Political Desk with Tshidi Madia: Big spending, bold bids, and party tensions

Ray White speaks to Associate Political Editor Tshidi Madia about the growing backlash over Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s travel expenses, which have climbed to nearly R8 million since July 2024. The latest flashpoint is a four-night trip to Japan that cost taxpayers close to R2 million. While Mashatile defends the trip as “strategic,” critics argue it’s an example of unchecked luxury at the public’s expense. With little transparency or oversight, questions are being raised about systems in place to curb wasteful expenditure.   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/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.