Early Breakfast with Africa Melane
Comic Con Cape Town descends on the Mother City
Guest: Clair Wright | PR Manager for Comic Con Cape Town Africa Melane speaks to Clair Wright, PR Manager for Comic Con Cape Town 2026, after a high-energy opening day. With tens of thousands expected and most tickets sold out, they unpack what fans can still look forward to this weekend. Early …
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COSATU marks Workers Day with May Day rallies
Africa Melane speaks to Matthew Parks from COSATU as workers mark International Workers’ 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 an…
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NPO: 100Wave Challenge postponed as cold front hits Cape Town
Africa Melane speaks to Margo Carelse of the 9Miles Project about the postponement of the 100Wave Challenge due to adverse weather conditions, and how the event continues to champion youth development and community impact ahead of its new date on 9 May at Muizenberg Beach. Early Breakfast with Afr…
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Fitness: Top tips to get race-ready for HYROX Johannesburg 2026
Africa Melane is joined by Kelly Smith, fitness coach and HYROX competitor, unpacking how to prepare for HYROX Johannesburg 2026. 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, bus…
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International Jazz Day Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz Artist Announcement
Guest: Nothemba Madumo | Host of Jazz & Beyond on 702 & Cape Talk Nothemba Madumo joins us to reflect on her love for jazz, the enduring power of the genre and what’s in store for Jazz & Beyond this Sunday. She also shares her excitement following the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz artist announcement…
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SA’s immigration shift: legal questions grow as border overhaul begins
Africa Melane speaks to Advocate Simba Chitando, legal counsel for the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Association, as South Africa’s immigration debate intensifies. This comes amid a R12.5 billion border overhaul, rising deportations, and growing legal questions around due process and migrant rights, wh…
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Finance: Postbank sets 31 August deadline for Sassa gold card switch
Africa Melane will speak to Thami Cele, Postbank Chief Commercial Executive about the rollout of new SASSA black cards as the bank replaces gold cards nationwide from 29 April 2026. Beneficiaries have until 31 August to make the switch or risk disrupted grant payments, with cards available at selec…
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Fitness: A new kind of fitness culture blossoms in Rosebank
Africa Melane will speak to Neo, a certified personal trainer and founder of Zaria Active, about Sculpt Society, a luxury fitness and wellness experience taking place in Rosebank. Blending a high-energy sculpt session with a creative flower-arranging activity. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is…
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Are TVET colleges ready for a major curriculum overhaul
Africa Melane will speak to Sam Zungu on the Department of Higher Education’s decision to phase out several TVET college programmes. 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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Wellness: The Ozempic boom, what you need to know before you try it
Africa Melane will speak to Juanita Khumalo, fitness and wellness coach and founder of TROVE Wellness, about the growing use of Ozempic for weight loss. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early mo…
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