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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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8:14

South Africa’s unemployment rate rises to 33.2%

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/13

SA’s unemployment rate jumps to 33.2% with 140,000 jobs lost in Q2. Youth unemployment stays at 46.1%, and black African women remain most affected at 40.2%. COSATU’s Matthew Parks joins Africa Melane to discuss the crisis and the way forward 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

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6:02

Wellness: Why women face higher risks of vision loss

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/13

11 million South Africans are at risk of vision loss but half haven’t had an eye exam in the past year. Africa Melane speaks to Prof. Nabeela Hasrod from SAOA who explains why women face higher risks and how early detection can save sight. 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

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6:21

Fitness: Side bridge exercise secrets

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/13

Fitness and wellness correspondent, Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane to unpack the science and strategy behind. 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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5:23

Students caught in the crossfire of NSFAS payment delays

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/12

Guest:Tarik Lalla | SASCO (South African Students Congress) NEC Member NSFAS disputes claims it owes R62 million in student accommodation arrears, but providers warn the crisis could displace thousands. SASCO’s Tarik Lalla joins Africa Melane to unpack the impact, the disputes, and the way forward. 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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5:12

Travel: Why South Africa is a hidden gem for...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/12

Dream Vacation Club’s Crystal Peacock joins Africa Melane to reveal the most romantic honeymoon destinations across 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 the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for

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9:38

Fitness: How sleep fuels creativity and clarity

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/12

Discover the proven science behind sleeping on a problem with mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen. Learn how naps, deep sleep, and REM cycles fuel creativity, sharpen decision-making, and improve problem-solving backed by verified studies. 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

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8:14

NSFAS disputes R62 Million Arrears, DA pushes for...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/11

Guest:Matlhodi Maseko MP |DA Spokesperson on Higher Education & Training Africa Melane speaks to DA MP Matlhodi Maseko on the growing NSFAS accommodation crisis concern, as the DA accuses NSFAS of stalling and demands full transparency on its long-overdue housing review amid disputed arrears exceeding R62 million. 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,

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9:53

SA Judiciary adopts sexual harassment policy

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/11

Africa Melane speaks to legal researcher & advocacy officer at Judges Matter, Dimakatso Nchodu about Chief Justice Mandisa Maya’s introduction of a Sexual Harassment Policy for the judiciary, a move aimed at restoring public trust and strengthening accountability in the wake of allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the

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6:14

Property: South Africa’s micro apartment boom

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/11

Africa Melane speaks to Sandy Geffen, Master Property Coach for Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty as South Africa’s property market is embracing a global trend in micro apartments. 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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9:36

Fitness: TikTok Skincare Trends for 2025

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/11

Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen reveals the beauty hacks to try and the skin dangers to avoid. Expert advice on exosome serums, beef tallow, glass skin masks, caveman skincare and laser skin tightening that could make or break your glow 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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8:28

Sport : PSL Preview

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/08

Guest:Masebe Qina | Journalist at Soccer Laduma Zain Johnson speaks to Soccer Laduma journalist Masebe Qina about what’s at stake this PSL season, which teams have strengthened, and whether the gap at the top is growing or closing. From title talk to relegation risks we preview the season ahead. 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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12:58

School policy shake-up

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/08

Do the new BELA Act regulations sideline school governing bodies? Zain Johnson speaks to NASGB's Matakanye Matakanya about the future of parent-led school governance. 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

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10:21

NPO: 1000 Women 1 Voice hosts Women In Dialogue

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/08

Zain Johnsons speaks to Lara Fouche, Social media manager and Youth Ambassador at 1000 Women 1 Voice ahead of the Women in Dialogue event today. The dialogue will provide for powerful conversations, candle lighting, storytelling, and solutions on gender equality 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

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8:44

Fitness: Weekend fitness guide

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/08

Zain Johnson speaks to Liezel Van Der Westhuizen who gives us the lowdown of all the fitness events taking place in Gauteng & the Western Cape this weekend. 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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5:17

Illegal miners still surfacing

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/07

Guest:David Van Wyk | Lead Researcher at Bench Markers Still underground and out of sight. David van Wyk from Bench Marks Foundation joins Africa Melane to unpack the Sheba mine zama zama crisis and the deeper failings of South Africa’s mining sector. 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

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8:01

Fitness: The workout that boosts both body and brain

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/07

What’s the best kind of workout? One that trains both your body and your brain. Join fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen as she shares expert advice on how to combine movement with mindfulness for better mental health, sharper focus, and stronger performance. Discover the science behind mind-body fitness and how to start your own brain-boosting routine today. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show

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7:27

Finance: What to do if my car is written off?

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/07

Africa Melane speaks to find out what happens when a vehicle is written off, why shortfall cover matters, and how insurers calculate that final payout 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

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9:42

Could INC-5.2 finally deliver on the promise to end...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/06

Guest:Rico Euripidou |groundWork Campaigner Africa Melane speaks to groundWork campaigner Rico Euripidou who is in attendance at the INC-5.2 conference in Geneva. As global leaders debate a treaty to end plastic pollution we find out what’s at stake, what’s blocking the progress, and what can we do to protect our planet? 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,

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11:49

NSFAS arrears spark national concern

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/06

Africa Melane speaks to NSFAS Spokesperson Ishmael Mnisi about NSFAS’s R62m arrears, the possible legal battle ahead, and the growing threat of student evictions. 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

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12:58

Fitness: How often should you wash your towel?

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/08/06

Are you washing your towels enough? Fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen shares expert-backed towel hygiene tips you can’t afford to ignore. 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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