Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Mohlopheni Jackson Marakalala, Director of SAMRC Centre for Tuberculosis Research at Stellenbosch University (Medical Campus), and Chairperson of the upcoming 2026 South African TB Conference, about the latest advancements in TB diagnosis and treatment and what to expect from the conference programme and its role in shaping the future of TB research. 

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Mohlopheni Jackson Marakalala, Director of SAMRC Centre for Tuberculosis Research at Stellenbosch University (Medical Campus), and Chairperson of the upcoming 2026 South African TB Conference,&nbsp;about the latest advancements in TB diagnosis and treatment and what to expect from the conference programme and its role in shaping the future of TB research.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu.&nbsp;
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The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast

There's only one way to celebrate the weekend wakeup and 702 serves up the perfect accompaniment via the radio!

There's only one way to celebrate the weekend wakeup and 702 serves up the perfect accompaniment via the radio!

Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu

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