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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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Gauteng
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State Of the Nation Address
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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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Guest: Innocent Mabusela | CEO of Jozi My Jozi

Thabo Shole Mashao speaks to Innocent Mabusela, CEO of Jozi My Jozi, about the return of the 702 Walk the Talk 2026 on 26 July 2026, and how the event, backed by Absa Group, is aimed at reconnecting pe... more

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Guest: Anelle Erasmus |National fundraising and marketing manager at M.E.S

Thabo Shole Mashao speaks to Leona Pienaar, CEO of MES, about the growing impact of winter on homelessness, how the organisation is responding to increased demand in cities ... more

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Guest: Johan Nel | Marketing Co-ordinator at NPL Nutritional Performance Labs

Thabo Shole Mashao speaks to Marketing Co-ordinator at NPL Nutritional Performance Labs, Johan Nel about why strength training goes far beyond appearance, unpacking muscl... more

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Guest: Michael Ramothopo | Deputy President of SASTA (South African Spaza and Tuck Shop Association

Spaza shops are under increasing scrutiny over food safety, compliance, ownership and alleged links to organised crime. With protests in Thembisa, p... more

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Africa Melane speaks to Pheello Oliphant, Cogta EC Spokesperson about severe weather bringing snow, wind and flooding across multiple Eastern Cape districts.

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

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Severe flooding in the Garden Route has forced evacuations, closed roads and shut down schools after heavy rainfall battered parts of the Western Cape. Disaster teams remain on alert as conditions continue to disrupt communities and infrastructure. A... more

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Africa Melane speaks to Citadel Advisory Associate Zanele Zungu about why the first 90 days after resignation or retrenchment are a critical financial window, how to avoid emotional spending and lifestyle traps, and why protecting your retirement sav... more

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Africa Melane speaks to Rodney Browne, Chairperson of the South African Street Workout & Calisthenics Association, about the growing popularity of both calisthenics and street workout in South Africa, how the disciplines complement each other, and ho... more

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Juanita Khumalo
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Leanne Van Breda
Founder of Movingfeet Dance and Wellness School
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Episode: International Dance Day: Why dance doesn’t feel like exercise
Dr. Oscar van Heerden
International relations expert and senior researcher at the Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership, University of Johannesburg
Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership, University of Johannesburg
Episode: SA-US relations in focus amid Freedom Day message
Byron Van Gool
Travel journalist and co-founder of Dear Travallure
Dear Travallure
Episode: Garden Route officially crowned world’s best road trip
Tebogo Matjokotja
Program Manager for Communicable Disease Control at the Gauteng Department of Health
Gauteng Department of Health
Episode: Gauteng on alert as malaria infections rise
Vincent Ngomane
Luxury property expert
Episode: Property: Renting vs owning, what's the smarter move in 2026
Chad Cupido
Executive Officer, Beauty Without Cruelty South Africa
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Episode: NPO: Understanding the roots of Beauty Without Cruelty’s animal advocacy
Jaco Scholtz
Track cycling coach and cycling enthusiast
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Episode: Fitness: Cycling community divided over Bellville Velodrome redevelopment

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Africa Melane
Host of Early Breakfast, known for his relaxed and informative style, engaging audiences with discussions on current events and community issues.

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CATA and CODETA unite through soccer tournament in Gugulethu
Q: What sparked the idea for the soccer tournament?
It started as a joke within the Belvedere Techs Association, but quickly evolved into a cooperative effort to bring rival groups together and promote healthier, more constructive engagement.
Fitness: How many days a week should you really be working out?
Q: Is there a simple answer to how many times a week someone should work out?
The guest suggests that consistency and recovery matter most: start with a sustainable frequency, commonly three times a week, and adjust based on how well you can maintain it and recover. Avoid overtraining by listening to your body.
Gauteng on alert as malaria infections rise
Q: What steps should someone take immediately if they are affected or develop symptoms after travel?
Seek medical attention promptly for evaluation and testing, especially after returning from an endemic area, to ensure timely treatment and reduce complications.
Gauteng on alert as malaria infections rise
Q: Is there a health line that people can call if they experience malaria symptoms, or should they contact another resource?
There is no provincial health line mentioned for malaria symptoms; national guidance points to NICD as a possible contact for information, with local facilities handling patient care.
Gauteng on alert as malaria infections rise
Q: What precautions should travellers take if they know they're going to an endemic region within Africa?
Travellers should take prophylaxis before and during travel, use protective clothing and nets, be cautious about mosquito exposure, and seek medical attention immediately if flu-like symptoms or high fever develop after travel.

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2. Juanita Khumalo
3. Leanne Van Breda
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7. Vincent Ngomane
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