Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

Reagan Thaw and Abz thoughts on those in the frontline during the Covid-19

As from the 27th of March, South Africa is in a 21 day lockdown in an attempt to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus. This has vast impacts and many business sectors are closed for 21 days, and in many cases, staff are not being paid. Small business owners still have overheads and some relief has been offered in terms of the Debt Relief Fund.

Topic: Money Matters – Small Business Covid-19 Debt Relief Fund

Guest: Sylvia Walker, Corporate specialist financial planner

Global travel is at a standstill, but there are many travel-related things you can catch up on while under quarantine, in self-isolation, and under lockdown.

Topic: Coronavirus – with travel halted, what to do now?

Guest: Tess Faber, Travel consultant and founder of Travel Bug

Now that we know you can’t go for a casual stroll or a jog during the 21-day lockdown, or even take your dog for a walk, you’ll need to keep fit inside the confines of your home. Topic: Fitness Friday’s with Liezel V - No gym? No Problem! Here’s how to stay active without breaking the rules

Guest: Liezel van der Westhuizen, KFM early mornings host

Abz’s positive feeling about the Covid-19

Topic: From the Continent: Kenya's greatest athlete showing how to avoid Coronavirus

Guest: Sokhu Sibiya, Editor - Africa.com

The entire family will be indoors for the next 21 days. Mom and dad will be working and the children will also need to be self-disciplined and use the time to study. Abongile speaking to Prof Michael le Cordeur, the Head of the Department of Curriculum Studies at Stellenbosch University, giving advice on how to work online and actually get work done! Also how learners should study online and how to challenge and enrich yourself in times like these.

Topic: How to be productive while working/studying at home

Guest: Prof Michael le Cordeur, Head of the Department of Curriculum Studies at Stellenbosch University

Guest: Jean - Jacques Cornish, Africa Correspondent

Topics: Ethiopia releases some of its prisoners 

Death of Sudanese Defence Minister - Heart Attack

While Covid-19 is a risk to each and every one of us, it’s even more of a risk to those with compromised immune systems, like the elderly, diabetics and cancer patients.

Topic: Healthcare with Doctor Setoaba

Guest: Dr. Mokete Setoaba, General Practitioner

Over 55 000 people have been infected in the USA, with close to 800 confirmed deaths as well, and health officials are warning that America could become the new epicenter of the virus after Europe. Abongile speaking to journalist Adrian Brune about how the lockdown is going in New York and what Donald Trump is doing to combat Covid-19

Topic: Lockdown update in USA 

Guest: Adrian Brune, Journalist - USA