Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

SA braces for severe winter weather - snow, floods, and sub-zero temps are expected. Africa Melane speaks to the Minister of CoGTA, Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa to get an update on the damage caused. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa Melane spoke to Tsekiso Machike - Spokesperson of the Minister of Human Settlements Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane has clarified the government's stance on housing allocations, stating that beneficiaries cannot receive multiple state-funded houses across different provinces. This comes amid rising concerns over cross-provincial housing applications, especially between Gauteng and the Western Cape. The Minister emphasized that the government’s housing system must ensure fairness, prevent duplication, and prioritize those still on the waiting list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Father’s Day, take him somewhere he’ll never forget. Join Africa Melane and travel writer, Ondela Mlandu for inspiring ways to turn a weekend away into a lifelong memory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School sports days aren’t just for kids-parents get caught up in the action too, sometimes at their own expense! With 50% of physiotherapists treating injuries from overly competitive moms and dads, it's clear that the parents’ race can be risky. Our fitness coach, Liezel van der Westhuizen, shares expert advice to help parents stay injury-free, from warm-ups to mindset shifts. Whether you're racing or cheering, learn how to move smart, model self-care, and make lasting memories—with no regrets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mango Airlines may be eyeing a return, but aviation analyst Guy Leitch tells Africa Melane the airline might be better left grounded. Would a brand-new carrier serve South Africans better? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa Melane welcomes back tennis analyst and promoter, Bruce Davidson as they reflect on the biggest wins at Roland Garros. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are towns like Swellendam and Barrydale booming? Africa Melane speaks with Seeff’s Jaco Badenhorst about the rise of Cape country living, where tourism, farming, and lifestyle shifts are reshaping South Africa’s property market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover how the CLDSA Summit Programme is changing lives through mentorship, sponsorship, and open water swimming. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane to spotlight the Robben Island crossing — a 7.5km swim in icy waters that demands courage, resilience, and elite mental fitness. Hear stories of real swimmers (Mathutwana Portia Mokoena and Londi Sibisi) who’ve defied the odds and learn how this mentorship and sponsorship programme is rewriting the narrative of who gets to take on open water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AARTO rollout delayed to 1 October 2025, not 5 June. Expect digital fines, demerit points, and possible license suspensions. 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 interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buƯ.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buƯ.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buƯ.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buƯ.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buƯ.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa Melane talks to the director of EMG, Mandy Moussouris. This South African organisation has over 30+ years of work in environmental justice. From fighting for clean water to empowering small-scale farmers, EMG puts community voices at the heart of climate action. 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 interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buƯ.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buƯ.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buƯ.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buƯ.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buƯ.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buƯ.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buƯ.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buƯ.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buƯ.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buƯ.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As gang violence intensifies and children are pulled into deadly crime networks, SAPS faces mounting pressure. Brigadier Athlenda Mathe speaks to Africa Melane about the police response, community tensions, and the urgent fight against gang violence 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 interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buƯ.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buƯ.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buƯ.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buƯ.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletter https://buƯ.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the Ravemen FR300 Bike Light—now available at Cellucity—through the lens of fitness presenter Liezel van der Westhuizen. Learn how this 300-lumen, USB-C rechargeable, Garmin-compatible light enhances safety and performance for cyclists across South Africa. Smart features, rugged design, and expert-tested insights await. 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 interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buƯ.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buƯ.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buƯ.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buƯ.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buƯ.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Basil Manuel | Executive Director at National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa) 50 Western Cape teachers have been assaulted by learners this year. Africa Melane talks to NAPTOSA’s Basil Manuel about what's driving this crisis. 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 interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. 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 https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The High Court has dismissed attempts by Jacob Zuma and Thales to drop the arms deal charges. Judge Chili ruled the trial must proceed — despite key witness deaths. Africa Melane speaks to Adv Stephanie Fick, Executive Director of Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA). 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 interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. 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 https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa Melane speaks with Thandi Mosupye, Senior Manager: Marketing, Communication and Brand at SANBS during National Blood Donor Month, ahead of World Blood Donor Day on June 14 — a crucial reminder of the lifesaving power of a simple act. 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 interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. 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 https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover how marathon running impacts your brain—both short-term and long-term. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen shares expert insights on the latest research, including cognitive benefits, recovery tips, and mental strategies for endurance athletes. Learn why your brain might shrink temporarily after 26.2 miles—and why that’s not a bad thing. 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 interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. 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 https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Matthew Cruise |Energy expert at IMPOWER Africa Melane talks to Matthew Cruise about Jan Oberholzer’s Mulilo, which just landed R7bn in battery storage projects. What does this mean for SA’s energy future? A deep dive into the green shift, power risks, and the tech behind load shedding relief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa Melane speaks to Save the Children South Africa, CEO Gugu Xaba about the rise of muti killings in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the air cools and vineyards turn gold, Stellenbosch reveals a quieter kind of magic. Africa Melane speaks to Annemie Liebenberg, CEO of Visit Stellenbosch, to explore slow travel and explore the stillness of Stellenbosch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.