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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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10:36

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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9:15

Health: Why 80% of South Africa’s suicide victims are...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/18

Nearly 80% of suicide deaths in South Africa are men—a devastating statistic rooted in silence, stigma, and unspoken pain. During Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, experts like Thabo Lephoto urge men to break the silence and support men in seeking help before it’s too late.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:55

Inside the R500 Million Spaza Shop Fund: Who Gets...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/18

Join Wasanga Mehana as he speaks with Siziwe Zulu, Spaza Shop Project Manager at the National Empowerment Fund, about the government’s R100k Spaza Shop Support Fund and its role in formalizing and empowering township businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:45

Popcru urges SAPS to address unlawful salary deductions

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/18

Police officers in the Western Cape are facing severe financial hardship due to unlawful salary deductions, leaving some with only R28 in their bank accounts. Wasanga Mehana speaks to The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) who is calling for immediate action to halt these deductions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:47

Fitness: Unlocking the power of Japanese interval...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/18

Looking for a sustainable way to stay fit ? Discover the Japanese Interval Walking Method with fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen. Learn how alternating walking speeds can boost heart health, burn calories, and improve mental clarity—all in just 30 minutes a day. Get expert tips, pros and cons, and motivation to make this method part of your wellness routine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:31

G7 Summit preview - Leaders convene in Canada

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/17

Canada’s PM Mark Carney hosts his first major global summit. With President Trump & President Rampahosa in attendance, Wasanga Mehana speaks to Dr. Dale McKinley to preview the G7 summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:09

BOSA moves to empower job seekers with Fair Pay Bill

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/17

BOSA’s Fair Pay Bill is here to outlaw unfair salary practices—banning payslip requests, requiring transparent pay ranges, and pushing for equal pay for equal work. Wasanga Mehana speaks to Mmusi Maimane, Leader of Build One SA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:42

Travel: How to score big on family travel deals

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/17

Planning your next family trip or solo youth adventure? Iga Motylska founder of eagerjourneys.com shares expert tips with Wasanga Mehana on finding unbeatable travel deals for the whole family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:00

Fitness: World Yoga Day 2025 in South Africa: Global...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/17

With over 300 million people practicing yoga globally and benefits like reduced stress and sharper focus, fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins us ahead of World Yoga Day 2025 on Saturday, 21 JuneDiscover SA yoga events, expert wellness tips, and how yoga connects health to harmony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:41

SANDF troops return to SA amidst budget cuts

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/16

Wasanga Mehana speaks to Dr Kingsley Makhubela about SANDF’s funding crisis, delayed troop withdrawal from the DRC, and the deeper implications for South Africa’s defence capacity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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