Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

In 2017, after the tragedy in which 34 miners lost their lives and nearly 70 were injured at Marikana, Lonmin promised the development of a heritage site. Dr Unathi Henama, Tourism Lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology reminds us this has yet to materialise. The memorial, he says, will not just curate all the tragic events and experiences that happened at Marikana, it has potential to become a major tourism attraction.

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Taliban began entering the Afghan capital of Kabul on Sunday. The city is the last to have been thus far spared takeover by the militants. The speed of the radical religious movements advancement in country comes in the wake of U.S. forces departing.

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Police Minister, Bheki Cele held feedback meetings on investigations into the murder of 36 people in Phoenix during the July looting and violence that hit the province. Along with the Peace Committee, he interacted with residents of Phoenix and the neighbouring informal settlements of Bhambayi, Amaoti and Zwelisha.

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Urgent sales, whether it is through a distressed properties or a seller looking to relocate, can be a great opportunity to scoop up a home in a good neighbourhood. Gerhard Kotze runs through what options sellers weigh and false bargains to look out for.

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Fitness for a cause, is not something new. However, runner and cyclist Neal Stacey is using his health journey and fitness passion, to amp up an important message that the late Nelson Mandela also emphasized. Tune in to find out more about Stacey's run and cycle for Tuberculosis, and where Madiba fits in.

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Guests:

Makashule Gana | DA Gauteng member of the provincial legislature (MPL)  at DA

Solly Malatsi | DA shadow minister in the presidency

DA members Solly Malatsi and Makashule Gana are completing a marathon fundraiser all in the aim of raising money for Education. The proceeds will go towards school uniforms and shoes for poor learners. Their route will take them from Soweto to Lefara Village, a small town in Tzaneen, Limpopo, which will have covered the ground of 520 kilometres. 

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Guest: Dr Joleen  Steyn  Kotze | Senior Research Specialist Democracy and Citizenship, in the Developmental, Capable, Ethical State Research Programme at Human Sciences Research Council

Zuma supporters during protest action in the Musa Dladla region of KwaZulu-Natal have been campaigning to discourage voters from backing the ANC in the upcoming local government elections. Africa Melane speaks to Dr Joleen Steyn Kotzé on what it may take for voters  to make a switch to a different political party.

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Guest: Liezel van der Westhuizen

Catch a fitness high with the amazing and unique workout our resident fitness enthusiast Liezel van der Westhuizen, has tried. Tune in to hear more about the benefits of gravity-defying aerial yoga!

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Guest: Nontembeko  Luzipo | Deputy General Secretary at Democratised Transport, Logistics and Allied Workers Union (Detawu)

Greyhound has announced it will be auctioning 66 buses, some of its trailers, and high-quality spares next month. It has resulted in the retrenchment of over 1000 employees working for both Greyhound and Citiliner buses. The Democratised Transport, Logistics, and Allied Workers’ Union (Detawu) will be taking the company to court to stop the auctioning process.

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