Early Breakfast with Africa Melane
Sport: Springboks and England set for blockbuster Ellis Park showdown
Guest:Jan De Koning | Independent Rugby Journalist The Springboks kick off their Nations Championship campaign against England on Saturday, 4 July, at Emirates Airline Park (Ellis Park) in Johannesburg. Zain Johnson speaks to independent rugby journalist Jan de Koning about the biggest talking po…
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Busa walks away from UIF
Zain Johnson speaks to Head of Social Policy at Business Unity South Africa, Sanelisiwe Jantjies, about Busa's decision to withdraw from the UIF board and Nedlac structures after years of unsuccessful attempts to reform the fund. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early mor…
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NPO: How Doorway to Dignity is helping vulnerable communities this winter
From food security and shelter to winter relief and community partnerships, Doorway to Dignity is working to restore hope and dignity to vulnerable South Africans. Zain Johnson speaks to Founder and CEO Trevor Webster about the organisation's impact, its innovative initiatives and how every act of …
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Fitness: Halfway through the year, are your fitness goals still alive?
Zain Johnson speaks to Strength and Conditioning Coach Kaylyn Elliot about why the middle of the year is the perfect time to reassess your fitness goals. They unpack practical ways to reset your routine, stay motivated during winter and build sustainable habits that can help you finish the year str…
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Cosatu questions Dina Pule’s return to cabinet
Guest: Matthew Parks | COSATU’s Parliamentary Coordinator The appointment of Dina Pule to Cabinet has reignited debate around ethics, accountability and consultation within government. Cosatu says it was excluded from discussions around the Cabinet changes and believes Pule's past conduct raises s…
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Did the R600 million security plan for June 30th pay of
More than 120 marches, over 900 arrests and a reported R600 million security plan. As questions emerge over the cost of policing the June 30 demonstrations, Zain Johnson speaks to risk analyst and former diplomat Dr Kingsley Makhubela about whether the expense was justified, how governments evaluat…
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Finance: Betting on the big game, is it worth the risk?
With the FIFA World Cup, rugby season and other major sporting events capturing the nation's attention, sports betting is booming. But while placing a bet may seem like harmless fun or even a chance to ease financial pressure, the odds are rarely in the bettor's favour. Smart About Money editor Lau…
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The fitness events everyone is talking about
Explore top fitness events, workouts, and wellness experiences happening this weekend in Gauteng and the Western Cape. Fitness presenter and burnout and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins us to spotlight what is trending right now across the fitness scene. With her experience as a…
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Investigation launched into corporal punishment
Parents and educators at a Gauteng primary school have raised serious concerns about alleged corporal punishment and intimidation, saying learners are fearful and complaints have gone unanswered. The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed an investigation is under way, while NAPTOSA is expec…
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KAAX reflects on June 30 Tensions
Zain Johnson speaks to Sharon Ekambaram from Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX) following heightened concerns around June 30, asking whether any xenophobic incidents were reported, what was verified on the ground, and how communities are responding in the aftermath.
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