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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

CapeTalk 100 Episodes Aug 13, 2026

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is a daily morning radio show broadcast on CapeTalk. It airs weekdays from 4 am to 6 am, providing listeners with a relaxed blend of chat, traffic updates, and news. The show aims to start the day with a friendly and informative tone.

Episodes

What have we lost since the introduction of Maths Literacy
What have we lost since the introduction of Maths Literacy Aug 13, 2026 419 Guest: Dr Nicky Roberts| Director at Kelello Africa Melane speaks to Dr Nicky Roberts, Director at Kelello, about what Maths Literacy has given South African learners, what skills and opportunities may have been lost, and whether the subject itself is the problem or a symptom of deeper challenges in our mathematics education system. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTa
Body cams delayed: How useful would they be in South Africa?
Body cams delayed: How useful would they be in South Africa? Aug 13, 2026 569 Africa Melane speaks to Prof Mpho Matlala, College of Law and School of Criminal Justice at UNISA, about the potential role of body-worn cameras in tackling crime in South Africa. With the SAPS rollout stuck in the procurement process, we look beyond the delay to ask where this technology could have the greatest impact. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early m
Finance: What could a Two-Pot Withdrawal cost you
Finance: What could a Two-Pot Withdrawal cost you Aug 13, 2026 500 Africa Melane speaks to Sean Kelly, Director at Parity Wealth Managers, about the two-pot retirement system and whether South Africans should consider making a withdrawal during the 2026/27 tax year. They unpack how the system works, how much you can access, the tax implications and the potential long-term impact on your retirement nest egg. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and Ca
Fitness: HYROX is coming to Cape Town this weekend
Fitness: HYROX is coming to Cape Town this weekend Aug 13, 2026 426 HYROX is back in Cape Town from 14 to 16 August, with competitors taking on eight 1km runs and eight functional workout stations at the CTICC. But what does it take to get race-ready? We look at HYROX training, nutrition, hydration, recovery and the key things first-time competitors should know, with Trevor Lagerway, Head of Athletic Training at Virgin Active South Africa. Early Breakfast with Afr
Who can whistleblowers turn to when they fear the system?
Who can whistleblowers turn to when they fear the system? Aug 12, 2026 343 Guest: Ben Theron | Chief Executive Office at Whistleblower House Who can whistleblowers turn to when they fear the system? Zain Johnson speaks to Ben Theron, Chief Executive Officer at Whistleblower House, about the risks whistleblowers face, where they can find support, what protections exist and whether South Africa is doing enough to protect those who speak up. Early Breakfast with Africa
Youth unemployment rate worsens
Youth unemployment rate worsens Aug 12, 2026 667 South Africa’s unemployment rate has risen to 33.6%, while youth unemployment has climbed to 47.4%. Five million young people aged 15 to 34 are now unemployed. With the economy struggling to create enough jobs, what needs to change to give young South Africans a real pathway from education into employment? Zain Johnson speaks to Primestars CEO Nkosinathi Moshoana Early Breakfast with Africa
Wellness: Could a digital detox improve your wellbeing
Wellness: Could a digital detox improve your wellbeing Aug 12, 2026 603 We spend so much of our lives connected to our phones that switching off can feel almost impossible. But taking a break from screens can help reduce mental clutter, improve focus, create space for creativity and allow us to reconnect with the people and world around us. Zain Johnson speaks to Mark Russell, Managing Director and Digital Wellness Consultant at TechBear, about the importance of a dig
Fitness: Are you training too hard? The case for a rest day
Fitness: Are you training too hard? The case for a rest day Aug 12, 2026 443 Think you need to train every day to see results? Think again. Rest is part of the workout. Recovery gives your muscles time to repair, can help reduce the risk of injury, prevent burnout and ultimately improve your performance. So how many rest days do you really need, and what should you be doing on those days? Zain Johnson speaks to personal trainer Matthew Cornish about the importance of recov
Snow shuts roads across the Eastern Cape
Snow shuts roads across the Eastern Cape Aug 11, 2026 490 Guest: Pheello Oliphant | Cogta EC Spokesperson Heavy snowfall is disrupting travel across the Eastern Cape, with several major roads and mountain passes closed. Zain Johnson speaks to CoGTA Eastern Cape spokesperson Pheello Oliphant about the latest conditions, the impact on communities and the provincial response. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early
NUM raises red flags over Eskom’s unbundling
NUM raises red flags over Eskom’s unbundling Aug 11, 2026 611 The debate over Eskom’s future is heating up, with the National Union of Mineworkers rejecting plans for an independent Transmission System Operator. NUM says the restructuring could put jobs and public ownership at risk, while Eskom argues that reform can strengthen the electricity sector if it is carefully phased. After concerns raised by a listener about Eskom’s unbundling, Zain Joh
Travel: Why cruising could be the ultimate way to see Europe
Travel: Why cruising could be the ultimate way to see Europe Aug 11, 2026 507 Cruising through Europe offers travellers the chance to wake up in a different destination without constantly changing hotels, with itineraries taking in some of the Mediterranean’s most popular cities and coastal destinations. Zain Johnson chats to Kele Lekalake, CEO and Executive Manager at Harvey World Travel, about the growing appeal of European cruises, what travellers can expect and ho
Fitness - Tembisa Mile promises another big day for local runners
Fitness - Tembisa Mile promises another big day for local runners Aug 11, 2026 358 Entries are officially open for the 2026 Thembisa Mile and 10km Road Race, with 5,000 places available across the two events. Zain Johnson speaks to race organiser Donald Mathipa about what participants can expect, entry fees, the race T-shirts, the route, and how runners and walkers can secure their spots ahead of race day on October 25. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and 

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