RTMC gives an update on South Africa’s roads after the long weekend

Guest: Simon Zwane | Spokesperson at the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) Africa Melane speaks to Simon Zwane about the state of South Africa’s roads over the Heritage Day long weekend. Ahead of the break, motorists were urged to slow down, avoid dangerous driving and make sure their veh…

Unpacking South Africa’s mass shooting crisis

Guest: Dr Mxolisi Mathebula | Independent Security Analyst Africa Melane speaks to Independent Security Analyst, Dr Mxolisi Mathebula following two mass shootings in Wedela and Lwandle that left at least 27 people dead, just days after 11 people were killed in KwaMakhutha. They look at what may be…

Property: What does the rate hike mean for the property market?

Guest: Herschel Jawitz | CEO at Jawitz Properties Africa Melane will speak to Herschel Jawitz, CEO of Jawitz Properties, about what the latest repo rate increase means for South Africa’s property market. With borrowing costs rising again, we look at the impact on home-loan repayments, first-time b…

Fitness: Making fitness more convenient, one mobile gym session at a time

Guest: David Delport | Personal trainer and Founder of MobileGym Africa Melane will speak to David Delport, personal trainer and founder of Mobile Gym, about the idea of bringing a fully equipped gym and qualified personal trainers directly to people at home, work or other open spaces. We’ll find …

Your guide to Joy of Jazz this weekend

Guest: Mantwa Chinoamadi | Festival producer and curator of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz (JOJ) The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz returns to the Sandton Convention Centre on 25 and 26 September, bringing more than 50 artists across four stages.  Africa Melane chats to festival producer and curator Man…

New bill puts employers on notice over undocumented workers

Guest: Michael Bagraim | Labour Law Specialist A proposed amendment to South Africa’s employment laws could see employers facing fines of up to R100,000 for employing an undocumented foreign worker, with higher penalties for repeat offences. The proposed rules would apply to businesses as well as …

NPO: Making matric ball dreams possible

Guest: Erica Pienaar | Founder of The Princess Project A dress sitting unused in your cupboard could become someone else’s special matric ball moment. The Princess Project collects pre-loved evening gowns, wedding dresses, matric farewell dresses, shoes and accessories and helps provide them to ma…

RTMC warns motorists ahead of long weekend

Guest: Simon Zwane | Spokesperson at the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) The Heritage Day long weekend and school closures are expected to bring increased traffic to major routes and popular destinations. The RTMC is urging motorists to slow down, obey speed limits, avoid driving under …

From TrueLove to ProNutro: The changing fortunes of South Africa’s iconic brands

TrueLove Magazine is set to close after more than 50 years, while ProNutro is reportedly being discontinued after 64 years. At the same time, the nostalgic Caravan chocolate bar is making a limited return. What do these changes say about consumer behaviour, brand loyalty and the challenge of keepin…

Finance: This is what happens when you miss a Buy Now, Pay Later payment

Buy Now, Pay Later can make everyday purchases feel more manageable, but what happens when you miss a payment? As BNPL payment behavior is set to be reported to credit bureaus from February 2027, we look at the consequences of missed payments, what consumers should do if they fall behind, and when …