Veteran Broadcaster, Melanie Bala on her career spanning two decades in television and radio, life passions, her love for Yoga, growing up in PTA and on her future aspirations.

Veteran Broadcaster, Melanie Bala on her career spanning two decades in television and radio, life passions, her love for Yoga, growing up in PTA and on her future aspirations.

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The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast

There's only one way to celebrate the weekend wakeup and 702 serves up the perfect accompaniment via the radio!

There's only one way to celebrate the weekend wakeup and 702 serves up the perfect accompaniment via the radio!

Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks with  Dr. Mark Nasila, Chief Data and Analytics Officer - FNB AI Strategy and Amantha Naaidoo is Managing Executive for NTT DATA South Africa, the Exclusive Platinum Partner of the inaugural South African AI Awards. They discuss the significance of the awards in recognising AI innovation, the judging criteria around ethics, advancement, safety and regulation, and how artificial intelligence is creating opportunities and driving growth for small businesses in South Africa.

 

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks with  Dr. Mark Nasila, Chief Data and Analytics Officer - FNB AI Strategy and Amantha Naaidoo is Managing Executive for NTT DATA South Africa, the Exclusive Platinum Partner of the inaugural South African AI Awards. They discuss the significance of the awards in recognising AI innovation, the judging criteria around ethics, advancement, safety and regulation, and how artificial intelligence is creating opportunities and driving growth for small businesses in South Africa.
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Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu.&nbsp;
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Future Of: Is South Africa turning its AI ambitions into real-world impact?

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Gugs Mhlungu chats to  Greg Homann, Artistic Director of The Market Theatre, about the inaugural Queer Festival, running from 21 to 25 October 2026. They discuss the festival’s celebration of LGBTQ+ identity, expression and radical joy through theatre, cabaret, dance, music and new writing, as well as the role of the arts in challenging prejudice and creating spaces for belonging.

 

Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. 

Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj 

For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL 

Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc 

Follow us on social media: 
 
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702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  
702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702

 

Gugs Mhlungu chats to &nbsp;Greg Homann, Artistic Director of The Market Theatre, about the inaugural Queer Festival, running from 21 to 25 October 2026. They discuss the festival&rsquo;s celebration of LGBTQ+ identity, expression and radical joy through theatre, cabaret, dance, music and new writing, as well as the role of the arts in challenging prejudice and creating spaces for belonging.
&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu.&nbsp;
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Happening in 702 Land: Radical Joy and Queer Storytelling take centre stage at The Market Theatre 

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks with  Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about teaching children financial literacy from an early age. They explore how parents can help children understand money, develop healthy saving habits, earn an income, explore ways to make money and learn the basics of investing.

 

Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. 

Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj 

For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL 

Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc 

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702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  
702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702

 

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with &nbsp;Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about teaching children financial literacy from an early age. They explore how parents can help children understand money, develop healthy saving habits, earn an income, explore ways to make money and learn the basics of investing.
&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu.&nbsp;
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Parenting: Teaching children to earn, save, spend and give

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/clips/0d08dd99-f709-42f3-ac03-b4ed006e2e2c/transcript

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