Guest: Basil Manuel | Executive Director  at National Professional Teachers Organisation Of South Africa (Naptosa)

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga held a media briefing yesterday to give clarity on the state of readiness schools as fulltime learning is set to commence today.
Africa is joined by Executive Director at National Professional Teachers Organization Of South Africa (Naptosa) to reflect on the media briefing.

Guest: Basil Manuel | Executive Director&nbsp; at National Professional Teachers Organisation Of South Africa (Naptosa)
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga held a media briefing yesterday&nbsp;to give clarity on the state of readiness schools as fulltime learning is set to commence today. Africa is joined by&nbsp;Executive Director at National Professional Teachers Organization Of South Africa (Naptosa) to reflect on the media briefing.

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State of readiness of schools

Guest: Chris Hattingh |Executive Director at the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA)

South Africa’s economy grew by 1.1 percent in 2025, slightly below the National Treasury’s forecast but showing gradual improvement after several difficult years. While global risks such as rising oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East could weigh on the outlook, there are signs that easing domestic pressures and sectoral recovery may help support modest growth in 2026. Africa Melane speaks to Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis.

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Guest: Chris Hattingh |Executive Director at the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA)
South Africa&rsquo;s economy grew by 1.1 percent in 2025, slightly below the National Treasury&rsquo;s forecast but showing gradual improvement after several difficult years. While global risks such as rising oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East could weigh on the outlook, there are signs that easing domestic pressures and sectoral recovery may help support modest growth in 2026. Africa Melane speaks to Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis.
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South Africa’s economy grows 1.1 percent for 2025

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Africa Melane speaks to US policy expert Brooks Spector about President Trump’s call for South Africa to return to a non-aligned stance, unpacking what the ambassador’s comments in Hermanus mean for the country’s foreign policy, trade relations, and global positioning

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Africa Melane speaks to US policy expert Brooks Spector about President Trump&rsquo;s call for South Africa to return to a non-aligned stance, unpacking what the ambassador&rsquo;s comments in Hermanus mean for the country&rsquo;s foreign policy, trade relations, and global positioning
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Ambassador Bozell urges South Africa to stay non-aligned

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A new national sleep census has revealed a striking reality about rest in South Africa. While many adults report getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night, very few actually wake up feeling restored. In fact, the latest national sleep data shows that only 15.1 percent of South Africans say they feel truly rested, highlighting a growing gap between time spent in bed and genuine recovery. During Sleep Month and ahead of World Sleep Day, fitness presenter and burnout and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane to unpack what this means for health, productivity, exercise recovery, and emotional wellbeing

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A new national sleep census has revealed a striking reality about rest in South Africa. While many adults report getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night, very few actually wake up feeling restored. In fact, the latest national sleep data shows that only 15.1 percent of South Africans say they feel truly rested, highlighting a growing gap between time spent in bed and genuine recovery. During Sleep Month and ahead of World Sleep Day, fitness presenter and burnout and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane to unpack what this means for health, productivity, exercise recovery, and emotional wellbeing
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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The Rested Few: What the new sleep census reveals about South Africa’s sleep struggle

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