Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

Africa is joined by South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Acting CEO, Mthobeli Kolisa to reflect on the Audito-General local government 2021-2022 audit results. Only 38 municipalities out of 257 achieved clean audits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Specialist Scientist in the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Research Unit of the South African Medical Research Council, Dr Catherine Egbe to talk about the National Health Department and various NGOs, presenting a bill in Parliament calling for comprehensive rules to regulate tobacco products, e-cigarettes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Personal Trainer and Dancer, Jihaan Abrahams to talk about the benefits ofincorporating dance into your workouts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Research Fellow at Centre for Criminology at UCT, Dr Simon Howell to reflect on the latest crime statistics. Minister of Police Bheki Cele released the statistics for crimes recorded between January and March 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Western Cape Chief Director for Transport Regulation, Yasir Ahmed to talk about the rules and regulations for scholar transport. This comes after Five primary school children were killed in a horrific accident in Mitchells Plain Tuesday morning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in our health segment, Africa is joined by CANSA National Manager of Health Promotion, Lorraine Govender to reflect on World No Tobacco Day observed annually on the 31 May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Personal Trainor at Revenge Body S Fit, Sifiso Ngobeni to talk about what type of motivation is needed when it comes to fitness. It's especially important when it comes to exercise, getting fit, getting healthy or losing weight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by School of Public Management and Administration Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria, Dr. TYanai Masiya to talk about the state of municipalities in the country ahead of the 2021-22 local government audit results that is set to be released this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by FEDHASA Board member, Lee-Anne Singer to talk about how the new partnership with booking system Profitroom is set to boost tourism. Profitroom will provide hoteliers with the tools they need to streamline operations, enhance guest experiences, and drive revenue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Coach and Digital Creator, Nik Hox to talk about alcohol and weight gain. Alcohol can cause weight gain in four ways: it stops your body from burning fat, it's high in kilojoules, it can make you feel hungry, and it can lead to cravings for salty and greasy foods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Basetsana Molapo, Hammanskraal resident to talk about some of the issues that the community of Hammanskraal want the President to address. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to visit the community of Hammanskraal following the deadly Cholera outbreak in the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by BetterBond CEO, Cark Coetzee to talk about the Impact of the interest rate on the Property market. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced a 50-basis point hike to interest rates last week, taking the current prime lending rate from 11.25% to 11.75%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Personal Trainor, Sifiso Ngobeni to talk about resetting your 2023 fitness goals. Fitness experts say that setting specific goals, finding a workout buddy, or switching up your routine are a few ways you can get yourself moving and motivated again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Editor at Rugby365.Com, Jan De Koning to talk about the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final match between the DHL stormers and Munster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Free State Department of Health Spokesperson Mondli Mvambi to talk about Frees State recording its first Cholera death. A total of eight cholera cases have now been reported in the Free State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in our CSI segment, Africa is joined by Batho Bohle Founder, Gugu Shoko to talk about the work they do and how you listeners can assist. Batho Bohle Charity Drop In Centre is a charity of ten individuals based in Daveyton that assists 150 to 200 kids in the community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Trained scientist specializing in water resource management, Professor Anthony Turton to talk about the process of getting clean water to our taps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by KPMG Economist, Frank Blackmore to talk about the repo rate announcement. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is expected to increase the country’s interest rate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in our finance segment, Africa is joined by IntegriSure Brokers CEO, Hermanus van der Linde to talk about risk management strategies for small businesses ahead of higher stages of load shedding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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