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The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast

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37:07

In the Profile: Lance McCormack, the director of...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/12

Guest:Lance McCormack, the director of Flame Studios, 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. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays

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4:48

Film & TV: Has DStv lost its Premium edge?

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/12

Guest:Thinus Ferreira, Independent TV and entertainment critic, 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. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on

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13:30

Gardening: Getting your roses ready for spring

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/12

Guest:Dr Cary Goodwin, Gardening expert & plant lover at Colourful Splendour 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. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live

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7:53

Personal Finance: Company Car (Fringe Benefit) vs...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/12

Guest:Paul Roelofse,resident Certified Financial Planner, 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. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on

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20:26

The Nature Diary: Discovering the hidden beauty...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/12

Guest: Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary and John Manning, internationally acclaimed botanist at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), writer and photographer, 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

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20:47

Health Feature: Colour blindness – signs, diagnosis...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/12

Gugs Mhlungu speaks withMartelie Burger, optometrist and director responsible for Private Practice at The SA Optometric Association (SAOA), about colour blindness. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702 every weekend morning from 6 am to 10 am (SA time). Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on

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12:55

Literature Corner: Ways of Being Born - Reclaiming...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/11

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Mmatshilo Motsei, an Author, Speaker, Midwife and Integrative healer, about her latest book, Ways of Being Born. They explore how the book reclaims Indigenous African birthing knowledge, challenges the medicalisation of childbirth and obstetric violence, and reimagines birth as a sacred, cultural and deeply human experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:25

Future Of: Understanding extreme heat: Are we ready...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/11

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Prof Francois Engelbrecht, Professor of Climatology, Global Change Institute, University of the Witwatersrand about rising global temperatures and what they could mean for South Africa. They discuss the risks to livelihoods, food and water security, the possibility of an El Niño event, and why the world could be facing one of its hottest periods on record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:14

Happening in 702 Land: Constellations: A journey...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/11

Gugs Mhlungu chats with Mwenya Kabwe, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Dance, Theatre & Performance studies at UCT, Theatre maker and performer, about Constellations and how the play explore its thought-provoking themes of love, loss, fate and the infinite possibilities shaped by our choices, and discuss what audiences can expect from this emotionally rich and intellectually engaging production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:51

Happening in 702 Land: Inside Reverse Futures: The...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/11

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Clive Kellner,CAF’s Executive Director and curator of the exhibition, about how the collection explores the future and the growing role of technology in art. They discuss how the featured works examine themes of migration, memory, ecology, the cosmos and power, inviting audiences to rethink the relationship between technology, humanity and the world around us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:53

Parenting: Helping children feel at home in their bodies

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/11

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert about helping children develop a healthy body image and embrace body diversity. They explore how parents can encourage self-acceptance, build confidence, and foster appreciation for different body types in an age shaped by social media, filters and unrealistic beauty standards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:41

Small Business: Essence Hair Care: The long road to...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/11

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Agobokwe Motsepe, Co-founder of Essence Hair care, bout how growing up in a family of salon owners inspired the business, how years of exposure to haircare products shaped the brand, and why combining the knowledge of two generations has been key to its success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:38

Food Feature: 4th of July; the Soft Power of USA Food

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/11

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido,Food Anthropologist, discussing the enduring appeal of chicken soup during winter. They explore whether it really helps relieve cold symptoms, why it has become the ultimate comfort food across cultures, and creative ways to elevate a classic chicken soup with unique flavours and ingredients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:27

Motoring feature: How to spot Odometer fraud before...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/11

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Warren Tucker, Resident motoring enthusiast, about how to spot the warning signs of odometer fraud when buying a used car. They discuss why odometers are sometimes tampered with, how this practice affects buyers, and the checks and tools consumers can use to verify a vehicle's true mileage before making a purchase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:17

Health Feature: Why is everyone talking about...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/11

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about inflammation; what it is, the difference between acute and chronic inflammation, the foods and lifestyle habits that can trigger it, common myths surrounding inflammation, and practical ways to reduce it for better long-term health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:11

Fitness: Exploring the right way to do Box Jumps

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/11

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Bobby Budai, Owner and head coach of Wanderers Gymnastics Centrein Johannesburg, about the importance of making physical education a core part of the school curriculum. Using gymnastics as an example, they explore how structured physical activity helps children improve focus, build discipline, develop confidence, and strengthen their physical abilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:51

Music Corner: Why Confessions II could be Madonna's...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/05

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr. Sheldon Leal, Musicologist and Academic Registrar at the Academy of Sound Engineering, about Madonna's new album,Confessions II. They explore why critics are calling it one of her strongest releases in years, its late-'80s house music influences, and how it revisits the immersive club soundthat defined the originalConfessionsera. 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

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20:59

Wellness: Could one small daily ritual change your life?

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/05

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with resident clinical psychologist Dr Khosi Jiyane, about the importance of rituals in our daily lives, exploring how intentional, meaningful practices can help us stay grounded, focused and emotionally connected, and how they differ from everyday habits. 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,

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41:32

In the Profile: Dr Melvyn Greenberg, Veterinarian and...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/05

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Melvyn Greenberg, SAVA (South African Veterinary Association)President-elect and director, about how a childhood fascination with snakes sparked his passion for animal care and led him to a career in veterinary medicine. He also shares practical pet care advice and reflects on his time as a 702 contributor in the 1990s. 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

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8:51

Film & TV: NFVF suspends acting CEO pending review:...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/07/05

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Thinus Ferreira, Independent TV and entertainment critic, about the suspension of National Film and Video Foundation Acting CEO Onke Dumeko, what it means for the troubled agency, and the ongoing leadership instability affecting South Africa's film and television sector. 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

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