



The Nature Diary: Learning about birds the easy way
Gugs Mhlungu chats to Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist Tim Neary and Doug Newman, electrical engineer & co-founder of Simply Birding about bird calling and Simply Bird Africa, a community-driven platform that makes bird knowledge accessible, engaging, and enjoyable. 702 Weekend Breakfast wit…

The Nature Diary: Snorkelling & what to do in nature during Christmas holidays
Gugs Mhlungu chats to Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist Tim Neary and Michelle Morris, founder and owner of Tidal Tao, about their unique snorkeling guide tours, their mission to build environmental awareness, and their top tips for enjoying nature responsibly during the Christmas holidays. 70…

The Nature Diary: What makes tuna the super athletes of the ocean?
Gugs Mhlungu chats to Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary, and Maryke Masson, Executive Manager of Conservation Education and Communications at the South African Association for Marine Biological Research, about the powers of tuna and why people love it, before delving into its sustain…

The Nature Diary: How Crane conservation empowers communities
Gugs Mhlungu chats to Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary and Lara Fuller, Honorary Research Associate in School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, about the current state of cranes in South Africa, ongoing efforts to protect their habitats, and the work being done to creat…

The Nature Diary: Tim at large in KwaZulu-Natal
Nokukhanya Mntambo catches up with Resident CSI and Nature Conservationist Tim Neary, kicking things off with a fun guess about his location before tackling a listener’s question on Indian Mynas and discussing how rising tidal surges are affecting animals and marine life. 702 Weekend Breakfast wit…

Unpacking the Southern African Feline Focus (SAFF) quarterly Briefing
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary and Richard Peirce, Wildlife Conservationist, Author and Producer, where they respond to a listener’s curious case of Indian Mynas nesting in a Soweto rooftop and mysteriously dropping their eggs. The conversation unfolds into …

The Nature Diary: Inside the 14th Oppenheimer Research Conference
Gugs Mhlungu chats to Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary and Pumla Dlamini, Research Associate at Oppenheimer Generations Research & Conservation, about the 14th Oppenheimer Research Conference, highlighting key themes like conservation, Africa’s wildlife economy, the role of edible i…

The Nature Diary: Wild tales and wilder characters: Inside David Bristow’s Loony Birds
Gugs Mhlungu chats to Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary and David Bristow, Photojournalist and Environmental Travel Writer, about David’s new book, Loony Birds, Lion Men and the Snake That Was a Gerbil and explore his wild adventures, love of solitude, and the untold stories that sha…

Personal Finance: Borrowing from the future: The real cost of tapping into the two-pot early
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Resident Certified Financial Advisor, Paul Roelofse, about the two-pot system and why it offers short-term relief but falls short in securing long-term retirement for most South Africans. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based ta…

The Nature Diary: Butterflies 101: A Beginner’s Guide with Steve Wood's online course
Gugs Mhlungu chats to Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary and Steve Woodhall, Butterfly Enthusiast and Photographer about Steve’s online course designed for beginners who want to learn more about butterflies. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg …