



The Nature Diary: After 50+ years missing: The blue-tailed Sandveld lizard is back!
Gugs Mhlungu chats with Resident CSI and nature conservationist Tim Neary and Darren Pietersen, Herpetologist specialising in African reptiles and amphibians about the rediscovery of the blue-tailed Sandveld lizard, where it had been hiding, what it was up to, and its fascinating characteristics. …

Inside the Vulture safe zone in Mokala National Park
Gugs Mhlungu chats with Resident CSI and nature conservationist Tim Neary and Danielle du Toit, Field officer with the Birds of Prey Programme about Mokala National Park becoming South Africa’s first certified Vulture Safe Zone and the vital conservation work protecting vultures there. Weekend Bre…

The Nature Diary: The Truth About Extinction: What’s Happening to Our Wildlife in South Africa
Mongezi Koko, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu chats to Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary about Wildlife Extinction in South Africa and species that are facing critical threats, with some on the brink of extinction. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesbur…

Species that need attention in 2026
Ray White speaks to Nature Journalist, Naturalist Conservationist & Researcher, Tim Neary, about what natural areas need rehabilitation in our environment. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets…

Nature priorities for 2026
Ray White speaks to Nature Journalist, Naturalist Conservationist & Researcher, Tim Neary, about the challenges faced by the wildlife and agriculture sector, and what we need to do in 2026, to protect our environment. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg base…

The Nature Diary
Gugs Mhlungu chats with Resident CSI and nature conservationist Tim Neary, along with Maryke Masson, Executive Manager of Conservation Education and Communications at the South African Association for Marine Biological Research, about the recent recovery of another sea turtle and ongoing rehabilita…

The Nature Diary: Inside the spiritual world of Waterberg Rock Art
Gugs Mhlungu chats to Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist Tim Neary and Prof. Lynn Wadley, honorary professor of Archaeology about the history of the Waterberg rock shelters and how they were intentionally transformed into ritual theatres by Bushmen and Iron Age farming communities through their …

The Nature Diary: Nature in balance: Humans, baboons, and environmental challenges
Gugs Mhlungu chats to Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist Tim Neary exploring the complex relationship between humans and baboons. They also discuss the impacts of feeding wildlife, plastic pollution, and how these factors affect local water systems and ecosystems. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gug…

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…