Early Breakfast with Africa Melane CapeTalk

Jan de Koning | Editor at Rugby365 

The United Rugby Championship is in for an entertaining conclusion as just six points separate sixth and 10th place in the table.

In the penultimate round before the play-offs, there are two fixtures on Friday.

Zebre host Scarlets in Italy, while the match of the evening sees Munster travel to Scotland to take on Edinburgh.

The reigning champions are currently third on the table with 58 points and will want to cement their spot in the top four when they face Sean Everitt’s side.

Getting one over a desperate and determined Edinburgh will also boost their chances of a top-two ending.

However, it will be easier said than done as Edinburgh also have a lot at stake. They are seventh with 48 points and a defeat could see them overtaken by Connacht who face Stormers on Saturday.

A win on the other hand will keep their knockout fate in their own hands.
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Basil Manuel | Executive Director of Naptosa  

The National Assembly has adopted and passed the amended Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, sending it off to the desk of President Cyril Ramaphosa to be signed into law.

The NA passed the bill after it was adopted by the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Wednesday (15 May), accepting the amendments made at the National Council of Provinces.

The NCOP adopted the bill on Tuesday (14 May) after deferring the bill last week on a technicality.

The passed bill, the amended D-bill, was adopted by all provinces except the Western Cape.

Several key issues were raised in the processing of the bill by the provinces—particularly around language and admission policies—which led to further amendments to the laws by the Select Committee on Education and Technology, Sport, Arts and Culture.

This resulted in the D-bill, which has now been passed by the National Assembly and sent to Ramaphosa for assent.
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Gary Seymour | Owner of Engine Room Gym 

So, before beginning a weight lifting routine, it is essential to learn the proper form for each exercise. This can be done by working with a personal trainer, watching videos online or reading instructional materials.

It’s also important to check your form during the exercises, adjusting as needed. If you’re unsure about your form, or if you’re feeling pain while lifting, it’s a good idea to stop and seek advice from a professional.

Proper weightlifting form is essential for maximizing the benefits of weightlifting while minimizing the risk of injury. By learning the proper form and monitoring your technique during the exercises, you can ensure that your weightlifting routine is safe, effective and enjoyable. 

Owner and head coach of the Engine Room Gyms, Gary Seymour has spent the last two decades learning from the world leaders in their respective fields.

 

Gary has gone on to integrate this combined knowledge with his own first-hand coaching experience to develop the Engine Rooms training plans, methods and strategies that boast a proven track record.

 

Their workouts take under 60 minutes to complete.
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Nurse Silvia Craucamp | Health Promotion Officer with the Heart and Stroke Foundation 

 Alot of work is being done to highlight the negative effects of raised blood pressure on overall health and to specifically call attention to the relationship between excessive salt intake and hypertension.

To this end, the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA), the National Department of Health (NDOH), World Action on Salt, Sugar and Health, Unilever and other important local and international partners have come together to celebrate World Hypertension Day (WHypD) tomorrow (17 May) in alignment with Salt Awareness Week from 15 - 21 May.

World Hypertension Day is a World Hypertension League initiative. The primary aim of this world health event is to increase the awareness of the dangers of high blood pressure or hypertension in populations around the world with the theme “Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer".

There is a focus on combating low awareness rates worldwide, especially in low to middle income areas, and accurate blood pressure measurement methods. Moreover, there is greater mobilisation globally, to ensure that those individuals who are diagnosed with hypertension and are on medication, are aware that they need to take their medication as prescribed in order to effectively control their condition.
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Anton Ressel | Strategic head of SME support with Fetola

Anton Ressel is the Strategic head of SME support with Fetola and joins Zain to speak on market access being one of the biggest challenges for small businesses in South Africa.
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Natalie Malgas | Reporter with EWN 

Natalie Malgas is a Reporter with EWN and joins Zain Johnson to give an update from George following the building collpase almost a week ago
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