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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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

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English


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Have we found a new method for electricity debt-management?

5/26/2026
Africa Melane speaks to energy analyst Matthew Cruze about Johannesburg’s new proposal to ring-fence electricity revenue and whether it could offer a permanent solution to municipal electricity debt owed to Eskom. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:08:31

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Wellness: Misinformation is coming for the anti-HIV jab. Let’s get ahead of it

5/26/2026
Africa Melane speaks to Prof Brendan Maughan-Brown, Chief Research Officer and Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town’s SALDRU, about the rollout of the new HIV prevention injection LEN and efforts to combat misinformation before it spreads online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:50

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The Wellness Trend Everyone Is Talking About - Could Your Gut Be the Missing Link to Better Skin, Energy and Sleep?

5/26/2026
What if the secret to healthier skin, better digestion, more energy, and deeper sleep is not sitting in your skincare cabinet, but inside your kitchen blender? Wellness products focused on gut health and “inside out beauty” are exploding in popularity, but many people are asking the same question: what is science, what is smart nutrition, and what is simply marketing dressed up as wellness? This week, fitness presenter, wellness correspondent, and burnout & mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane on CapeTalk and 702 to explore the growing fascination with the Eco Diva Good Gut Glow Superfood Beauty Smoothie and the wider Eco Diva wellness range. From superfoods, fibre, plant protein, and antioxidants to gut health, acne, inflammation, ageing, sleep, and skin vitality, this conversation helps listeners understand what these products may support, where caution is needed, and how to make smarter wellness choices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:55

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Parties nominate 31-member committee after court ruling reopened scrutiny of Ramaphosa matter

5/26/2026
Guest: Tara Roos | CapeTalk commentator and Business Day political correspondent Africa Melane speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day political correspondent, about the revived Phala Phala impeachment process and what would be necessary for proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa to realistically move forward. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:07

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The state of Xenophobia in SA

5/25/2026
Africa Melane speaks to Dr Rebecca Walker, Researcher with the African Centre for Migration and Society, about xenophobia in South Africa, public perceptions around migration and crime, and whether incidents near border regions risk fueling hostility towards foreign nationals. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:06:29

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The Fitness Event So Many People Secretly Fear: Why HYROX Feels Intimidating Before You Even Start

5/25/2026
Could fear of judgement be stopping more people from getting healthier than lack of motivation? HYROX has exploded globally as one of the fastest-growing fitness races in the world, combining running and functional workout stations into an accessible challenge for everyday people. Yet behind the rise of fitness culture sits a quieter reality: many people are too intimidated to even start. From fear of looking unfit to social media comparison and anxiety about failing publicly, “gymtimidation” may be one of the biggest hidden barriers in modern wellness. Fitness enthusiast, wellness correspondent, and burnout & mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane on Cape Talk and 702 to share an honest personal story. After years of being too intimidated to compete in HYROX, Liezel recently returned from Hong Kong where she volunteered as a HYROX judge before completing her own mixed doubles event and heading to Johannesburg this week. Together, they unpack what HYROX really is in easy-to-understand language, what mixed doubles means, why even experienced athletes struggle with self-doubt, and the powerful mental fitness tools that help people stop waiting for confidence and finally take the first step. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:10:09

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A shortage of rape kits on the Cape Flats

5/25/2026
Guest: Nicholas Gotsell | MP – DA NCOP Member on Select Committee on Security & Justice Africa Melane speaks to Nicholas Gotsell about allegations of rape kit shortages at several Cape Flats police stations and the implications for sexual offence investigations and survivor support services. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:05:46

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Trump hints at a deal that could end the war in Iran

5/24/2026
Africa Melane speaks to Dr Oscar Van Heerden about reports that the United States and Iran are close to a peace agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease global energy market tensions after months of conflict. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:09

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Property: What you should be doing once the bond is paid off

5/24/2026
Africa Melane speaks to an estate agent about what homeowners should do after paying off their bond, and how a debt-free property can become a tool for long-term wealth creation and investment planning. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:05:31

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Fitness: More Than Just a Race: The Nelson Mandela Marathon Is Coming to Cape Town and It Could Change How We Think About Running

5/24/2026
What if your next race was not only about fitness, but also about purpose, history, resilience, and hope? Cape Town’s inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon is set to bring 20,000 runners and walkers together on Sunday, 18 October 2026, in a powerful new event that honours Madiba’s belief in the unifying power of sport. Featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10km, and 5km distances, the race moves through parts of Cape Town deeply connected to South Africa’s story, creating a sporting experience designed to inspire far beyond the finish line. Fitness enthusiast and wellness correspondent Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane on CapeTalk and 702 to explain why the Nelson Mandela Marathon is already generating major excitement across South Africa. From the role of the Slave Route Challenge and the significance of the Cape Town route to practical entry details, training motivation, and why this event is accessible for beginners and experienced runners alike, Liezel shares expert insights into why this race could become a defining new moment in Cape Town’s fitness and wellness calendar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:37

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Cape Town Marathon returns as city prepares for major race weekend

5/22/2026
Africa Melane speaks to the CEO of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon about how the race has evolved into a full city-wide experience. The conversation explores the logistics behind managing thousands of runners and spectators, and what it takes to turn race day into one of the city’s biggest annual public events. 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.[Text Wrapping Break][Text Wrapping Break]Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU[Text Wrapping Break][Text Wrapping Break]Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N[Text Wrapping Break][Text Wrapping Break]Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc[Text Wrapping Break][Text Wrapping Break]Follow us on social media:[Text Wrapping Break][Text Wrapping Break]702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702[Text Wrapping Break]702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702[Text Wrapping Break]702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/[Text Wrapping Break]702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702[Text Wrapping Break]702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 [Text Wrapping Break]CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk[Text Wrapping Break]CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk[Text Wrapping Break]CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/[Text Wrapping Break]CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk[Text Wrapping Break]CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:05:32

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Liezel V’s Weekend Fitness Guide

5/21/2026
Africa Melane speaks to Liezel van der Westhuizen, who brings a weekly round-up of inclusive fitness events across South Africa, highlighting what’s happening in Gauteng and the Western Cape, as well as upcoming events to keep listeners active, inspired, and moving no matter their fitness level. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:03

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Union warns of legal action over “inhuman” SANDF living conditions

5/21/2026
SANDU National Negotiator Jeff Dubazana speaks to Africa Melane about allegations of “deplorable, inhuman and unsafe” living conditions for soldiers deployed under Operation Prosper at the Fort iKapa base in Cape Town. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:48

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NPO: Badisa Trio’s mission to safeguard children

5/21/2026
Africa Melane speaks to social worker Sjean Smit about Child Awareness Month and the urgent work being done on the ground to protect vulnerable children. With over 12,000 people assisted in the past year, the conversation explores the realities of child abuse, the role of communities, and how early intervention and awareness can help keep children safe. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:06:09

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Badisa Trio’s mission to safeguard children

5/21/2026
Africa Melane speaks to Liezel van der Westhuizen, who brings a weekly round-up of inclusive fitness events across South Africa, highlighting what’s happening in Gauteng and the Western Cape, as well as upcoming events to keep listeners active, inspired, and moving no matter their fitness level. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:03

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Deadly clash in Ekurhuleni raises alarm over escalating taxi route wars

5/21/2026
Guest: Patrick Mncube | SANTACO Ekurhuleni Spokesperson Africa Melane speaks to Patrick Mncube, SANTACO Ekurhuleni spokesperson, following a deadly shooting in Katlehong in which two taxi association members were killed and another injured amid ongoing route disputes. The conversation explores what is driving repeated violence in the taxi industry and whether current interventions are enough to restore order and protect both operators and commuters. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:03:16

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WHO and Africa CDC ramp up response as Ebola cases and deaths climb

5/20/2026
Africa Melane speaks to Professor Helen Rees about a growing Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, where suspected cases and deaths are rising and a vaccine could still be up to nine months away. With experimental vaccines under consideration and South Africa pledging over R40 million to support the Africa CDC response, the discussion focuses on containment, urgency, and regional preparedness. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:06:53

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Finance: Inside the wage negotiation battle

5/20/2026
Africa Melane speaks to Michael Bagraim, Labour Law Specialist, on how budget cuts and economic pressure are complicating wage negotiations and how it could affect workers’ earnings and financial stability. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:06:28

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Fitness: Skincare shifts beneath the surface

5/20/2026
Could the future of skincare be less about expensive creams and more about what happens beneath the skin’s surface? This Test It Out Thursday, fitness presenter and wellness correspondent Liezel van der Westhuizen joins us to unpack the science behind ingestible beauty and whether the latest generation of skin supplements may be changing how we think about aging, hydration, and skin health. As interest in oral skincare grows, Lamelle Pharmaceuticals has launched Matricoll ECM®, a next-generation peptide-based supplement designed to support collagen, elasticity, hydration, skin repair, and healthy aging from within. But with so many collagen products already on the market, what makes this one different and does the science actually stack up? From extracellular matrix regeneration and advanced peptide technology to wrinkle reduction, skin resilience, and long-term wellness, Liezel explores whether this new approach to skincare could represent the next evolution in anti-ageing and inside-out beauty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:00

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Steering Committee outlines roadmap for 195 national dialogue sessions

5/20/2026
Guest: Qhamisa Tengile | National Dialogue Spokesperson Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to National Dialogue Steering Committee spokesperson Qhamisa Tengile about the rollout of the pilot implementation phase, including 195 planned dialogues nationwide, how communities will be engaged across all provinces, and why the process includes a pause ahead of the 2026 local government elections. 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. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:29