Early Breakfast with Africa Melane
27% of SANDF soldiers declared fit for duty
Guest: Ricardo Teixeira | Defence Analyst and Junior Editor at ProtectionWeb Africa Melane unpacks the SANDF’s deepening crisis as only 27% of soldiers are fit for duty. Defence analyst Ricardo Teixeira explains how failing health systems, budget overruns, and collapsing depot security are putting…
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Pressure mounts on ANC leadership as NGC opens
Africa Melane speaks to political analyst Hlumelo Xaba as the ANC enters its 5th NGC amid internal tension, leadership concerns and renewed focus after Gauteng’s conference where Loyiso Masuku made history as chairperson. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning tal…
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Property: Burglaries increase by nearly 50% during the festive season
Burglary rates soar over Christmas. Trellidor’s Damian Judge joins Africa Melane to share smart, simple steps to keep your home secure this festive season from tightening perimeter security to staying alert during holiday outings Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early mor…
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Fitness: Two brothers and a sister from Alberton rise toward Provincial cricket glory
Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen shares how this Alberton family balances academics, faith, discipline, and sport while working toward milestone selections. Learn how you can help them reach their next level. Support, Rieshaeel, Zaim, and Rumaysah Hashim as two b…
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Sport: Blitzboks chase back-to-back Cape Town SVNS win
Guest: Jan De Koning | Freelance Rugby Journalist Africa Melane speaks to rugby journalist Jan de Koning about the Blitzboks’ brutal pool, the new knockout-style format and how the team plans to navigate Fiji, New Zealand and Great Britain as every game becomes a final at the Cape Town Sevens. Ea…
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21 arrests made as authorities target illegal initiation operators
Africa Melane speaks to Pheello Oliphant from Eastern Cape COGTA as five initiates lose their lives early in the season, prompting Minister Hlabisa to call for urgent action, tighter oversight and the immediate shutdown of illegal initiation schools. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and…
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NPO: Cape Town’s volunteer firefighters host annual fundraising Open Day
Africa Melane speaks to Lee Kleynhans from the Volunteer Wildfire Services about this weekend’s Newlands Open Day, a family event filled with demonstrations, activities and wildfire awareness to support the volunteers who protect Cape Town’s mountains. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s a…
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Fitness: Can cold showers really burn fat?
Africa Melane speaks to fitness trainer Kopano Marumo about whether cold showers can truly burn fat, how the body responds to cold exposure, and if this method belongs in your weight loss routine. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broad…
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Eskom wage talks stall as unions reject 3.5% offer
Guest: Livhuwani Mammburu |National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Spokesperson Africa Melane speaks to Livhuwani Mammburu, NUM Spokesperson, as Eskom wage negotiations stall with unions rejecting a 3.5% offer and demanding a 15% hike, highlighting tensions between worker rights and the utility’s fina…
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Gauteng gears up for holiday roads, cracks down on taxi conflicts
Africa Melane speaks to Lesiba Mpya, MEC’s Spokesperson for Gauteng Roads & Transport, as Gauteng ramps up festive season safety with high-level meetings and new measures to prevent taxi conflicts. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broa…
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