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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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8:33

Test it out Thursday: Burn Calories Without Leaving...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/06

Burn Calories While Watching TV! Discover the secrets of Couchercise with fitness expert Liezel van der Westhuizen. Light seated exercises, like leg lifts, can burn 50-70 calories per hour, making fitness effortless from your couch. Explore expert tips, benefits, and easy home workouts that fit your lifestyle. Tune in and transform your fitness routine today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:02

Whistleblower protection takes centre stage at G20...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/05

Guest:Advocate Paul Hoffman | SC Director & Head of Projects at Accountability Now Advocate Paul Hoffman joins Africa Melane to discuss the urgent need for stronger whistleblower protections, a key focus at this week’s G20 corruption workshopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:26

Health Department set to engage NGOs amidst US...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/05

As the US halts crucial HIV/AIDS and TB funding, SA’s Health Department is engaging NGOs to assess the impact and plan interventions. Africa Melane speaks to the Ministerial Spokesperson for the Department of Health, Sello Lediga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:33

Health: The importance of eye care

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/05

Tune in for an engaging conversation with Africa Melane and Ntombi Zitha, optometrist and expert from the South African Optometric Association, as we explore essential eye care tips, discuss common vision issues, and share expert advice on maintaining healthy eyes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:05

Fitness: Unlock your athletic potential with magnesium

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/05

Discover how magnesium can enhance your performance and recovery as a weekend warrior, cyclist, or runner. Join fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen as she shares expert advice on the benefits of magnesium for athletes. Dr. Guillaume Rzewuski, a Scientific Consultant at Doppelherz, a leading German brand specializing in high-quality vitamins and mineral supplements, also provides valuable insights. Dr. Inga Koopmann, a key member of the Doppelherz team, contributes

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5:09

The cost of corruption

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/04

Guest:Advocate Stephanie Fick | Executive Director of Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) Could fighting corruption save South Africa from a VAT hike? Africa Melane chats to Advocate Stephanie Fick from OUTA to unpack the billions lost to corruption, why accountability matters, and what real action could mean for the country's finances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

9:11

South African municipalities owe Eskom billions

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/04

Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s active partnering model allows Eskom to assist municipalities with billing, revenue collection, and infrastructure maintenance. Africa Melane speaks to Nhlanhla Ngidi, Senior Advisor for Electricity at South African Local Government Association (SALGA) to hear how municipalities feel about this new intervention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:47

Travel: Easter weekend escapes

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/04

Easter is around the corner, and with a long weekend ahead, South Africans are packing their bags for family-friendly adventures. Africa Melane speaks to COO at BON Hotels, Pieter van Eck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:30

Fitness: Cape Town Cycle Tour 2025: Expert Tips,...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/04

The Cape Town Cycle Tour is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of endurance, passion, and cycling culture! Join fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen as she shares essential tips and advice ahead of the big race,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:22

Thousands of Spaza Shops Fail to Meet Compliance...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/03

Africa Melane speaks to Sibusiso Ngcobo from SASTA as over 15,000 spaza shops face closure. Traders say costly compliance, relentless inspections, and a lack of representation are pushing them out of business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:06

Make home security a priority on your home buying...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/03

Security should be just as important as location and price when purchasing a new home. Africa Melane speaks to Sales and marketing Exec of Trellidor, Damian Judge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:52

Fitness: How Hearo is changing lives with essential...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/03/03

Millions struggle with hearing loss, but what happens after a cochlear implant? Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen uncovers the life-changing work of Hearo, a non-profit ensuring access to critical hearing rehabilitation in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

4:07

Sport: ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa v England

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/02/28

Guest:Jeremy Fredricks | Cricket Commentator South Africa faces England in their Champions Trophy match. Cricket commentator, Jeremy Fredricks joins Africa Melane to preview the gameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:02

Trump Cuts USAID HIV Funding

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/02/28

The Trump administration has abruptly cut all USAID funding for HIV programs in South Africa, leaving millions of vulnerable people without access to life-saving services. Africa Melane speaks to U.S. policy expert Brooks Spector to unpack this shocking decisionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:47

NPO: The impact of Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/02/28

Africa Melane speaks to the Chairperson of Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation, Lynda Silk about their incredible work they do which includes connecting youth to nature & conservation efforts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:05

The weekend fitness guide

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/02/28

Liezel van der Westhuizen, brings you the ultimate list of the most exciting, family-friendly, and inclusive fitness events for the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:01

G20/B20 Finance Meeting Round-Up

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/02/27

Guest:Leonard Mbulle-Nziege |Senior Consultant at Concerto As the G20 Finance Track meetings wrap up in Cape Town, Africa Melane speaks to Senior Consultant at Concerto to unpack the biggest takeaways at the B20 meeting this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:49

Is the March deadline for the SASSA Card switch...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/02/27

SASSA’s gold card switchover is causing chaos—beneficiaries sleeping outside, system delays, and access to healthcare at risk. Africa Melane interviews Social Grant Activist at Pay the Grants, Elizabeth Raiters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:18

Finance: South Africa’s youth face growing debt crisis

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/02/27

Africa Melane interviews Damon Sivitilli, CEO of Vantage, about the growing debt crisis among young South Africans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:26

Test it out Thursday: Is Lip SPF essential for your...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/02/27

Curious if SPF on Your Lips is a Must During Workouts? Join fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen as she highlights the crucial need for lip SPF protection. This Test It Out Thursday, we review ISDIN's advanced lip balm range, including Protector Labial ISDIN® SPF 30, SPF 50+, HV SPF 30, and Reparador LabiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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