Bongani Bingwa

Bongani Bingwa has been a television presenter and voice over artist for the last 15 years beginning in his teens. His experience includes a variety of shows, both serious and frivolous entertainment. He has worked on Channel O, SABC English News, Your Own Business to mention a few, and of course, he is currently a presenter-journalist on Carte Blanche.

Bongani joined the programme as an anchor for Carte Blanche Africa - the version of the show that is screened outside Southern Africa and abroad. There are viewers in the U.S. and Europeand the rest of Africa. His responsibilities include on the field reporting, script writing and research on stories.

His background as a journalist includes a stint on Talk Radio 702 where he began as a News Anchor and progressed to hosting his own show - Talk at Nine. He has interviewed ordinary folks as well as international stars and leading politicians. Highlights include, Luther Van Dross, George Benson, Spike Lee, government ministers, opposition political leaders, authors and other high profile individuals - too many to mention!

Bongani Bingwa was educated at Wits University where he studied for a B.A. degree majoring in History and English. Bongani has also completed various courses on Youth Development and has a strong passion for mentorship programmes that involve young people.

Bongani is regularly asked - really only by word of mouth or through people who watch the show and then contact the office - to MC functions and events and always enjoy it.