Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

The last few weeks have seen numerous allegations of corruption leveled against senior members of the ANC.  Presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko and her husband, Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku and his wife, a city of Johannesburg official, have been implicated in an R125 million rand personal protective equipment tender debacle. ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule’s sons have reportedly scored a contract in the Free State to the value of R2,7 million. Ramaphosa’s son Andile is also in hot water following claims he also secured an R6 million contract to modify minibus taxis to comply with COVID-19 regulations.

Guest: Ongama Mtimka, Political Analyst

Topic: Are there divisions in the ANC?

Host: Africa Melane, Early Breakfast

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There are major backlogs at the various deeds offices around the country. Deeds offices are essential in the purchases or transfer of property in the country. The problem being that deeds offices are regularly closed for extended periods of time due to Covid-19 infections. Since there are clear protocols in place, this is seen as an overreaction and a huge obstacle to economic activity. It even resulted in a court case. Despite legal interventions, the issue persists. The Western Cape office has been covered most extensively, but it's worth looking at the bigger picture and how the effects trickle down

Guest: Carla  Niehaus, Property Attorney and Conveyancer at VGV Attorneys

Topic: Deeds offices and Covid-19 challenges

Host: Africa Melane, Early Breakfast

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Topic: From the Continent: How the Women of a Senegalese Village Turned their FortunesGuest: Sokhu Sibiya, Editor - Africa.com

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The South African Council of Churches has called on the government to centralise its procurement system. This is in order to avoid corruption in the tender awarding process.  The statement by the council comes after numerous suspicious tenders for the procurement of PPEs. The most notable instance is that of the R125 million tender awarded to the husband of the Presidential spokesperson, Khusela Diko. 

Guest: Ajay Lalu, Managing Director at Black Light Consulting 

Topics: The ins and outs of centralised procurement

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Guess what? Those strolls you do (or think about taking), can actually lead you on a path to great health.  Liezel van der Westhuizen gets interviewed by Africa Melane, about how walking can get you looking, feeling, and living good. Tune in for the very best workout tips from this Giraffe - the Cape's foremost fitness aficianado.

Guest: Liezel van der Westhuizen, KFM early mornings Host, TV, MC & Motivational Speaker

Topic: Fitness Friday’s with Liezel V – Walking is an underrated form of exercise

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Guest: Sisandile Cikido, Head of Retail Investments at Nedbank 

Topics: Nedbank on savings month

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The Abahlali baseMjondolo movement has called on the government to do more than just acknowledge the country's land and housing issues. It says it cannot be right that people who would otherwise have no home to go to are exposed to violent evictions on a regular basis.

Topics: Abahlali baseMjondolo on occupation of land 

Guest: Sbu Zikode, President  at Abahlali Basemjondolo 

Host: Africa Melane, Early Breakfast

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Since the start of the lockdown, the Peninsula School Feeding Association has been continuously working in different communities to ensure that school learners get a hearty meal on a daily basis.  Since its inception in 1958, the NPO has fed thousands of children at primary, secondary and special needs schools, Early Childhood Development Centres and TVET colleges with the aim to reduce short term hunger, enhance children’s ability to learn through school feeding and increase school attendance.  In addition to many other things, the association provides schools with ingredients for a set weekly breakfast and lunch menu. 

Topic: Health: Daily nutritious meals

Guest: Petrina Pekoe, Director at Peninsula School Feeding Association 

Host: Africa Melane, Early Breakfast

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Caller:  David, Diepkloof, 

Frustrated with number of people to attend the funeral 

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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has faced criticism after listing only one woman in the renaming of railway stations. On Monday, Mr Buhari named 23 train stations after “deserving Nigerians” seen to have contributed to the progress and development of their communities and the country. 

Guest: Sokhu Sibiya, Editor - Africa.com

Topics:From the Continent: Why aren't Nigerian Women Getting the Recognition they deserve?

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