Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

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.

Everyone has one, and sometimes it can make you sick. Learn more about your Thyroid, and how to prevent thyroid disease, with Liezel van der Westhuizen talking health and wellness with us today! Prioritize your health. Don't miss this! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Ward 49 Councilor, Adam Mashapa to talk about the impact of the Cholera outbreak on the community of Hammanskraal. The outbreak has killed 15 people so far and community members say water issues have been a concern for years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Optometrist and South African Optometric Association (SAOA) member, Dr Ntombi Zitha to talk about Myopia Awareness Week. Myopia, also known as near-sightedness, is among the most common ocular disorders worldwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trust our resident fitness enthusiast Liezel van der Westhuizen to find an activity that balances fun and fitness, and it just might be perfect for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks to talk about the trade union welcoming the decision by the Competition Commission to provisionally approve the envisaged merger between the South African Airways (SAA) and the Takatso Consortium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Hammanskraal Sports Academy, Gontse Shirinde to talk about the impact of the Cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal on the community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people skip meals when they're trying to lose weight, which is often counterproductive, as waiting too long between meals may lead to overeating. As such, it's important to eat when you're hungry, and not wait until you're ravenous. Hunger is the body's way of signaling that it needs fuel, and ignoring hunger cues can lead to negative health consequences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Head of Communication at the Gauteng Health Department, Motalatale Modiba talking about the Cholera Outbreak in the Hammaskraal. This comes after 37 people were admitted to hospital with Cholera symptoms and unfortunately, 10 people have demised. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Technical & Project Lead at Engage Energy Engineering Warwick Hayes and Bryan Maytham to reflect on the Enlit Africa conference and get the latest on where the country is with independent power producers. (IPP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa is joined by Head of Buyers Trust at Ooba, Jackie Smith to talk about a new property trend that is set to have a severe impact on home loans in South Africa. Jackie says that the average size of home deposits has grown compared to last year as buyers try to prove their trustworthiness to banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a finger on the pulse of the best and latest in the market, our resident fitness and wellness enthusiast Liezel van der Westhuizen is chatting 2023 food and beverage trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.