SARB rate decision: What should we expect

Guest: Lisette IJssel de Schepper | Chief Economist at the Bureau for Economic Research Interest rates are back in focus as the South African Reserve Bank prepares to announce its latest Monetary Policy Committee decision today. Africa Melane speaks to Lisette IJssel de Schepper, Chief Economist a…

Charges withdrawn against Masemola

Charges against suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola have been formally withdrawn. Masemola says he is eager to return to work, but the withdrawal of the criminal charges does not necessarily settle the question of his suspension. Africa Melane speaks to Prof Mpho Matlala , Securi…

Wellness: Living with the irregular heartbeat

Your heart has its own rhythm, but what happens when that rhythm becomes too fast, too slow or irregular? This Heart Awareness Month, we turn the focus to arrhythmias as heart rhythm disorders can sometimes go unnoticed. We unpack the signs to look out for, why atrial fibrillation can increase your…

Make Heritage Weekend an active one

Looking for things to do this Heritage Day weekend? Liezel van der Westhuizen highlights fitness events, outdoor adventures, community workouts, and upcoming activities across Gauteng and the Western Cape. Whether you are a first timer, returning to exercise, or looking for your next challenge, thi…

Mpox infections rise: How is the Western Cape responding?

Guest: Dr Saadiq Kariem | Chief of Operations at the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Mpox cases in South Africa have risen to 18, with a cluster in the Western Cape linked to a Cape Town social gathering. We speak to the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness about the lates…

NSFAS opens 2027 applications

Africa Melane speaks to NSFAS spokesperson Ishmael Mnisi as applications for 2027 funding open. We look at what students need to know before the 31 October deadline, the system upgrades NSFAS says will improve processing and verification, and what the return to board governance means. We also look …

Travel: Why supporting local travel matters

Tourism Month is a reminder that some of our best travel experiences may be closer to home than we think. Africa Melane speaks to Kele Lekalake from Harvey World Travel about supporting local tourism, discovering lesser-known South African destinations and getting ahead of the December holiday rush…

Can feeding wild birds really make you happier?

New peer-reviewed research published in Ambio studied 3,658 adults participating in Project FeederWatch across the United States and Canada. After a six-month bird-feeding season, approximately 95% reported that feeding and watching birds had positively affected their wellbeing. Participants descri…

Mpox cases rise as Health Department urges vigilance

Guest: Foster Mohale | Department of Health Spokesperson South Africa is seeing a rise in mpox cases, with most reported in the Western Cape and Cape Town in particular. Africa Melane speaks to Department of Health spokesperson Foster Mohale about the increase in infections, signs and symptoms to …

Ekurhuleni murders puts SA’s GBVF response under the spotlight

Africa Melane speaks to Willem Els, Crime Expert and Senior Training Coordinator at the Institute for Security Studies, following the latest government briefing on the murders of nine women in Ekurhuleni. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienc…