Guest: Pheello Oliphant | Cogta EC Spokesperson

Eastern Cape marks the start of the 2026 winter initiation season with a strong safety drive under the theme “Mabaye Bephila, Babuye Bephila,” Wasanga Mehana, speaks to Pheello Oliphant, Cogta EC Spokesperson about government and traditional leaders’ efforts to eliminate deaths, prevent illegal initiation schools and ensure a dignified experience for all initiates.

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Guest:&nbsp;Pheello Oliphant | Cogta EC Spokesperson
Eastern Cape marks the start of the 2026 winter initiation season with a strong safety drive under the theme &ldquo;Mabaye Bephila, Babuye Bephila,&rdquo; Wasanga Mehana, speaks to Pheello Oliphant, Cogta EC Spokesperson about government and traditional leaders&rsquo; efforts to eliminate deaths, prevent illegal initiation schools and ensure a dignified experience for all initiates.
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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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

Your early morning catch-up with chat, traffic and news delivered in a relaxed manner. weekdays from 4 am to 6 am.

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Wellness: Eastern Cape launches 2026 winter initiation season 

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