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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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9:22

DOE’s Funda Uphumelele Survey reveals deep reading...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/11

Africa Melane speaks to Terence Khala from the Department of Basic Education about the Funda Uphumelele National Survey, which shows that less than a third of learners in Grades 1–3 meet home-language reading benchmarks exposing major challenges in early literacy across South Africa Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly morning talk show.Experienced broadcasterAfrica Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,and interviews politicians and

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8:17

Travel: A trip to Turkey

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/11

Africa Melane speaks to Noli Hlope, founder of Noli Travels, about her recent journey through Turkey and how her women-only travel club is helping women explore the world safely, confidently, and with a deeper appreciation for culture, food, and connection. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly morning talk show.Experienced broadcasterAfrica Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of

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6:27

Springboks celebrate Kolisi’s 100th Test with 32-17...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/10

Guest:Jan De Koning | Freelance Rugby Journalist Africa Melane speaks to Jan De Koning, freelance rugby journalist, about the Springboks’ thrilling 32-17 comeback over France, Kolisi’s 100th Test, and the team’s resilience under pressure. 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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10:57

Khampepe commission hearings set to begin today

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/10

Africa Melane speaks to Zaid Kimmie, Executive Director at the Foundation for Human Rights, as the Khampepe Commission begins hearings into long-delayed TRC prosecutions and families renew their call for justice. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly morning talk show.Experienced broadcasterAfrica Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He alsoenjoys chatting to guests in

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9:26

Property: Reflecting on 2025’s biggest property...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/10

Africa Melane speaks to Herschel Jawitz, CEO of Jawitz Properties, about how stable interest rates, young buyers, and a wave of semigration back to Gauteng shaped South Africa’s property market in 2025. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly morning talk show.Experienced broadcasterAfrica Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He alsoenjoys chatting to guests in the

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10:17

Fitness: How Sports for Hope is transforming lives in...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/10

Discover how Sports for Hope, a Western Cape based nonprofit, is uplifting 800–900 children in Montagu through sport, mentorship, and feeding programmes. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen highlights the urgent challenges faced by no-fee schools; from hunger to lack of sports facilities and explains why initiatives like this are creating brighter futures for South Africa’s youth. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly

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8:25

Discovery Vitality and Nando’s team up for the...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/07

Guest:Phumelele Kubeka |Marketing Manager: Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Discovery Africa Melane chats to the organisers of the Vitality Chicken Run ahead of Saturday’s big night in Johannesburg unpacking routes, road closures, and final tips for runners. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly morning talk show.Experienced broadcasterAfrica Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,and interviews politicians and analysts to help

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5:56

NPO: Autism Care Foundation tackles barriers to...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/07

Africa Melane speaks to Lindsay Boyd from the Autism Care Foundation about empowering children with disabilities through education, food drives, and community care. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly morning talk show.Experienced broadcasterAfrica Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He alsoenjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts.All the

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10:04

Fitness: How a South African cop conquers Ultra...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/07

Africa Melane chats to Constable Kennedy Sekhuthe, the Roodepoort police officer who trades his uniform for trail shoes. From long shifts to even longer runs, he shares how endurance, patience, and passion keep him chasing purpose on and off the trail. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly morning talk show.Experienced broadcasterAfrica Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the

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5:07

SA’s hidden health emergency: Girls aged 10–14 giving...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/06

Guest:Dr Kasturi Moodley | Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Hundreds of pre-teen pregnancies are reported in South Africa, highlighting risks to physical and mental health. Africa Melane speaks to Dr Kasturi Moodley about the impact of early pregnancy and abortion on young girls Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly morning talk show.Experienced broadcasterAfrica Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,and interviews politicians and analysts to

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6:43

Finance: The harsh reality of SA’s festive spending

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2025/11/06

South Africans are heading into the 2025 festive season weighed down by debt, high unemployment, and shrinking disposable income. As Black Friday approaches, Africa Melane speaks to Sarah Nicholso, Head of Customer Experience at Just Money. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly morning talk show.Experienced broadcasterAfrica 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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9:49

Test It Out Thursday: What to check before buying...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/06

Africa Melane speaks to Dr Judey Pretorius from Biomedical Emporium about how not all sunscreens are made equal, what South Africans should look for when buying, and what can be done to treat and prevent sun damage and sunspots Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly morning talk show.Experienced broadcasterAfrica Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He alsoenjoys

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10:09

SACCA weighs in on FlySafair salary proposal

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/05

Guest:Christopher Shabangu | President at SA Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) Cabin crew wage talks with FlySafair are deadlocked, with SACCA reviewing the airline’s 5.7% pay increase offer. Flights continue as negotiations move forward. Africa Melane speaks to SACCA President Christopher Shabangu for the union perspective on the ongoing talks. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the

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5:46

Wellness: Lifestyle diseases drag South Africa’s life...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/05

Guest:Cherie Fortuin | Dietician Life expectancy in South Africa has dropped with non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and stroke now among the leading killers. In conversation with dietician Cherie Fortuin, Africa Melane explores how poor lifestyle choices are undoing years of progress in public health. 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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7:52

Fitness: Weekend fitness guide

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/05

Guest:Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at 702 / Cape Talk and KFM 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. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the

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5:36

Typhoid surge raises alarm over water safety in Tshwane

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/04

Guest:Mzimasi Neti |Deputy Director: CDC Surveillance at Gauteng Department of Health Africa Melane speaks to Mzimasi Neti from the Gauteng Department of Health about the typhoid outbreak in Tshwane, as health officials investigate the source of infections and urge residents to use only treated water. 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

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8:03

FlySafair says flights will continue despite wage...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/04

Africa Melane speaks to Kirby Gordon about FlySafair’s ongoing negotiations with SACCA, the employer-initiated work stoppage, and how the airline is maintaining flight operations while working toward a fair and speedy resolution. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly morning talk show.Experienced broadcasterAfrica Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He alsoenjoys

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6:53

Travel: Rediscovering the Western Cape one dish at a...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/04

Africa Melane speaks to Chef Marcus Gericke about his new culinary experience, “Journey,” at Urchin Restaurant. A menu shaped by 1,627 km of travel across the Western Cape, tracing the region’s people, places and flavours. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly morning talk show.Experienced broadcasterAfrica 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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7:30

Fitness: How “Plant Parenting” became South Africa’s...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/04

Plant parenting is blooming across South Africa and it’s about far more than décor. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane to explore how caring for plants reduces stress, builds mindfulness, and strengthens mental fitness Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s andCapeTalk’searly morning talk show.Experienced broadcasterAfrica Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,and interviews politicians and

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6:47

Automotive industry braces for possible strike action

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/11/03

Guest:Phakamile Hlubi-Majola | NUMSA National Spokesperson South Africa’s auto industry faces uncertainty as NUMSA threatens strike action over wage disputes with major automakers. Africa Melane speaks to Phakamile Hlubi-Majola about the negotiations, retrenchments, and what this could mean for workers and the sector. 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,

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