Guest: Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at Talk Radio 702 / 567 Cape Talk and KFM Struggling to find your fitness spark this winter? You’re not alone. That’s why fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins the conversation with a mix of smart, surprising, and seriously fun ways to stay active during South Africa’s colder months. Think glow-in-the-dark dance sessions, stairwell adventures, and clever tricks for managing calories when comfort food like soups and...
Jun 25, 2025•9 min
Guest: Roscoe Williams | Programme Director at Read To Rise At Vusizi Primary School in Limpopo, teachers are battling overcrowded classrooms, a critical lack of books, and minimal parental support — all while trying to teach children how to read. With learners expected to switch from Xitsonga to English by Grade 4, the odds are stacked against them. Yet, these educators go above and beyond, creating their own teaching materials, staying after school, and forming reading support groups — all in ...
Jun 24, 2025•9 min
Guest: Brendon Petersen | Editor at reframed.co and tech and travel journalist Wasanga Mehana speaks with tech journalist Brendon Petersen about the disturbing rise in booking scams. Think your holiday booking app is safe? Think again. Learn how scammers trick trusted platforms—and how to protect yourself. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews po...
Jun 24, 2025•8 min
Guest: Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at 702 / Cape Talk and KFM Explore the future of fitness through the expert eyes of Mannee De Wet, Managing Director at Planet Fitness, and Liezel van der Westhuizen, fitness presenter and mental fitness coach. Learn how FIBO 2025 highlights innovations in AI coaching, hybrid training, mental wellness, and eco-friendly fitness practices that will empower busy professionals to stay motivated, injury-free, and future-ready. Early Breakfast with Africa M...
Jun 24, 2025•9 min
Guest: Mike Burnard | Analytical Strategist at DiaLOGOS Wasanga Mehana speaks with Mike Burnard, Analytical Strategist at DiaLOGOS, as the US officially enters the Israel-Iran conflict with overnight airstrikes on nuclear sites. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting...
Jun 23, 2025•13 min
Guest: Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku | DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku joins Wasanga Mehana to discuss the DA’s no-confidence motions against Joburg Mayor Dada Morero and Council Speaker Nobuhle Mthembu amid worsening service delivery and council dysfunction. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts t...
Jun 23, 2025•11 min
Guest: Nadia Aucamp | Broker Owner at RE/MAX All Stars Wasanga Mehana speaks with Nadia Aucamp about the pros, cons, and future of container homes in South Africa. From affordability and sustainability to regulations and resale value. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys ch...
Jun 23, 2025•7 min
Guest: Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at 702 / Cape Talk and KFM In a world where fewer than 20% of ultramarathon finishers are female, Gaelyn and Gill are rewriting the stats — tackling four 160km races in a single year, not for medals, but to champion Wild Mongoo, a nonprofit changing lives across South Africa. Liezel van der Westhuizen shares the story of 2 women running 4 ultramarathons to support Wild Mongoo & empower vulnerable SA women through grit & purpose. Early Breakfas...
Jun 23, 2025•9 min
Wasanga Mehana hosts sports journalist Benjamin Leshoro to preview the FIFA Club World Cup clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Borussia Dortmund. Can the South African champions stun the German heavyweights under the Cincinnati lights? With key injuries for Dortmund and Sundowns chasing early qualification, it's a must-listen ahead of Saturday’s showdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2025•9 min
From dropping out of university to working with global giants like Marvel, Disney, and AKA, 25-year-old creative powerhouse Johnny Malepa shares his journey, challenges, and vision for the future of African entertainment. A Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 trailblazer—this is a story of purpose, perseverance, and pure creative fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2025•9 min
The University of Pretoria Youth Choir, a proudly diverse ensemble of 90 young singers, is set to perform and compete in Europe this December. Wasanga Mehana speaks to a 17 year-old member, Onthatile Lebogo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2025•7 min
Wasanga Mehana speaks to Liezel van der Westhuizen who brings you, your weekend fitness guide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2025•10 min
Wasanga Mehana speaks to Jan Vermeulen from MyBroadband about Starlink’s R500 million pledge to provide free internet to 5,000 schools—if SA’s policy allows an alternative to local ownership rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2025•11 min
Wasanga Mehana speaks with OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage on the unfair fines drivers face due to a licence card printing backlog that’s left nearly 700,000 motorists without valid cards. OUTA demands urgent relief and reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2025•9 min
As online gambling skyrockets in South Africa, many are betting their way into deeper debt. Wasanga Mehana talks to Massing Thabo Hollo at Old Mutual Senior Programme Managerabout the real cost of chasing quick wins—and why financial literacy is key to breaking the cycle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2025•7 min
Learn how LETIbalm, a trusted balm from Spain now in South Africa, soothes and repairs delicate skin around the nose and lips. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen shares expert tips on its natural ingredients like Centella Asiatica and vitamin E—perfect for winter dryness, allergies, and sensitive skin. Find out why nose skin needs special care and where to buy LETIbalm to keep your skin healthy all season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 19, 2025•7 min
Nearly 80% of suicide deaths in South Africa are men—a devastating statistic rooted in silence, stigma, and unspoken pain. During Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, experts like Thabo Lephoto urge men to break the silence and support men in seeking help before it’s too late. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2025•9 min
Join Wasanga Mehana as he speaks with Siziwe Zulu, Spaza Shop Project Manager at the National Empowerment Fund, about the government’s R100k Spaza Shop Support Fund and its role in formalizing and empowering township businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2025•11 min
Police officers in the Western Cape are facing severe financial hardship due to unlawful salary deductions, leaving some with only R28 in their bank accounts. Wasanga Mehana speaks to The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) who is calling for immediate action to halt these deductions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2025•7 min
Looking for a sustainable way to stay fit ? Discover the Japanese Interval Walking Method with fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen. Learn how alternating walking speeds can boost heart health, burn calories, and improve mental clarity—all in just 30 minutes a day. Get expert tips, pros and cons, and motivation to make this method part of your wellness routine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 18, 2025•9 min
Canada’s PM Mark Carney hosts his first major global summit. With President Trump & President Rampahosa in attendance, Wasanga Mehana speaks to Dr. Dale McKinley to preview the G7 summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2025•14 min
BOSA’s Fair Pay Bill is here to outlaw unfair salary practices—banning payslip requests, requiring transparent pay ranges, and pushing for equal pay for equal work. Wasanga Mehana speaks to Mmusi Maimane, Leader of Build One SA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2025•9 min
Planning your next family trip or solo youth adventure? Iga Motylska founder of eagerjourneys.com shares expert tips with Wasanga Mehana on finding unbeatable travel deals for the whole family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2025•9 min
With over 300 million people practicing yoga globally and benefits like reduced stress and sharper focus, fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins us ahead of World Yoga Day 2025 on Saturday, 21 JuneDiscover SA yoga events, expert wellness tips, and how yoga connects health to harmony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2025•6 min
Wasanga Mehana speaks to Dr Kingsley Makhubela about SANDF’s funding crisis, delayed troop withdrawal from the DRC, and the deeper implications for South Africa’s defence capacity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2025•6 min
Chairperson of Youth In Property Association, Sipho Mbadaliga joins Wasanga Mehana to spotlight YIPA’s mission: empowering youth through access, education, and transformation in South Africa’s property sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2025•7 min
From Everest’s peak to Nepal’s mountain schools, Angela Yeung turns extreme fitness into extreme compassion — delivering supplies and hope to Himalayan children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2025•10 min
The Bulls are back in the URC final — but can they finally go all the way? As they face Leinster in Dublin, Wasanga Mehana speaks to Rugby365 editor Jan De Koning about what’s at stake, the tactical mindset, and whether the Bulls can break their finals curse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2025•11 min
With 70 schools damaged and over 6,000 learners affected, the province’s education infrastructure faces one of its toughest challenges in recent years. We welcome the Ministerial Spokesperson for the Department of Education, Lukhanyo Vangqa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2025•14 min
Wasanga Mehana chats to Thobile Sibisi about how the Sunshine Association is transforming early childhood care for kids with disabilities through inclusion, therapy, and family support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2025•8 min
