Guest: Kasief Isaacs | Head of Private Markets at Mergence Investment Managers

Kasief Isaacs, Head of Private Markets at Mergence Investment Managers, joins Africa Melane on the Early Breakfast show to help us unpack the impact of these water mafias, how they’re collapsing municipal governance, and what the long-term implications might be

Guest: Kasief Isaacs | Head of Private Markets at Mergence Investment Managers
Kasief Isaacs, Head of Private Markets at Mergence Investment Managers, joins Africa Melane on the Early Breakfast show to help us unpack the impact of these water mafias, how they’re collapsing municipal governance, and what the long-term implications might be

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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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Water Mafias on the Rise: The Collapse of Municipal Governance and its Consequences

Guest: Michael Hendrickse | Western Cape Provincial Electoral Officer at the IEC

Africa Melane speaks to the IEC about candidates contesting multiple wards in the 2026 local government elections, how this affects ballot papers and what happens if a candidate wins more than one ward.

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Guest:&nbsp;Michael Hendrickse | Western Cape Provincial Electoral Officer at the IEC
Africa Melane speaks to the IEC about candidates contesting multiple wards in the 2026 local government elections, how this affects ballot papers and what happens if a candidate wins more than one ward.
Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702&rsquo;s and CapeTalk&rsquo;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
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One candidate, multiple wards: How does it work? 

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Africa Melane speaks to the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa. Stroke deaths in South Africa increased between 2013 and 2024, with cerebrovascular disease rising to the third-leading cause of death nationally. Among people aged 15 to 44, it moved from the ninth to the fifth-leading cause of death. Ahead of World Stroke Day on 29 October, the HSFSA is urging people of all ages to recognise stroke symptoms, seek emergency care without delay and take steps to manage their risk

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 the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa. Stroke deaths in South Africa increased between 2013 and 2024, with cerebrovascular disease rising to the third-leading cause of death nationally. Among people aged 15 to 44, it moved from the ninth to the fifth-leading cause of death. Ahead of World Stroke Day on 29 October, the HSFSA is urging people of all ages to recognise stroke symptoms, seek emergency care without delay and take steps to manage their risk
Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702&rsquo;s and CapeTalk&rsquo;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.&nbsp; &nbsp; Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane&nbsp;
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Wellness: Why younger South Africans should not ignore their stroke risk

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From Cape Town to Pretoria, the Planet Fitness Hybrid Games are putting South 
Africa’s strength and endurance to the test. Africa Melane speaks to Head of 
Product at Planet Fitness, Ceri Hannan, for an update on the Cape Town leg, advice 
for those preparing to compete in Pretoria on 31 October, and a look ahead to the 
Grand Final on 14 November, where R240 000 in prize money is up for grabs

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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From Cape Town to Pretoria, the Planet Fitness Hybrid Games are putting South&nbsp; Africa&rsquo;s strength and endurance to the test. Africa Melane speaks to Head of&nbsp; Product at Planet Fitness, Ceri Hannan, for an update on the Cape Town leg, advice&nbsp; for those preparing to compete in Pretoria on 31 October, and a look ahead to the&nbsp; Grand Final on 14 November, where R240 000 in prize money is up for grabs
Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702&rsquo;s and CapeTalk&rsquo;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.&nbsp; &nbsp; Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane&nbsp;
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Fitness: The Planet Fitness Hybrid Games challenge continues

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Water Mafias on the Rise: The Collapse of Municipal Governance and its Consequences

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