Early Breakfast with Africa Melane
Over 300 residents flee as Zama Zama's driven out by SANDF
David van Wyk of the Benchmarks Foundation joins Africa Melane to unpack the illegal mining crisis in Gauteng, where SANDF troops and SAPS officers recently raided sites, forcing zama zamas to flee and displacing hundreds of families. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s earl…
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Rainbow of Hope: A place of safety in Cape Town for children in need
Africa Melane speaks to Alison Alexander, General Director of Rainbow of Hope in Cape Town, about how the children’s home provides a place of safety, care and support for vulnerable children while helping them rebuild their lives and prepare for the future. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 70…
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Your Weekly Fitness Guide with Liezel Van Der Westhuizen
Each week, our resident fitness fanatic, Liezel van der Westhuizen, motivator, back-runner, and lover of all thing's active shares the most exciting, accessible, and joy-filled events happening near you. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experience…
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Canal+ invests R2bn to reverse MultiChoice decline
Africa Melane speaks to Hilton Tarrant from Moneyweb about Showmax’s collapse, the challenges facing DStv, and whether Canal+ can restore confidence in South Africa’s top pay-TV operator. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Af…
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Iran conflict pushes jet fuel up 70%, airlines hike fares
Africa Melane speaks to aviation expert Phutego Mojapele about rising airline ticket prices after a sharp spike in jet fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa M…
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Finance: Investing in Agribusiness
One of the more unusual places you could consider for substantial investment and entrepreneurial opportunities is South Africa's agribusiness sector. But accessing capital in this sector is not as simple as pitching a good idea. Africa Melane speaks to Leigh Lambrechts, Corporate Partner at Webber …
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Test It Out Thursday: Metagenics MetaRelax, Why magnesium is becoming the wellness supplement everyone is talking about
Stress, fatigue and poor sleep have quietly become part of modern life for many people. But what if one essential mineral could play a powerful role in helping your body manage it all? In this wellness feature, fitness presenter and burnout coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane on Cap…
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South Africa’s economy grows 1.1 percent for 2025
Guest: Chris Hattingh |Executive Director at the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA) South Africa’s economy grew by 1.1 percent in 2025, slightly below the National Treasury’s forecast but showing gradual improvement after several difficult years. While global risks such as rising oil prices linked to …
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Ambassador Bozell urges South Africa to stay non-aligned
Africa Melane speaks to US policy expert Brooks Spector about President Trump’s call for South Africa to return to a non-aligned stance, unpacking what the ambassador’s comments in Hermanus mean for the country’s foreign policy, trade relations, and global positioning Early Breakfast with Africa M…
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The Rested Few: What the new sleep census reveals about South Africa’s sleep struggle
A new national sleep census has revealed a striking reality about rest in South Africa. While many adults report getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night, very few actually wake up feeling restored. In fact, the latest national sleep data shows that only 15.1 percent of South…
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