



Travel: Why cruising could be the ultimate way to see Europe
Cruising through Europe offers travellers the chance to wake up in a different destination without constantly changing hotels, with itineraries taking in some of the Mediterranean’s most popular cities and coastal destinations. Zain Johnson chats to Kele Lekalake, CEO and Executive Manager at Harve…

Travel: The biggest trends shaping luxury travel
Africa Melane speaks to Saurabh Rai, Executive Vice President for South Asia, Middle East, Africa and Australasia at Preferred Hotels & Resorts, about how luxury travel is evolving. As affluent travellers increasingly seek authentic, heritage-rich experiences over standardised hotel stays, they unp…

Travel: The benefits of travelling off season
Africa Melane speaks to Ondela Mlandu, communications specialist and travel writer, about why off-season travel is becoming one of South Africa’s biggest travel trends. They unpack how travellers can save on flights and accommodation, avoid the crowds, discover destinations that shine outside peak …

Travel: Exploring Johannesburg through 702 Jozi My Jozi’s Walk the Talk
Can you rediscover Johannesburg by simply walking it? This week, Africa Melane speaks to Dawn Robertson from Jozi My Jozi about why more people should become tourists in their own city, how Walk the Talk is changing perceptions of the inner city, and what participants can expect from the 5km, 8km a…

Travel: How Oudtshoorn is welcoming visitors back
Africa Melane speaks to Corleen Barnard, Tourism Manager at Oudtshoorn & De Rust Tourism, about why Oudtshoorn is far more than South Africa's ostrich capital. They discuss the reopening of the Cango Caves after the recent floods, the region's top attractions, the best time to visit and why the Kle…

Travel: New SARS declarations will affect travellers
Jacob Moshokoa speaks to Paula Martini about South Africa's new mandatory online traveller declarations and what they mean for anyone travelling across the country's borders. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane b…

Travel: Why booking your December holiday now could save you thousands
Zain Johnson speaks to Zay Ferguson-Nair, Customer Experience Leader at Flight Centre Travel Group South Africa, about why December holidays are becoming more expensive and harder to secure the longer you wait to book.

Travel: Japan’s cruise boom reshapes SA travel trends
Africa Melane speaks to Director of Encore Cruises, Janine Pretorius about Japan’s rapid rise as one of the most sought-after cruise destinations for South Africans, unpacking what’s driving the boom. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced b…

Travel: From skills to startups how tourism is shaping youth opportunity in SA
Guest: Kele Lekalake | CEO and Executive Manager for Harvey World Travel Tourism is increasingly being seen as a powerful engine for youth employment, skills development and economic growth in South Africa, while the travel industry is opening new pathways for entrepreneurship through franchise an…

Travel: Why young travellers are prioritising experience over everything
Africa Melane speaks to Iga Motylska about the rise of youth travel and how a new generation, influenced by social media, affordability and experiences like Contiki-style trips, is reshaping how and where South Africans explore. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morn…