

Sport: AFCON Final Morocco vs Senegal
Guest: Sizwe Mbebe | Soccer Blogger and Editor at SoccerBeat Morocco and Senegal are one win away from AFCON glory. Africa Melane speaks to SoccerBeat editor Sizwe Mbebe to break down the key moments, players and pressure points ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster final in Rabat. Early Breakfast with A…

Illicit cigarettes push major manufacturer out of South Africa
As British American Tobacco exits local manufacturing, concerns grow over illicit cigarettes and policy failures. SATTA spokesperson Francois van der Merwe weighs in on what this means for jobs, transformation and the future of South Africa’s tobacco industry. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is…

CSI SneakerTech launches “Sole-diers Initiative"
From cleaning sneakers to changing lives. Africa Melane speaks to Michaela Isaiah from CSI Sneaker Tech about their latest campaign, which donates pre-loved sneakers and school shoes to underprivileged youth. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Exper…

Fitness: Weekend Fitness Guide
Every week, our fabulous fitness guru, Liezel van der Westhuizen, brings you the ultimate list of the most exciting, family-friendly, and inclusive fitness events Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you th…

Growing fears over taxi patrol abuse
Guest: Midday Mali | SANTACO Gauteng Chairperson After taxi patrollers were filmed assaulting a motorist in Vanderbijlpark, concerns about lawlessness on the roads have surged. Africa Melane speaks to Midday Mali, SANTACO Gauteng Chairperson, about the limits of patroller authority, the role of po…

Western Cape water crisis
Dam levels in the Western Cape are dropping fast, with Cape Town’s system now at 66% and Knysna facing a critical shortage. Africa Melane speaks to Zanele Bila-Mupariwa, DWS Western Cape Provincial Head, about how close the province is to Day Zero, what emergency plans are in place, and what reside…

Finance: Surviving the January crunch as Back-to-School costs soar
Africa Melane speaks to Ndivhuho Siliga, Founder at Kleva Finance, about why January hits households so hard, what compromises families are forced to make, and practical tips to get through the month without going into too much debt. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s ea…

Fitness: Why rooibos is one of the healthiest teas in the world
Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen explains the science-backed health benefits of rooibos and how to use it as part of a healthy lifestyle. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane…

Solidarity warns diplomacy may cost South Africa AGOA
Guest: Jaco Kleynhans | Head of Public Liaison at Solidarity AGOA has long been a lifeline for South African exports, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs. While the US House has voted to extend the agreement, Solidarity warns that South Africa’s place in the deal is far from secure. Africa Me…

Back to School: 2026 Academic Year Begins
Africa Melane speaks to Lukhanyo Vangqa, Minister’s Spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education, on school readiness as schools open today Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning n…