



Property: Burglaries increase by nearly 50% during the festive season
Burglary rates soar over Christmas. Trellidor’s Damian Judge joins Africa Melane to share smart, simple steps to keep your home secure this festive season from tightening perimeter security to staying alert during holiday outings Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early mor…

A fresh blueprint for beginners looking to join the Airbnb economy
Africa Melane speaks to entrepreneur and author Lethabo Lee Ntshudisane about the South Africa Airbnb Playbook, a story-rich guide that blends local insight, real-life hosting journeys, and practical tools to help first-time hosts navigate the short-term rental market with confidence. Early Breakf…

Property: More tenants falling behind as rental pressures mount
Africa Melane speaks to Old Mutual’s Thabo Hollo about what struggling tenants can do as rising rentals and slowing payment performance leave more South Africans vulnerable. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane br…

Property: Reflecting on 2025’s biggest property trends and lessons
Africa Melane speaks to Herschel Jawitz, CEO of Jawitz Properties, about how stable interest rates, young buyers, and a wave of semigration back to Gauteng shaped South Africa’s property market in 2025. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced…

Property: Your property questions answered
Listeners bring their toughest property questions to Africa Melane from removing your name from the deeds office, to what happens when your landlord dies, to whether a two-week eviction notice is even legal. Gary Boruchowitz joins to unpack what the law really says about ownership, inheritance, and…

Property: Understanding the deeds office
Africa Melane talks to Sean Wynne about how the Deeds Office operates, common bottlenecks in property transfers, and the ways conveyancers navigate the system to get properties registered smoothly. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broa…

Property: How co-signing a lease could help you secure your dream home
A listener asked about being added as a second name on a lease but what does that really mean? Africa Melane speaks to Gary Phelps from ICON Property Group about the ins and outs of co-signed leases, how they can help renters with bad credit, and what both parties need to know before signing Early…

Property: The smart way to invest in a holiday home
Africa Melane speaks to property consultant Sam Roberts about what to consider when buying a holiday home in South Africa from the real costs and maintenance demands to the smart strategies that can turn a second property into a worthwhile investment. Thank you for listening to this podcast from E…