Embark on the journey of Cape Town Cycle Tour 2024 – the world's largest timed bike race. Join our fitness correspondent; fellow cyclist, Liezel van der Westhuizen, as she provides updates leading up to the iconic Cape Town Cycle Tour. Gear up for an extraordinary celebration set against the majestic landscapes of Cape Town.

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Guest: Brooks Spector | US Foreign Policy Expert 

Brooks Spector is a US Foreign Policy Expert and joins Africa to speak on Super Tuesday and its significance

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Africa Melane spoke to Matthew Cruise Anergy Analyst 

Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, announced the completion of the Gas Master Plan during his address at the Africa Energy Indaba, currently being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

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Prof Tamara Kredo is the Director of the Health Systems Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and joins Africa to unpack some of the shortfalls and limitations that we'll face following the 2024 budget speech, and what the health industry longs for in the face of budget restraints.

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Uncover the transformative impact of Takealot's groundbreaking collaboration with SuperSport Schools, reshaping the landscape of school sports in South Africa. Join our health and wellness correspondent, Liezel van der Westhuizen, as she unveils the innovative initiative.

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Guest: Dr Pippa Macdonald | Medical Doctor, working mainly in HIV prevention, at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Dr Pippa Macdonald is a Medical Doctor, working mainly in HIV prevention, at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation – she joins Africa to unpack a new HIV Prevention Ring that will be manufactured by a South African firm

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Bianca van Aswegen is a Criminologist and National Coordinator at Missing Children SA – she joins Africa to speak on the rising trend of missing children we are seeing in South Africa.

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Immerse yourself in trail running excellence with the  Magoebas Marathon, nestled in the mystical Magoebaskloof region of South Africa. Join our health and fitness correspondent, Liezel van der Westhuizen, as she unveils the magic of this extraordinary event suitable for beginners to advanced runners. Explore diverse race distances, traverse indigenous forests, and embrace resilience with Hi-Tec's support. Save the date from March 21st to 23rd, 2024, as legends are etched into the soil. Register now for an unforgettable running experience!"

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Guest: Thembisa Fakude | Senior Research Fellow and Director Afrasid 

Thembisa Fakude is a Senior Research Fellow and Director Afrasid and joins Africa to speak on the possibility of seeing a cease-fire in the Middle East.

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Dr Ongama Mntimka is a Political Analyst & lecturer at the department of history and political studies at Nelson Mandela University and joins Africa to comment on the ANC Members – more than 90 of them – potentially facing exclusion from being in parliament, as well as the various manifesto launches we saw this weekend.

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