Health Feature:  Heartbreak syndrome: How emotional pain translates to physical symptoms

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about how emotional shock from losing a loved one or going through a breakup can place intense stress on the body and impact heart function, sometimes leading to heart syndrome. He explains the symptoms to wa…

Fitness: Exploring the hidden importance of stretching 

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Lesley Meyer, Physiotherapist & extraordinary lecturer at University of Pretoria about why stretching matters, practical ways to make time for stretching in a busy schedule, easy routines for morning or night, and the benefits of staying flexible as we age. Gugs Mhlungu ge…

Music Corner: From the Eastern Cape to your ears: The Big Samba’s musical journey

Gugs Mhlungu chats to The Big Samba, multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter, diving into his musical journey from his early days experimenting on GarageBand to performing on international stages. They explore his unique blend of sample-based hip-hop and new wave R&B, the stories behi…

Wellness: Building character: Who are you when no one’s watching?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to  Resident Clinical Psychologist, Dr Khosi Jiyane about the concept of character, what it is, how it differs from personality, and how it connects to self-awareness, accountability, and the core values that shape us. They also discuss practical ways to develop one’s character …

In the Profile: Qaanitah Hunter

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Qaanitah Hunter, Award-winning journalist, editor, and best-selling author about to becoming one of the country’s most respected media voices. They discuss how she spends her Sundays, the key lessons she’s learned in the newsroom, what inspired her advocacy for mental health,…

Film & TV: Who controls the screen? Inside the Canal+ takeover

Gugs Mhlungu chats with Thinus Ferreira, TV and entertainment critic, about Canal+'s takeover of Multichoice, the impact of cost-cutting on local TV and film production, and what the decline of content means for South Africa's entertainment landscape and the future if the country's TV industry.  W…

Sustainable Living: Is this the new normal? Unpacking Africa’s growing heat problem

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Prof Francois Engelbrecht, Professor of Climatology, Global Change Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, discussing the rising threat of heatwaves, what’s driving them, and how forestation can help reduce their intensity and impact.  Thank you for listening to a pod…

The Nature Diary: Inside Muthi and Myths from Africa and indigenous plant knowledge

Gugs Mhlungu chats with Resident CSI and nature conservationist Tim Neary and Prof Ben Eric Van Wyk, Plant taxonomist and Research Professor of Indigenous Plant Use at the University of Johannesburg,  about a book exploring the legends, heritage and myths surrounding muthi and indigenous plants, ho…

Personal Finance: Your car costs you more than you realise

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to resident Certified Financial Planner Paul Roelofse, about rising consumer debt and the risks of financing expensive cars, sharing smart tips on buying within your means and focusing on total ownership costs. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannes…

Wellbeing: Looking at the sleep position that could be hurting you

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Alison Bentley, Restonic Sleep specialist, exploring how certain sleeping positions such as the so-called “T-rex” position can impact your health and how curling your arms tightly toward your chest may lead to numbness, restricted circulation, and even potential nerve d…