The Fitness Guide: From fun runs to feel-good workouts

Explore top fitness events, workouts, and wellness experiences happening this weekend in Gauteng and the Western Cape. Fitness presenter Liezel van der Westhuizen shares simple, fun ways to stay active and motivated Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show…

Fitness: The future of event hydration in South Africa

What if the most talked-about feature at your next race isn't the finish line, but the hydration station? For years, hydration at sporting events has been treated as a basic necessity. Grab a drink, keep moving, and carry on. But a new innovation launching in South Africa is challenging that thinki…

Fitness: Scientists think your workout playlist matters more than you realise

Could your favourite song be doing more for your fitness than your expensive running shoes or gym membership? A new exercise study has found that people who trained while listening to music they personally loved exercised significantly longer than those working out in silence, lasting nearly 20% lo…

Fitness: Comrades week can make or break your race

With the Comrades Marathon just days away, many runners unknowingly sabotage months of training during the final week. From panic training and poor sleep to trying new shoes, supplements, and race nutrition, the mistakes made before race day can have a bigger impact than the race itself. On CapeTal…

Fitness: Liezel V’s Weekend Fitness Guide

If you're looking for inspiration to get active, you've come to the right place. Every week, we spotlight the events, workouts, adventures, and wellness experiences helping South Africans move more and have more fun while doing it. Joining us is fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van…

Fitness: Liezel's weekend fitness guide – running, hiking, pilates and more

Looking for fun fitness events near you? Africa Melane is joined by fitness enthusiast and mental wellness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen to unpack her top picks for the weekend.  Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show.  Experienced broadcaster Africa …

Fitness: Could your gut be the missing link to better skin, energy and sleep?

What if the secret to healthier skin, better digestion, more energy, and deeper sleep is not sitting in your skincare cabinet, but inside your kitchen blender? Africa Melane is joined by fitness enthusiast and mental wellness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen to unpack the importance of gut health, …

Fitness: Why HYROX feels intimidating before you even start

Could fear of judgment be stopping more people from getting healthier than lack of motivation? HYROX has exploded globally as one of the fastest-growing fitness races in the world, combining running and functional workout stations into an accessible challenge for everyday people. Yet behind the r…

Fitness: More than just a race – The Nelson Mandela Marathon comes to Cape Town

What if your next race was not only about fitness, but also about purpose, history, resilience, and hope? Cape Town’s inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon is set to bring 20,000 runners and walkers together on Sunday, 18 October 2026, in a powerful new event that honours Madiba’s belief in the unifyi…

Fitness: Liezel's weekend fitness guide – Cape Town marathon, yoga and trail runs

Africa Melane speaks to Liezel van der Westhuizen, who brings a weekly round-up of inclusive fitness events across South Africa, highlighting what’s happening in Gauteng and the Western Cape, as well as upcoming events to keep listeners active, inspired, and moving no matter their fitness level. E…