Africa Melane’s wide-ranging interests and relentless curiosity stand him in good stead to host Early Breakast on 702 and CapeTalk, a show that ranges from international headlines to local issues.
Every weekday morning from 4:00 – 6:00 Africa looks at the days news diary. He takes the time to engage with the audience on stories that matter, and unpack the issues that these raise.
An accountant by training, Africa has spent a decade in broadcasting, both on and off-air. He is open-minded, compassionate and committed to making a difference.
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A study conducted in Israel suggests that the Pfizer vaccine may be less effective against the Covid-19 variant first found in South Africa.
Read MoreThe final tranche of 200,000 Johnson & Johnson doses for the Sisonke Protocol is expected to arrive on Saturday 10 April.
Read More"The money is safe and waiting for you to come forward," says Kabelo van der Merwe of Unclaimed Benefits at Liberty.
Read MorePolitical analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast says the RET faction is playing into the hands of Ramaphosa with its planned national shutdown.
Read MoreThe City of Ekurhuleni (east Gauteng) has a clean audit. Africa Melane interviews Phakamile Mbengashe, spokesperson for the Mayor.
Read MoreExperts have urged SA government to prioritise elective surgical patients as part of the vulnerable groups vaccinated in the second phase.
Read MoreIt’s time to shop around, particularly if you’re driving a bit less than before, says insurance expert Christelle Colman.
Read MoreEpidemiologist Professor Alex Welte says implementing stricter lockdown measures ahead of the Easter weekend won't achieve much.
Read MoreHedda Schensema, Director in the Employment practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr says they most definitely can.
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