Early Breakfast with Africa Melane
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Travel: Is travelling for the FIFA World Cup harder than qualifying?
Guest: Paula Martini | Travel Journalist Attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes with a major off-field challenge: navigating visas and entry requirements across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Travel journalist Paula Martini joins Thabo Shole-Mashao to unpack what fans need to know before m…
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South African tourism surges despite global instability
Africa Melane speaks to Kim Taylor, spokesperson for SATSA, unpacking South Africa’s tourism recovery. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews polit…
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Garden Route officially crowned world’s best road trip
Africa Melane speaks to Byron Van Gool, Travel Journalist and Co-founder of Dear Travallure, about the Garden Route being ranked the world’s best road trip in a global study by Autotrader, scoring 90.6 and outperforming iconic international routes thanks to its strong driving conditions and landmar…
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Travel: Why having a trusted agent matters more than ever
Africa Melane speaks to Shirley-Ann McQuade, Western Cape Flight Centre Regional Manager, about the growing challenges in travel, from persistent flight disruptions to the Booking.com data breach, and why having a trusted travel partner can be critical in navigating both logistical crises and digit…
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Travel: Cape Town hosts WTM Africa 2026
Africa Melane speaks to Carol Weaving, MD of RX Africa, about why WTM Africa 2026 continues to thrive in a digital-first world. While technology powers smarter connections, the event highlights the importance of trust, relationships and in-person engagement in driving Africa’s tourism industry forw…
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Inside South Africa’s Tourism Surge and Investment Push
South Africa’s tourism sector isn’t just recovering—it’s entering a new era of growth and investment, with rising visitor numbers and strong government support driving momentum. All eyes are now on the Africa Tourism Investment Conference 2026, happening April 14 in Cape Town, where key players wil…
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Travel: Where South Africans are booking and how AI is reshaping it
South Africans are increasingly turning to AI to plan and book travel, while platforms like Booking.com, TripAdvisor and local players continue to dominate traffic, highlighting a fast-evolving, tech-driven travel market. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning tal…
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SA turns homeward as outbound travel hits a snag
Outbound travel may be uncertain, but South Africa is packed with Easter adventures. From family-friendly safaris and beach escapes to regional trips, Kele Lekalake of Harvey World Travel shares the best local destinations for your next last-minute getaway. Where to next? Early Breakfast with Afri…
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Travel: Middle East Conflict forces a rethink of travel to South Africa
Africa Melane speaks to travel journalist Paula Martini on how Middle East conflict and disruptions at major airline hubs like Dubai and Doha could impact inbound tourism to South Africa, weighing the risks of reduced accessibility against the potential to position SA as a safer global destination.…
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Travel: Heritage rail adventure combines scenic travel with luxury stays
Jacob Moshokoa speaks to Rick Botha, General Manager of Ceres Rail Company, about the launch of the Mossel Bay Explorer. A six-day vintage rail journey from Cape Town to Mossel Bay that blends scenic travel, heritage locomotives and small-town exploration across the Western Cape
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