Guest: Vuyani Joni | Editor at Soccer Laduma

Mamelodi Sundowns aim for another Nedbank Cup final as they face rivals Kaizer Chiefs in a high-stakes semifinal. Africa Melane speaks to the Editor at Soccer Laduma, Vuyani Joni.

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Africa Melane chats with Justin Yarrow, Executive Director and Founder of SuperScientists, about turning real scientists into superheroes to inspire the next generation across Africa.

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Africa Melane speaks to Liezel van der Westhuizen who brings you, your weekend fitness guide.

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Guest: Deon van Zyl | Chairperson of the Western Cape Property Development Forum

The George building collapse claimed 34 lives—but the real disaster was systemic. A forensic probe found unqualified personnel, safety breaches, and shocking oversight failures. Africa Melane speaks to the Chairperson of the Western Cape Property Development Forum, Deon van Zyl.

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As global markets wobble, Africa Melane speaks to Economics lecturer Charles Adams about the intensifying tariff war between the US and China. With Trump imposing a staggering 104% tariff on Chinese goods, and Beijing retaliating with an 84% levy on US imports, what does this mean for global trade, local economies, and everyday consumers?

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Africa Melane speaks to Leonie van Pletzen, CEO of MicroFinance South Africa about the recent VAT increase in South Africa and how this will impact low-income consumers.

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Litter Bugs Benoni, in partnership with The Benoni Northerns Marathon, is urging volunteers to help make the upcoming marathon on the 13th of April, the cleanest yet.

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Guest: Fouche Burgers | Business Against Crime South Africa’s National Project Leader

SAPS and Business Against Crime SA team up to fight crime. Africa Melane speaks to a Business Against Crime South Africa’s National Project Leader, Fouche Burgers about this collaboration

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Africa Melane speaks to the Ministerial Spokesperson for the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, Yamkela Fanisi about a major support fund aimed at transforming the Spaza Shop sector

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Africa Melane speaks with Michelle Baker, a clinical psychologist, to unpack why 7 or 8 hours of sleep doesn’t automatically mean you’re well-rested. They explore the real markers of high-quality sleep, the difference between sleep quantity and quality, and why many South Africans are waking up tired—despite a full night’s rest.

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