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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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10:35

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Semi-Final: SA v England

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/29

Guest:Jeremy Fredricks | Cricket Commentator South Africa take on England in the Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final in Guwahati. Zain Johnson chats with cricket commentator Jeremy Fredricks about the Proteas’ chances and key players to watch. 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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11:06

R36bn later, small business sector still battling to...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/29

South Africa has spent R36 billion on small business loans since 2012 yet unemployment is up by 8%. Zain Johnson speaks to Matthew Parks on whether the state’s support for small businesses is making any real impact on the ground. 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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8:05

Wellness: World Stroke Day

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/29

World Stroke Week reminds South Africans that every minute counts. Zain Johnson speaks to Sister Thembeka Shezi from the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA about the urgent need for early stroke detection, rapid response, and prevention strategies to save lives and improve recovery. 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

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6:57

Fitness: How cleaning between your teeth can...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/29

Zain Johnson chats to Liezel van der Westhuizen on why oral health goes beyond your teeth. Ivohealth and GUM, have launched a nationwide awareness campaign which highlights the crucial role of cleaning between your teeth daily. 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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4:13

Eskom sets 2027 deadline to end load reduction for...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/28

Guest:Agnes Mlambo | Acting Group Executive for Distribution at Eskom Acting Group Executive for Distribution Agnes Mlambo speaks to Africa Melane about Eskom’s pledge to end load reduction by 2027 for 1.7 million customers through new smart meters, expanded Free Basic Electricity access, and major infrastructure investment. 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,

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9:33

Ballistics backlog & circulating firearms hamper SA’s...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/28

Yesterday at the Madlanga Commission, Brigadier Mishak Mkhabela highlighted how understaffed Saps ballistics units and circulating firearms are fueling violent crime. Africa Melane speaks to Dr. Stanley Maphosa from Gun Free South Africa on the urgent need for stronger gun control and justice. 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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6:40

Travel: South Africa’s rising Van Life, RV trend

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/28

Africa Melane speaks to Mimmie Human, who has traded a traditional home for life on the open road. From converting a Ford Transit van into a cozy mobile home to exploring South Africa one destination at a time, she shares the freedom, adventure, and lessons of van life 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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11:18

Fitness: How a simple pink towel is saving lives

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/28

This October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month in South Africa takes on a deeply personal meaning, reminding women that sometimes life-saving actions begin with everyday moments, like drying off after a shower. The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative, a partnership between PEP and CANSA (the Cancer Association of South Africa), turns a simple pink towel into a gentle nudge for early detection and self-care. Fitness Presenter and Mental Fitness Coach Liezel van der Westhuizen shares how small, mindful

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5:11

South Africa leads Africa in cybercrime incidents

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/27

Guest:Martin Potgieter | Regional Chief Technical Officer at Integrity360 Africa Melane speaks to Martin Potgieter of Integrity360 about South Africa’s growing cyber threats, why the country leads Africa in incidents, and how organisations can strengthen their digital defences. 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

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9:10

Lessons from the irregular service of court papers to...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/27

Africa Melane speaks to legal analyst Benedict Phiri on what went wrong in the irregular court service to UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese and how South Africa’s courts are supposed to serve papers to foreign nationals under the law. 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

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11:29

Property: Understanding the deeds office

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/27

Africa Melane talks to Sean Wynne about how the Deeds Office operates, common bottlenecks in property transfers, and the ways conveyancers navigate the system to get properties registered smoothly. 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

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8:53

Fitness: How beginners are hitting their 5km running...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/27

Africa Melane chats with Calvin Hammond about making running accessible, fun, and social through the Couch Potato Run Club, helping beginners go from the couch to completing their first 5K. 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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4:11

Johannesburg gears up as thousands prepare for Ride...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/24

Guest:JP Nortje| Race director of Ride Joburg Johannesburg gears up for Ride Joburg Road 2025. Africa Melane speaks to race director JP Nortje about categories, safety, timing, and what participants and residents can expect from the city’s ultimate 97km cycling challenge. 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

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8:21

75% of cigarettes in SA now flow through illicit...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/24

Africa Melane speaks to the Chairperson at Fair-trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita), Sinenhlanhla Mnguni about the illicit cigarette trade in South Africa, where syndicates control three-quarters of the market. The discussion covers lost tax revenue, criminal networks, enforcement strategies, and what needs to be done to reclaim the industry 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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7:46

NPO: Wheel Well’s mission to keep South Africa’s...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/24

This Transport Month, Africa Melane speaks to Peggie Mars, founder of Wheel Well, about her 13-year mission to make South African roads safer for children. From safer scholar transport to car seat laws and community education, Wheel Well is driving change one kilometer at a time Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and Cape Talk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and

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9:29

Fitness: Breathe through the burnout: how to beat...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/24

Feeling burned out as 2025 winds down? Take a deep breath. Africa Melane chats to breathwork practitioner Niki Seberini about the power of the breath in easing year-end fatigue and unlocking peak performance for the final stretch 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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7:33

Violence in the taxi industry shows no sign of slowing

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/23

Guest:Nkululeko Siteyebi | Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) Spokesperson Another life lost in the ongoing taxi conflicts in the Western Cape. Africa Melane speaks to CATA spokesperson Nkululeko Sityebi on the killing of a taxi executive, the rising pattern of violence, and what must be done to restore safety and stability in the industry. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early

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9:33

Zuma’s R28.9 million debt: court allows pension to be...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/23

Court orders Zuma to repay R28.9 million in legal fees. Even his presidential pension could be attached if he fails to pay. Pension Funds Adjudicator Muvhango Lukhaimane explains the legal and pension implications behind this ruling. 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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4:11

Finance: The value of a good pitch

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/23

Africa Melane chats to Warren Hewitt, CEO of the Greater Tygerberg Partnership, about what makes a winning business pitch and how the upcoming Bellville Business Expo is putting local talent in the spotlight. 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

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8:42

Wellness: Are South Africa’s health labels missing...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/23

Fruit juices may look healthy, but they could be hiding more sugar than a can of cola. Africa Melane speaks to Simphiwe Masilo from HEALA about why experts are calling for stricter labelling and regulation of fruit juices 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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