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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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8:10

Is Starlink coming to South Africa?

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/21

Guest:Jan Vermeulen – Editor at My Broadband.co.za Zain Johnson is joined by Jan Vermeulen, editor of MyBroadband, to unpack the political and economic stakes behind South Africa’s stalled talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:01

Could the 30% matric pass mark be scrapped

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/21

Zain Johnson unpacks a crucial debate in South Africa’s education system with Prof Mbulu Madiba, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University. Should the country raise its controversial 30% matric pass mark? With a new education council on the horizon, the Department of Basic Education is taking steps toward evidence-based reform. Experts weigh in on what this could mean for learners, teachers, and the nation’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:25

Health: International tea day - the benefits of rooibos!

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/21

Zain Johnson chats with Adele du Toit from the SA Rooibos Council about the health perks of rooibos on International Rooibos Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:25

Fitness: Why what you wear to the gym matters more...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/21

Zain Johnson chats with KoaKoa Active’s Jarrod David about why the right gym gear matters. From performance to confidence, activewear is more than just a look – it’s part of your workout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:48

Trump & Ramaphosa meeting set

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/20

Guest:Dr. Oscar van Heerden | Senior researcher at Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg President Ramaphosa is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington this week, aiming to address diplomatic tensions and clarify misinformation about South Africa.Zain Johnson speaks to Dr. Oscar van Heerden from the Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg about the stakes and potential outcomes of the visitSee

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11:49

COSATU urges government to deliver a bold,...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/20

Zain Johnson speaks to COSATU’s Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks ahead of the delivery of the budget on Wednesday. COSATU has called on the government to reject austerity and table a bold, pro-worker budget to fix public services, grow the economy, and slash unemployment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:28

Travel: Exploring Hartbeespoort

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/20

Join Zain Johnson as he chats to travel blogger Rethabile Mabula about one of South Africa’s most vibrant and scenic getaways — HartbeespoortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:33

GOOD Party slams city’s budget

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/19

Guest:Brett Herron |GOOD Secretary-General Zain Johnson speaks to GOOD Secretary-General’s Brett Herron on the City of Cape Town’s budget. Heron urges residents to hold councillors accountable and boycott the 29th of May voteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:03

SA soldiers still stranded in Goma

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/19

Dr Kingsley Makhubela joins Zain Johnson to unpack the troubling delays in bringing SANDF troops home from the DRC. While weapons have been prioritised and transported, soldiers remain stranded with limited food, low morale, and no clear timeline for their returnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:15

Property: Semigration shifts in South Africa

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/19

Semigration to the Western Cape is slowing, but demand stays strong! CEO Herschel Jawitz speaks with Zain Johnson about why families are still drawn to coastal living—and why some are heading back to GautengSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:46

Fitness: The compression tech changing sports recovery

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/19

Zain Johnson speaks to Elton Davids about Normatec— one of the most trusted names in sports recovery. From boosting circulation to reducing swelling, this dynamic air compression tech is helping athletes recover smarter and perform better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:08

The Franschhoek Literary Festival preview

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/16

Guest:Jennifer Ball | Programme Director Africa Melane speaks to Jennifer Ball, Programme Director for The Franschhoek Literary Festival which kicks off From 16–18 May See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:12

SA faces a dual HIV crisis

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/16

Africa Melane is joined by Prof Linda Gail-Bekker of the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation to unpack the dual crisis facing South Africa’s HIV response: thousands of healthcare jobs lost due to US funding cuts, and a worrying rise in infections among older adults amid growing public complacency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:22

NPO: Operation Smile grants 40 cleft lip surgeries...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/16

Join Africa Melane in conversation with Sarah Scarth of Operation Smile South Africa, as they discuss a landmark weekend surgical marathon helping 40 children receive cleft lip and palate surgery at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:22

Fitness: Weekend fitness guide

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/16

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

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9:32

Solidarity and AfriForum Accused of Treason

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/15

Africa Melane is joined by Advocate Paul Hoffman, a law expert and director at the Institute for Accountability in Southern Africa, the conversation unpacks the treason investigation into AfriForum and Solidarity. With an understanding of what treason entailsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:17

Finance: Over 80% of South African families do not...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/15

80% of South Africans die without a valid will. Don’t leave your family’s future to chance. Bryan Nicol joins Africa Melane to unpack the importance of wills and estate planningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:34

Fitness: Boost energy, fix your posture & get fit —...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/15

Discover how to recharge your energy, loosen up stiff muscles, and improve your posture without ever leaving your desk. In this exclusive talk radio feature, fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen shares powerful, practical chair workouts perfect for busy professionals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:58

SARS ramps up pressure on non-compliant taxpayers...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/14

Guest:Stephan de Wet | Chairperson Financial Planning Institute's Tax Competency Committee Africa Melane speaks to Stephan de Wet from the FPI on the looming tax blitz aimed at recovering R70 billion in unpaid revenue. With 500 new agents and a focus on compliance, could this reshape the tax landscape in South Africa?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:54

Stage 2 Load Shedding Short-Term setback or sign of...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/05/14

Stage 2 load shedding is back — Africa Melane speaks to IMPOWER energy expert Matthew Cruise about Eskom’s latest challenges. With over 13,000MW in losses, delayed maintenance, and rising winter demand, is the grid more fragile than Eskom admits?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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