The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

Can South Africa’s economy bounce back?

Lungisa Fuzile, CEO of Standard Bank South Africa, highlighted the difficult time the South African economy has been through since the outbreak of the pandemic, whether we will see a recovery soon, and whether banks and the government have put in place practical institutions to secure the economy's recovery.

Latest episodes in this series

Masked Singer SA begins this weekend

02 June 2023 | 4 Minute Listen

Comedian and Masked Singer SA host J.Something discussed what to expect from the show, which will premiere this weekend, as well as the fascinating panel of judges, which includes J.Something, Skumba, Somizi Mhlongo, and Sithelo Shozi.

The World View - Joe Biden falls down raises questions about an ageing President

02 June 2023 | 5 Minute Listen

Lost criminal evidence social media tech companies are being blamed NASA’s UFO files a panel of experts delivered their evidence.

What’s Gone Viral - Don't stop singing daddy...

02 June 2023 | 5 Minute Listen

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

What has been behind water supply issues at The Polofields?

02 June 2023 | 12 Minute Listen

Steve Brookes, founder and CEO of Balwin Properties, apologised and explained the facts surrounding the Polofields estate in Waterfall's water supply problems

Henry Kissinger’s legacy in southern Africa

02 June 2023 | 6 Minute Listen

Professor Peter Vale, senior research fellow at the University of Pretoria's Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship, examined Henry Kissinger's interactions with apartheid South Africa during a period of increased opposition to the apartheid government both locally and internationally.

Calls for greater support for children’s mental health services

01 June 2023 | 5 Minute Listen

Lori Lake, Communication and Education Specialist at the Children's Institute at the University of Cape Town (UCT) discussed how children in South Africa face extraordinary levels of adversity, what needs to be done to address these challenges, and the need for better mental health services for our children.

The World View - Ukraine’s lost children thousands rescued / abducted by Russia

01 June 2023 | 3 Minute Listen

A leaky oil tanker a race against time in the Red Sea. An Icy and watery moon a new discovery on one of Saturn’s moons.

What’s Gone Viral - Don't judge a book by its cover

01 June 2023 | 12 Minute Listen

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

Professor Makgoba completes term as Health Ombud

01 June 2023 | 14 Minute Listen

Prof. Malegapuru Makgoba, former Health Ombud, discussed whether he was aware of the dysfunction in the health sector, the role of health ombudsmen, and them having to manage a number of complaints during his tenure.