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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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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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7:00

Property: YIPA is opening property doors for South...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/16

Chairperson of Youth In Property Association, Sipho Mbadaliga joins Wasanga Mehana to spotlight YIPA’s mission: empowering youth through access, education, and transformation in South Africa’s property sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:16

Fitness: Climb for a cause - Angela Yeung conquers...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/16

From Everest’s peak to Nepal’s mountain schools, Angela Yeung turns extreme fitness into extreme compassion — delivering supplies and hope to Himalayan children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:11

Sport: URC Final Preview - Bulls v Leinster

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/13

The Bulls are back in the URC final — but can they finally go all the way? As they face Leinster in Dublin, Wasanga Mehana speaks to Rugby365 editor Jan De Koning about what’s at stake, the tactical mindset, and whether the Bulls can break their finals curse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:06

70 schools damaged in Eastern Cape floods

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/13

With 70 schools damaged and over 6,000 learners affected, the province’s education infrastructure faces one of its toughest challenges in recent years. We welcome the Ministerial Spokesperson for the Department of Education, Lukhanyo Vangqa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:39

NPO: Sunshine Association - Empowering kids with...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/13

Wasanga Mehana chats to Thobile Sibisi about how the Sunshine Association is transforming early childhood care for kids with disabilities through inclusion, therapy, and family support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:37

Fitness: Weekend fitness guide

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/13

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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7:26

What the National Dialogue could mean for SA

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/12

President Ramaphosa has launched a National Dialogue to tackle SA’s crises — from unemployment to GBV. With public trust low and elections on the horizon, Zain Johnson speaks to political analyst Hlumelo Xaba about whether this will bring real change or just more rhetoric.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:54

Can Eskom avoid load shedding this winter

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/12

Eskom says no load shedding this winter—but unplanned outages are already above safe levels. Zain Johnson speaks to energy expert Matthew Cruise on whether SA can really keep the lights on this winter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:18

How to leverage lower interest rates

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/12

Zain Johnson talks to Rudolph Geldenhuys, CFP, about how lower interest rates impact personal and business cashflow. What does this mean for saving, investing, and growing your financial future?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:19

Fitness: Knysna Forest Marathon 2025 – Nature,...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/12

Discover why the Knysna Forest Marathon 2025 is South Africa’s most iconic winter race. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen shares expert insights on training, race-day tips from Hi-Tec, and the family-friendly vibe of this unforgettable event. A must-listen for runners, spectators, and outdoor lovers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:29

World Test Championship Final - Proteas v Australia

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/11

The stage is set for an unforgettable cricket battle as South Africa faces Australia in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. Join Africa Melane and Cricket commentator, Jeremy Fredricks as they delve into the fierce rivalry, key players, and what this historic clash means for the Proteas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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