Eskom says no load shedding this winter—but unplanned outages are already above safe levels. Zain Johnson speaks to energy expert Matthew Cruise on whether SA can really keep the lights on this winter.

Eskom says no load shedding this winter&mdash;but unplanned outages are already above safe levels. Zain Johnson speaks to energy expert Matthew Cruise on whether SA can really keep the lights on this winter.

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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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Can Eskom avoid load shedding this winter

Guest: David Bellairs | Director Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust

The Cape Town Cycle Tour is set to bring thousands of cyclists to the roads of Cape Town this weekend for one of the world’s most iconic cycling races. Africa Melane speaks to David Bellairs, Director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, about the city’s readiness, key logistics behind the event, and what riders and residents should expect on race day

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Guest:&nbsp;David Bellairs | Director Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust
The Cape Town Cycle Tour is set to bring thousands of cyclists to the roads of Cape Town this weekend for one of the world&rsquo;s most iconic cycling races. Africa Melane speaks to David Bellairs, Director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, about the city&rsquo;s readiness, key logistics behind the event, and what riders and residents should expect on race day
Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702&rsquo;s and CapeTalk&rsquo;s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane
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Update on the Cape Town Cycle Tour  

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Former ANC MP Vincent Smith has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to corruption and fraud linked to the Bosasa scandal. The ruling is being seen by some as a step toward greater accountability for political corruption in South Africa. Africa Melane speaks to OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage about what this conviction means for the fight against corruption and whether it signals real progress in holding powerful figures to account.

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 and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. 
 
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Former ANC MP Vincent Smith has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to corruption and fraud linked to the Bosasa scandal. The ruling is being seen by some as a step toward greater accountability for political corruption in South Africa. Africa Melane speaks to OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage about what this conviction means for the fight against corruption and whether it signals real progress in holding powerful figures to account.
Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702&rsquo;s and&nbsp;CapeTalk&rsquo;s&nbsp;early morning talk show.&nbsp;Experienced broadcaster&nbsp;Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,&nbsp;and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also&nbsp;enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts.&nbsp;All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.&nbsp; &nbsp; Thank you for listening to&nbsp;this podcast from&nbsp;Early Breakfast with Africa Melane&nbsp;
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OUTA reacts to former MP Vincent Smith’s 7-year sentence

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A coding education programme that began as a research project in Gqeberha is now receiving global recognition. Tangible Africa, run by the Leva Foundation and developed with Nelson Mandela University, has been accepted into UNICEF’s Learning Cabinet — highlighting its impact in teaching coding and problem-solving skills to young learners, even in schools without internet access. Africa Melane speaks to Jackson Tshabalala from the Leva Foundation about how the initiative works and what it could mean for the future of digital education in South Africa.

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 and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. 
 
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A coding education programme that began as a research project in Gqeberha is now receiving global recognition. Tangible Africa, run by the Leva Foundation and developed with Nelson Mandela University, has been accepted into UNICEF&rsquo;s Learning Cabinet &mdash; highlighting its impact in teaching coding and problem-solving skills to young learners, even in schools without internet access. Africa Melane speaks to Jackson Tshabalala from the Leva Foundation about how the initiative works and what it could mean for the future of digital education in South Africa.
Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702&rsquo;s and&nbsp;CapeTalk&rsquo;s&nbsp;early morning talk show.&nbsp;Experienced broadcaster&nbsp;Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,&nbsp;and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also&nbsp;enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts.&nbsp;All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.&nbsp; &nbsp; Thank you for listening to&nbsp;this podcast from&nbsp;Early Breakfast with Africa Melane&nbsp;
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UNICEF backs South African coding readiness programme

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