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Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King

CapeTalk
Cape Town
South Africa
G20 Summit
Mental Health
Perimenopause
Out Of Mined
OR Tambo Golf Invitational
Menopause
Electric Vehicles
Cape Town, South Africa
Oliver Reginald Tambo
Malice
Wicked: For Good
Table Mountain
Cannes Film Festival
Johannesburg
House Of Dynamite
Mandisi Dyantyis
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Jetour

Sara-Jayne Makwala King eases you into the weekend with the perfect serving of news, views, culture, and conversation.

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Latest Episodes

Desperate for a new series to binge-watch or heading to the cinema for date-night? Gayle Edmunds shares her top picks of things to watch on the big and small screen with CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King on Weekend Breakfast.[Text Wrapping Break]Thi... more

CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by UK correspondent Gavin Grey for news making headlines in the UK and Europe.

Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King is the weekend breakfast show on CapeTalk.

This 3-hou... more

CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by co-founder and organiser Nick Muzik.

Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King is the weekend breakfast show on CapeTalk.

This 3-hour morning programme is the perfect (and... more

CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by Kirsten Leo, founder of LEO SZN Consulting.

Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King is the weekend breakfast show on CapeTalk.

This 3-hour morning programme is the perfe... more

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Recent Guests

Gavin Grey
UK correspondent
Episode: The UK Report with Gavin Grey on the 25/10/2026
Gayle Edmunds
Film and television reviewer
Episode: What We’re Watching with Gayle Edmunds: Unabomber
Stuart Taylor
Comedian, television personality and College of Magic alumnus
The College of Magic
Episode: Comedian Stuart Taylor talks MAJIKA
Adel Kriel
Hollard South Africa's Head of Experiential Marketing
Hollard South Africa
Episode: Hollard Daredevil Run happening on 23 October
Naiema Abrahams
Member of Bo Kaap Running Club who organized the 24-hour run at Rondebosch Common
Bo Kaap Running Club
Episode: 24-hour Awareness run around Rondebosch Common hailed a huge success
Robyn Taylor
Gala organiser and one of the founders of the South African National Dance Trust
South African National Dance Trust
Episode: Legacy of Dance Gala: Something for everyone
Kganya Molapo
National Fund Development Manager for Girls and Boys Town South Africa
Girls and Boys Town South Africa
Episode: How to turn a hug into hope this Hugtober
Greg Bertish
Founder of The Little Optimist charity, advocate for sailing therapy
Little Optimist
Episode: The Outdoor Report with Jeff Ayliffe on the 27/9/2026
Amrita Pande
Founder of After 8 Sistahood (formerly Women Walk at Midnight)
After 8 Sistahood
Episode: After 8 Sistahood: Reclaiming African cities after dark

Host

Sara-Jayne Makwala King
Host of Weekend Breakfast; frequent interviewer and lead host across episodes

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Formerly incarcerated people taking action

    Thank you Sara-Jayne for the interview with the formerly incarcerated man who has educated himself and is now leading a global organisation to reform the treatment of prisoners.

    People like him give a lot of hope for South Africa and the world.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Janine Cape Peninsula
    South Africa7 months ago

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Guests bring diverse expertise, making episodes informative and engaging.
Hosts keep conversations lively and relatable for a broad audience.
Insightful interviews that balance hard news with human stories.

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Comedian Stuart Taylor talks MAJIKA
Q: What's going on there? What are you expecting?
Taylor describes Majika as a professional, locally flavored stage production featuring illusionists, close-up magic, audience participation, comedy, dancers and theatrical lighting at Cape Town City Hall.
Comedian Stuart Taylor talks MAJIKA
Q: What was your trick? What was your thing?
Taylor says he loved close-up card magic, which gave him a way to entertain people and ease into social interactions despite being very shy.
What We’re Watching with Gayle Edmunds: Unabomber
Q: What was he diagnosed with?
Makwala King identifies paranoid schizophrenia as Kaczynski's diagnosis.
The UK Report with Gavin Grey on the 25/10/2026
Q: Meanwhile, this is quite a story. On this, Britain's are being warned to get some cash together, stockpile food and water and even buy a wind up radio to think about or make sure that they'd be prepared to cope with either a natural disaster, a cyber attack or even terrorism.
Grey says the advice is to prepare for disruptions by keeping cash, bottled water, food and first-aid supplies, and having an FM radio that may work if digital systems fail.
The UK Report with Gavin Grey on the 25/10/2026
Q: A National AI Biosecurity Lab is going to be established. Why? What's this for?
Grey says the lab is intended to help the UK respond to evolving cyber, biological warfare and AI-enabled threats.

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A timely, conversation-driven show that blends news, culture, and practical insights with approachable hosts and a rotating cast of expert guests. Recent episodes center on automotive markets, international politics, media ethics, and South African cultural and environmental topics, often pairing sharp analysis with human-interest angles. The program stands out for its diverse guest mix—from journalists and filmmakers to conservationists, artists, and executives—and for its willingness to unpack complex issues through accessible, story-led discussions that are relevant to professionals and engaged, curious listeners alike.

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1. Gavin Grey
2. Gayle Edmunds
3. Stuart Taylor
4. Adel Kriel
5. Naiema Abrahams
6. Robyn Taylor
7. Kganya Molapo
8. Greg Bertish

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