Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

Your early morning chat - traffic - news fix delivered in a relaxed manner. weekdays from 4 am to 6 am.

Episodes

July 17, 2025 7 mins

Guest: Alayna Lewendal | MD of AL INC

Africa Melane speaks to legal expert Alayna Lewendal, MD of AL Inc., to unpack the legal implications of President Ramaphosa placing Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu & Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya on “leave of absence” rather than suspending him, as serious criminal allegations surface. Is this legally sound, or has SAPS sidestepped its own rules? What does ...

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Africa Melane speaks to Health Department spokesperson Foster Mohale as South Africa sees a rise in confirmed Mpox cases. With new infections reported in Gauteng and the Western Cape, Mohale outlines the department’s response, including a targeted vaccination campaign and public health advice.

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Struggling to sleep? Mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen explains how the trending ‘Puppy Paws’ method can calm your mind and help you rest fast.

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Africa Melane speaks to Marie Slundt from The Hope Exchange about how your R67 can help provide support to Cape Town’s homeless community

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 gues...

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Guest: Vhatuka Mbelengwa | E-Hailing Association services spokesperson

Africa Melane speaks to Vhatuka Mbelengwa of the E-Hailing Association Services amid rising tension in the e-hailing industry. Drivers accuse Uber of slashing earnings through high commissions and unviable fares, sparking protests in Johannesburg.

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Shadrack Sibiya placed on leave amid allegations of political interference and corruption. COSATU’s Matthew Parks joins Africa Melane to unpack the fallout.

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 enjo...

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On the 18th of July, Mandela Day comes to life in Bellville’s Life-Changing Garden — where unused land becomes a symbol of hope, dignity, and environmental upliftment. Africa Melane speaks to…

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 analy...

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July 15, 2025 9 mins

Looking to level up your walking workouts? Fitness presenter & mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen reveals how Nordic walking burns 46% more calories & boosts strength.

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 o...

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Guest: Dr Ashwill Ramon Phillips | Lecturer and Postgraduate Supervisor, Department of Criminology, University of the Free State

Occult gangs in South Africa mix spiritual beliefs with violence—using rituals, and muti to gain power and spread fear. Dr Ashwill Ramon Phillips reveals how these groups operate and why new approaches to crime prevention are essential

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July 14, 2025 9 mins

South Africa’s ICU crisis is deepening — too few beds, even fewer trained nurses. Just 25% are critical care qualified. Africa Melane speaks to DENOSA’s Kwena Manamela on staffing gaps, provincial inequalities, and the urgent fixes needed now.

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Africa Melane speaks to Hlanzekile River and Ocean Cleaning, led by Ayanda Skenjana, who is rallying Soweto to remove plastic waste from the Klip River this Mandela Day.

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July 14, 2025 7 mins

What’s really in your energy bar? Africa Melane chats to Chelsea van Rooyen, Racefood Brand Manager about the rise of nutrition bars, when you actually need them, and why clean, natural ingredients make all the difference.

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 poli...

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Guest: Matthew Cruise |Energy expert at IMPOWER

Africa Melane speaks to energy expert Matthew Cruise on why Eskom’s diesel costs have soared, whether the spend is justified, and what alternatives exist to ease pressure on the grid.

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 i...

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Africa Melane speaks to Lesiba Thobakgale, National Spokesperson for the South African Policing Union (SAPU), following the President’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave while the commission investigates Mkhwanazi’s claims.

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. 


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Africa Melane speaks to The Maletsatsi Foundation about their call to action for Mandela Day on the 18th of July. Have a listen to five powerful ways you can get involved.

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 sens...

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Africa Melane speaks to fitness expert Marlie Hattingh to unpack why winter slows us down—and how to beat the slump with smart movement, better food choices, and a shift in mindset

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...

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From upsets to epic comebacks—Africa Melane and Bruce Davidson break
down how the 2025 Wimbledon finalists fought their way to Centre Court.

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In honour of Mandela Day, FOUR PAWS is donating 67 kennels and care
packages to dogs in Khayelitsha. Africa Melane speaks to FOUR PAWS
Campaign Officer Bertha Moteane.

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July 10, 2025 8 mins

Africa Melane speaks to Liezel van der Westhuizen who brings you, your
weekend fitness guide.

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Fitness presenter Liezel van der Westhuizen tests Super Mushrooms: a
natural way to boost energy, focus, immunity & sleep—backed by science,
not hype.

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