Springboks vs England: Will Rassie’s side blow England out of the water?

Joining Africa Melane is Jan de Koning, rugby analyst and editor of Rugby365, to preview what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter. We'll assess where the match is likely to be won and lost, the key tactical battles, and whether England has the firepower to challenge a Springbok side packe…

The Tafelberg Ruling: A Turning Point for Social Housing?

Joining Africa Melane, is Dr Ivan Turok, Urban and Regional Economist and Development Planner, to unpack the significance of this judgment and what it means for housing policy across the country. We'll explore what practical steps national, provincial and local government must now take to accelerat…

Employment Equity in Focus: Why White Employees Still Dominate Top Management

Africa Melane is joined by Andrew Levy, labour law expert and labour relations specialist. He examines what the latest Employment Equity report tells us about transformation in South African workplaces, the implications of the recently amended Employment Equity Act, and whether new sector-specific …

Weathering El Niño: Is South Africa's Agriculture Better Prepared?

Joining Africa Melane is Wandile Sihlobo, Agricultural Economist, Chief Economist of Agbiz, Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land, and Senior Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University. He unpacks why there may be less reason to panic about El Niño than many expect, what this means for farmers…

Pindrop: Visiting Mostert’s Mill

Joining Africa Melane, is John Hammer, Chairperson of the Friends of Mostert's Mill, the organisation dedicated to preserving this historic landmark. He shares the remarkable history of the mill, from its origins on the farm Welgelegen and its association with the Mostert family, to its restoration…

Deportations Continue: Inside South Africa's Repatriation Process

Joining Africa Melane, is Dr Leon Schreiber, Minister of Home Affairs, who unpacks the progress made since the 30 June deadline, the logistical challenges of managing one of South Africa's largest repatriation operations, and how government is balancing immigration enforcement with constitutional o…

Wealth tax on the rich, shot down in SA

Africa Melane speaks to Judge Dennis Davis about the government's decision not to introduce a wealth tax and the broader debate around taxing wealth, inequality and economic growth in South Africa.     Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist…

ConCourt rules sale of former Tafelberg school site in Sea Point unlawful

Africa Melane speaks to Brett Herron, Secretary-General of GOOD and Member of the Western Cape Parliament, about the Constitutional Court's Tafelberg ruling and its implications for affordable housing and spatial justice in Cape Town.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radi…

Feature: EuroMoney with FNB

Africa Melane is joined by Renzi Thirumalai, CIO at FNB Wealth and Investments for our FNB Euromoney feature.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in busi…

Golden Acre Reimagined: A New Era for Cape Town's CBD

Africa Melane speaks to Lesego Majatladi, Director of Gracht Asset Managers, about the redevelopment of Golden Acre into a mixed-use destination and what it means for the future of Cape Town's CBD.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. Hi…