Patricia Van Der Ross is the MMC for Community Service and Health in Cape 
Town, playing a key role in addressing homelessness and public welfare. Her 
experience in coordinating social services and community health efforts has 
made her a central figure in navigating the city’s complex challenges around 
public space and homelessness.

Patricia Van Der Ross is the MMC for Community Service and Health in Cape  Town, playing a key role in addressing homelessness and public welfare. Her  experience in coordinating social services and community health efforts has  made her a central figure in navigating the city’s complex challenges around  public space and homelessness.

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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

Your early morning catch-up with chat, traffic and news delivered in a relaxed manner. weekdays from 4 am to 6 am.

Your early morning catch-up with chat, traffic and news delivered in a relaxed manner. weekdays from 4 am to 6 am.

Cape Town Mayor welcomes Castle evictions

We’re joined by Matthew Cruise, an energy expert from Forest Energy. Matthew will shed light on why Eskom is seeking such a steep increase, the potential impact on households and businesses, and what the future of energy pricing might look like in South Africa. Welcome, Matthew! 

We’re joined by Matthew Cruise, an energy expert from Forest Energy. Matthew will shed light on why Eskom is seeking such a steep increase, the potential impact on households and businesses, and what the future of energy pricing might look like in South Africa. Welcome, Matthew!

Eskom’s 36% Electricity Tarriff increase

We’ll be speaking with Robert Mulaudzi, the Johannesburg EMS Spokesperson, 
about the city’s response to the tremor, the current safety protocols in place, 
and what steps are being taken to ensure residents are well-protected in the 
event of future seismic activity. 

We’ll be speaking with Robert Mulaudzi, the Johannesburg EMS Spokesperson,  about the city’s response to the tremor, the current safety protocols in place,  and what steps are being taken to ensure residents are well-protected in the  event of future seismic activity.

The Tremor’s in Joburg: What is the City’s readiness for events like this in the future?

Joining us today is Lelane Bezuidenhout, CEO of the Financial Planning Institute 
of South Africa (FPI), who will help us understand how to choose a reliable 
financial advisor. Lelane will guide us through the key elements to consider 
when placing your trust in a financial planner and explain why it’s important to 
balance trust with verification.

Joining us today is Lelane Bezuidenhout, CEO of the Financial Planning Institute  of South Africa (FPI), who will help us understand how to choose a reliable  financial advisor. Lelane will guide us through the key elements to consider  when placing your trust in a financial planner and explain why it’s important to  balance trust with verification.

Cape Town Mayor welcomes Castle evictions

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