Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

Guest: David Bellairs | COO of Golazo South Africa
Africa Melane speaks to a representative from the Nelson Mandela Marathon about the final preparations ahead of Sunday’s race. With number collection taking place on Grand Parade from 15 to 17 October, they discuss race-day logistics, travel arrangements and how the event celebrates Nelson Mandela’s legacy while supporting the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

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.

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Guest: Daisy Makena | South African Lawyers and Allied Workers Union
Africa Melane speaks to Daisy Makena of the South African Lawyers and Allied Workers Union (SALAWU) about the planned resumption of strike action at Legal Aid South Africa on Monday, 19 October. The union is demanding outstanding occupational-specific dispensation payments, unpaid incentive bonuses and action on unresolved worker grievances. They’ll discuss the breakdown in negotiations, concerns about cost-cutting measures and the possible impact of the strike on access to justice.
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.

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Guest: Tommie Lehmkuhl | National Treasurer of Blind SA
Blind SA is marking its 80th anniversary by bringing stakeholders together to discuss inclusive early childhood development and the barriers faced by visually impaired children. Africa Melane speaks to Tommie from Blind SA ahead of the organisation’s conference on 28 October 2026 at the Manhattan Hotel in Pretoria, exploring how educators, parents and government can help ensure no child is left behind.
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.

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Guest: Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at Talk Radio 702 / 567 Cape Talk and KFM
Looking for a reason to get moving? From fun runs and fitness challenges to outdoor adventures and wellness events, there’s plenty happening for every fitness level. Liezel van der Westhuizen joins us with some of the upcoming races, events and challenges worth putting on your calendar.
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.

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Guest: James Aphane |GM for Electoral Matters at the IEC (Electoral Commission of South Africa)
Special vote applications have surged by 131% ahead of South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections, with the IEC approving approximately 2.6 million applications. As the Electoral Commission prepares for voting day, a Constitutional Court ruling on the ANC’s candidate nomination dispute could have implications for ballot preparations and the application of electoral rules. Africa Melane speaks to James Aphane, General Manager for Electoral Matters at the IEC, about election readiness, voter access and the integrity of the electoral process.
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.

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