Podcasts

arrow_forward

Fitness Friday’s with Liezel V – Gyms in court over lockdown

10 July 2020 5:07 AM

United Gyms and Fitness Facilities is taking the government to court in a desperate bid to have gyms and fitness centers reopened during the lockdown. United Gyms filed an urgent interim court application, asking the Western Cape High Court to order President Cyril Ramaphosa and several other ministers to temporarily include gyms (health and fitness clubs) in the amended regulations under Level 3, 2 and 1 of the national lockdown, as well as to reopen the facilities under strict health protocols. In its founding affidavit, United Gyms argues that there are 1 036 gyms in South Africa and other suppliers of goods and services that depend on them. About three million people use gym facilities, while the industry injects approximately R21.8 billion per year into the economy.

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

Topic: Fitness Friday’s with Liezel V – Gyms in court over lockdown

More episodes from Early Breakfast With Africa Melane

PSL resumes

7 August 2020 5:33 AM

The editor of Soccer Laduma, Vuyani Joni, speaks to Africa Melane on the Early Breakfast show about the long-awaited resumption of the Premier Soccer League in SA.

Guest: Vuyani Joni, Editor at Soccer LadumaYes

Topics: PSL resumes

LISTEN TO PODCAST arrow_forward

Women in fitness

7 August 2020 5:08 AM

With so much enthusiasm for fitness going around lately, Liezel van der Westhuizen gets candid about the local women in fitness who deserve a bit more praise.

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

Topic: Fitness Friday’s with Liezel V – Women in fitness

LISTEN TO PODCAST arrow_forward

Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground

7 August 2020 4:49 AM

A Republican, Jordan Blashek and a Democrat, Christopher Haugh from the United States, joined Africa Melane on the Early Breakfast show to talk about their journey across 44 states, covering 20 000 miles over a three year period to find common ground.

Guests: Jordan Blashek and Christoper Haugh, authors of Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a search for common ground.

Topic: Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground

LISTEN TO PODCAST arrow_forward

Lockdown hijacking

6 August 2020 6:06 AM

According to Tracker SA's crime statistics between July 2019 and June 2020, hijackings are on the rise. This is on par with the release of the country's crime stats (last week) which indicated that hijackings went up by 13%. Tracker's data was recorded from their more than 1.1 million installed trackers across the country. There has also been a change in the day of the week and time of the day that a hijacking takes place. You now have a high chance of being hijacked between Tuesday and Saturday and less chance of being hijacked on a Sunday and Monday. During the week, people are more likely to be hijacked between 11 am and midnight, and lunchtime hours on a weekend. The provinces and towns most affected; Gauteng, KZN, Western Cape.

Guest: Ron Knott-Craig, Executive: Operation Services at Tracker

Topics: Lockdown hijacking

LISTEN TO PODCAST arrow_forward

Covid-19: Second wave possible?

6 August 2020 5:41 AM

Health officials have warned that the country might see a second wave of Covid-19. The second wave could be stronger than the first one if South Africans do not practice social distancing , practice proper hygiene and wear their masks. Meanwhile, a team of more than 40 health experts assembled by the World Health Organization will soon be in the country to guide the government in its response to the Pandemic. Seventeen of them are due to touch down on Wednesday.

Topics: Covid-19: Second wave possible?

Guest: Prof Alex van den Heever, Chair in the field of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at Wits School Of Governance

Host: Africa Melane, Early Breakfast

LISTEN TO PODCAST arrow_forward

Prioritizing immunizations

6 August 2020 5:14 AM

Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, this week noted this concern that kids are missing their regular immunizations. He said this is due to parent's fears that their children would be exposed to Covid-19 while at a health facility. Speaking during a virtual gathering to mark World Breastfeeding Week, Mkhize assured parents that Covid-19 patients are kept separate from other patients.

Topic: Prioritising immunizations

Guest: Dr. Nasiha Soofie, Medical Head at Sanofi Pasteur South Africa

Host: Africa Melane, Early Breakfast

LISTEN TO PODCAST arrow_forward

Building New Solutions to Further Develop the African Economy

6 August 2020 5:01 AM

Topic: From the Continent: Building New Solutions to Further Develop the African Economy

Guest: Sokhu Sibiya, Editor - Africa.com

LISTEN TO PODCAST arrow_forward

Scrutinise your auto tax assessment

5 August 2020 5:09 AM

Sars has reportedly sent out about 3.1 million text messages to taxpayers whose tax returns will be automatically assessed this year. They will calculate your results based on the information that they have at their disposal. This includes information they received from your employer, medical scheme and retirement annuity. They present you with an amount (that'll either be negative or positive) and ask you to accept or edit your return on their digital channels.
Guest: Matthew Haddon, Director at Simple Tax - Tax Consultants
Host: Africa Melane, Early Breakfast
Topic: Scrutinise your auto tax assessment

LISTEN TO PODCAST arrow_forward

From the Continent: African countries open for tourists

4 August 2020 6:07 AM

Topics:From the Continent: African countries open for tourists

Guest: Sokhu Sibiya, Editor - Africa.com

LISTEN TO PODCAST arrow_forward

Cycling reimagined during Covid-19

4 August 2020 5:09 AM

As events begin to open up, Cycling South Africa has put several safety procedures in place for riders to adhere to on race day. Some of these include, having a valid membership to participate in any cycling events. There will be no spectators or gatherings permitted at events. There will also be no prize giving after the event. Under level 3, a number of events are planned from the first of September. The include; small batched events, road cycling, road criterium races, MTB XCO, MTB DHI, MTB Enduro, track cycling, and BMX events.

Guest: Ciska du Plessis Austin, President at Cycling South Africa

Host: Africa Melane, Early Breakfast

Topics: Cycling reimagined during Covid-19

LISTEN TO PODCAST arrow_forward

Podcasts

Fitness Friday’s with Liezel V – Gyms in court over lockdown

More episodes from Early Breakfast With Africa Melane

PSL resumes

Women in fitness

Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground

Lockdown hijacking

Covid-19: Second wave possible?

Prioritizing immunizations

Building New Solutions to Further Develop the African Economy

Scrutinise your auto tax assessment

From the Continent: African countries open for tourists

Cycling reimagined during Covid-19

Trending

Beirut blast: 'Think of an apocalyptic movie, that is what it looks like'

Our Nedbank Business Ignite winners want to do business with YOU!

'The inter-ministerial committee is a cleanup brigade, nothing will happen'

Highlights

‘We're facing thugs in uniform’-Thabiso Zulu on failed intimidation case

4.4 million S. Africans have received R350 COVID-19 grant, says Sassa

Beirut Eyewitnesses liken explosion to scene from apocalyptic movie