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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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9:24

Fitness: How to maximize your gym membership

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/08

Maximizing your gym membership is all about consistency, setting clear goals, and making full use of available resources. Whether it's personal training, group classes, or community support, there's so much more to your membership than just access to equipment. Africa Melane speaks to Tim Carter, Head of brand at Planet Fitness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:59

Vaal Dam bursts past full capacity due to heavy rains

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/07

Guest: Wisane Mavasa | Spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitation The Vaal Dam is overflowing. A fifth sluice gate has been opened as heavy rain continues, and residents in low-lying areas are urged to evacuate. Africa Melane speaks to Wisane Mavasa from the Department of Water and Sanitation about the urgent flood risks and how communities can stay safeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:20

GNU Update: Can ANC and DA Reconcile?

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/07

GNU on the edge, as ANC postpones key NEC meeting and big business begs for stability between the two biggest political parties in the GNU. Africa Melane speaks to Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:27

Property: Understanding tax implications for property...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/07

Property owners need to be aware of the key differences between primary residences and rental properties when it comes to tax implications. Join Africa Melane as he speaks to FPI’s 2024 Financial Planner of the Year Winner, Rudolf Geldenhuys, to explore tax benefits, deductible expenses, and allowances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:50

Walk, wag, and win — Paws on the Promenade returns!

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/04/07

Join #PawsOnThePromenade on 13 April 2025 for a scenic 5km dog walk fundraiser in Cape Town! All proceeds support the Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha. Africa Melane speaks to Fundraising & Communications Expert at Mdzananda Animal Clinic, Marcelle du PlessisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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