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The Political Desk

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Bongani Bingwa's The Political Desk gives listeners insight into the major political stories dominating the headlines in South Africa.

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Political Desk with Tshidi Madia  04.04.2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to EWN Associate Political Editor, Tshidi Madia discussing the narrowly approved budget, now facing a court challenge from the EFF, DA, and Umkhonto we Sizwe, including the latest episode on Tshidi's Podcast, Politricking where UDM leader Bantu Holomisa shared his views on tensions with Rwanda and the US, the return of SA troops, and criticizes the DA over the budget impasse....

Political desk with Tshidi Madia  07.03.2025

Ray White speaks to Tshidi Madia about the removal and re-deployment of ANC NEC members, MK and ATM joining hands and potential treason case against AfriForum.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Desk with Tshidi Madia 14.02.2025

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Tshidi Madia, EWN Associate Political Editor, about Duduzile Zuma's fiery insults and comments on X to MK's Secretary General, Floyd Shivambu, which he later apologised for, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's resignation from Economic Freedom Fighter, and the State of the Nation Address debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political desk with Tshidi Madia 07.02.2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tshidi Madia about the top political stories for this week.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Desk with Tshidi Madia 24.01.2025

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with EWN Associate Political Editor Tshidi Madia about President Cyril Ramaphosa signing the controversial Expropriation Bill into law, ANC leadership in Gauteng and KZN, and corruption charges against Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Desk: Former Springbok coach, Peter de Villiers Joins MK Party 17.01.2025

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tshidi Madia, EWN Associate Political Editor about the political events of the week including how Julius Malema is dealing with the departure of some EFF leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Political Desk - ANC January 8 Statement 10.01.2025

Ray White speaks to political analyst, Asanda Ngoasheng,  giving us this week’s political wrap touching on the ANC’s113th birthday celebrations, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi’s resignation as EEF member of parliament and Jacob Zuma looking to be reinstated as a member of the ANC.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The political year that was, MKP Anniversary, EFF considering GNU  20.12.2024

Ray White speaks to Prof. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, political analyst as they reflect on the year that was 2024 in the world of South African politics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Desk: Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffles his cabinet 06.12.2024

Ray White speaks to Tshidi Madia, associate political editor about President Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffling his cabinet.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Desk: Tensions between EFF and the MKP  29.11.2024

Bongani Bingwa speaks to our EWN associate political editor, Tshidi Madia about this week's top political stories. They delve into Jacob Zuma being removed from ANC. MKP AND EFF tensions and NWC, PAC meeting scheduled to take place this week.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power Plays and Lavish Spending: South Africa's Political Drama Unfolds 22.11.2024

Tshidi Madia Associate political editor.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The political desk with Tshidi Madia: SABC Bill withdrawal, Stilfontein illegal miners 15.11.2024

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tshidi Madia, EWN political associate editor about the big political events of the week including the withdrawal of the SABC Bill by the Minister of Communications and Digital Communications, Solly Malatsi.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Political Desk: Dali Mpofu’s Exit EFF and Government of National Unity 08.11.2024

Bongani Bingwas speaks to EWN associate political editor about this week's top political stories in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Wrap with Tshidi Madia 01.11.2024

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Tshidi Madia, EWN political associate editor, about the division of the Government of National Unity (GNU) between the ANC and the DA, as well as former Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu, who revealed that his relationship with the party’s president Julius Malema was and remains purely political. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Political wrap with EWN political associate editor Tshidi 18.10.2024

Bongani Bingwa discusses this week's political wrap with EWN associate political writer Tshidi Madia, focussing on Pule Mabe and those granted bail in the tuk-tuk waste picker deal, the late Tito Mboweni's legacy, and MPs leaving the Economic Freedom Fighter party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Wrap-up For The Week with Tshidi Madia 04.10.2024

Ray White speaks to Tshidi Madia, EWN associate political editor, as they wrap up the top political stories of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Desk: The wrap-up of the major political news from this week 30.08.2024

Bongani Bingwa speaks Sandile Swane, Political Analyst speaks about the big political events of the past week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Political Desk: What is next for SA after the election results? 03.06.2024

Bongani Bingwa chats with EWN Associate Political Editor Tshidi Madia on the African National Congress losing 71 seats in parliament, coalitions, the possibility of forming a government that will satisfy South African residents, and if Cyril Ramaphosa will remain president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Political Desk: Special Voting 28.05.2024

Bongani Bingwa chats with Tshidi Madia about the first day of special voting, how unpredictable and unique elections are, and cab violence in Mthatha, which has resulted in the closure of 107 stations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Desk - IEC launches the National Results Operation Centre 23.05.2024

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Tshidi Madia, EWN Political Editor, about the IEC launching the National Results Operation Centre at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand for the first time since 1994, the commission's handling of 17 cases, and the institution's credibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Desk - Former President Jacob Zuma can't stand as a candidate 21.05.2024

Bongani Bingwa - EWN Political editor Tshidi Madia discusses key takeaways from her and Clement's interview with ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa tomorrow, including the president's reaction to the Constitutional Court ruling that former President Jacob Zuma cannot run as a candidate in next week's elections, and how people have yet to decide who to vote for on May 29th. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Political Desk: Expats Voting Weekend 20.05.2024

South Africans living abroad, including Louis Oelofse from Germany and Musa Mdunge and Omogolo Taunyane from the United Kingdom, described their overseas voting experiences over the weekend, encouraging more South Africans to vote on May 29th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Desk: Election Temperature Check 17.05.2024

Bongani Bingwa discusses with Tshidi Madia, EWN Political Editor, about various campaigns pulling out all the stops in a last-ditch effort to persuade voters in 11 days, as well as the possibility of independent and new parties this election season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Desk: ANC Campaign Trail 16.05.2024

Bongani Bingwa chats with Tshidi Madia, EWN Political Editor, on the African National Congress' manifesto offering, the timing of the president signing the NHI into law, and opposition reactions to the offering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Desk: Main Oppositions pre- and post-election 14.05.2024

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Tshidi Madia, EWN Political Editor, on election results predictions, Economic Freedom Fighter Leader Julius Malema's efforts to break ground, his election campaigns, and the potential of coalitions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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