast.

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Bongani spoke to Wandile Sihlobo from the Agri-Business Chamber on data he’s analysed on whether Zimbabwe was ever Africa’s breadbasket.

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Bongani spoke to attorney Coenraad Kukkuk and LGBTIQ activist Johan Meyer about the legal battle for the gay couple seeking a child through surrogacy.

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Bongani spoke to EWN correspondent, Gavin Grey, as news broke about Prince Harry and Megan Markel's engagement.

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Bongani spoke to eNCA journalist, Karyn Maughan in unpacking the big news stories this week.

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Bongani spoke to Eat Out award-winning sommelier as our Who's Hot Right Now feature

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Bongani spoke to former ANC MP, Andrew Feinstein, about how The Arms Deal was integral to his departure from politics. 

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Bongani spoke to German ambassador to South Africa, Martin Schaffer, about post-elections political developments unfolding in Germany.

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Bongani spoke to Financial Mail deputy editor, Sikhonathi Mantshantsha, about the revelations coming from the state capture inquiry into Eskom in parliament.

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Bongani spoke to Isaac Dludlu from Joburg Water on when water supply will be restored.

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Bongani spoke to Derek Matyzak from the Institute for Security Studies about what would follow if impeachment proceedings are instituted against now former president Robert Mugabe

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Bongani spoke to Lee Den Hond about her philanthropic endevours through Fields of Dreams Centre. He also spoke to Ilene Abrams about what she has done to assist young girls in impoverished communities.

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Bongani spoke to Advocate Paul Hoffman about allegations that Minister Bongani Bongo tried to offer a bribe to the state capture inquiry's evidence leader.

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Bongani spoke to politician Acie Lumumba about developments unfolding in Zimbabwe since the attempted military coup. 

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Bongani spoke to Lisa Vetten and Mugwena Maluleke about matters surrounding how cases of sex pest teachers are dealt with.

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Bongani spoke to founder of HeadBoy Industries, Ludwick Marishane, as our feature for Who's Hot Right Now.

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Bongani spoke to Derek Matyzak about what we need to know about Emmerson Mnangagwa during developments in Zimbabwe.

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Bongani spoke to Thandi Smith from Media Monitoring Africa and Wayne Duvenage from OUTA about whether it's a good thing for Multichoice to remove ANN7 from its product offering due to allegations of state capture.

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Bongani spoke to Dr Fundile Nyathi and Dr Gwen Ramokgopa about solutions to help the provincial health department out of its current crises.

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Bongani spoke to Afriforum CEO, Kallie Kriel, about their decision to take on NPA's Nomgcobo Jiba on charges of fraus, perjury and defeating the ends of justice.

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Bongani spoke to Dr Medupe Modisane from Forensic Pathology Services after a broken down van transporting corpses from Charlotte Maxeke Hospital raises question about the procedure followed.

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Bongani spoke to rugby commentator, Kaunda Ntunja, following the announcement of the country hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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Bongani spoke to political commentator Malvern Mkudu, journalist Paidamoyo Muzulu and activist Pastor Evan Mawarire about developments unfolding on the ground amid rumours of a military coup underway.

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Bongani spoke to sports politics writer, Dougie Oakes, about why hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2023 won't have a positive impact.

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Bongani spoke to political analyst, Ralph Mathekga, about whether Treasury has the capacity to fund free higher education for all.

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Bongani spoke to Sizwe Nxasana from Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme about whether free higher education for all is the best idea to making higher education more accessible?

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Mandisa Khanyile, Founder of DotAfro, spoke to Gugz about a new social media Platform. The first pro-black social networking site, where they embrace diversity and other cultures without judgement. Pro-black does not mean anti-white.

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Nomatter Ndebele, Communication Officer at Section 27 spoke to Gugz about 1st day of the proceedings of Michael Komape. In 2014 Kompane allegedly  died because he inhaled human waste when he fell and drowned in a pit toilet.

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Our #WhosHotRightNow guest is none other than business magnate, investor, philanthropist who founded the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Bransonwho spoke with #AfternoonDriveHost Bongani Bingwa this Friday.Sir Branson is in South Africa for Virgin Atlantic’s “Business Is An Adventure”. “Business Is An Adventure” sees Sir Branson sit in conversation with a panel of entrepreneurs to inspire entrepreneurship by sharing personal insights, in an invite-only intimate thought-leadership style event.

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Bongani spoke to Peter Sullivan and Khadija Patel on our right of reply about the decision to publish a rape claim after the death of the accused.

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Bongani spoke to economist at Nascence Advisory, Xhanti Payi, about the trouble we're in as a country with a myriad of challenges we need to overcome.

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Bongani speaks to singer Brandy about her upcoming concert in South Africa with fellow R&B singer Brian McKnight.

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Bongani spoke to maths whizkid, Otsehepeng Babeile, about her achievement in going to Europe for her good performance in maths and science.

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Bongani spoke to ANC MP Nyami Booi about the drama around Minister Bathabile Dlamini now that SA Post Office will distribute Sassa grants.

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Bongani spoke to Sunday Times journalist, Qaanita Hunter, and Intelligex head of research, Stuart Theobald, about the feasibility of free higher education for all.

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Bongani spoke to Cyprian Mukepiwa Ndawana on developments around Zimabwe's politics with Robert Mugabe at the helm.

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Bongani spoke to Tonya Khoury from ROI Africa about the trends emerging from users on online dating sites.

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Bongani spoke to Dr Moses Simelane from the national department of education and Bouwe van der Eens from The Pestalozzi Trust about proposals to regulate home schooling.

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Bongani spoke to Abu-Bakarr Jalloh from Deutsche Welle about the commencement of the COP23 climate change conference taking place in Bon.

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Bongani spoke to about recent developments since the mass shooting in a Texas church

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Bongani spoke to Financial Mail editor, Rob Rose, about the ramifications of the Paradise Paper leaks.

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Bongani spoke to former DA leader, Tony Leon, about the ANC leadership journey from Thabo Mbeki to Jacob Zuma.

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Bongani spoke to Freedom Under Law CEO, Nicole Fritz, about their plan of action while awaiting the outcome of negotiations between Sassa and SA Post Office.

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Bongani spoke to Gauteng provincial spokesperson, Thabo Masebe, in a Right of Reply feature highlighting the poor state of Gauteng's health facilities.

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Bongani spoke to activist and TV personality, Andile Gaeleshewe, about facing the trauma of being raped by her father.

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Bongani spoke to Kate Wilkinson (Africa Check) and Ernst Roets (Afriforum) regarding the reality of farm murders across the country.

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Bongani spoke to independent policing expert, Johan Burger, about the state of policing farm murders in SA. 

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Bongani spoke to David Lewis from Corruption Watch revelations from software company SAP on that it has reported itself to US authorities over Gupta-lined business.

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Bongani spoke to Africa strategist, Ronak Gopaldas, about recent developments in the elections re-run for national polls.

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Bongani spoke to DA shadow minister, Glynnis Breytenbach, about PP Busisiwe Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office.

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Bongani spoke to SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, about the state of negotiations between SASSA and SAPO on distribution of grants.

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Bongani spoke to Barry Bateman from the Pretoria high court on developments unfolding during the state capture remedial action.

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Bongani spoke to Investec chief economist, Annabel Bishop, with analysis on the midterm budget policy statement.

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Bongani spoke to doctor turned rapper, DMaianiaTPO, as our WHo's Hot Right Now feature.

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Bongani spoke to Gareth Newham from the Institute for Security Studies to unpack the latest crime statistics released by Minister Fikile Mbalula.

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Bongani spoke to Diarmaid Mcdonald about the picket he organised at London School of Politics and Economics against Qedani Mahlangu.

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Bongani Bingwa made an appeal to former Gauteng health MEC, Qedani Mahlangu, to account to bereaved families following the deaths of 141 mentally-ill patients at the Life Esidimeni arbitration hearings.

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Bongani spoke to Paul Colditz (Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools) and Elijah Mhlanga (National Department of Basic Education) about the proposed amendments to the South African Schools Act.

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