Sport: Turning every kilometre into a meal

Africa Melane speaks to Brian Nell, CEO of Rise Against Hunger Africa, about the organisation’s mission to eliminate child hunger in Southern Africa, how over 6.9 million meals are already making an impact, and how initiatives like the ECD Connect Programme and the Comrades Marathon Race for Charit…

Illegal mining and the damage it leave behind

Africa Melane speaks to Zethu Hlatshwayo, National Spokesperson for the National Association of Artisanal Miners, about the Cleveland massacre in Johannesburg that left 12 people dead. The conversation unpacks the realities of illegal mining in South Africa. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 7…

Hero Burn Foundation on the frontlines of fire safety education

Africa Melane speaks to Annerie Du Plooy, CEO and founder of the Hero Burn Foundation, about the organisation’s work supporting burn survivors, promoting fire prevention, and strengthening burn awareness in South Africa. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk…

Fitness: Are you overtraining? The signs your body needs rest

Africa Melane speaks to Vincent de Jager from Vincent de Jager Personal Training about why recovery is the missing link in most training plans. From sleep and hydration to active recovery and managing intensity, the conversation explores how athletes can improve performance by allowing the body tim…

Bafana Bafana in high spirits ahead of historic World Cup Opener

Guest: Masebe Qina | Journalist at Soccer Laduma Africa Melane is joined by Soccer Laduma journalist Masebe Qina as they preview Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico, with excitement building ahead of kick-off at the Estadio Azteca as South Africa returns to football’s biggest stag…

Gauteng on alert as investigators track suspects in Cleveland massacre

Joining Africa Melane is Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni as he unpacks the latest developments in the Cleveland informal settlement massacre. Police are investigating a possible link to illegal mining while tracking multiple suspects believed to have carried out a coordinated attack that left 12…

Finance: Five practical steps to take control of your financial future

Africa Melane speaks to Citadel Advisory Partner Elelwani Ravele on why South Africans should treat their personal finances like a business, focusing on disciplined behaviour, cash flow management and long-term strategy to build and protect wealth in a tough economic climate. Early Breakfast with …

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…

More than half of South Africans have seen pregnant women drinking

Guest: Lebogang Mashigo | Senior Programmes Manager at AWARE.org Africa Melane speaks to Lebogang Mashigo, Senior Programmes Manager at AWARE.org, about new national research showing that alcohol use during pregnancy remains widely normalised in South Africa. The discussion explores major gaps bet…

FEDHASA calls proposed laws a threat to jobs and investment

Africa Melane speaks to Brett Tungay, National Chairperson of Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa, which is pushing back against two proposed bills it says could reshape South Africa’s hospitality sector by introducing foreign worker quotas and new limits on foreign ownership. Early …