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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

Your early morning chat - traffic - news fix delivered in a relaxed manner. weekdays from 4 am to 6 am.

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10:01

Travel: South African Corporate Travel on the Rise

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/16

Business travel is back on the map. Nearly half of companies across Africa plan to spend more on corporate travel this year and South African businesses are leading the charge. Kamogelo Maerman, National Sales Leader at FCM joins Zain Johnson to unpack what’s behind the rebound, how tech is reshaping the experience, and why face-to-face is more valuable than ever. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa

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10:10

Fitness: What age should you start going to the gym

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2025/09/16

At what age should teens start hitting the gym? Zain Johnson chats with a performance coach about youth fitness, safety, and building strong habits on teenager workout day. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts

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6:25

Must-watch moments of the 2025 Emmys

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/15

Guest:Caryn Welby-Solomon | Freelance Entertainment Journalist Africa Melane speaks to freelance entertainment journalist Caryn Welby-Solomon about the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and

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7:58

DA challenges Acting Minister on crime crisis

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/15

Africa Melane speaks to DA Spokesperson on Police Lisa Schickerling about why Acting Minister Cachalia must urgently empower local authorities with policing powers and resources to tackle surging crime and restore community safety. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also

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6:43

Property: Is house flipping in South Africa worth it

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/15

Africa Melane speaks with Nadia Aucamp, Broker/Owner at RE/MAX All Stars, about how aspiring property investors can enter the house flipping game the smart way. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the

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10:35

Fitness: Running towards change

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/15

Africa Melane & Liezel van der Westhuizen spotlights Muneiwa Ndonyane, Chairperson of Waterfall City Athletics Club, and her work leading over 1,000 runners to create inclusive and safe communities. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the

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4:41

Sport: Springboks and All Blacks set for weekend...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/12

Guest:Jan De Koning | Editor at Rugby 365 The Springboks face the All Blacks in a high-stakes Rugby Championship clash in Wellington. Africa Melane previews the game with Jan De Koning , Editor at Rugby 365. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in

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10:24

Cape Town taxi violence escalates

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/12

Africa Melane speaks to CATA spokesperson Nkululeko Sityebifollowing the killing of first deputy chairperson Mnikeli Mgope at the Nyanga taxi rank highlighting renewed tensions between rival taxi associations despite a recent peace agreement. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world

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8:00

NPO: The Gift of reading

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/12

Africa Melane chats to Nokuthula Mbenyane from Biblionef SA about their mission to supply quality children’s books to under-resourced communities and the urgent need to boost literacy in South Africa. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in

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9:05

Fitness: Weekend fitness guide

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/12

Africa Melane speaks to Liezel van der Westhuizen who brings you, your weekend fitness guide. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.Thank you for

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6:48

SAPOHR calls for transparency and urgent prison reform

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/11

Guest:Miles Budu | South African prisoners' rights activist and President at South African Prisoners Organization for Human Rights (SAPOHR) Africa Melane speaks to SAPOHR President Miles Budu to get his reaction to reports of unnatural deaths, assault, and cover-ups in South Africa’s prisons Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews

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5:13

Finance: Student debt fears surface as draft credit...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/11

Africa Melane speaks with debt counsellor Wikus Olivier on draft credit rules and regulations pertaining to student debt. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to

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10:33

Joburg’s informal settlement audit sparks legal and...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/11

Gauteng’s plan to demolish 400 informal settlements sparks a clash between law enforcement and urban planning — raising urgent questions about housing, townships, and human rights. Africa Melane speaks to Prof Marie Huchzermeyer, Planning and housing expert. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to

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7:44

Fitness: Active skincare & clean makeup for the gym

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/11

Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen explains why clean makeup is the smart choice for gym-goers. Discover the benefits of Active Skincare, how mineral-based products protect your skin while you train, and why brands like Youngblood are setting new standards in clean beauty. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and

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5:48

Unnatural deaths at correctional facilities

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/10

Guest:Kgomotso Ramolobeng | Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services Africa Melane speaks to Portfolio Committee Chair Kgomotso Ramolobeng on Parliament’s call to cancel the G4S contract at Mangaung Correctional Centre, following shocking reports of assault, torture, and cover-ups, and the urgent need for accountability Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early

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11:29

Tighter rules for e-Hailing operators

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/10

Africa Melane speaks to the Department of Transport spokesperson, Collen Msibi on the big changes coming for e-hailing drivers in October. New licenses, safety rules, and stricter penalties aimed at regulating the e-hailing industry. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also

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9:14

Wellness: Join the fight against prostate cancer one...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/10

Africa Melane speaks to CEO Prostate Cancer Foundation, about their latest Suit Up September campaign. To help raise awareness for prostate cancer Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are

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10:17

Fitness: Skip the waiting room: 4 essential at-home...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/10

Discover how to take control of your health with 4 simple, life-changing at-home tests. Liezel van der Westhuizen, our fitness presenter and mental fitness coach, explains practical ways women can screen for cervical cancer, hormonal imbalances, STIs, and stress levels all from the comfort of home. Learn why proactive testing is a powerful step toward wellness, vitality, and long-term health. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced

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3:42

World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: South Africa v Nigeria

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/09

Guest:Masebe Qina | Journalist at Soccer Laduma Africa Melane chats to Soccer Laduma’s Masebe Qina as Bafana Bafana prepare for a high-stakes World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere

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8:44

Early learning crisis

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/09

Africa Melane speaks to Dr Moloi as they unpack South Africa’s early learning crisis as only 42% of preschoolers meet key milestones. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted

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