



Food Feature: Who will take the tapas title?
Jane Dutton, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu, is in conversation with food anthropologist Dr Anne Trapido about all things tapas. What actually defines a tapa, its origins, and tapas competitions happening around the world. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifes…

Food Feature: Isn’t everyday Heritage Day at Nando’s?
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, about Nando’s new ginger beer basting, a limited-edition flavour introduced for Heritage Month, and what this distinctly South African-inspired flavour says about heritage, food and celebration. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companio…

Food Feature: What does a smoky kasi smell like?
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with food anthropologist Dr Anna Trapido about the new and interesting chip flavours on the shelves. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. …

Food Feature: Two Oumas to eat at
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by food anthropologist Dr Anna Trapid to discuss a recent visit to Centurion’s Oumas, where they explored a range of traditional boerekos, including kaiings, pumpkin tart, biltong soup, bobotie, samp and delicious vetkoek from Ouma se Vetkoek. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend c…

Food Feature: Cakes, soup and noodles – birthday traditions around the world
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by food anthropologist Anna Trapido for a fun exploration of birthday traditions from around the world, inspired by Gugs’ recent birthday. They delve into the cultural significance of birthday and initiation rituals, and the stories and traditions behind birthday foods. Gug…

Food Feature: Chef Mmabatho Molefe at The Residency by Nook
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, about Chef Molefe's fine dining celebration of traditional South African cuisine at The Nook restaurant. They explore how KZN-inspired home-cooked dishes such as liver, oxtail, dumplings, sour porridge, and an amabhele dessert are be…

Food Feature: Troyville Hotel Restaurant
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, reflecting on their recent visit to the iconic Troyville Hotel Restaurant. They explore the restaurant's authentic Portuguese menu, its spectacular rooftop views of Johannesburg, and the architectural details, décor, and furnishings…

Food Feature: The Wild Side Restaurant bring a little taste of Mexican to Joburg
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, Food Anthropologist, to share their tasting experience of Mexican cuisine at a funky, colourful The Wild Side Restaurant located in Craighall Park. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, f…

Food Feature: 4th of July and iconic American food
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, to explore how iconic American foods have become a form of cultural soft power. In celebration of America's 250th Independence Day, they discuss the global influence of classics such as Coca-Cola, red velvet cake, and Southern fried…

Food feature: Prosopa Restaurant
Gugs Mhlungu chats to Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, about Prosopa Restaurant in Waterkloof Heights. They discuss its ambience and its broadly Mediterranean menu with a strong Greek centre. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture…