Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King

Africa Melane talks to Gayle Edmunds from City Press

We are taking a look on whats making international News headlines with Gavin Grey  

Africa Melane talks to Kenneth Main(UCT student)

Water or the lack of it has been in our headlines for some months now.

So it is perhaps appropriate that Cape student Kenneth Main has won the regional round of a prestigious architectural award offered by Corobrik for his research into water conservation.

UCT student Kenneth’s thesis is entitled Urban Acupuncture: Architecture as a catalyst for environmental and water conservation in the context of Windhoek’s Kilimanjaro Informal Settlement.

Africa Melane talks to Lucky Masilela CEO ZA Central Registry

April 4 was a landmark day for proud business owners on the continent.

It marked the start of a 60 day period where they could secure the “dotAfrica” (.africa) as part of their domain name.

The offer will also be made available to the public.

Africa Melane talks to Raeesa Pather

A series of investigative pieces have revealed a Cape Town infected with fear as the side-effects of gentrification force many people from their homes.

Raeesa Pather is writing the series for the Mail and Guardian.
And in following the lives of ordinary citizens in Cape Town’s affected neighbourhoods, she is discovering that change is bringing with it a new form of forced removals.

Africa Melane talks to Summa Cum Laude student Keaton Harris.

This morning we are speaking to a remarkable young man who is living proof that with determination and discipline, one can achieve your dreams.

Keaton Harris is the first person in his family to attend a tertiary institution.
The young man from the Strand, was however rejected by medical schools at least ten times. But that did not stop him.
He enrolled at UWC where earlier this month he graduated with 24 distinctions across his degree in Pharmacy Honours.

Africa Melane talks to Ruby Wax Actor, author, speaker

Following the news cycle in this country is never boring.
In fact, it can be rather exhausting trying to keep up with our president’s antics, low dam levels and whatever new cyber scheme is trying to access your hard earned cash.
So if you are feeling a bit frazzled by all this, then I think we have the book for you.

Africa Melane talks to Camissa Movement for Equality chairman Jerome Lottering

An urgent call to the United Nations has been made by a local movement championing the rights of coloured people.

Camissa Movement for Equality approached the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to recognise the “systematic discrimination against coloured people”.

Africa Melane talks to INK Centre for Investigative Journalism in Botswana
Joel Konopo

“Let me be clear…Next time if you come here we will kill you. We will shoot you.”
A soldier uttered these chilling words to a Botswana journalist as he tried investigating what is fast becoming that country’s version of our Nkandla scandal.

Africa Melane talks to Kim Killeen

Ukuthemba creates small families of about six kids under the guidance of a House Mother. They believe this creates a more home-like feel.
And it provides the environment where children can feel comfortable, attend schools, make friends and become positive members of society.