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Guest: Jan De Koning | Freelance Rugby Journalist Jacob Moshokoa speaks to freelance rugby journalist Jan De Koning to preview Saturday's Springboks-All Blacks showdown at Ellis Park. After three wins against South African URC franchises, what have the All Blacks shown on tour, what will the Boks have learned from watching them, and where could this latest chapter of rugby's greatest rivalry be…
Jacob Moshokoa, standing in for Africa Melane, speaks to independent economist John Loos about President Cyril Ramaphosa's launch of Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership and its ambition to lift South Africa's economic growth above 3%. They unpack whether the growth target is achievable, what is still holding the economy back and whether stronger investor confidence can ultimately…
Jacob Moshokoa speaks to Mariam Behr, Coordinator at Tough Love, following a powerful call from a listener earlier this week about the impact alcohol has had on their family. They unpack how addiction affects not only the person struggling with it but the entire family, how loved ones can set healthy boundaries without giving up on someone, and the support Tough Love offers families in crisis.…
Jacob Moshokoa speaks to Nikki Matthews, Chief Operating Officer of the VUSA Rugby & Learning Academy, about the role sport can play in keeping children active while building confidence, discipline and life skills. They also look ahead to VUSA's Young Entrepreneurs Market Day in Langa this Saturday, where Under-13 learners will put their business skills to the test by launching and running their…
Guest: Miles Budu | South African prisoners' rights activist and President at South African Prisoners Organization for Human Rights (SAPOHR) Africa Melane speaks to Miles Budu, South African prisoners' rights activist and President of the South African Prisoners Organization for Human Rights (SAPOHR), as concerns mount over conditions inside the country's prisons. With 44 unnatural deaths reported…
More than 100 minibus taxi drivers have been flagged during a week-long Gauteng enforcement operation, with officials finding vehicles without valid licence discs, drivers without valid licences and taxis deemed unroadworthy. Africa Melane speaks to Theo Malele, Gauteng National Taxi Alliance spokesperson, about the findings, passenger safety and what the industry is doing to improve compliance.…
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, more South Africans appear to be turning to gambling in the hope of making ends meet. Old Mutual's Savings and Investment Monitor 2026 found that 53% of working South Africans gamble, while 42% say they frequently do so hoping to cover expenses or debt. Africa Melane speaks to Thabo Hollo, Old Mutual Senior Programme Manager, about what…
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…
Guest: Chad Thomas | Crime expert & CEO IRS Forensic Investigations A new Western Cape initiative is placing lawyers inside police stations to help officers strengthen statements, evidence and case dockets before they reach court. Could this help turn more arrests into successful prosecutions? Africa Melane speaks to crime expert and IRS Forensic Investigations CEO Chad Thomas about where criminal…
Africa Melane speaks to Dr Delmaine Christians, DA Spokesperson on Higher Education and Training, about the mounting pressures facing South Africa's higher education sector. From NSFAS governance and funding failures to billions owed to universities, growing student debt, financial exclusion and instability on campuses, the challenges raise broader questions about the sustainability of the entire…
South Africa's latest mortality data show diabetes has overtaken HIV and TB as the country's leading underlying natural cause of death. But experts say the crisis can be tackled through earlier screening, healthier food choices, more physical activity and sustainable lifestyle changes. Africa Melane speaks to Sweet Life Co-Founder Bridget McNulty about what South Africans can do to reduce their…
Using anger as fuel for exercise feels powerful in the moment, but the long-term impact on your mental fitness may surprise you. Rage workouts are gaining traction as a fast way to cope with stress, yet emerging research suggests that high-intensity emotional training may not reduce anger as effectively as calmer, more regulated approaches. So what is actually happening beneath the surface? In…
Guest: Dr Lisa Otto | Professor at the Department of Political Sciences at UNISA With South Africa chairing SADC, regional integration, trade, infrastructure, energy and mineral beneficiation are among the key issues on the table. But what opportunities could deeper regional cooperation create for South Africa, and can the country turn its position as a regional economic hub into greater influence…
How did the tourism sector fare during the winter off season, and are businesses expecting a boost as spring approaches? We chat to Lee-Anne Singer, Chairperson of FEDHASA Cape, about bookings, occupancy, international and domestic tourism, and what the industry is expecting from the months ahead. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702's and CapeTalk's early morning talk show. Experienced…
