# johannesburg (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover johannesburg. Page: Feed: --- ## [Hundreds of WC contractors found non-compliant](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/hundreds-of-wc-contractors-found-non-compliant) _2026-08-27 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Guest: Deon van Zyl | Chairperson of the Western Cape Property Development Forum 891 Western Cape contractors have been found non-compliant since the start of the year. But in an already heavily regulated construction industry, do the figures point to widespread problems or the inevitable compliance slip-ups that come with a complex system? Africa Melane speaks to Deon van Zyl, Chairperson of the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/c71a802c-04df-4068-8fa7-b4b30042a4d5/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [IEC prepares to close candidate nominations on Friday](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/iec-prepares-to-close-candidate-nominations-on-friday) _2026-08-27 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ The clock is ticking for political parties and independent candidates ahead of South Africa's 2026 local government elections. Candidate nominations close at 5pm on Friday, 28 August, and the IEC says there will be no late submissions or corrections after the deadline. Africa Melane speaks to IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo about what parties need to get right, why the timetable cannot… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/fb6be6e4-00c2-4c94-b985-b4b30039adf3/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Finance: E-Hailing: Smart side hustle or risky bet?](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/finance-e-hailing-smart-side-hustle-or-risky-bet) _2026-08-27 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Could your car become a source of income or an expensive financial lesson? South Africa's booming e-hailing economy has created a growing market for people buying cars to rent to drivers. Africa Melane speaks to Michael Pashut, owner and founder of ChangeCars.co.za, about the vehicles driving the trend, whether the returns justify the risks and what you need to calculate before buying a car as an… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/acb03459-6c53-4995-9b90-b4b3003314ba/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Fitness: Can wearing a little makeup make you feel more confident at the gym?](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/fitness-can-wearing-a-little-makeup-make-you-feel-more-confident-at-the-gym) _2026-08-27 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Makeup before a workout might help some people feel more confident, but what happens when cosmetics meet sweat? Liezel van der Westhuizen, fitness presenter, burnout and mental fitness coach, joins Africa Melane on CapeTalk and Talk Radio 702 to investigate for Test It Out Thursday.Liezel puts Catrice Skin Like Tinted Moisturizer to the workout test and looks at its lightweight, buildable… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/98a0bd53-4c79-4794-8aad-b4b30032cae0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Taking stock of President Ramaphosa’s migration plan](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/taking-stock-of-president-ramaphosa-s-migration-plan) _2026-08-26 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Is President Ramaphosa's migration plan working? Africa Melane speaks to Professor Alan Hirsch, Senior Research Fellow at the New South Institute, as we take stock of government's migration strategy two months after the President announced his five-point plan. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702's and CapeTalk's early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/c5c49d02-3eec-4250-ab5d-b4b20039a9ff/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [WCBS sounds the alarm as blood supplies run low](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/wcbs-sounds-the-alarm-as-blood-supplies-run-low) _2026-08-26 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Blood stocks in the Western Cape are critically low, with O positive and O negative down to just a two-day supply. Africa Melane speaks to Michelle Vermeulen, Head of Marketing and PR at the Western Cape Blood Service, about what the shortage means for patients, why every blood group is needed and how just 30 minutes of your time could help save up to three lives. Early Breakfast with Africa… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/c500cc8a-dd55-4e64-8990-b4b20038250d/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Fitness: Flow Forward Africa takes on Kilimanjaro to fight period poverty](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/fitness-flow-forward-africa-takes-on-kilimanjaro-to-fight-period-poverty) _2026-08-26 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Kilimanjaro may be Africa's highest mountain, but for girls without reliable access to menstrual products, education and safe facilities, simply staying in school can present another kind of uphill battle. Liezel van der Westhuizen, fitness presenter, endurance athlete and burnout & mental fitness coach, joins Africa Melane on CapeTalk and 702 to explore the Flow Forward Africa Kilimanjaro… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/14116784-e80f-4806-811b-b4b200376c9f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [R18m UJ fraud case raises questions over student housing](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/r18m-uj-fraud-case-raises-questions-over-student-housing) _2026-08-25 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Guest: Kagisho Mamabolo | CEO of Private Housing Student Association A former UJ official has been ordered to repay more than R18 million following a student accommodation fraud case involving properties accredited for 1,441 beds but later found to have just 299. Africa Melane speaks to the Private Housing Student Association about what the case exposes about accreditation, oversight and… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/a67223d8-c326-41e2-8a8f-b4b10042e63a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [The future of the R370 SRD Grant heads back to court](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/the-future-of-the-r370-srd-grant-heads-back-to-court) _2026-08-25 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Government is challenging a High Court ruling on the R370 SRD grant, arguing that treating it as permanent could have major implications for the public purse. Africa Melane speaks to Siyanda Baduza, Basic Income Researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice, about what is at stake for millions of South Africans who rely on the grant. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702's and CapeTalk's… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/dc85c093-f0f8-476f-bd1a-b4b1003970a2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Travel: Travelling with tech, here’s how to pack it safely](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/travel-travelling-with-tech-here-s-how-to-pack-it-safely) _2026-08-25 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Power banks, laptops and phones are travel essentials but are you packing them correctly? Africa Melane speaks to tech expert and Reframed editor Brendon Peterson about the rules around travelling with electronics, why power banks belong in your carry-on and what passengers should check before heading to the airport. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702's and CapeTalk's early morning talk… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/c0ba7575-adfe-4110-b119-b4b100355160/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lQxwdm82KpiY) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Fitness: 100 jumps every morning. Fitness hack or Health myth?](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/fitness-100-jumps-every-morning-fitness-hack-or-health-myth) _2026-08-25 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Is jumping 100 times each morning enough to improve your health? This science-led wellness feature examines the physical and mental effects of short bouts of impact exercise, including bone density, circulation, and mood benefits backed by current research. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen explains the evidence, the risks, and the smartest way to incorporate… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/3d80bfcc-dfb5-43a0-be3c-b4b10034f767/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Boks search for answers After 33–16 defeat](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/boks-search-for-answers-after-33-16-defeat) _2026-08-24 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Guest: Jan De Koning | Freelance Rugby Journalist 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… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/c5956831-2aa2-49eb-bdda-b4b00042d1c0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [NCC warns Spaza Shops over hidden card charges](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/ncc-warns-spaza-shops-over-hidden-card-charges) _2026-08-24 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Africa Melane speaks to the National Consumer Commission spokesperson, Phetho Ntaba about its warning to spaza shops and other retailers over additional charges imposed on customers paying by card. With some consumers reportedly being charged an extra R2, R5 or even R10 at the till, we unpack what the Consumer Protection Act says about transparent pricing, whether merchants are ever allowed to… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/e22aa224-3b37-478b-830f-b4b000390cf4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Property: Women take the lead in South African home ownership](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/property-women-take-the-lead-in-south-african-home-ownership) _2026-08-24 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ South African women are increasingly taking the lead in residential property ownership, with Lightstone data showing around 1.4 million women owning homes in their own names compared with roughly 1.3 million men. Africa Melane speaks to Esteani Marx, Business Development Executive at Lightstone, about what is driving the shift and what it tells us about women, wealth and home ownership in South… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/6482045b-1411-402b-847f-b4b00033eb81/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Ellis Park set for a Brutal Bokke, All Blacks battle](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/ellis-park-set-for-a-brutal-bokke-all-blacks-battle) _2026-08-21 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/2ee851cf-b830-411d-9a92-b4ad0042d4b4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Can Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership deliver jobs?](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/can-phase-three-of-the-government-business-partnership-deliver-jobs) _2026-08-21 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/c520cff5-0e89-44f6-bf2a-b4ad003953e5/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Tough Love: Supporting families in crisis](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/tough-love-supporting-families-in-crisis) _2026-08-21 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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.… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/e53b07d3-a0a7-4dde-8abb-b4ad003628aa/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Fitness: Rugby as a tool for youth development](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/fitness-rugby-as-a-tool-for-youth-development) _2026-08-21 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/5fa5d8e2-8e26-404b-a0ec-b4ad0035e6d2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [44 unnatural deaths raise alarm in SA prisons](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/44-unnatural-deaths-raise-alarm-in-sa-prisons) _2026-08-20 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/6eb3b7c9-f185-47bc-b005-b4ac0042b493/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Gauteng Taxi crackdown exposes widespread non-compliance](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/gauteng-taxi-crackdown-exposes-widespread-non-compliance) _2026-08-20 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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.… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/b2fd55f9-a0dd-480b-ab4f-b4ac0039c00b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lZ1EkKUK1LyD) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Finance: When gambling becomes a financial lifeline](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/finance-when-gambling-becomes-a-financial-lifeline) _2026-08-20 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/80f6f5b6-8241-45cf-84f8-b4ac0037962f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Fitness: Test It Out Thursday - Rudy Project Spinshield Pro, a premium sports sunglass designed to protect your eyes and help you perform better in changing outdoor conditions.](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/fitness-test-it-out-thursday) _2026-08-20 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/62b8ab46-2915-4a75-937e-b4ac0036d251/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Western Cape turns to lawyers to improve criminal convictions](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/western-cape-turns-to-lawyers-to-improve-criminal-convictions) _2026-08-19 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/51945bbe-a00e-4c17-b6fb-b4ab0042efd8/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Cracks deepen in South Africa’s Higher Education system](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/cracks-deepen-in-south-africa-s-higher-education-system) _2026-08-19 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/d0a1325a-55e7-4fea-9537-b4ab003993d8/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Wellness: Diabetes is now South Africa’s biggest killer: what can we do](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/wellness-diabetes-is-now-south-africa-s-biggest-killer-what-can-we-do) _2026-08-19 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/f01c78b3-f696-4c28-be8e-b4ab003656c2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Fitness: Rage workouts are trending but are they helping or hurting your mental health](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/fitness-rage-workouts-are-trending-but-are-they-helping-or-hurting-your-mental-health) _2026-08-19 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/97edee8d-487a-4aa9-894a-b4ab0035d77e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Can SADC unlock greater opportunities for South Africa](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/can-sadc-unlock-greater-opportunities-for-south-africa) _2026-08-18 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/85a04f90-7cd1-4cc0-81b9-b4aa0042b77b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Travel: How did the Tourism industry fare during the Winter off season](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/travel-how-did-the-tourism-industry-fare-during-the-winter-off-season) _2026-08-18 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ 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… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/e5ea5ac0-b3b1-456d-ae09-b4aa00331394/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [TTPod 5.4: "Journey of a Candidate Town Planner" - In Conversation with Tunisia Cassim](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po/episodes/TTPod-5-4-Journey-of-a-Candidate-Town-Planner---In-Conversation-with-Tunisia-Cassim-e3cfvgr) _2025-12-17 · Pete Ahmad · Talking Transformation_ This TTPod episode is a perfect example of the kind of conversation we want to amplify on this platform. I'm joined online from Tshwane by Tunisia Cassim, recently recognised as one of the South African Council for Planners’ Top 30 Women in Planning for 2025. Tunisia’s journey is truly inspiring and reflective of many of the challenges young planners face. She shares her early days navigating… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/be1ecd0/podcast/play/112770011/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-17%2Fceab8c4e-c5b7-42ec-0ef0-124bfbe54782.mp3) ## [TTPod 5.3: "The Other Side of the Tracks" In Conversation with Transnet Executive - Yolisa Kani](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po/episodes/TTPod-5-3-The-Other-Side-of-the-Tracks-In-Conversation-with-Transnet-Executive---Yolisa-Kani-e3av0i0) _2025-11-14 · Pete Ahmad · Talking Transformation_ In this TTPod episode we’re catching up with someone who’s become a real friend of the podcast and a standout leader in South Africa’s public sector: Yolisa Kani. She’s back with me in Cape Town, bringing her trademark energy and a wealth of experience from both government and the private sector. If you’ve followed Yolisa’s journey, you’ll know she’s spent decades at the forefront of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/be1ecd0/podcast/play/111165440/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-14%2F2af66a8c-1aa7-c8fb-31b3-b214730e6027.mp3) ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Md0nqWyethPc) _2025-11-14 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [#100 | Celeste On Developing A Fashion Luxury Business, Creative Directing, Suited For Her,](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deadradio/episodes/100--Celeste-On-Developing-A-Fashion-Luxury-Business--Creative-Directing--Suited-For-Her-e37h9no) _2025-09-23 · DEAD. · DEAD. radio_ VISIT OUR STORE: 138 JAN SMUTS AVENUE, PARKWOOD, JOHANNESBURG We sit down with the visionary behind Suited for Her, the tailored luxury brand redefining power dressing for women — Celeste McTurk, founder and creative director.We trace her roots back to Potchefstroom, where her passion for fashion was stitched together through afternoons spent designing custom pieces with her mother — sparking a… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14e39478/podcast/play/107570360/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-30%2F406566967-44100-2-606a8d871e719.m4a) ## [#99 | Renaè on Following Your Gut, Carving Your Own Lane, Iqhawe Magazine & Building A Tribe](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deadradio/episodes/99--Rena-on-Following-Your-Gut--Carving-Your-Own-Lane--Iqhawe-Magazine--Building-A-Tribe-e37ha6h) _2025-09-16 · DEAD. · DEAD. radio_ VISIT OUR STORE: 138 JAN SMUTS AVENUE, PARKWOOD, JOHANNESBURGWe sit down with visionary storyteller and founder of Iqhawe Magazine, Renae Mangena — a creative force shaping the cultural archive of South Africa.We dive into her formative years growing up in Johannesburg, exploring the vibrant subcultures that sparked her imagination and informed her identity. Renae unpacks her journey through film… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14e39478/podcast/play/107570833/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-30%2F406567618-44100-2-bf01a92716773.m4a) ## [#98 | Julienne On Being A Creative Force, Being An Outsider & Using Fashion As Her Armour,](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deadradio/episodes/98--Julienne-On-Being-A-Creative-Force--Being-An-Outsider--Using-Fashion-As-Her-Armour-e37h9c8) _2025-09-09 · DEAD. · DEAD. radio_ VISIT OUR STORE: 138 JAN SMUTS AVENUE, PARKWOOD, JOHANNESBURGOn this week’s episode of DEAD. Radio, we sit down with the extraordinary creative force Julienne — a designer, stylist, and true architect of identity through fashion.We unpack her powerful origin story — from feeling like an outsider in her community to discovering how fashion became her armor, her language, and her liberation. With… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14e39478/podcast/play/107569992/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-30%2F406566565-44100-2-438383bbc6f46.m4a) ## [#97 | Dedrick Shoots On How He Went Viral On TikTok Off One Video, How He Wants Revenge, Making Money From Content, Starting From Nothing](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deadradio/episodes/97--Dedrick-Shoots-On-How-He-Went-Viral-On-TikTok-Off-One-Video--How-He-Wants-Revenge--Making-Money-From-Content--Starting-From-Nothing-e37h8it) _2025-09-03 · DEAD. · DEAD. radio_ VISIT OUR STORE: 138 JAN SMUTS AVENUE, PARKWOOD, JOHANNESBURG On this week’s episode of DEAD. Radio, we sit down with the multifaceted powerhouse Dedrick Shoots — one of South Africa’s most influential content creators.We trace his roots back to the streets of Pretoria, where his creative spark was first ignited, and unpack how the city helped shape his unique perspective. Dedrick opens up about… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14e39478/podcast/play/107569181/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-30%2F406565529-44100-2-53784016af88b.m4a) ## [#96 | DJ Doowap On Working Hard For +10 Years, Owning Her Masters, The Importance Of Relationships](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deadradio/episodes/96--DJ-Doowap-On-Working-Hard-For-10-Years--Owning-Her-Masters--The-Importance-Of-Relationships-e35v0is) _2025-08-19 · DEAD. · DEAD. radio_ VISIT OUR STORE: 138 JAN SMUTS AVENUE, PARKWOOD, JOHANNESBURG VISIT OUR WEBSTORE: https://www.dead93.com This week on DEAD. Radio, we sit down with the unstoppable force that is DJ Doowap - a sonic trailblazer and cultural icon. We Journey through her early days and bold decision to study sound engineering in London - a move that laid the foundation for her rise as one of South Africa’s most… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14e39478/podcast/play/105922588/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-24%2F404452957-44100-2-cd8e9833d77eb.m4a) ## [TTPod 5.2: "The Chaos Precinct" - In conversation with Author and Planner, Dr. Tanya Zack](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po/episodes/TTPod-5-2-The-Chaos-Precinct---In-conversation-with-Author-and-Planner--Dr--Tanya-Zack-e37002m) _2025-08-18 · Pete Ahmad · Talking Transformation_ Welcome back to the Talking Transformation Podcast! We'redelighted to welcome back Tanya Zack, a renowned urban planner and author, joining us from Johannesburg. Tanya first graced our podcast in February 2023 when shediscussed her book "Wake Up, This is Joburg!", a fascinatingexploration of inner-city Johannesburg urban landscape and the vibrant communities operating within that space. In this… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/be1ecd0/podcast/play/107003414/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-18%2F405839343-44100-2-052b6c23e1a05.m4a) ## [#95 | Tatenda On Fashion Photography, Upbringng, Centering Black Stories, Being A Visual Storyteller](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deadradio/episodes/95--Tatenda-On-Fashion-Photography--Upbringng--Centering-Black-Stories--Being-A-Visual-Storyteller-e360ik2) _2025-08-11 · DEAD. · DEAD. radio_ VISIT OUR STORE: 138 JAN SMUTS AVENUE, PARKWOOD, JOHANNESBURG VISIT OUR WEBSTORE: https://www.dead93.com We dive into the evolution of his signature style — a visual fingerprint that's unmistakably his — and explore how he carved out a unique lane by centering and celebrating Black stories from across Africa.Tatenda unpacks the power of light as his most essential tool, the philosophy behind his… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14e39478/podcast/play/105973826/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-25%2F404519087-44100-2-1104e90915025.m4a) ## [#94 | Robynne Kahn On Leaving A Lasting Impression, Owning Her Own Publication & Creative Longevity](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deadradio/episodes/94--Robynne-Kahn-On-Leaving-A-Lasting-Impression--Owning-Her-Own-Publication--Creative-Longevity-e360isk) _2025-08-04 · DEAD. · DEAD. radio_ VISIT OUR STORE: 138 JAN SMUTS AVENUE, PARKWOOD, JOHANNESBURG VISIT OUR WEBSTORE: https://www.dead93.comWith a career that spans over two decades, Robyn takes us through her journey — from shaping the visual language of South Africa’s biggest fashion magazines to boldly stepping out to launch her own publication.We dive into her passion for helping brands and individuals craft their aesthetic… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14e39478/podcast/play/105974100/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-25%2F404519920-44100-2-a06042fec8fad.m4a) ## [#93 | Neo Serati On Starting His Brand, Winning Awards, Being A Stylist To Balance Being A Designer](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deadradio/episodes/93--Neo-Serati-On-Starting-His-Brand--Winning-Awards--Being-A-Stylist-To-Balance-Being-A-Designer-e360i5e) _2025-07-29 · DEAD. · DEAD. radio_ VISIT OUR STORE: 138 JAN SMUTS AVENUE, PARKWOOD, JOHANNESBURG VISIT OUR WEBSTORE: https://www.dead93.com This week on DEAD. radio, we sit down with the visionary fashion designer and commercial stylist Neo Serati.From his formative years growing up in Vosloorus, where his love for art first took root, to the chance encounter that sparked his journey into the world of fashion, Neo’s story is one of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14e39478/podcast/play/105973358/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-25%2F404518498-44100-2-0628095dce877.m4a) ## [#92 | Enhle Pokwane On South African Style, Being A Fashion Influencer & 9-5 Work, Collaboration](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deadradio/episodes/92--Enhle-Pokwane-On-South-African-Style--Being-A-Fashion-Influencer--9-5-Work--Collaboration-e35v0oc) _2025-07-24 · DEAD. · DEAD. radio_ VISIT OUR STORE: 138 JAN SMUTS AVENUE, PARKWOOD, JOHANNESBURGDEAD. radio with Enhle PokwaneThis week on DEAD. radio, we sit down with the effortlessly stylish Enhle Pokwane — content creator, model, and certified sneakerhead. From her early days growing up in the Vaal to becoming one of the most sought-after fashion content creators in South Africa, Enhle walks us through her journey of turning… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14e39478/podcast/play/105922764/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-24%2F404453164-44100-2-a43294c36d60a.m4a) ## [TTPod 5.1: "Unlocking Networks & Potential With Community Data" in conversation with Wakamoso Africa's Dr Melani Prinsloo and Mike Matthews](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po/episodes/TTPod-5-1-Unlocking-Networks--Potential-With-Community-Data-in-conversation-with-Wakamoso-Africas-Dr-Melani-Prinsloo-and-Mike-Matthews-e33gvae) _2025-05-29 · Pete Ahmad · Talking Transformation_ It's been a busy couple of months behind the scenes of the Talking Transformation podcast. I've been eager to introduce a visual element to the podcast to highlight some of the rich visual imagery and products highlighted by our guests. This has involved a lot of upskilling and learning on my part to ensure that what we produce is both fit for purpose and adds value to our listeners (soon to be… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/be1ecd0/podcast/play/103365390/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-29%2F401203974-44100-2-edced357651c2.m4a) ## [#91 | with Akio Kawahito On Strictly Soul Event, Kool Out, Being a DJ And A Promoter, SA Hip Hop](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deadradio/episodes/91--with-Akio-Kawahito-On-Strictly-Soul-Event--Kool-Out--Being-a-DJ-And-A-Promoter--SA-Hip-Hop-e2sg767) _2024-12-18 · DEAD. · DEAD. radio_ VISIT OUR STORE: 138 JAN SMUTS AVENUE, PARKWOOD, JOHANNESBURG This week on DEAD. Radio, we sit down with the legendary Akio Kawahito, whose journey from growing up in the USA to becoming one of Africa’s most electrifying DJs and promoters is nothing short of extraordinary. We explore how his quest for personal identity led him on a global mission, culminating in the creation of Koolout—one of the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14e39478/podcast/play/96000647/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-18%2F167af1a8-5d23-25c3-9fa5-7c3bf8de2b1c.mp3) ## [TTPod 4.7: "Lines, Wines and Tears!" - the ups and downs of Johannesburg's post-2000 Metro Planning Policy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po/episodes/TTPod-4-7-Lines--Wines-and-Tears----the-ups-and-downs-of-Johannesburgs-post-2000-Metro-Planning-Policy-e2q6pfj) _2024-10-27 · Pete Ahmad · Talking Transformation_ We follow up from our introductory episode with a second podcast episode featuring the planners who have worked as the head of the City of Johannesburg's Metro Planning unit 2000: Johan Olivier, Pete Ahmad, Nkateko Shipalana, Thandeka Mlaza-Lloyd and Minenhle Maphumulo. These guests represent a straight line of succession from the inception of the metro in 2000. Their availability and willingness… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/be1ecd0/podcast/play/93594547/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-27%2F140018e8-566a-c0ca-7495-3740b99bf99c.mp3) ## [TTPod 4.6: iGoli's Post-2000 Metro Planning Generations and Perspectives - Intro Episode](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po/episodes/TTPod-4-6-iGolis-Post-2000-Metro-Planning-Generations-and-Perspectives---Intro-Episode-e2p9vo8) _2024-10-07 · Pete Ahmad · Talking Transformation_ After a period of downtime on the TTPod recording front, we return with this first episode of a miniseries contemplating the metropolitan scale planning challenges and approaches adopted in the City of Johannesburg since 2000. This first introductory episode acts as an introductory episode, introducing six of us: professional planners who have held the title of Assistant Director: Metroplitan… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/be1ecd0/podcast/play/92650696/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-6%2F9287d700-0848-60a0-ffe3-7b18bf22ac5a.mp3)