Early Breakfast with Africa Melane
Early Breakfast with Africa Melane
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BHF calls for review of medical aid benefits to reduce costs
Guest: Dr Katlego Mothudi | Managing Director of The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) Medical aid affordability is under pressure as annual contribution increases continue to outpace inflation. The Board of Healthcare Funders is pushing for reforms to prescribed minimum benefits and healthcare pr…
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Gauteng Matric Exams begin with record candidate numbers
Gauteng has confirmed its readiness for the 2026 matric examinations, with a record number of candidates set to write from 13 October. Africa Melane speaks to Chief Director for Examinations and Assessment in the Gauteng Department of Education, Nadine Pote about examination preparations, learner s…
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Western Cape ready for the 2026 matric examinations
The 2026 matric examinations begin today across the Western Cape. Education Minister Jaco Londt discusses the province’s state of readiness, expectations for this year’s results and the support available to learners as they prepare for this important milestone. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane i…
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Travel: Could a fitcation be your next getaway？
Fitness, food and fun in some of the world's most beautiful destinations. Africa Melane speaks to Roxanne Green, director at Active Escapes South Africa, about fitness retreats, solo travel, meeting new people and the upcoming South African escape from 8 to 14 November. Early Breakfast with Africa…
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Fitness: Rosebank Mall Pink Run 2026
Rosebank Mall’s annual Pink Run returns on 24 October, aiming to raise R100,000 for I Love Boobies and support free breast health screening services. Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane to discuss how a 5km community event can turn breast cancer awareness into meaningful action. Registrat…
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Driving licences may no longer be accepted as general identification
Guest: Collen Msibi | Spokesperson of the Department of Transport Driving licences could soon no longer be accepted as general identification under proposed amendments to road traffic regulations. The Department of Transport says the changes aim to prevent the misuse of traffic register numbers an…
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Asylum applications move online
Home Affairs is taking asylum applications online, with a new digital registration and appointment system expected to launch by 10 November. Dr Dale McKinley, co-founder of Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX) and researcher at ILRIG, joins Early Breakfast to discuss the rollout, whether the s…
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N1 on FW de Klerk Boulevard fully reopens after bridge repairs
The N1 on FW de Klerk Boulevard in Cape Town is now fully open following overnight repairs to a pedestrian bridge damaged by a truck on Saturday night. Africa Melane spoke to Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, about the repair operation and the reopening of the roa…
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Fitness
Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane to discuss how four generations of women are taking on the 2026 Double Century to support the Cape Leopard Trust’s Right to Roam campaign, raising awareness of leopard conservation and the importance of protecting connected habitats Early Breakfast …
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Property: Preparing your home for Garden Day
Africa Melane speaks to Lisa Pellatt about Garden Day 2026, taking place on Sunday, 18 October. From affordable gardening ideas and water-wise planting to creating inviting outdoor spaces that add to a home's appeal, we explore how everyone can celebrate their green spaces this spring, regardless o…
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