Wellness: Cause or coincidence? The Psychology behind the Illusion

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Dr Khosi Jiyane, Resident Clinical Psychologist about the illusion of certainty and how evolution has made humans prone to false assurance. 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…

In the Profile: Mmabatho Montsho, An award-winning writer-director, and visual artist

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Mmabatho Montsho, An award-winning writer-director, and visual artist in this segment of In the profile. Montsho is best known for her television performances as Lerato in the drama series Jacob's Cross on M-Net, Thembi Phakathi in the e.tv soap opera Rhythm City, and Lumka Dh…

Film & TV: Parliament responds to Showmax shutdown

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Thinus Ferreira, TV and Entertainment critic about Parliament intervening to address concerns about job losses. A special oversight visit to the broadcasting industry is being planned by Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies in response to…

Sustainability: Understanding the alarming decline of the Blue Crane

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Dr. Christie Craig, The Lead researcher for the study and a Conservation Scientist at the International Crane Foundation/Endangered Wildlife Trust. According to a recent study, the Western Cape's intensive agricultural landscapes may be lowering the breeding success of the fam…

The Nature Diary: How dangerous are spider bites?

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Tim Neary, Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist and Jarrod Todd, an enthusiastic member of South Africa’s Spider Club on how deadly spider bites can be after a Klerksdorp baker is said to have died following an 11-day battle after being bitten by a violin spider. Gugs Mhlung…

Personal Finance: A Take on Limited Access to Retirement Savings

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Paul Roelofse, Resident Certified Financial Advisor on Treasury proposing on the table the allowing of limited access to the two thirds portion of your retirement fund.  Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend w…

Well-being: Understanding dizziness in high blood pressure

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Dr Becky Kgole, Specialist Physician and Pulmonologist on the causes of high blood pressure and how frequently the chronic illness induces vertigo?  Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, wit…

Literature Corner: Walter Sisulu: A Sense of Outrage: Reframing a liberation icon

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Prof Roger Southall, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand, about the new biography of Walter Sisulu, highlighting his crucial yet often overlooked role in South Africa’s liberation struggle and the ANC’s journey to democracy. Gugs Mhlungu gets you…

Future Of: Nurturing Tech talent: How the Maharishi NextUp Institute Is changing the game

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr. Taddy Blecher, Pioneer of Educational Transformation and CEO and co-founder of the Maharishi Invincibility Institute, and Marcus Karuppan, MINT Academics Director, about the Maharishi NextUp Institute, which trains underserved South African youth in tech and digital ski…

Parenting: Teaching kids teamwork and collaboration 

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of teamwork and how collaboration underpins success in the workplace, relationships, and life in general and highlights why it’s essential to encourage children to participate in teamwork from a…