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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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7:26

Property: What’s behind the Cape countryside demand

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/09

Why are towns like Swellendam and Barrydale booming? Africa Melane speaks with Seeff’s Jaco Badenhorst about the rise of Cape country living, where tourism, farming, and lifestyle shifts are reshaping South Africa’s property market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:38

Fitness: Swimming from Robben Island - How the CLDSA...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/09

Discover how the CLDSA Summit Programme is changing lives through mentorship, sponsorship, and open water swimming. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane to spotlight the Robben Island crossing — a 7.5km swim in icy waters that demands courage, resilience, and elite mental fitness. Hear stories of real swimmers (Mathutwana Portia Mokoena and Londi Sibisi) who’ve defied the odds and learn how this mentorship and sponsorship programme is

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10:53

AARTO set for October – not June, despite viral claims

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/06

AARTO rollout delayed to 1 October 2025, not 5 June. Expect digital fines, demerit points, and possible license suspensions. 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. All the interviews arepodcasted for you to

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6:39

NPO: EMG’s grassroots impact in environmental justice

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/06

Africa Melane talks to the director of EMG, Mandy Moussouris. This South African organisation has over 30+ years of work in environmental justice. From fighting for clean water to empowering small-scale farmers, EMG puts community voices at the heart of climate action. 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

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9:37

Fitness: The Weekend Fitness Guid

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/06

Africa Melane speaks to Liezel van der Westhuizen who brings you, your weekend fitness guide. 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. All the interviews arepodcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for

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12:05

SAPS on growing gang crisis

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/05

As gang violence intensifies and children are pulled into deadly crime networks, SAPS faces mounting pressure. Brigadier Athlenda Mathe speaks to Africa Melane about the police response, community tensions, and the urgent fight against gang violence 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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10:04

Fitness: Light up your ride with the Ravemen FR300

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/05

Discover the Ravemen FR300 Bike Light—now available at Cellucity—through the lens of fitness presenter Liezel van der Westhuizen. Learn how this 300-lumen, USB-C rechargeable, Garmin-compatible light enhances safety and performance for cyclists across South Africa. Smart features, rugged design, and expert-tested insights await. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show.Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning

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6:13

50 Teachers Assaulted by Learners Since January

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/04

Guest:Basil Manuel | Executive Director at National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa) 50 Western Cape teachers have been assaulted by learners this year. Africa Melane talks to NAPTOSA’s Basil Manuel about what's driving this crisis. 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

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9:18

Zuma & Thales acquittal bids dismissed — trial will...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/04

The High Court has dismissed attempts by Jacob Zuma and Thales to drop the arms deal charges. Judge Chili ruled the trial must proceed — despite key witness deaths. Africa Melane speaks to Adv Stephanie Fick, Executive Director of Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA). 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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7:52

Health: Why blood donation still matters – National...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/04

Africa Melane speaks with Thandi Mosupye, Senior Manager: Marketing, Communication and Brand at SANBS during National Blood Donor Month, ahead of World Blood Donor Day on June 14 — a crucial reminder of the lifesaving power of a simple act. 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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8:45

Fitness: What happens to your brain when you run a...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/04

Discover how marathon running impacts your brain—both short-term and long-term. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen shares expert insights on the latest research, including cognitive benefits, recovery tips, and mental strategies for endurance athletes. Learn why your brain might shrink temporarily after 26.2 miles—and why that’s not a bad thing. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show

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5:53

Former Eskom Exec leads R7 billion renewable energy...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/03

Guest:Matthew Cruise |Energy expert at IMPOWER Africa Melane talks to Matthew Cruise about Jan Oberholzer’s Mulilo, which just landed R7bn in battery storage projects. What does this mean for SA’s energy future? A deep dive into the green shift, power risks, and the tech behind load shedding relief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:17

Are child muti killings becoming a trend?

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/03

Africa Melane speaks to Save the Children South Africa, CEO Gugu Xaba about the rise of muti killings in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:41

Why Stellenbosch is the premier destination for slow...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/03

As the air cools and vineyards turn gold, Stellenbosch reveals a quieter kind of magic. Africa Melane speaks to Annemie Liebenberg, CEO of Visit Stellenbosch, to explore slow travel and explore the stillness of Stellenbosch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:40

Fitness: Work-Life Balance Tips That Actually Work

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/03

Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen shares expert tips on achieving a healthy work-life balance in 2025. Learn how fitness, wellness, and mindful routines can transform your daily life. Tune in to CapeTalk & 702 with Africa Melane for practical advice that helps you thrive—at work and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:54

Govt draws the line on illegal initiation

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/02

Guest:Nkosi Nonkonyana | Chairperson of Contralesa in the Eastern Cape Nkosi Nonkonyana responds to Minister Hlabisa’s urgent call to safeguard the lives of initiates ahead of the 2025 winter season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:00

Property: Decorex showcases home of the future

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/02

Africa Melane speaks to Gareth van Niekerk from Decorex Africa about this year’s highly anticipated Decorex Cape Town, happening 5–8 June at the CTICC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:00

Fitness: Cucumbers on eyes - skincare secret or spa...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/06/02

Are cucumbers on the eyes a skincare hack or just a spa-day stereotype? Join fitness presenter Liezel van der Westhuizen as she explores the science, benefits, and myths behind this classic beauty ritual. Discover -approved facts, expert tips, and how to use cucumbers for real results. Perfect for wellness lovers and skincare skeptics alike!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:10

Callas Foundation on the Joshlin Smith trial outcome

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/30

Guest:Caroline Peters of the Callas Foundation Zain Johnson is in conversation with Caroline Peters of the Callas Foundation, following the life sentences handed down in the Joshlin Smith case. With the community of Saldanha Bay and the nation watching closely, we explore the significance of this ruling, the impact on survivors and families, and what justice truly looks like in cases of human trafficking and child exploitation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:11

President Cyril Ramaphosa establishes a commission of...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/30

Zain Johnson is in conversation with Chris Nissen, Chair of the South African Human Rights Commission, following the announcement of a judicial commission of inquiry into the long-standing delays in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes flagged by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. With Judge Sisi Khampepe at the helm, this inquiry aims to uncover whether state actors deliberately obstructed justice and to recommend steps toward accountability and closure for victims’ families.See

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