Africa Melane speaks to Paseka Letsatsi, Head of Communications at SASSA, about the indefinite extension of the gold card deadline. With the black card rollout paused, millions can continue using their gold cards to access grants without disruption. What does this mean for beneficiaries—and what’s next?

Africa Melane speaks to Paseka Letsatsi, Head of Communications at SASSA, about the indefinite extension of the gold card deadline. With the black card rollout paused, millions can continue using their gold cards to access grants without disruption. What does this mean for beneficiaries&mdash;and what&rsquo;s next?

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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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SASSA Gold Cards get indefinite extension

David van Wyk of the Benchmarks Foundation joins Africa Melane to unpack the illegal mining crisis in Gauteng, where SANDF troops and SAPS officers recently raided sites, forcing zama zamas to flee and displacing hundreds of families.

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 politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. 
 
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David van Wyk of the Benchmarks Foundation joins Africa Melane to unpack the illegal mining crisis in Gauteng, where SANDF troops and SAPS officers recently raided sites, forcing zama zamas to flee and displacing hundreds of families.
Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702&rsquo;s and&nbsp;CapeTalk&rsquo;s&nbsp;early morning talk show.&nbsp;Experienced broadcaster&nbsp;Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,&nbsp;and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also&nbsp;enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts.&nbsp;All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.&nbsp; &nbsp; Thank you for listening to&nbsp;this podcast from&nbsp;Early Breakfast with Africa Melane&nbsp;
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Over 300 residents flee as Zama Zama's driven out by SANDF

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Africa Melane speaks to Alison Alexander, General Director of Rainbow of Hope in Cape Town, about how the children’s home provides a place of safety, care and support for vulnerable children while helping them rebuild their lives and prepare for the future.

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 politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. 
 
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Africa Melane speaks to Alison Alexander, General Director of Rainbow of Hope in Cape Town, about how the children&rsquo;s home provides a place of safety, care and support for vulnerable children while helping them rebuild their lives and prepare for the future.
Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702&rsquo;s and&nbsp;CapeTalk&rsquo;s&nbsp;early morning talk show.&nbsp;Experienced broadcaster&nbsp;Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,&nbsp;and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also&nbsp;enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts.&nbsp;All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.&nbsp; &nbsp; Thank you for listening to&nbsp;this podcast from&nbsp;Early Breakfast with Africa Melane&nbsp;
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Rainbow of Hope: A place of safety in Cape Town for children in need

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Each week, our resident fitness fanatic, Liezel van der Westhuizen, motivator, back-runner, and lover of all thing's active shares the most exciting, accessible, and joy-filled events happening near you.

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 politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. 
 
Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane 

 

For more about the show click  https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU 
 
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Each week, our resident fitness fanatic, Liezel van der Westhuizen, motivator, back-runner, and lover of all thing's active shares the most exciting, accessible, and joy-filled events happening near you.
Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702&rsquo;s and&nbsp;CapeTalk&rsquo;s&nbsp;early morning talk show.&nbsp;Experienced broadcaster&nbsp;Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business,&nbsp;and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also&nbsp;enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts.&nbsp;All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.&nbsp; &nbsp; Thank you for listening to&nbsp;this podcast from&nbsp;Early Breakfast with Africa Melane&nbsp;
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Your Weekly Fitness Guide with Liezel Van Der Westhuizen

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