



Could tracking firearms reduce crime
Africa Melane will speak to Gun Free SA about South Africa’s escalating gun violence, the human cost of lost and stolen firearms, and how solutions like Vodacom’s Peacemaker IoT tracking system could improve accountability, officer safety, and public trust. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 70…

Middle East on the Brink: Iran leader killed
Africa Melane speaks to Na’eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher in Humanity at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection, about the dramatic escalation in the Middle East following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in coordinated US and Israeli strikes. Early Breakfast…

Property: Why ‘We’ve always parked there’ won’t hold up in court
Africa Melane speaks to Gary Boruchowitz, founder of Boruchowitz Attorneys, about the legal realities of exclusive use areas in sectional title schemes. From parking bays to patios, they unpack the difference between ownership and use, real and personal rights, and why informal arrangements can lea…

Fitness: The mental fitness secrets every Cape Town Cycle Tour rider needs
As the countdown to the Cape Town Cycle Tour begins, many riders focus on equipment and training while overlooking the most powerful performance tool available: the brain. Research shows that mindset, emotional regulation, pacing decisions, and fuelling habits play a critical role in endurance outc…

Soweto Derby: Chiefs and Pirates set for another classic
Guest: Masebe Qina | Journalist at Soccer Laduma Africa Melane speaks to Masbe Qina, Journalist at Soccer Laduma, ahead of the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Afri…

Geordin Hill-Lewis poised to announce DA Federal leadership bid
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is set to announce a bid for DA federal leader. Africa Melane and Prof Kedibone Phago unpack what this means for the party, the 2026 local elections, and potential impacts on governance in the Western Cape. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk…

NPO: Business leaders take on Little Eden’s CEO Wheelchair Challenge
Africa Melane speaks to Ann Coetzee, CEO of the Little Eden Society, about the 2026 CEO Wheelchair Challenge, launching at Eastgate Mall. Business leaders will spend a workday in a wheelchair to raise R1.5 million for lifelong care supporting 300 residents with profound intellectual disabilities. …

Your Weekly Fitness Guide with Liezel V
Each week, our resident fitness fanatic, Liezel van der Westhuizen, motivator, back-runner, and lover of all things active shares the most exciting, accessible, and joy-filled events happening near you. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced…

Next 90 days critical as Cape Town issues early drought warning
Guest: Dr. Zahid Badroodien | Mayoral Committee Member (MMC) for Water and Sanitation for The City of Cape Town Jacob Moshokoa speaks with Mayoral Committee Member (MMC) of Water and Sanitation for The City of Cape Town, Zahid Badroodien as Cape Town faces an early drought caution. Dam levels are…

2026 budget speech delivered against backdrop of GEMS protest
Only 9% of South Africans save at least 10% of their income, according to JustMoney. With the tax year ending on 28 February, experts urge households to top up retirement annuities, maximise tax-free savings, and ensure all deductions are in order to reduce their tax bill and strengthen long-term f…