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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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10:51

Test It Out Thursday: Putting the NeuroVIZR to the...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/26

Mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen tests NeuroVIZR—an 11-minute brain-training device promising better sleep, focus & energy using light therapy. Forget pills and meditation apps—this Test It Out Thursday, mental fitness coach and endurance athlete Liezel van der Westhuizen tries the NeuroVIZR, a cutting-edge device that uses light and sound therapy to improve sleep, focus, and reduce stress in just minutes a day. Liezel shares her honest experience with this wearable

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13:43

Eskom, City Power reach breakthrough deal - what it...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/25

Guest:Matthew Cruise | Energy expert at IMPOWER Johannesburg and Eskom resolve a R3.2bn dispute through mediation, avoiding power cuts and extra tariffs. Mayor Morero and Minister Ramokgopa say this model could reshape how SA handles R370bn in municipal energy debt. Wasanga Mehana speaks to Matthew Cruise, Energy expert at IMPOWER. 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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7:48

How safe are our schools?

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/25

Guest:Nomusa Cembi | Media Officer at SADTU (The South African Democratic Teachers Union) How safe are our schools? A new Safe Schools Protocol launches to fight violence in SA classrooms. Ministers call it a “shared commitment” to protecting pupils. Wasanga Mehana speaks to SADTU’s media officer Nomusa Cembi to get her reaction. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning

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9:42

Health: Heal Your Gut

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/25

Guest:Euodia Samson |Actress, Author & Wellness practitioner In her debut health and wellness cookbook, Heal Your Gut, actress and wellness advocate Euodia Samson shares her personal journey to reclaiming health and wellness with Wasanga Mehana. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk 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

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9:03

Fitness: Winter-proof your fitness - staying active...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/25

Guest:Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at Talk Radio 702 / 567 Cape Talk and KFM Struggling to find your fitness spark this winter? You’re not alone. That’s why fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins the conversation with a mix of smart, surprising, and seriously fun ways to stay active during South Africa’s colder months. Think glow-in-the-dark dance sessions, stairwell adventures, and clever tricks for managing calories when comfort food

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8:50

The battle for basic literacy in South Africa

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/24

Guest:Roscoe Williams | Programme Director at Read To Rise At Vusizi Primary School in Limpopo, teachers are battling overcrowded classrooms, a critical lack of books, and minimal parental support — all while trying to teach children how to read. With learners expected to switch from Xitsonga to English by Grade 4, the odds are stacked against them. Yet, these educators go above and beyond, creating their own teaching materials, staying after school, and forming reading support groups —

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8:23

Travel: How safe is your holiday booking?

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/24

Guest:Brendon Petersen | Editor at reframed.co and tech and travel journalist Wasanga Mehana speaks with tech journalist Brendon Petersen about the disturbing rise in booking scams. Think your holiday booking app is safe? Think again. Learn how scammers trick trusted platforms—and how to protect yourself. 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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8:53

Fitness: What FIBO 2025 tells us about the future of...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/24

Guest:Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at 702 / Cape Talk and KFM Explore the future of fitness through the expert eyes of Mannee De Wet, Managing Director at Planet Fitness, and Liezel van der Westhuizen, fitness presenter and mental fitness coach. Learn how FIBO 2025 highlights innovations in AI coaching, hybrid training, mental wellness, and eco-friendly fitness practices that will empower busy professionals to stay motivated, injury-free, and future-ready. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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13:08

US Enters Israel-Iran War

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/23

Guest:Mike Burnard | Analytical Strategist at DiaLOGOS Wasanga Mehana speaks with Mike Burnard, Analytical Strategist at DiaLOGOS, as the US officially enters the Israel-Iran conflict with overnight airstrikes on nuclear sites. 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

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10:36

DA files no-confidence motions against Joburg mayor

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/23

Guest:Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku | DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku joins Wasanga Mehana to discuss the DA’s no-confidence motions against Joburg Mayor Dada Morero and Council Speaker Nobuhle Mthembu amid worsening service delivery and council dysfunction. 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

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7:29

Property: The Rise of Container Homes in SA

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/23

Guest: Nadia Aucamp | Broker Owner at RE/MAX All Stars Wasanga Mehana speaks with Nadia Aucamp about the pros, cons, and future of container homes in South Africa. From affordability and sustainability to regulations and resale value. 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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8:49

Fitness: Two South African women take on 4 x...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/23

Guest:Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at 702 / Cape Talk and KFM In a world where fewer than 20% of ultramarathon finishers are female, Gaelyn and Gill are rewriting the stats — tackling four 160km races in a single year, not for medals, but to champion Wild Mongoo, a nonprofit changing lives across South Africa. Liezel van der Westhuizen shares the story of 2 women running 4 ultramarathons to support Wild Mongoo & empower vulnerable SA women through grit & purpose. Early

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8:32

Sport: FIFA Club World Cup Clash - Mamelodi Sundowns...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/20

Wasanga Mehana hosts sports journalist Benjamin Leshoro to preview the FIFA Club World Cup clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Borussia Dortmund. Can the South African champions stun the German heavyweights under the Cincinnati lights? With key injuries for Dortmund and Sundowns chasing early qualification, it's a must-listen ahead of Saturday’s showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:23

2025’s Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 - Johnny Malepa

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/20

From dropping out of university to working with global giants like Marvel, Disney, and AKA, 25-year-old creative powerhouse Johnny Malepa shares his journey, challenges, and vision for the future of African entertainment. A Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 trailblazer—this is a story of purpose, perseverance, and pure creative fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:16

NPO: UP Youth Choir to represent SA in Europe

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/20

The University of Pretoria Youth Choir, a proudly diverse ensemble of 90 young singers, is set to perform and compete in Europe this December. Wasanga Mehana speaks to a 17 year-old member, Onthatile Lebogo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:52

Fitness: Weekend fitness guide

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/20

Wasanga Mehana speaks to Liezel van der Westhuizen who brings you, your weekend fitness guide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:57

Starlink proposes R500 million deal to connect 5000...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/19

Wasanga Mehana speaks to Jan Vermeulen from MyBroadband about Starlink’s R500 million pledge to provide free internet to 5,000 schools—if SA’s policy allows an alternative to local ownership rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:22

OUTA urges Govt to halt fines during licence backlog

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/19

Wasanga Mehana speaks with OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage on the unfair fines drivers face due to a licence card printing backlog that’s left nearly 700,000 motorists without valid cards. OUTA demands urgent relief and reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:21

Finance: 41% of low-income earners betting to pay bills

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/19

As online gambling skyrockets in South Africa, many are betting their way into deeper debt. Wasanga Mehana talks to Massing Thabo Hollo at Old Mutual Senior Programme Managerabout the real cost of chasing quick wins—and why financial literacy is key to breaking the cycle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:59

Fitness: Test It Out Thursday: The Balm Your Skin...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/19

Learn how LETIbalm, a trusted balm from Spain now in South Africa, soothes and repairs delicate skin around the nose and lips. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen shares expert tips on its natural ingredients like Centella Asiatica and vitamin E—perfect for winter dryness, allergies, and sensitive skin. Find out why nose skin needs special care and where to buy LETIbalm to keep your skin healthy all season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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