Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

Guest:  Dr. Oscar van Heerden | Senior researcher at Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg Dr Oscar van Heerden joins Wasanga Mehana to unpack a tense G7 summit in France shaped by Iran diplomacy claims, Middle East leadership tensions, and widening global divisions as world powers meet under heavy security and political uncertainty. Early Breakfast wit...

Guest:  Zaki Mamdoo | General Industries Workers Union of South Africa Wasanga Mehana speaks to Zaki Mamdoo of the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa on spaza shop enforcement challenges in the township economy, alongside mounting concerns over immigration compliance following new data showing a mismatch between foreign business activity and approved business visas. The discussi...

Guest:  Gary Phelps | Property practitioner at the ICON Property Group Wasanga Mehana speaks to Gary Phelps, Property Practitioner at ICON Property Group, about how to choose a reputable estate agent and why finding the right fit is crucial to protecting yourself in property transactions, especially in light of recent fraud concerns in the sector. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702&rsq...

Guest:  Qiniso Sithole | University of Pretoria Student & Comrades runner Wasanga Mehana speaks to University of Pretoria master’s student and first-time Comrades Marathon runner Qiniso Sithole, who is turning his debut at the Comrades Marathon into a fundraising mission to support UP graduates affected by historical student debt through the Degrees Delivered campaign on BackaBuddy....

Africa Melane speaks to Brian Nell, CEO of Rise Against Hunger Africa, about the organisation’s mission to eliminate child hunger in Southern Africa, how over 6.9 million meals are already making an impact, and how initiatives like the ECD Connect Programme and the Comrades Marathon Race for Charity are helping turn every contribution into real, lasting change for vulnerable communities. Ear...

Africa Melane speaks to Zethu Hlatshwayo, National Spokesperson for the National Association of Artisanal Miners, about the Cleveland massacre in Johannesburg that left 12 people dead. The conversation unpacks the realities of illegal mining in South Africa. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster A...

Africa Melane speaks to Annerie Du Plooy, CEO and founder of the Hero Burn Foundation, about the organisation’s work supporting burn survivors, promoting fire prevention, and strengthening burn awareness in South Africa. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the earl...

Africa Melane speaks to Vincent de Jager from Vincent de Jager Personal Training about why recovery is the missing link in most training plans. From sleep and hydration to active recovery and managing intensity, the conversation explores how athletes can improve performance by allowing the body time to adapt, rebuild, and come back stronger. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and&nb...

Guest:  Masebe Qina | Journalist at Soccer Laduma Africa Melane is joined by Soccer Laduma journalist Masebe Qina as they preview Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico, with excitement building ahead of kick-off at the Estadio Azteca as South Africa returns to football’s biggest stage. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morn...

Joining Africa Melane is Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni as he unpacks the latest developments in the Cleveland informal settlement massacre. Police are investigating a possible link to illegal mining while tracking multiple suspects believed to have carried out a coordinated attack that left 12 people dead and several others wounded. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and C...

Africa Melane speaks to Citadel Advisory Partner Elelwani Ravele on why South Africans should treat their personal finances like a business, focusing on disciplined behaviour, cash flow management and long-term strategy to build and protect wealth in a tough economic climate. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced...

Explore top fitness events, workouts, and wellness experiences happening this weekend in Gauteng and the Western Cape. Africa Melane is joined by fitness enthusiast and mental wellness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen to unpack her top fitness picks for the weekend.  Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show.  Experienced broa...

Guest:  Lebogang Mashigo | Senior Programmes Manager at AWARE.org Africa Melane speaks to Lebogang Mashigo, Senior Programmes Manager at AWARE.org, about new national research showing that alcohol use during pregnancy remains widely normalised in South Africa. The discussion explores major gaps between awareness and understanding of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and how poverty, mis...

Africa Melane speaks to Brett Tungay, National Chairperson of Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa, which is pushing back against two proposed bills it says could reshape South Africa’s hospitality sector by introducing foreign worker quotas and new limits on foreign ownership. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk sh...

Asthma is driven by ongoing airway inflammation, not just occasional breathing difficulty. Experts, including Dr Dwayne Koot, a Medical Manager at Sanofi South Africa, say frequent symptoms, night-time waking and regular inhaler use may point to poor control. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster ...

What if the most talked-about feature at your next race isn't the finish line, but the hydration station? Africa Melane is joined by fitness enthusiast and mental wellness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen to unpack the REVIVE Hydration Pod, the country's first mobile on-tap electrolyte station, designed to deliver ice-cold hydration at scale while creating a more engaging and sustainable event expe...

Africa Melane speaks to Prof Sethulego Matebesi, political analyst, about whether service delivery still outweighs immigration as a voting issue ahead of the 4 November local elections, and whether rising frustration is beginning to shape political rhetoric and voter behaviour. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experience...

Africa Melane speaks to Iga Motylska about the rise of youth travel and how a new generation, influenced by social media, affordability and experiences like Contiki-style trips, is reshaping how and where South Africans explore. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the ea...

Could your favourite song be doing more for your fitness than your expensive running shoes or gym membership? Africa Melane speaks with fitness and mental wellness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen about a study showing that exercising to favorite music helps people train about 20% longer without feeling much more tired. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s&nbs...

Guest:  Lisette IJssel de Schepper | Chief Economist at the Bureau for Economic Research Africa Melane speaks to Lisette IJssel de Schepper, Chief Economist at the Bureau for Economic Research, about South Africa’s Fitch credit rating upgrade, what has driven the improvement in fiscal credibility, and what still needs to happen for the country to move the remaining two notches toward in...

Africa Melane speaks to Thembisa Fakude following Cyril Ramaphosa’s national address outlining tougher measures on illegal immigration. 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 hel...

Smart homes are quickly becoming the new standard in South Africa, with energy security, smart monitoring, and advanced safety features leading buyer demand. Africa Melane speaks to Quewen Webb, divisional manager at Smarthomes, about what’s driving the shift and what buyers are now prioritising in the property market Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’...

With the Comrades Marathon just days away, many runners unknowingly sabotage months of training during the final week. Africa Melane is joined by fitness enthusiast and mental wellness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen to unpack how panic training, poor sleep, new shoes, and more can have a bigger impact than the race itself. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’...

Thabo Shole Mashao speaks to tennis analyst and promoter Bruce Davidson as they wrap up the key moments from the French Open quarterfinals and preview the semi finals, looking at form, conditions, and which players are best placed to push through to the final stages in Paris. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experie...

Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to Prof Linda-Gail Bekker, Director at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation, about the rollout of the long-acting HIV prevention injection lenacapavir, its potential to reduce new infections, and what it means for South Africa’s fight against HIV.   Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show....