The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Sheldon Leal, Musicologist and Academic Registrar at the Academy of Sound Engineering, exploring what blockbuster first-week album sales, like those of Adele and Taylor Swift, really reveal about fan culture, marketing, and music consumption today.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, fa...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to   Leigh Joy, Relationship expert, exploring a new dating trend called Floodlighting, where oversharing on a first date creates the illusion of vulnerability. They explore the roots of this behaviour and how it differs from trauma bonding and love bombing.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Gerhard Swart, Veteran Systems engineer and Innovation pioneer, about his new book, the big ideas behind iconic SA projects like the Rooivalk and JOULE, and his love for power ballads by Jennifer Rush and Celine Dion.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, h...

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Pontsho Pilane, Communications and Advocacy Manager Soul City Institute for Social Justice, talking about Shayi’ndlela, their bold new TV programme tackling gender-based violence through edutainment and community action.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cook...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Sibusiso Mkwanazi, Tourism and travel writer, unpacking the pros and cons of layover flights, from exploring new cities to enduring long waits and whether they are a smart travel hack or just added hassle. 

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitn...

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Resident Certified Financial Advisor, Paul Roelofse, looking at buying property through a company, what changes, the pros and cons and the key considerations to help you decide if its the right move.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness t...

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary and David Bristow, Photojournalist and Environmental Travel Writer, about David’s new book, Loony Birds, Lion Men and the Snake That Was a Gerbil and explore his wild adventures, love of solitude, and the untold stories that shaped southern Africa.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr Nicky Verhoog, senior lecturer of biochemistry at Stellenbosch University and lead researcher, about emerging breast cancer treatment and the potential role of Rooibos in advancing this research.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, a...

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Prof Hlonipha Mokoena, Director of the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of the Witwatersrand and author, discussing her new book The Nightwatchman, which explores colonial photography and how images of African men in uniform challenge dominant narratives of power and oppression.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your w...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Mark Nasila, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at First National Bank Risk, exploring the rise of AI actors in film, the ethical questions they raise, and what this shift means for the future of human creativity in entertainment.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range f...

Gugs Mhlungu chats with Elroy Fillis-Bell, CEO of Joburg Ballet, about Joburg Ballet's Spring Season of Dance, a celebration of classical favourites and fresh new works, running this October at the Mandela Theatre in Joburg theatre. 

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to bo...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dawn Robertson, Creative economy catalyst at Jozi My Jozi.  about this weekend’s Babize Bonke campaign launch at Nando's Central kitchen which is a celebration of Joburg’s community champions and creative visionaries.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books...

Gugs Mhlungu chats to  Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert, exploring why teaching kids patience and self-control is crucial for them in the long run  and how parents can help build these lifelong skills.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to boo...

Gugs Mhlungu chats to resident motoring enthusiast, Kumbi Mtshakazi about BMW’s global recall of over 331,000 vehicles, including more than 12,000 in South Africa due to a potential starter car fault that could lead to engine fires, and what this means for local drivers. 

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from...

Gugs Mhlungu chats to former MasterChef South Africa Season 5 contestant Tebogo Mabye, sharing how he turned the loss of his Hillbrewed Coffee Co. during the 2021 unrest into fuel for his culinary journey. 

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and...

Gugs Mhlungu chats to food anthropologist Anna Trapido, about their recent outing to a hidden gem in Braamfontein where they met The Zulu Astronaut who's original food spot is based in Protea Glen in Soweto and explore the concept behind the name, the idea of space, and what makes Mamakashaka so unique.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to k...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Ms Liezl Anthony, Clinical psychologist, Executive director and head of EAP at Proactive Health Solutions, unpacking this year's World Mental Health theme and the often-unseen toll of crisis on individuals' mental wellbeing.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to b...

Gugs Mhlungu chats to  Ezanda Moulder, owner of Dolphin Swimming School and swimming coach, about the often-overlooked benefits of aquatic exercise, particularly its impact on muscle strength and bone health, especially for individuals living with arthritis.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to bo...

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Multi-hyphenated creative and host of 702 Afternoons, Relebogile Mabotja, about her debut EP, Still Me, released as a heartfelt gift to herself for her 40th birthday, with themes around growth, love and new beginnings and what it means to embrace this new creative chapter. 

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The t...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr. Khosi Jiyane, Resident Clinical Psychologist, exploring how love and connection are evolving in the digital age and what it takes to build meaningful relationships in a world of apps, swipes, and instant messages.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and f...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Multifaceted creative, Broadcaster, Entrepreneur and Author, ProVerb, reflecting on the evolution of his multifaceted career, his enduring commitment to education, and his latest book, To Health With It, which delves into wellness, balance, and personal growth.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, h...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr Solam Mkhabela, Architect, Lecture in School of Architecture and Planning at WITS and author, unpacking why Johannesburg was ranked the least walkable city in the world and what that says about urban design, safety, and how far we've moved from people-friendly spaces.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The t...

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Resident Certified Financial Advisor, Paul Roelofse, about the two-pot system and why it offers short-term relief but falls short in securing long-term retirement for most South Africans.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, a...

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary and David Middleton, Outdoor photographer, teacher and writer, about the “Tag a Turtle” pilot, a new public conservation effort supporting KZN’s long-running turtle monitoring programme.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, m...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Ayanda Tetyana, Family therapist and Behavioural science consultant, exploring potential benefits of grandparenting such as improved physical mobility, opportunities to learn new things, reduced feelings of loneliness, and enhanced mental well-being.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, m...

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Best-selling and award-winning author Refiloe Moahloli exploring her beautifully illustrated new children’s book, How Many Ways to Say Thank You and how the heartfelt story celebrates gratitude, kindness, and the many languages we use to express thanks,  from sign language to isiZulu.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Vuyane Mhlomi, Co-founder and CEO of Quro Medical, exploring how hospital-level care is being brought directly into patients’ homes, from real-time monitoring to in-home treatments, through technology, the involvement of medical aids, and how this is reshaping the future of healthcare in South Africa.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your wee...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr Kgafela oa Magogodi, Lecturer in Theatre and Performance and Director about the bold new adaptation of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s classic play I Will Marry When I Want at WITS Main Theatre and shares how the production has been reimagined for a modern audience while retaining its powerful and timeless message.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion...

Gugs Mhlungu chats to  Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert, sharing practical tools to help kids better understand their feelings and how parents can help children recognise, express, and verbalise their emotions.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, co...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Tracy Rehse, Director of Animal Collections and Conservation at the National Zoo Garden (NZG)

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. 

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Gugs Mhlungu chats to Raeesa Jardine, Founder & Director of Primal Raw pet food about how the business was established and its mission to help dog owners make healthier, more informed feeding choices.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, a...

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by food anthropologist Anna Trapido, reflecting on their recent breakfast outing to the Paoli Dog Park in Hartbeespoort with two stylish greyhounds in tow and exploring the rise of pet-friendly dining, dog menus, and why more people are choosing to share mealtimes with their dogs and furry friends. 

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to kn...

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Warren Tucker, Resident Motoring Enthusiast, unpacking what resale value really means and how Chinese car brands compare to long-established names like Toyota. They also delve into the Gauteng transport department’s efforts to remove unroadworthy minibus taxis from the province’s roads, and whether these interventions are consistent and effective.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need...

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Rene Naylor, former Springbok physiotherapist & sports Physiotherapist, highlighting the importance of strengthening your inner thighs and how working out this often-overlooked muscle group can improve posture, enhance mobility, and boost overall stability.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to boo...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr. Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solutions, unpacking the different types of diabetes with a specific focus on Type 5 diabetes, how it differs from other forms, and what treatment options are available.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, h...

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Sheldon Leal, Musicologist and Academic Registrar at the Academy of Sound Engineering, marking the 50th anniversary of Bohemian Rhapsody and delving into the song’s rich history, musical innovation, and lasting impact on popular culture.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr. Khosi Jiyane, Resident Clinical Psychologist, exploring the healing power of laughter and how it can help us process stress, trauma and even betrayal but also how it can become a shield that keeps us from facing deeper emotions.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range f...

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Professor Mongane Wally Serote, Honorary Professor at the UJ Philosophy Department, and a member of ACEPS, the African Centre for Epistemology and Philosophy of Science and South Africa's Poet Laureate, about his lifelong love for poetry, building a celebrated career in the arts, his influence on the Arts and Culture sector, and his deep appreciation for the jazzy sounds of Jonas Gwangwa.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sun...

Guest: Dr Thumeka Mkololo, Senior Scientist at the South African Weather Service

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. 

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Gugs Mhlungu chats to TV and entertainment critic Thinus Ferreira about the French company Canal+'s takeover of MultiChoice and what this could mean for the local TV landscape. They also discuss the announcement that e.tv’s beloved soapie Scandal! will be coming to an end in June next year after 20 years on air.

702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays 

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you...