Guest: Zimbali Mncube |Researcher: Tax & Budget Policy from the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ)

South Africa faces a fiscal crossroads as Parliament debates a proposed increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT). Is there still a world without a VAT hike? Africa Melane is joined by Zimbali Mncube, Researcher: Tax & Budget Policy from the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) to explore this.

Guest: Zimbali Mncube |Researcher: Tax &amp; Budget Policy from the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ)
South Africa faces a fiscal crossroads as Parliament debates a proposed increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT). Is there still a world without a VAT hike? Africa Melane is joined by Zimbali Mncube, Researcher: Tax &amp; Budget Policy from the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) to explore this.

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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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Is there still a world without a VAT hike? Political & legislative scenarios explored

Guest: Dr Ferrial Adam | Executive Director of WaterCan

In light of Human Rights Day on Saturday as well as National Water Week, Africa Melane speaks to Dr Ferrial Adam, Executive Director of WaterCan,  about South Africa’s progress and challenges in ensuring the right to water.

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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Guest:&nbsp;Dr Ferrial Adam | Executive Director of WaterCan
In light of Human Rights Day on Saturday as well as National Water Week, Africa Melane speaks to Dr Ferrial Adam, Executive Director of WaterCan,&nbsp; about South Africa&rsquo;s progress and challenges in ensuring the right to water.
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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Upholding the Right to Water for all

Africa Melane speaks to Dr Siyabulela Fobosi, Senior Researcher in the Faculty of Law at the University of Fort Hare, about how to break the deadlock in South Africa’s minibus taxi industry, this follows his presentation at the National Transport Conference.

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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Africa Melane speaks to Dr Siyabulela Fobosi, Senior Researcher in the Faculty of Law at the University of Fort Hare, about how to break the deadlock in South Africa&rsquo;s minibus taxi industry, this follows his presentation at the National Transport Conference.
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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National Transport Conference 2026: Reforming the minibus taxi sector

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O-negative blood in the Western Cape has dropped below a two-day supply. Africa Melane speaks to Marike Gevers of WCBS about where to donate, the life-saving impact of each donation

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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O-negative blood in the Western Cape has dropped below a two-day supply. Africa Melane speaks to Marike Gevers of WCBS about where to donate, the life-saving impact of each donation
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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Blood stocks in Western Cape hit critical levels

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Is there still a world without a VAT hike? Political & legislative scenarios explored

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