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EPISODE · Jul 4, 2025 · 9 MIN

Political Desk With Tshidi Madia: Nkabane budget rejection & misogyny claims

from The Political Desk · host Primedia Broadcasting

Bongani Bingwa speak to senior Political journalist, Tshidi Madia unpacking another dramatic week in SA politics. Minister Nobuhle Nkabane’s claim of misogyny after her budget was rejected has sparked debate over whether it was a genuine critique or a deflection from poor performance, raising fresh questions about gender and power dynamics in Cabinet. In Ekurhuleni, the murder of a city auditor possibly linked to a missing R2 billion has reignited fears over the safety of whistleblowers. And finally, the passing of former Deputy President David Mabuza marks the end of an era for the ANC’s older guard how will “The Cat” be remembered, and what does his death mean for the party’s shifting power base?   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/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bongani Bingwa speak to senior Political journalist, Tshidi Madia unpacking another dramatic week in SA politics. Minister Nobuhle Nkabane’s claim of misogyny after her budget was rejected has sparked debate over whether it was a genuine critique or...

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