# liezel van der westhuizen (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover liezel van der westhuizen. Page: Feed: --- ## [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) ## [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) ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yaGT44TAAIi8) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [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) ## [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) ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MkoOVvdyPvu7) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [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)