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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 9 MIN

Fitness: South African entrepreneur transforms young lives through sport

from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane · host CapeTalk

Burton Francis is not just crafting award-winning wines. The former professional rugby player is building a legacy of impact through the Francis Academy, a powerful initiative supporting youth development in Paarl through rugby training, education, and pathways into the wine industry. Africa Melane is joined by fitness enthusiast and mental wellness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen and Burton Francis to discuss his inspiring story. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show.  Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you early morning news, sports, and business, with in-depth interviews featuring politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys conversations with guests from the lifestyle and arts spheres. Thank you for listening. For more about the show click  https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU  Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N  Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let's keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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