Guest: Dr. Suraya Scheba | Senior lecturer, human geography, UCT and Principal Investigator for the City Occupied project 

Dr. Suraya Scheba, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at UCT and Principal Investigator for the City Occupied project joins Africa Melane on the Early Breakfast show.  She will help us explore the ethical and structural complexities surrounding these problem buildings and discuss how eviction policies, such as those in the PIE Act, further complicate the situation

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Caitlin Turok, Attorney at Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Centre, who has been 
representing the affected occupiers, joins Africa Melane on the Early 
Breakfast show. Caitlin will shed light on PRASA’s non-compliance, the legal 
consequences of their actions, and what steps will be taken to ensure justice 
for the vulnerable communities impacted. She will also discuss the broader 
significance of this ruling for housing rights in South Africa

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Rosemary Anderson, National Chairperson of FEDHASA joins Africa Melane 
on the Early Breakfast show to share insights on why the TTOS is such a 
crucial development for the industry. Anderson will explain how this 
initiative not only simplifies visa processes but also represents a remarkable 
collaboration between the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of 
Tourism, and industry stakeholders. 

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Andri Stander, High Performance Manager and Performance Coach, who will 
share insights on how runners can train effectively for the MaxiRace and 
why this event is becoming a must-do on the South African trail running 
calendar

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Guest: JP Smith | Mayco member safety and security at COCT 

Joining us now is JP Smith, Mayco Member for Safety and Security at the City of Cape Town. He has been instrumental in spearheading initiatives to address the issue of problem buildings and is here to shed light on how the City is tackling this growing challenge

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Joining us now is David Mangena, General Secretary of the South African 
Postal Workers Union. He’s here to share his perspective on the 
government's plans to rescue SAPO and the critical role postal workers will 
play in the restoration of this vital service.

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Joining us is Shaun Rademeyer, CEO of Multinet Home Loan, who will 
unpack the current state of the property market, whether we are in a 
buyer’s or seller’s market, and the impact of government service delivery on 
property prices.

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Joining us is Jono Cloete, Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant, who has 
personally experienced the transformative power of exercise on mental 
health. After sustaining a traumatic brain injury, Jono used fitness as a key 
part of his recovery and now helps others do the same.

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To better understand the promises made during FOCAC, as well as the
broader implications for Africa’s economy, debt, and development, we
speak with Jana de Kluiver , Research Officer at the Institute for Security
Studies in Pretoria on the Early Breakfast show with Africa Melane. With a
master’s degree in political science, Jana will provide insights into China’s
evolving role in Africa, the prospects for job creation, and how these
commitments might reshape the continent's future.

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Joining us to unpack these changes and give us his insight into what to
expect is Jan de Koning, Editor at Rugby365, an expert in all things Springbok
rugby. He'll help us understand what the team hopes to build on, the impact
of these returning players, and what the All Blacks will bring to this heated
rematch.

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