South Africa’s economy grows 1.1 percent for 2025

Guest: Chris Hattingh |Executive Director at the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA) South Africa’s economy grew by 1.1 percent in 2025, slightly below the National Treasury’s forecast but showing gradual improvement after several difficult years. While global risks such as rising oil prices linked to …

Ambassador Bozell urges South Africa to stay non-aligned

Africa Melane speaks to US policy expert Brooks Spector about President Trump’s call for South Africa to return to a non-aligned stance, unpacking what the ambassador’s comments in Hermanus mean for the country’s foreign policy, trade relations, and global positioning Early Breakfast with Africa M…

The Rested Few: What the new sleep census reveals about South Africa’s sleep struggle

A new national sleep census has revealed a striking reality about rest in South Africa. While many adults report getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night, very few actually wake up feeling restored. In fact, the latest national sleep data shows that only 15.1 percent of South…

Kidney health in focus as World Kidney Day approaches

Chronic kidney disease affects one in ten people globally and often develops without symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage. Ahead of World Kidney Day, Africa Melane speaks to Dr Malcolm Davies from the National Kidney Foundation South Africa about the importance of kidney health, early detect…

Nearly 3,000 baby formula units recalled across South Africa

GUest: Phetho Ntaba |  The National Consumer Commission (NCC) Spokesperson Certain batches of Aptamil Nutribiotik 2 and Aptajunior Nutribiotik 3 baby formula have been recalled over possible toxin contamination. Africa Melane speaks to NCC spokesperson Phetho Ntaba about the recall and what consum…

SAPS under scrutiny for alleged Taxi industry involvement

Africa Melane speaks to Ian Cameron, Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, about the escalating taxi violence in Nyanga, following the torching of nine vehicles and CATA’s shutdown on Monday, when members marched to the police station, leaving commuters stranded. Allegations th…

Wayne shares his insights on how the current oil price affects South Africa's fuel costs.

Wayne shares his insights on how the current oil price affects South Africa's fuel costs. He explains that if the price stays above $100 a barrel, we can expect a significant increase in petrol prices. Wayne also touches on the government's fuel levies and how they contribute to the high cost of pe…

Travel: Rising flight costs and safety worries push South Africans to local Autumn escapes

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 …

The Bedtime Banana Trend: Could this fruit help you sleep better?

Can bananas help you sleep better? Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen explains the science behind bananas, sleep quality, magnesium, tryptophan, and simple bedtime habits that support better rest and recovery. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTa…

Mojtaba Khamenei chosen as Iran’s new supreme leader

Guest: Zeenat Adam | Deputy Executive Director at Afro Middle East Centre Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US‑Israeli strikes, as escalating attacks on fuel depots and other infrastructure in Tehran and across the Middle East de…