Health Feature: Malaria on the rise – should we be worried? 

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Asafika Mbangatha, a family medicine specialist, about the growing concerns around malaria cases, and how climate change, recent severe floods, and shifting weather patterns are contributing to its rise. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations …

Health Feature: World Hemophilia Day — why early diagnosis is critical

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, a resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, unpacking haemophilia, the various types, its causes, and who is most at risk. They discuss the progress made in diagnosing the condition and the ongoing challenges in identifying it early. Gugs Mhlungu i…

Fitness: What it takes to swim 30km in freezing ocean water

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Karen Kennedy, elite cold-water endurance open-water swimmer and co-owner and head coach of Oceanfit Cape Town, about her remarkable quadruple crossing of Robben Island. She shares insights into how she prepares for such extreme challenges, and reflects on using this miles…

Health Feature: Flu season is already here, are you prepared?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, a resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about the importance of getting the flu vaccine as flu season arrives earlier than usual. They discuss why prevention matters and whether you should get vaccinated.  Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion…

Health Feature: World Autism Day – understanding autism beyond the diagnosis

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, a resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about the progress in autism diagnosis and improved screening processes. They explore the government’s role in subsidising treatment and expanding access to care and medication at a lower cost for those wh…

Fitness: Understanding heart rate zones and why they matter

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Brad Phillips, sports and exercise physiologist and head of the performance team at Gold’s Gym, about heart rate zones. They explore how different types and intensities of exercise influence your heart rate, the various zones you can train in, and the specific benefits ass…

Health Feature: What is ‘chuff’? The health risks behind this new smoking trend

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, a resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solutions, about a dangerous emerging smoking trend known as “chuff,” which gained attention after a viral video showed students inhaling from a fire extinguisher pipe. The discussion unpacks the curiosity and risk-…

Health Feature: World TB Day – tuberculosis prevention, treatment, and the urgency to act 

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Mohlopheni Jackson Marakalala, director of the SAMRC Centre for Tuberculosis Research at Stellenbosch University (Medical Campus), and chairperson of the upcoming 2026 South African TB Conference, about the current state of tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa and the efforts…

Health Feature: Living with kidney failure — dialysis, transplants and getting the care you need

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about kidney awareness, the importance of regular screening, understanding dialysis, and challenges around access to treatment.  They explore why kidney care should begin at home rather than only in a hospit…

Health Feature: World Glaucoma Week – how to protect your vision before it’s too late

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about glaucoma, its causes and prevention. They highlight this year’s theme for World Glaucoma Week, Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World, which stresses that awareness starts with each of us. Gugs Mhlungu is …