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The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast

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10:29

Food Feature: Mandy’s Pasta’s: The hidden Pasta gem...

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2026/05/30

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido,Food Anthropologist, chatting about their recent visit to Mandy’s Pasta in Randburg. They explore the restaurant’s approach to traditional Italian pasta-making, from handcrafted doughs and authentic shapes to the wide variety of rich, flavourful sauces on offer. 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

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17:22

Health Feature: What happens to your body when you...

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2026/05/30

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to  Dr Fundile Nyati, a resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about the dangers of passive smoking, unpacking how it can be just as harmful as smoking itself. The conversation explores its links to heart disease, cancer, and pregnancy-related complications, while also highlighting the importance of creating smoke-free environments and encouraging people to quit. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books,

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13:45

Fitness: Why do my shins hurt when I exercise?

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2026/05/30

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Ziyaad Mayet, Orthopaedic Footand Ankle Surgeon, about shin splints, their causes, prevention and treatment, the impact of footwear, and possible long-term effects if left untreated. 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

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8:28

Music Corner: Honouring a Legend: Oskido’s impact on...

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2026/05/24

Guest:DJ Zinhle, multi-award-winningmusician andbusinesswoman 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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24:38

Wellness: Are we losing the Art of greeting each other?

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2026/05/24

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with resident clinical psychologist Dr Khosi Jiyane, about the importance of greeting, and how something as simple as saying hello can foster a sense of community, respect, and recognition of others. The conversation also explores how, in some cultures, greetings are extended and meaningful exchanges in themselves, and encourages people to practice more intentional and frequent greetings in everyday life. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday

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38:06

In the Profile: Sue Nyathi

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2026/05/24

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Sue Nyathi, Zimbabwean author and investment analyst, about how she usually spends her Sundays at church, her adaptation ofThe Polygamistinto a Netflix series, her transition from the financial sector into full-time writing, the challenges of selling fiction compared to other genres, and her reflections on the current state of reading and literary culture in the country. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend

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7:06

Film & TV: Power, Love and Betrayal: Inside The...

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2026/05/24

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Thinus Ferreira, Independent TV and entertainment critic, about the highly anticipated Netflix supernovelaThe Polygamist, an adaptation of Sue Nyathi’s novel, discussing how the story has been reshaped for a South African context and what viewers can expect from the series when it premieres on Netflix. 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

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10:43

Sustainable Living: The fertiliser crisis: Can...

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2026/05/24

Gugs Mhlungu talks to Dr Lerato Matsaunyane, Research Team Manager at Agricultural Research Council, (ARC), about how the importation of fertiliser and disruptions linked to the US–Iran conflict have destabilised supply chains, impacting food security across Africa, and how alternative approaches such as agroecology could help ease this pressure by promoting more sustainable, locally driven and climate-resilient farming systems. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and

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18:23

The Nature Diary: Can South Africa lead the world in...

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2026/05/24

Gugs Mhlunguchats with Resident CSI and conservationist Tim Neary andAngus Burns,senior manager of WWF’sLand and Biodiversity Stewardship Programme, about what inclusive biodiversity looks like in practical terms, the importance of active land management by communities and individuals, and how setting ambitious conservation goals can unlock funding opportunities and drive meaningful environmental impact. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She

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10:35

Personal Finance: Inflation up to 4% – Just the start...

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2026/05/24

Gugs Mhlungu is joined byPaul Roelofse, resident Certified Financial Planner, unpacking what a 4% rate means for consumers, including its impact on food prices, fuel costs, borrowing expenses and interest rates, while also sharing practical spending habits that can help ease financial pressure. 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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20:43

Healthy living: The hidden cost of constant...

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2026/05/24

Gugs Mhlungu is joined byDr Melane van Zyl, Board member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists,unpacking the dangers of constantly being on our phones, living in a perpetual state of alertness, and how this affects our concentration, focus, and ability to give our full attention to the present moment. 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

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11:07

Food Feature: In praise of posh pies

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2026/05/24

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido,Food Anthropologist, reflecting on their recent outing exploring posh pies and French patisseries. They dive into the textures, flavours, layers, and cultural history behind these baked delights, while also unpacking what an entremets is and the different techniques used to create it. 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

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13:11

Literature Corner: Predatory Welfare: Inside the...

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2026/05/23

Gugs Mhlungu is joined byErin Torkelson, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at theUniversity of the Western Cape, discussing her recent book exploring how social grants, intended to alleviate poverty, can inadvertently trap some poor South Africans in cycles of debt. They unpack how deductions linked to loans, airtime, and funeral cover, often taken out without clear consent, can deepen financial vulnerability and reinforce economic inequality. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend

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25:39

Future Of: Could AI collapse the economy?

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2026/05/23

Gugs Mhlungu speaks withDr Mark Nasila, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at First National Bank Risk, about the risks of full business automation and its potential impact on jobs and the economy, alongside a real-world AI-run café experiment in Stockholm, unpacking what it reveals about the limits and sustainability of automation in business. 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

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7:33

Happening in 702 Land: Inside the Kingsmead Book...

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2026/05/23

Gugs Mhlungu chats with Eddie Masibi, Head of Client Coverage at Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, about the Kingsmead Book Fair, exploring its diverse programme designed to cater to young readers, teens, and adults. They discuss how the fair aims to promote a strong reading culture, highlight the importance of books and storytelling, and what attendees can look forward to at this year’s event. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your

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9:29

Happening in 702 Land: Beyond the gallery walls: The...

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2026/05/23

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Alison Badenhorst, Head of Marketing at RMB, about this year’s edition of the RMB art fair, exploring the theme, featured artists, collaborations, and what visitors and listeners can look forward to experiencing at the event. 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

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17:56

Parenting: Why reading still matters in the age of...

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2026/05/23

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of reading to children and encouraging them to write, exploring how these practices help keep them engaged, support their development, and reduce excessive screen time. 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,

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5:11

Small Business: myHomeGlow- Building a green cleaning...

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2026/05/23

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Menthiam Sebesho,Founder at MyHomeGlow, about the eco-friendly detergent brand MyHomeGlow, launched in 2025, the journey of starting a cleaning products business, the costs involved in building a sustainable brand, and the science behind creating environmentally friendly, effective cleaning solutions. 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

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20:13

Motoring feature: Looking at India’s quiet dominance...

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2026/05/23

Gugs Mhlunguchats to Kumbi Mtshakazi, Resident motoring enthusiast, about the growing competition in car imports between India and China, with China increasing its presence in South Africa. They unpack what this shift reveals about the car market, affordability, consumer choices, and the wider economy. 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

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16:27

Health Feature: The silent killer: Why we need to...

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2026/05/23

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution bout the concerning rise in high blood pressure among young people and women, including some of the contributing factors behind this increase, such as lifestyle habits, stress, and diet, while highlighting the importance of regular health check-ups, early detection, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to prevent long-term complications. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday

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