



Property: What you should be doing once the bond is paid off
Africa Melane speaks to an estate agent about what homeowners should do after paying off their bond, and how a debt-free property can become a tool for long-term wealth creation and investment planning. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced…

Property: Decorex Cape Town 2026 embraces the ‘Soft Life’
Africa Melane unpacks what to expect from Decorex Africa 2026, as the continent’s leading décor and design showcase returns with a focus on comfort, creativity and intentional living, bringing immersive experiences and over 600 exhibitors to Cape Town and Johannesburg. Early Breakfast with Africa …

Property: Airbnb crime wave raises alarm for hosts in South Africa
Africa Melane speaks to Lethabo Lee Ntshudisane on the rise in Airbnb-related theft, unpacking the risks for hosts, the realities guests should be aware of, and what practical steps can be taken to make short-term rental experiences safer for everyone involved. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane i…

Property: Renting vs owning, what's the smarter move in 2026
Zain Johnson speaks to luxury property expert Victor Ngomane about what really matters when choosing between renting and owning and what the smarter move is in 2026. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you…

Property: PIE Amendment Bill, relief for landlords or risk for the vulnerable
Africa Melane speaks to Ebo Quagraine, CEO of Propertyzz.com, on the proposed amendments to South Africa’s eviction laws, as the Department of Human Settlements looks to clamp down on illegal land occupations, reduce legal delays, and restore confidence in the property market while maintaining prot…

Property: Moving house? Here are expert packing tips to save time
Africa Melane is joined by Wise Move CEO and Co-founder Chante Venter to unpack practical tips for a smoother move, from smart packing strategies and box labelling to protecting valuables and preparing essentials ahead of moving day. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early…

Property: Inside SA’s rental balancing act
Africa Melane speaks to Michelle Dickens from PayProp South Africa on their 2025 Q4 findings. From rental growth to rising affordability pressures, we find out what it means for tenants, landlords, and the broader property market. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early mo…

Property: Key insights from The 2026 Real Estate Industry Summit
Following his address at the 2026 Real Estate Industry Summit at the CTICC, John Loos unpacks a challenging outlook for South Africa’s property market, with interest rate cuts slipping out of reach, global tensions driving inflation risks, and shifting trends from Western Cape dominance to a possib…

Property: Rising trustee mismanagement in body corporates (Part II)
Following an earlier conversation on governance failures in body corporates, Africa Melane speaks to Propertyzz.com CEO Ebo Quagraine about practical steps trustees can take to improve oversight, transparency and compliance in sectional title schemes. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s an…

Property: Rising trustee mismanagement in body corporates
Africa Melane speaks to Ebo Quagraine, CEO of Propertyzz.com, about the future of body corporate governance in South Africa, as rising concerns over trustee mismanagement, transparency and accountability put sectional title living under the spotlight. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s an…