Doctor of Music & Director of Culture at Southdowns College in Centurion, Dr Sheldon Leal on what happened today (5th March) in Music history. This day in 1983, Michael Jackson started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Billie Jean', his fourth solo US No.1, also No.1 in the UK. This morning we look at the significance of 'Billie Jean' to Michael Jackson’s career.

Doctor of Music &amp; Director of Culture at Southdowns College in Centurion, Dr Sheldon Leal on what happened today (5th March) in Music history. This day in 1983, Michael Jackson started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Billie Jean', his fourth solo US No.1, also No.1 in the UK. This morning we look at the significance of 'Billie Jean' to Michael Jackson’s career.

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What Happened Today (5th March) In Music

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Prof Ben Eric Van Wyk, Plant taxonomist and Research Professor of Indigenous Plant Use at the University of Johannesburg, about his passion for bowling, growing up in a plant-loving family, and how that early interest led him from plant taxonomy to researching medicinal plants.

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, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. 

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Prof Ben Eric Van Wyk, Plant taxonomist and Research Professor of Indigenous Plant Use at the University of Johannesburg, about his passion for bowling, growing up in a plant-loving family, and how that early interest led him from plant taxonomy to researching medicinal plants.
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, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land.&nbsp;
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In the Profile: Prof Ben Eric Van Wyk

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Thompson Mutshinyalo, Director for Conservation Gardens and Tourism at SANBI, in celebration of National Gardens Week, encouraging South Africans to visit botanical and zoological gardens and explore the country’s biodiversity.

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, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. 

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Thompson Mutshinyalo, Director for Conservation Gardens&nbsp;and Tourism at SANBI,&nbsp;in celebration of National Gardens Week, encouraging South Africans to visit botanical and zoological gardens and explore the country&rsquo;s biodiversity.
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, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land.&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu.&nbsp;
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Sustainable Living: Celebrating National Gardens Week 2026

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Gugs Mhlungu chats with Thinus Ferreira, Independent TV and entertainment critic, for a brief review of the 19th Annual SAFTAs before discussing Canal+’s streaming plans for MultiChoice following Showmax’s closure.

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Gugs Mhlungu chats with Thinus Ferreira, Independent TV and entertainment critic, for a brief review of the 19th Annual SAFTAs before discussing Canal+&rsquo;s streaming plans for MultiChoice following Showmax&rsquo;s closure.
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, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land.&nbsp;
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Film & TV: What’s next after Showmax? Canal+ reveals its plans for MultiChoice

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