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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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8:59

Sport: ICC Women’s World Cup - South Africa v England

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2025/10/03

Guest: Philasande Sixaba |Cricket commentator Africa Melane speaks to cricket commentator Philasande Sixaba on the England vs South Africa game at the ICC Women’s World Cup. 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 sphere and

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8:02

Monde Bala named CEO of National Transmission Company SA

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/03

Guest:Matthew Cruise |Energy expert at IMPOWER Africa Melane speaks to energy expert Matthew Cruise about Monde Bala’s appointment as permanent CEO of NTCSA and what it means for South Africa’s electricity grid, market efficiency, and future sustainable energy solutions. 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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8:01

NPO: Call 2 Care celebrates 13 years of community care

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2025/10/03

Guest:Alex Raubenheimer |Founder and Executive Director of Operations Africa Melane speaks to Call 2 Care as the Cape Town-based non-profit celebrates 13 years of empowering communities through education, food security projects, and socially conscious events, inviting South Africans to get involved and support sustainable change. 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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5:49

Fitness: Weekend fitness guide

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2025/10/03

Guest:Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at 702 / Cape Talk and KFM Africa Melane speaks to Liezel van der Westhuizen who brings you, your weekend fitness guide. 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 sphere and the Arts. All the

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10:38

Western Cape targets congestion crisis this mobility...

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2025/10/02

Guest:Issac Sileku | Western Cape's Provincial Minister of Mobility Africa Melane speaks to the Western Cape Mobility Department as Mobility Month 2025 kicks off, tackling the province’s traffic challenge that costs drivers 94 hours a year and the economy R3 billion. 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

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7:41

Dry taps in Johannesburg

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/02

Guest:Julia Fish |Joburg Community Action Network (JoburgCAN) Africa Melane speaks to Julia Fish, JoburgCAN Regional Manager, about Johannesburg’s deepening water crisis, the daily reality of dry taps for residents, and why civil society says the city’s leadership has failed to fix the basics. 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

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10:06

Finance: Are ATMs becoming obsolete in South Africa?

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2025/10/02

Guest: Willie Chavalala | Head Client Coverage Personal & Private Banking at Standard Bank SA Are ATMs becoming obsolete? As South Africa pivots toward digital banking, Africa Melane asks Standard Bank’s Willie Chavalala whether cash access still matters in a country where many remain outside the digital fold. 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,

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9:56

Fitness: Shake up your fitness routine with the...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/02

Guest:Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at 702 / Cape Talk and KFM It’s Test It Out Thursday, and today Liezel van der Westhuizen, fitness presenter and mental fitness coach, puts the Stanley Activate Shaker Bottle through its paces. Find out why this premium shaker is making waves with athletes and wellness enthusiasts. 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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9:18

SA sheds nearly a quarter million jobs

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/01

Guest:Charles Adams | Economics Lecturer at University of the Western Cape (UWC) Formal employment in South Africa dropped by 229,000 jobs year on year in the second quarter of 2025. Africa Melane speaks to UWC economics lecturer Charles Adams about the causes, consequences, and possible solutions. 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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9:50

SAHPRA leads fight against falsified medicines with...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/10/01

Guest:Mokgadi Fafudi | Manager at Regulatory Compliance for South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAPHRA) South Africa takes global lead in combatting falsified medicines. Africa Melane speaks to SAHPRA about the new National Action Plan designed to protect patients and ensure access to safe, effective medicines. 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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8:14

Wellness: International Coffee Day, health hazard or...

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2025/10/01

Guest:Cherie Fortuin | Dietician Is your coffee habit helping or hurting your health? Africa Melane speaks to Dietician, Cherie Fortuin on International Coffee Day. 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 sphere and the Arts. All the

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8:58

Fitness: Can rice krispies treats supercharge your...

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2025/10/01

Guest:Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at 702 / Cape Talk and KFM Could your childhood snack be the secret to crushing your next workout? According to TikTok and a growing number of endurance athletes , Rice Krispies Treats are the new pre-workout fuel of choice. Fitness expert Liezel van der Westhuizen shares her insights with Africa Melane on why Rice Krispies Treats are more than just a nostalgic snack. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk

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7:32

SIU report lifts lid on massive tender fraud at...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/30

Guest:Elijah Mhlanga | Spokesperson for the Gauteng Provincial Government Over R2 billion looted at Tembisa Hospital. Elijah Mhlanga joins Africa Melane to explain how the province is responding and what comes next. 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

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8:48

AGOA Extension or Exit: Deadline approaches

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2025/09/30

South Africa’s last-minute negotiations with the US could decide the future of AGOA. Africa Melane speaks to Dr Emmanuel Matambo who explains the risks, the concessions and the flicker of hope for a deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:40

Fitness: Madagascar’s Fitcation for South Africans

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/30

Joining Africa Melane today is Liezel van der Westhuizen fitness presenter and mental fitness coach fresh off an unforgettable wellness adventure in Madagascar. She’ll share insider tips on active retreats, eco-conscious travel, and how a Fitcation in Madagascar can rejuvenate both body and mind. 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

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4:54

Travel: Why the North West province deserves a spot...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/30

As Tourism Month wraps up and Heritage Month draws to a close, celebrate South Africa’s rich heritage and natural beauty with a journey through the North West Province. Join Africa Melane as he chats to travel writer Stephanie Marthinus-Hans about her unforgettable trip. 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

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10:20

ANC steps in Amid EFF PA stalemate over City of...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/29

Guest: Sasabona Manganye |ANC Greater Johannesburg Secretary ANC Greater Johannesburg Secretary Sasabona Manganye joins Africa Melane to discuss the resolution of the Joburg transport portfolio stalemate, Kenny Kunene’s return as MMC, and coalition tensions between the ANC, PA, and EFF. 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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10:07

Taxi violence in Gauteng

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/29

Guest:Theo Malele | National Taxi Association Spokesperson National Taxi Alliance spokesperson Theo Malele joins Africa Melane to discuss taxi-related violence, the tragic killing of NTA Chairperson Thamsanqa Moya, and the urgent need for government intervention to protect communities and the industry. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here

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10:11

Property: Inside the backyard rental revolution

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/29

Bitprop’s Vunene Xiluvane joins Africa Melane to discuss how backyard rentals across South Africa are booming. Providing affordable housing, creating income for homeowners, and reshaping South Africa’s urban landscape. 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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7:13

Fitness: How safe and accurate are your fitness...

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane ·

2025/09/29

Fitness trainer Kopano Marumo joins Africa Melane to discuss the benefits of quality wearable tech and the hidden dangers of cheap imitations that could put your health at risk. 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 sphere and the

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