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Early Breakfast with Africa Melane — 304 episodes

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Who Will Lift the FIFA World Cup Trophy

2

OUTA heads to court to stop AARTO Phase 2 rollout

3

Finance: How refund delays can turn into debt problems

4

Fitness: The movement challenge that could transform your health and help

5

SAMATU calls for urgent hiring of local doctors

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Ramaphosa's urgent bid to halt impeachment heads to court

7

Fitness: The most overlooked gym bag essential that could save your feet

8

Winter initiation death toll rises to 35

9

What the Venetia shutdown means for South Africa

10

Fitness: Why human connection matters this Mandela Day

11

Travel: How Oudtshoorn is welcoming visitors back

12

2026 Fifa World Cup: Final four confirmed

13

Is South Africa's migration strategy working

14

Property: Multiple buyers, one home: How to secure the best and fair outcome

15

Fitness: Why Ashwagandha is suddenly everywhere

16

Sport: The Road to Wimbledon glory

17

Madlanga Commission extended again

18

NPO: Panic Awareness Day shines a light on recovery

19

Fitness: Liezel’s Weekend Fitness Guide

20

How ready is South Africa for an Ebola Outbreak

21

Trump declares Iran ceasefire over

22

Finance: Teaching children to save starts earlier than you think

23

Fitness: Carmién rooibos teas helping South Africans fight winter fatigue

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As Rooibos demand grows, safeguarding its origin matters more than ever

25

ConCourt upholds High Court ruling invalidating parts of Refugee Act

26

Health: Why South Africans can trust the Constitutional Court’s NHI ruling — whichever way it goes.

27

Fitness: Can You Biohack Your Skin? The Science Behind Healthier, Stronger Skin That Lasts

28

Violence in Ratanda

29

DA demands a lifestyle audit for Dina Pule

30

Travel: New SARS declarations will affect travellers

31

Fitness: 67KM for Hope – Mandela Day run ahead of Cape Town to Namibia

32

Soccer: Spain vs Portugal in the FIFA World Cup

33

Lady Mariéme Jamme appointed as Special Envoy for Technology and Artificial Intelligence

34

Property: How to ensure you get your security deposit back

35

Fitness: How does exercise change when you’re over 50?

36

Sport: Springboks and England set for blockbuster Ellis Park showdown

37

Busa walks away from UIF

38

NPO: How Doorway to Dignity is helping vulnerable communities this winter

39

Fitness: Halfway through the year, are your fitness goals still alive?

40

Cosatu questions Dina Pule’s return to cabinet

41

Did the R600 million security plan for June 30th pay of

42

Finance: Betting on the big game, is it worth the risk?

43

The fitness events everyone is talking about

44

Investigation launched into corporal punishment

45

KAAX reflects on June 30 Tensions

46

Wellness: BHF Conference marks 25 years of shaping healthcare

47

Fitness: Why every grocery shop starts with reading the ingredients

48

Mongezi Koko tracks early mood across Johannesburg’s inner city

49

SANTACO assures commuters services will continue during national protests

50

Travel: Why booking your December holiday now could save you thousands

51

Fitness: The truth about Zeolite supplements – detox myth or emerging science?

52

Bafana Bafana bow out

53

Border authorities on high alert ahead of June 30 anti-immigrant protests

54

Property: Is the Western Cape losing its appeal

55

Fitness: Phumzile Ngobese prepares for life-changing Mount Kilimanjaro climb

56

Bafana Bafana’s World Cup dream continues as Canada looms

57

Delivery platforms among vulnerable targets in expected June 30 unrest

58

Stitching Hope, how OUR NPO's Bag Project is empowering women

59

Fitness: Liezel's weekend guide to the most exciting fitness events around

60

More than a game, what football says about the nation

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Bafana Bafana - The team's impressive performance so far has left many wondering if they're truly ready to take on the best in the world.

62

Bafana Bafana have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the very first time in their history

63

World Cup Watch - Join the Excitement as South Africa Takes on South Korea in the Final Group Stage Match

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Aid organisations step in as displaced Malawian families seek relief

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AfriForum challenges R54bn Nersa decision

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Fitness: One woman’s Everest summit delivers 8,849 acts of dignity across South Africa

67

Wellness: Why South Africans are burning out mid-year

68

The real causes of unemployment in SA

69

Travel: Japan’s cruise boom reshapes SA travel trends

70

Fitness: The allergy warning every South African needs to hear

71

IEC reports strong voter registration turnout

72

MK Party expulsions spark legal showdown

73

Property: Should you pay for viewing a property?

74

Fitness: How South Africans can help an Olympian reach the world stage

75

Sport: Massive rugby weekend ahead as Springboks return and URC final takes centre stage

76

Impeachment committee stands firm against Ramaphosa interdict

77

NPO: Ladles of Love mobilises SA for Mandela Day 2026 impact drive

78

Fitness: Liezel's ultimate guide to the most exciting fitness events

79

Bafana Bafana face fired-up Czechia in must-win clash

80

FEDUSA rejects migrant blame as unions call for focus on economic reform

81

Finance: Nearly 60% of rejected young borrowers forced into mashonisas

82

Fitness: Why hybrid fitness is redefining performance in South Africa

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G7 leaders seek clarity as Trump pushes ahead with Iran “second stage” talks

84

Investor confidence in focus as South Africa navigates rising political uncertainty

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Wellness: Eastern Cape launches 2026 winter initiation season

86

Fitness: Training without shoes, could going shoeless improve your performance?

87

Bridging the Gap for SA Youth

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Young South Africans encouraged to take part in upcoming voter registration weekend

89

Travel: From skills to startups how tourism is shaping youth opportunity in SA

90

Fitness: Why body image struggles are rising among learners

91

G7 summit opens in France

92

Foreign-owned business regulation under spotlight

93

Property: How to choose the right property practitioner

94

Fitness: UP student’s Comrades journey gains momentum

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Sport: Turning every kilometre into a meal

96

Illegal mining and the damage it leave behind

97

Hero Burn Foundation on the frontlines of fire safety education

98

Fitness: Are you overtraining? The signs your body needs rest

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Bafana Bafana in high spirits ahead of historic World Cup Opener

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Gauteng on alert as investigators track suspects in Cleveland massacre

101

Finance: Five practical steps to take control of your financial future

102

Fitness: Liezel's weekend fitness guide – fun runs and feel-good workouts

103

More than half of South Africans have seen pregnant women drinking

104

FEDHASA calls proposed laws a threat to jobs and investment

105

Wellness: The hidden burden of uncontrolled asthma in South Africa

106

Fitness: The future of event hydration in South Africa

107

Do service delivery concerns still outweigh immigration in local election decisions

108

Travel: Why young travellers are prioritising experience over everything

109

Fitness: Scientists think your workout playlist matters more than you realise

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How SA earned its first Fitch upgrade in 21 Years

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President Ramaphosa unveils crackdown on illegal immigration

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Property: Smart home surge reshapes South Africa’s property market

113

Fitness: How Comrades week can make or break your race

114

Sport: Shock exits and breakthrough runs define this year’s French Open

115

Lenacapavir rollout set for today

116

World Environment Day: tackling South Africa’s plastic waste crisis

117

Fitness: Liezel's weekend fitness guide – fun run, mountain bike racing, and more

118

Home affairs admits gap in tracking dual citizens

119

Over 1 million learners report school violence in SA

120

Can employers delay or short-pay salaries

121

Fitness: Why contrast therapy is becoming a wellness essential

122

Intimidation of whistleblowers in focus

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Illegal immigration and failing municipalities dominate Presidency Budget Vote address

124

Are you ruining your workout by doing cardio first

125

Fitness: Global Running Day Spotlight: One man’s run for youth

126

Do we have a “Godzilla” el-Nino on the way?

127

Travel: How much of our data is kept through Visa applications & FYI you can claim from your travel insurance if your visa is denied or delayed

128

Fitness: A guide to combat sports

129

How are we dealing with illegal initiation schools

130

Opposition parties close ranks to deny ANC impeachment committee chair

131

Fitness: Running from CT to Namibia for Charity

132

The implications of having an over-supply of one mode of public transport

133

The Frida Hartley Shelter

134

Fitness: Sports injuries, recovery and the role of radiology

135

SA’s FIFA World Cup Squad

136

Can we expect interest rates to rise?

137

Finance: The real tax rate South Africans pay (and it’s not on your payslip)

138

Fitness: Liezel's weekend fitness guide – running, hiking, pilates and more

139

Have we found a new method for electricity debt-management?

140

Wellness: Misinformation is coming for the anti-HIV jab. Let’s get ahead of it

141

Fitness: Could your gut be the missing link to better skin, energy and sleep?

142

Parties nominate 31-member committee after court ruling reopened scrutiny of Ramaphosa matter

143

The state of Xenophobia in SA

144

Fitness: Why HYROX feels intimidating before you even start

145

A shortage of rape kits on the Cape Flats

146

Trump hints at a deal that could end the war in Iran

147

Property: What you should be doing once the bond is paid off

148

Fitness: More than just a race – The Nelson Mandela Marathon comes to Cape Town

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Cape Town Marathon returns as city prepares for major race weekend

150

Fitness: Liezel's weekend fitness guide – Cape Town marathon, yoga and trail runs

151

Union warns of legal action over “inhuman” SANDF living conditions

152

NPO: Badisa Trio’s mission to safeguard children

153

Deadly clash in Ekurhuleni raises alarm over escalating taxi route wars

154

WHO and Africa CDC ramp up response as Ebola cases and deaths climb

155

Finance: Inside the wage negotiation battle

156

Fitness: Skincare shifts beneath the surface

157

Steering Committee outlines roadmap for 195 national dialogue sessions

158

South Africa’s migration tensions escalate

159

Wellness: Gauteng Health warns on black market injections

160

Fitness: Your beginner’s guide to getting walk-ready for the 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk The Talk

161

Western Cape rape case closures raise urgent accountability questions

162

Who decides where doctors work? Court says not the state

163

Travel: Is travelling for the FIFA World Cup harder than qualifying?

164

Fitness: A new kind of pharmacy experience lands at Melrose Arch

165

A year without load shedding

166

Mass shootings and social media: a dangerous new normal?

167

Property: Decorex Cape Town 2026 embraces the ‘Soft Life’

168

Fitness: Why marathon supporters deserve a medal too

169

Fitness: Liezel's weekend fitness guide — promenading, trail rides and family runs

170

Durban shines as Travel Indaba delivers standout highlights

171

High-stakes US-China summit set

172

Smart money moves during economic uncertainty

173

Fitness: Inside South Africa’s digital boxing gym

174

Township formalisation in focus after floods hit 26 settlements

175

SA unemployment rises to 32.7 percent with youth hit hardest

176

Wellness: South Africa records some of the highest rates of FASD

177

Why reformer Pilates is one of the fastest-growing fitness trends

178

Ramaphosa stands firm: “I will not resign” amid legal battle

179

Fitness: Are couples who train together a good or bad idea?

180

Tourism leaders gather in Durban for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026

181

EcoTraining leverages global award success at Indaba 2026

182

Severe weather crisis escalates to national disaster level

183

Illicit metals crackdown reaches senior ranks of SAPS

184

Fitness: A runner’s fight for mental health

185

Entries officially open for the 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk 2026

186

NPO: Winter exposes harsh realities for South Africa’s homeless

187

The cost of muscle loss as we age

188

Spaza shop sector at centre of safety concerns, economic policy and policing debate

189

Cut-off low brings snow, wind and flooding across Eastern Cape districts

190

Garden Route floods force evacuations and road closures

191

Why your first 90 days after losing a job can make or break your finances

192

Fitness: Street workout movement gains serious momentum nationwide

193

60% of SA children not school ready at age five

194

SALGA calls for urgent action as flooding risk rises nationwide

195

National Disaster Management Centre on high alert

196

Wellness: Gauteng childhood vaccination rates drop sharply

197

Fitness: The recovery strategy every Cape Town Marathon runner needs before race day

198

NHI under legal fire as BHF challenge process

199

Fuel hike looms and taxi fares follow suit

200

South African tourism surges despite global instability

201

Fitness: Why hyaluronic acid is the key for gym goers

202

Western Cape braces for adverse weather

203

Fitness: Grounds for debate as the coffee question continues

204

Property: Airbnb crime wave raises alarm for hosts in South Africa

205

Comic Con Cape Town descends on the Mother City

206

COSATU marks Workers Day with May Day rallies

207

NPO: 100Wave Challenge postponed as cold front hits Cape Town

208

Fitness: Top tips to get race-ready for HYROX Johannesburg 2026

209

International Jazz Day Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz Artist Announcement

210

SA’s immigration shift: legal questions grow as border overhaul begins

211

Finance: Postbank sets 31 August deadline for Sassa gold card switch

212

Fitness: A new kind of fitness culture blossoms in Rosebank

213

Are TVET colleges ready for a major curriculum overhaul

214

Wellness: The Ozempic boom, what you need to know before you try it

215

International Dance Day: Why dance doesn’t feel like exercise

216

SA-US relations in focus amid Freedom Day message

217

Garden Route officially crowned world’s best road trip

218

Fitness: Why winter doesn’t have to derail your fitness goals

219

Gauteng on alert as malaria infections rise

220

Trump evacuated from White House dinner as Iran talks collapse in Pakistan

221

Property: Renting vs owning, what's the smarter move in 2026

222

Fitness: How many days a week should you really be working out?

223

Soweto Derby: Pirates and Chiefs set for stadium showdown

224

CATA and CODETA unite through soccer tournament in Gugulethu

225

SAPU weighs in on SAPS leadership shake-up

226

NPO: Understanding the roots of Beauty Without Cruelty’s animal advocacy

227

Fitness: Cycling community divided over Bellville Velodrome redevelopment

228

Tests reveal risks in school drinking water

229

South Africa braces for first loadshedding-free winter

230

Finance: The hidden cost of dipping into your retirement savings

231

Fitness: The fitness events everyone is talking about

232

Is scrapping Maths Literacy the right move?

233

Pakistan positions itself as key peacemaker in Middle East conflict

234

Wellness: Can AI be trusted with your health?

235

Fitness: Can 50 jumps in the morning improve your health?

236

Rising cases ahead of World Malaria Day spark renewed urgency

237

Iran refuses US talks as ceasefire deadline looms

238

Travel: Why having a trusted agent matters more than ever

239

Fitness: South African entrepreneur transforms young lives through sport

240

Strait of Hormuz shut again

241

Fitness: How small daily steps can help fund breast cancer screenings

242

Property: PIE Amendment Bill, relief for landlords or risk for the vulnerable

243

URC enters crunch time as SA teams chase playoff spots

244

UCT study finds illicit cigarettes now dominate South Africa’s tobacco market

245

NPO: Wrestling becomes lifeline for at-risk youth

246

Fitness: Liezel’s weekend fitness guide — Inspiration to get you moving

247

Inside NUM’s decision to back Eskom’s final offer

248

The key factors that shape sentencing

249

Finance: SMEs under the spotlight at Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa

250

Fitness: What Vitamin C actually does for your skin

251

Union pushes back as Eskom holds firm on 7% wage proposal

252

SA opens door to permanent residence for ZEP holders

253

Wellness: Why whiplash-type injuries often go unnoticed

254

Fitness: Primal movement explained — The fitness trend going back to our roots

255

US blockade on Iran raises fears of global oil shock

256

Legal path to accountability in Life Esidimeni tragedy

257

Travel: Cape Town hosts WTM Africa 2026

258

Fitness: The overlooked tuberculosis symptoms South Africans are ignoring

259

US-Iran talks collapse as Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade

260

Hill-Lewis takes helm of DA after decisive congress vote

261

Property: Moving house? Here are expert packing tips to save time

262

Fitness: How technology is making South Africa’s beaches safer

263

The start of the Two Oceans Marathon

264

The start of the DA’s Federal Conference

265

CSI: I love Boobies

266

Fitness: Move more this weekend — Your ultimate guide to the most exciting fitness events around

267

Ceasefire Calm or Costly Illusion? What the Iran–US Pause Means for SA’s Fuel Prices

268

Visa Shake-Up: Big Immigration Changes Could Reshape Who Comes to South Africa

269

Fitness: Why your HYROX training might be failing without this one critical element

270

Finance: Reverse Emigration: Why South Africans Are Coming Home

271

Digital Deadline Looms: Where Does South Africa Stand on Analogue Switch-Off?

272

US–Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Strikes and Diplomatic Deadlock

273

Inside South Africa’s Tourism Surge and Investment Push

274

No More Excuses: The 3 Simple Rules to Actually Get Results

275

Iran, Oil & Our Economy

276

Albert Mazibuko - founding member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo passes

277

Jacob chats with Irvin about space travel, and they delve into the history of NASA's tracking stations, including one in South Africa. Irvin shares his knowledge and experience, providing a unique perspective on the mission.

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Travel: Where South Africans are booking and how AI is reshaping it

279

Authorities brace for heavy Easter traffic volumes

280

Almost half of SA’s Wastewater systems failing

281

Finance: Your UIF rights explained

282

Fitness: Final prep tips as HYROX hits Cape Town this weekend

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Extortion in schools

284

Temporary relief masks deeper fuel pricing challenges

285

Wellness: Marking World Autism Awareness Month

286

Fitness: How to stay active this Easter long weekend

287

Bafana Bafana take on Panama at Sold-Out Cape Town stadium

288

Ways Government could mitigate fuel costs

289

SA turns homeward as outbound travel hits a snag

290

Fitness: The power of selenium and why your body needs it

291

BMA tightens grip as Easter travel peaks

292

Property: Inside SA’s rental balancing act

293

Fitness: How South Africa’s U15 Girls’ Baseball team is breaking barriers

294

Galaxy KDay 2026 hits Stellenbosch this Saturday

295

Auditor-General flags mismanaged government funds

296

NPO: Baby Soft and SOS NPO launch school sanitation initiative

297

Fitness: Your weekly guide to the best fitness events near you

298

Is a rate hike coming or is caution the better call

299

What Masemola’s court summons mean for SAPS credibility

300

Finance: South Africans carry debt up to eight times their earnings

301

Fitness: Your phone isn’t the problem — Why you can’t stop scrolling

302

SCA ruling puts Eskom spending under the spotlight

303

Wellness: New handheld device promises TB results in just 30 minutes

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Fitness: How to start running — and stick with it