What if your next race was not only about fitness, but also about purpose, history, resilience, and hope?

Cape Town’s inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon is set to bring 20,000 runners and walkers together on Sunday, 18 October 2026, in a powerful new event that honours Madiba’s belief in the unifying power of sport.

Featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10km, and 5km distances, the race moves through parts of Cape Town deeply connected to South Africa’s story, creating a sporting experience designed to inspire far beyond the finish line.

Africa Melane is joined by fitness enthusiast and mental wellness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen to unpack why the Nelson Mandela Marathon is already generating major excitement across South Africa. 

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Africa Melane speaks to Clark Gardner, CEO of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon about how the race has evolved into a full city-wide experience. The conversation explores the logistics behind managing thousands of runners and spectators, and what it takes to turn race day into one of the city’s biggest annual public events.  

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Africa Melane speaks to Liezel van der Westhuizen, who brings a weekly round-up of inclusive fitness events across South Africa, highlighting what’s happening in Gauteng and the Western Cape, as well as upcoming events to keep listeners active, inspired, and moving no matter their fitness level.

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. 

Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you early morning news, sports, and business, with in-depth interviews featuring politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys conversations with guests from the lifestyle and arts spheres.

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SANDU National Negotiator Jeff Dubazana speaks to Africa Melane about allegations of “deplorable, inhuman and unsafe” living conditions for soldiers deployed under Operation Prosper at the Fort iKapa base in Cape Town.

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Africa Melane speaks to social worker Sjean Smit about Child Awareness Month and the urgent work being done on the ground to protect vulnerable children. With over 12,000 people assisted in the past year, the conversation explores the realities of child abuse, the role of communities, and how early intervention and awareness can help keep children safe.

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Guest: Patrick Mncube | SANTACO Ekurhuleni Spokesperson

Africa Melane speaks to Patrick Mncube, SANTACO Ekurhuleni spokesperson, following a deadly shooting in Katlehong in which two taxi association members were killed and another injured amid ongoing route disputes. The conversation explores what is driving repeated violence in the taxi industry and whether current interventions are enough to restore order and protect both operators and commuters.

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Africa Melane speaks to Professor Helen Rees about a growing Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, where suspected cases and deaths are rising and a vaccine could still be up to nine months away. With experimental vaccines under consideration and South Africa pledging over R40 million to support the Africa CDC response, the discussion focuses on containment, urgency, and regional preparedness.

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Africa Melane speaks to Michael Bagraim, Labour Law Specialist, on how budget cuts and economic pressure are complicating wage negotiations and how it could affect workers’ earnings and financial stability.

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Could the future of skincare be less about expensive creams and more about what happens beneath the skin’s surface?

In this Test It Out Thursday, Africa Melane is joined by fitness presenter and wellness correspondent Liezel van der Westhuizen to unpack the science behind ingestible beauty and whether the latest generation of skin supplements may be changing how we think about aging, hydration, and skin health.

As interest in oral skincare grows, Lamelle Pharmaceuticals has launched Matricoll ECM®, a next-generation peptide-based supplement designed to support collagen, elasticity, hydration, skin repair, and healthy aging from within.

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. 

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Guest: Qhamisa Tengile | National Dialogue Spokesperson

Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to National Dialogue Steering Committee spokesperson Qhamisa Tengile about the rollout of the pilot implementation phase, including 195 planned dialogues nationwide, how communities will be engaged across all provinces, and why the process includes a pause ahead of the 2026 local government elections.

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 to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.

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