



The Queen of Hip-Hop soul: Celebrating the legacy of Mary J. Blige
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Sheldon Leal, Musicologist and Academic Registrar at the Academy of Sound Engineering, celebrating the legacy of Mary J Blige and how she has evolved to become a dominant force in hip-hop and R&B. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg…

Why comparing life paths leaves us unfulfilled
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Resident Clinical Psychologist, Dr Khosi Jiyane about purpose envy, exploring how comparing ourselves to others can harm our well-being and how to focus on creating a meaningful life aligned with our own values. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Jo…

Kabelo Kungwane , KasiFalvour10 Founder
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Creative Director and founder of Kasi Flavour10, Kabelo Kungwane about his love for football and fashion and how he combined the two to create a successful local brand that celebrates and preserves the stories of South African football. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu i…

Legacy TV vs streamers: Looking at 50 Years of the SABC and 10 Years of Netflix
Gugs Mhlungu chats with TV and entertainment critic Thinus Ferreira about the SABC’s 50-year milestone and Netflix’s 10-year anniversary, exploring how both have evolved, the disruption streaming has brought to traditional broadcasting, and what the future may hold for each. Weekend Breakfast with…

Looking at HIV funding shortfalls and what’s at stake
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Prof Nigel Garret, Chief scientific officer at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation, unpacking the global HIV funding shortfall, what it would take to reach the required levels of support, and the real-world impact the lack of funding is already having on research, treatment, pr…

Teaching children body safety through storytelling
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Reatile Mopeli, Emerging Author of Who Can Touch My Special Parts? about the inspiration behind her book, how it connects to her advocacy work, and how it aims to empower children to understand body safety and set healthy boundaries. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is br…

Piracy and its impact on the entertainment industry
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Jan Vermeulen, editor at MyBroadband, about the rise of piracy and its growing threat to pay-Tv and streaming services, the factors driving this increase and what it means for the future of entertainment content. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a J…

Fitness: Unpacking gym anxiety and how to overcome it
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Sarah Lotter, Online fitness coach & Sports science specialist, unpacking the fears and anxiety one experiences when returning to the gym after a long while, how it manifests, where it stems from and how to build the courage to face the challenge head-on. Weekend Breakfa…

The Music Corner: Babalwa M
Mongezi Koko, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu chats to Babalwa M , South African singer-songwriter renowned for her contributions to the Amapiano music genre about her career and new project. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturday…

In the Profile: Willie Aucamp, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Mongezi Koko, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu chats to Willie Aucamp, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment about his life outside politics and his inspirations. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays …