Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu
Music Corner: Celebrating Janet Jacket’s 40th anniversary of Control
Guest: Dr Sheldon Leal, Musicologist and Academic Registrar at the Academy of Sound Engineering, Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlu…
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Wellness: Why patience is a skill and how to build it
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Resident Clinical Psychologist, Dr Khosi Jiyane about the value of patience and embracing the process, highlighting that consistent practice leads to progress, not perfection. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station,…
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In the Profile: Maya Fisher-French
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Maya Fisher-French, Award-winning financial journalist and founder of Maya on Money website, about her love for hiking, her early relationship with money, the costly mistakes that shaped her, and how she became one of South Africa’s most trusted and successful financial plann…
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Film & TV: 32 years of Generations: The soapie that became a cultural mirror
Gugs Mhlungu chats to Thinus Ferreira, TV and entertainment critic, reflecting on 32 years of Generations, how the soapie shaped ideas of corporate culture and Black success at its inception, its evolution into Generations: The Legacy, and what the future holds. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu…
06:28
Sustainable Living: Hydroponics: Exploring urban farming innovations for Johannesburg
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Zandile Kumalo, Founder of HyHarvest and co-founder of Neighbour Roots discussing hydroponics, exploring how it could benefit a city like Johannesburg, strengthen food security, and help sustain local farmers. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Joh…
09:43
Personal Finance: From the old prime rate to the new repo-based system
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to resident Certified Financial Planner Paul Roelofse, about how South Africa's shift from the prime rate to the repo rate will affect consumers, offering clearer, more predictable interest rates and making it easier to understand the true cost of loans in today’s market. Weeke…
11:10
The Nature Diary: Exploring the world of Wetlands
Gugs Mhlungu chats with Resident CSI and nature conservationist Tim Neary and Dr Damian Walters, Wetland ecologist and Senior Conservation Manager at International Crane Foundation/ Endangered Wildlife Trust, discussing the importance of wetlands, their resistance and potential for restoration. …
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Wellbeing: Looking at skincare truths people don’t like hearing
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Shannon Dougall, CEO of Skin Functional unpacking some of the lesser known skin truths and sharing what truly works and what doesn’t. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu…
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Literature Corner: Coming in From the Cold: Prof Mohale in his own words
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Professor Bonang Francis Mohale about his latest literal offering, Coming in From the Cold, an autobiography that delves into the experiences, choices, principles and people that have shaped his journey, exploring the good, the bad, the joyful and the challenges that have def…
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Food Feature: Return of the Slaapies, an award for all sorts of chips (but especially slaap tjips)
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, Food Anthropologist, unpacking their recent visit to Fordsburg, exploring the area’s cultural vibrancy, the evolution of fish and chips, and how the family-run business at Solly’s Corner operates. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, …
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