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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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5:04

Mandela Day: Greater Tygerberg Partnership planting...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/16

On the 18th of July, Mandela Day comes to life in Bellville’s Life-Changing Garden — where unused land becomes a symbol of hope, dignity, and environmental upliftment. Africa Melane speaks to… 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

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9:24

Fitness: Exploring Nordic walking

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/16

Looking to level up your walking workouts? Fitness presenter & mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen reveals how Nordic walking burns 46% more calories & boosts strength. 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

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5:52

Inside South Africa’s occult gang culture

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/15

Guest:Dr Ashwill Ramon Phillips | Lecturer and Postgraduate Supervisor, Department of Criminology, University of the Free State Occult gangs in South Africa mix spiritual beliefs with violence—using rituals, and muti to gain power and spread fear. Dr Ashwill Ramon Phillips reveals how these groups operate and why new approaches to crime prevention are essential Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane

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9:32

Uncovering SA's ICU crisis

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/15

South Africa’s ICU crisis is deepening — too few beds, even fewer trained nurses. Just 25% are critical care qualified. Africa Melane speaks to DENOSA’s Kwena Manamela on staffing gaps, provincial inequalities, and the urgent fixes needed now. 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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7:04

Mandela Day: Klip River clean up in Soweto

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/15

Africa Melane speaks to Hlanzekile River and Ocean Cleaning, led by Ayanda Skenjana, who is rallying Soweto to remove plastic waste from the Klip River this Mandela 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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7:15

Fitness: When to use nutrition bars

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/15

What’s really in your energy bar? Africa Melane chats to Chelsea van Rooyen, Racefood Brand Manager about the rise of nutrition bars, when you actually need them, and why clean, natural ingredients make all the difference. 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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6:47

Eskom’s diesel bill hits R5.26 Billion

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/14

Guest:Matthew Cruise |Energy expert at IMPOWER Africa Melane speaks to energy expert Matthew Cruise on why Eskom’s diesel costs have soared, whether the spend is justified, and what alternatives exist to ease pressure on the grid. 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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8:13

SAPU’s reaction to President Ramaphosa Mkhwanazi’s...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/14

Africa Melane speaks to Lesiba Thobakgale, National Spokesperson for the South African Policing Union (SAPU), following the President’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave while the commission investigates Mkhwanazi’s claims. 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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8:39

The Maletsatsi Foundation launches a 5-act challenge...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/14

Africa Melane speaks to The Maletsatsi Foundation about their call to action for Mandela Day on the 18th of July. Have a listen to five powerful ways you can get involved. 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. Healso enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts

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6:05

Fitness: How to beat the winter slump

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/14

Africa Melane speaks to fitness expert Marlie Hattingh to unpack why winter slows us down—and how to beat the slump with smart movement, better food choices, and a shift in mindset 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. Healso enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere

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7:03

Sport: Wimbledon Weekend - who will lift the trophy?

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/11

From upsets to epic comebacks—Africa Melane and Bruce Davidson breakdown how the 2025 Wimbledon finalists fought their way to Centre Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:34

NPO: Helping 67 dogs to warmer and safer homes

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/11

In honour of Mandela Day, FOUR PAWS is donating 67 kennels and carepackages to dogs in Khayelitsha. Africa Melane speaks to FOUR PAWSCampaign Officer Bertha Moteane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:11

Fitness: The Weekend Fitness Guide

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/11

Africa Melane speaks to Liezel van der Westhuizen who brings you, yourweekend fitness guide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:23

Fitness: Super mushrooms the natural brain boost

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/10

Fitness presenter Liezel van der Westhuizen tests Super Mushrooms: anatural way to boost energy, focus, immunity & sleep—backed by science,not hype.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:31

Three parliamentary committees to investigate...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/10

Africa Melane speaks to crime expert Willem Els on the fallout fromMkhwanazi’s explosive claims, Masemola’s cautious response, and Didiza’scall to the three oversight bodies. What does this all mean for the future ofpolicing in South Africa?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:53

Finance: Breaking down the 2025 SARS filing season

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/10

Africa Melane talks to Ronald Matande from FPI about what’s changing inthe 2025 SARS filing season, from auto-assessments and foreign income tosystem glitches and scammers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:27

Justice Minister debunks gender bias in child...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/09

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says mothers with higher incomesmust contribute fairly to child maintenance—debunking the myth that onlyfathers are responsible. Africa Melane speaks to the CEO at Heartlines, DrGarth Japhet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:21

Over 7,000 Grade R teachers in SA are unqualified

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/09

More than 7,000 Grade R teachers in South Africa are unqualified, raisingserious concerns about the quality of early childhood education. AfricaMelane speaks to Prof Lindelani Mnguni, Dean of Education at theUniversity of Pretoria about the impact on learners and the educationsystem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:51

Health: Measles resurgence in SA

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/09

Gauteng battles rising measles cases. Africa Melane speaks to AssociateProf Talitha Croxley at School of Nursing: Academic Division Head atUniversity of the Western Cape (UWC) to unpack the possible outbreak andwhat to do if you have contracted measles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:52

Fitness: Winter workout - create your dream winter...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/07/09

Discover how to transform winter into your healthiest, most inspiringseason yet! Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van derWesthuizen shares creative ways to build a fitcation vibe at home orexplore active winter getaways across South Africa. From cozy Cape Townworkouts to KZN beach yoga and Mpumalanga hikes, unlock easy fitnessroutines, mindset tools, and wellness rituals to stay motivated and strongall season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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