The Political Desk: Ekurhuleni police scandal

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sandile Swana, Political analyst to discuss the week that was in South Africa. They focus on South Africa’s accountability systems face mounting pressure as Parliament hears warnings from NPA head Shamila Batohi about organised crime infiltrating law-enforcement, while the Madlanga Commission exposes severe misconduct and political interference within the Ekurhuleni police. At the same time, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial over the 2021 unrest heightens political tensions, and a new free-speech battle emerges as Solidarity takes Johannesburg to court for removing its campaign banner ahead of the G20 Summit.    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/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.