EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 24 MIN
Africa Melane’s day starts at 2 am, here’s what he has for breakfast
from What’s the Difference? A Woolies Food Podcast · host Woolworths
Africa Melane may wake South Africa up on 702 and CapeTalk, but what fuels his day? The MC and radio legend gives us a glimpse into his remarkable life and his deep love for food. From waking up at 2:30 am to host the Early Breakfast Show, to serving as chairperson of the Cape Town City Ballet, Africa shows that he’s far more than just a voice on the airwaves. The conversation is filled with warmth and nostalgia as Africa shares childhood memories of: His grandmother’s legendary liver cakes. The breakfast ritual he refuses to skip and reveals some of the dishes he loves to cook at home from slow-braised lamb shank to an indulgent Guinness chocolate cake. His reputation as a certified food snob and shares a funny, brutally honest story about his lifelong condensed milk trauma. Plus, Developer: Central Innovation Projects, Khanyisile Mbude-Williams, shares how Woollies uses trends to dream up new products and serve you items you didn’t know you wanted. New episodes on Wednesdays Brought to you by Woolworths Produced by POP24 Shop the Snack & Yap products: https://www.woolworths.co.za/cat/_/N-o3pw8w?Exact=true Our legal team wants you to read this disclaimer: https://bit.ly/4s4MKux Catch Africa's show on 702 and CapeTalk at 4 am – 6 am or listen at https://www.primediaplus.com/
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Africa Melane may wake South Africa up on 702 and CapeTalk, but what fuels his day? The MC and radio legend gives us a glimpse into his remarkable life and his deep love for food. From waking up at 2:30 am to host the Early Breakfast Show, to serving as chairperson of the Cape Town City Ballet, Africa shows that he’s far more than just a voice on the airwaves. The conversation is filled with warmth and nostalgia as Africa shares childhood memories of: His grandmother’s legendary liver cakes. The breakfast ritual he refuses to skip and reveals some of the dishes he loves to cook at home from slow-braised lamb shank to an indulgent Guinness chocolate cake. His reputation as a certified food snob and shares a funny, brutally honest story about his lifelong condensed milk trauma. Plus, Developer: Central Innovation Projects, Khanyisile Mbude-Williams, shares how Woollies uses trends to dream up new products and serve you items you didn’t know you wanted. New episodes on WednesdaysBrought to you by Woolworths Produced by POP24 Shop the Snack & Yap products: https://www.woolworths.co.za/cat/_/N-o3pw8w?Exact=true Our legal team wants you to read this disclaimer: https://bit.ly/4s4MKux Catch Africa's show on 702 and CapeTalk at 4 am – 6 am or listen at https://www.primediaplus.com/
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