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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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5:16

Sport: Two Oceans Marathon an unforgettable race day

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/04

The Two Oceans Marathon returns to Cape Town on 5-6 April 2025! Withthe 56km Ultra and 21.1km Half Marathon, runners will take on one of theworld’s most scenic and challenging courses. Africa Melane speaks to TwoOceans Marathon Race Director & Manager, Hilton Kearns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:05

Trump’s tariffs hit the African continent hard

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/04

With some African nations facing US tariffs as high as 50%, the continentfinds itself at quite a crossroads. To unpack this Africa Melane is joined byExecutive Director TRALAC, Trudie Hartzenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:48

Championing the rights of South Africa’s elderly

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/04

Join Africa Melane in conversation with Irene Snell-Carroll, ProvincialDirector of Age-in-Action, as they discuss the urgent issues facing olderpersons and how we can all be part of the solution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:41

Fitness: Footcare for long-distance runners

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/04

As the Two Oceans Marathon approaches, Africa Melane speaks to LloydMarlowe, Co-Founder and Executive Coach at Fitness&, for expert advice onessential footcare for runners. Lloyd shares tips on how to avoid commonfoot issues such as blisters, calluses, and heel pain. He discusses theimportance of proper footwear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:47

Trump tariffs unpacked

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/03

With US President Donald Trump announcing sweeping new tariffs onglobal imports, South Africa could face serious economic repercussions.Including trade disruptions but what does this mean for the country’sfinancial future? Africa Melane speaks to political economist Dale McKinleyto unpack the potential fallout and what lies ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:30

Budget 2025 passed, COSATU responds

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/03

The 2025 budget has been passed with much contention. Africa Melanespeaks to COSATU’s Matthew Parks on what this means for workers andSouth Africa’s economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:06

Finance: SARS is strengthening revenue recovery -...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/03

SARS collected a record R1.85 trillion in taxes, but unpaid billions remain onthe radar. What does this mean for taxpayers? Africa Melane speaks tofinancial expert Byron Nicol about compliance and what’s next for SARS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:27

Fitness: Coffee & Plunge event returns this April

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/03

Whether you're tackling a 5KM run, braving an ice-cold plunge, or enjoyinga calming yoga session, Coffee & Plunge offers an exhilarating andenergizing experience. Ahead of their April event, Africa Melane sits downwith Apostolos Sfetsios, the founder of Coffee & Plunge, to discuss whatmakes this event a must-attend wellness gathering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:42

Budget Standoff: ActionSA and IFP back budget

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/02

The ANC is scrambling to secure support for an amendment, but with keyopposition parties refusing to back down, is there any realistic way to stopthe hike? Africa Melane speaks to risk analyst Carika Middelburg, to helpunpack the implications for South Africa’s economy and political landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:50

Health: World Autism Day

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/02

Africa Melane chats with Leryke Kleynhans, National Training Coordinatorat Autism South Africa, about autism, neurodiversity, and the power ofinclusion. As an occupational therapist and an autistic adult, Leryke sharesinsights from both lived experience and professional expertise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:03

Fitness: Nutrition tips for runners

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/02

With the Two Oceans Marathon just around the corner, proper nutritionand hydration are crucial to achieving your best performance. AfricaMelane speaks to Marie MacGregor, Registered Dietitian at SSISA to discusshow fueling your body in the final days before the race can minimizefatigue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:19

Immigrants turn to illegal medicine vendors

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/01

Johannesburg’s black market for medicine is growing as immigrants struggleto access clinics. But at what cost? Africa Melane speaks to SAHPRA’sManager for Regulatory Compliance, Mokgadi Fafudi about the dangers andsolutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:11

ANC and DA in final push for budget deal – will It hold?

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/01

Budget deal on the horizon? With Parliament set to vote on the fiscalframework, the ANC and DA appear closer to an agreement – but will ithold? Africa Melane unpacks the latest twists in South Africa’s budget battlewith Hluemlo Xaba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:13

Travel: Exploring the Drakensberg

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/01

Discover the magic of the Drakensberg! Africa Melane chats with Bryon vander Riet from Cathedral Peak Hotel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:41

Fitness: How to tackle the Two Oceans Marathon this...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/01

The World's Most Beautiful Marathon is back! This weekend, thousands ofrunners will hit the streets for the legendary Two Oceans Marathon. AfricaMelane chats with running expert Mark Dingle about training, racestrategies, and the mental grit needed to take on this grueling challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:54

Sassa & Postbank Card deadline extended

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/31

Grant recipients now have until 31 May 2025 to switch to Postbank’s blackcard. Africa Melane speaks to Head of communications for SASSA, PasekaLetsatsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:28

Property: The growing need for home insurance amid...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/31

With extreme weather events on the rise, the need for comprehensivehome insurance has never been more critical. Africa Melane speaks withMolebatsi Lang Old Mutual’s Head of Retail Strategic Accounts OutsourcedBusiness to discuss the importance of home insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:53

Fitness: Conquering the Im’possible Tour

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/31

After 61+ hours, 350 km of cycling, 92+ km of trail running, and just 2 hours of sleep, Grant Lottering has completed his most grueling Im’possible Tour yet. Africa Melane speaks to the endurance athlete about this impossible featSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:02

BMF & Gift of the Givers Invest in SA’s Future Leaders

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/28

Guest:Sonwabile Xwayi | BMF Western Cape Chairman Africa Melane speaks to Sonwabile Xwayi, BMF Western Cape Chairman, on their joint intiative with Gift of the Givers to invest in promising students from underprivedged communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:50

National Water and Sanitation Indaba and the state of...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/28

Africa Melane speaks to Dr Kevin Winter, Emeritus professor at UCT’s Department of Environmental & Geographical Science and the Future Water Institute, to get his perspective on day 1 of the National Water and Sanitation Indaba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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