Footwear from an African point of view: Homegrown Shandis

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Sicelo Mabuza, founder of Homegwon Shandis and the Footcast Series, discussing his proudly South African cultural footwear brand.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu.  Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays fro…

Small Business: From door-to-door sales to beverage manufacturing: Inside the story of Loxion Fruits

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Lungelo Lawrence Mgaga and Patrick Thokkie, Founders of Loxion Fruits, about how the COVID-19 pandemic inspired them to start their business from a kitchen in Soweto. From selling at taxi ranks to securing shelf space in major supermarkets, they share the journey of building …

Small Business: Keeping your pets clean, healthy and happy with Smart Pets Mobile grooming

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Gift Jilto Zitha, Founder of Smart Pets Mobile grooming,  about starting a mobile pet grooming business, the services they offer and the importance of keeping pets clean, healthy and well-groomed. They also discuss the challenges of running the business and the growing demand…

Small Business: The business of Well-being: Inside Magnolia Wellness Villa

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Similo Mpala, Entrepreneur & Founder of Magnolia Wellness Villa, about the services offered by her wellness business, the challenges of running a business in the wellness industry, and the importance of taking a holistic approach to wellbeing, encompassing physical, emotional…

Small Business: Thabang Sneaker Love

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Thabang Matemane, Founder and owner of Sneakerlove (Thabang Sneaker Love),about his Centurion-based sneaker cleaning business and his passion for sneakers. They explore the careful techniques he uses to clean and restore sneakers, including steaming and specialised drying met…

Small Business: Solarev Solutions: Building a business in the renewable energy revolution 

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Rapeleng Ramatlhodi, Founder and CEO of Solarev Solutions, about building an innovative solar maintenance business during COVID-19 after identifying a gap in the market for solar panel cleaning and maintenance. They discuss her journey as an entrepreneur and how she has built…

Small Business: As a South African entrepreneur, she's built the brand as a proudly local artisan venture, and she's also a vocal advocate for supporting local entrepreneurship.

Jane Dutton is joined by Keletso Khomoaleburu as she speaks about her fragrance business, Kimmy’s Creation, what it takes to be a small business and efforts that owner have to take Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlun…

Small Business: From Hive to health: The story behind Huneyyy

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Maria Nkotseng Masiu, CEO and Founder of Huneyyy, about the inspiration behind the brand, its honey-based wellness and personal care products, and its plans to grow the range using locally sourced natural ingredients. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday…

Small Business: Tourist Guide of the Year: Celebrating La Luonde Tours’ Tshwane Tourism Awards win

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Mpho Matidze, Managing Director of Laluonde Tours and winner of Tourist Guide of the Year at the Tshwane Tourism Awards, about the company, what sets it apart, the services it offers and its mission to showcase Tshwane’s hidden gems. They also discuss what the award means for…

Small Business: From Soweto to Botswana: The Business of Ink

Guest: Ndumiso Ramate, Co-Owner of Tattoo Ink, 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 need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, …