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The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast

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17:12

Fitness: Exploring bad walking habits that could be...

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2026/05/23

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Lesley Meyer, Physiotherapist & extraordinary lecturer at University of Pretoria, about the different ways people walk, and how walking patterns can impact posture, leading to knee, hip, and back pain. They also unpack the importance of proper walking posture, pace, and technique, while sharing practical tips to help listeners walk better and protect their overall mobility and health. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She

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11:26

Music Corner: Stevie Wonder at 76: Honouring a...

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2026/05/17

Guest:Dr. Sheldon Leal, musicologist and Academic Registrar at the Academy of SoundEngineering, 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

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26:43

Wellness: What does getting older mean for our...

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2026/05/17

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with resident clinical psychologist Dr Khosi Jiyane, about how personality changes over time, and how life experiences influence our beliefs, self-confidence, and emotional development, ultimately shaping a more fulfilled and grounded sense of self. 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

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40:55

In the Profile: Bongeziwe Mabandla

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2026/05/17

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, Bongeziwe Mabandla about life on the road and his unpredictable Sundays shaped by performances across South Africa and the world. The conversation also explores his love for tennis, his first experience in Johannesburg, the artists who inspire him, including Thandiswa Mazwai, and his upcoming albumNdingubani, before he treats listeners to an intimate acoustic guitar performance in studio. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each

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4:53

Film & TV: Thinus Ferreira, Independent TV and...

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2026/05/17

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Thinus Ferreira, Independent TV and entertainment critic, about Netflix’s investment in the global TV and streaming industry, and how its expansion and local productions are reshaping economies, creating jobs, and changing the way stories are made and shared worldwide. 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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10:48

Sustainable Living: How to care for your roof and...

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2026/05/17

Gugs Mhlungu talks to Richard Van Moerkerken,founder and owner of Home Solutions SA, about essential gutter and roof maintenance as winter approaches. The conversation explores preventative steps homeowners can take ahead of the cold season, as well as the types of damage winter weather can cause if roofs and gutters are not properly maintained. 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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9:52

Personal Finance: Is your house covered for a disaster?

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2026/05/17

Gugs Mhlungu is joined byPaul Roelofse, resident Certified Financial Planner, exploring the importance of household insurance, how insurers determine the cost of cover, what is included and excluded in a policy, and why homeowners should regularly update their insured amount to reflect current rebuilding costs. The conversation also explores how paying premiums separately can help avoid interest charges, and why it’s important to include additional cover for area-specific risks such as floods,

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21:12

The Nature Diary: More than a hike: The stories...

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2026/05/17

Gugs Mhlunguchats with Resident CSI and conservationist Tim Neary andTim Lundy, alongside accredited mountain guide, trail designer, and Wilderness Search and Rescuevolunteer Tim Lundy, about the updated edition of a beloved hiking guide originally written by Lundy’s father. Having re-walked every route featured in the book, Lundy reflects on the beauty of the Cape Peninsula’s trails, while also sharing practical advice for first-time hikers and highlighting some of South Africa’s

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19:40

Healthy living: What does renaming PCOS to PMOS mean...

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2026/05/17

Gugs Mhlungu is joined byDr. Ankia Coetzee, Endocrinologist and Faculty member at Tygerberg Hospital and Stellenbosch University,unpacking the renaming of PCOS to PCOS and why experts believe the shift could lead to more accurate diagnoses, better treatment approaches, and improved support for patients living with the condition. 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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14:52

SaLiterature Corner: A Nation in poems: John Samuel...

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2026/05/16

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by John Samuel, poet, educator, and public intellectual, discussing his collection of poetry that reflects on a period when the country was in a deeply despondent and difficult place. The conversation explores how the work offers recurring points of reference for understanding and healing within the complexities of our shared and often painful history. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion,

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21:26

Future Of: Why are there so many Ads online?

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2026/05/16

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Jan Vermeulen, editor at MyBroadband about the growing dominance of online advertising, where ads often outweigh actual content. The conversation explores the types of ads users are exposed to, and how this business model increasingly encourages subscriptions as a way to avoid advertising altogether. 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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6:43

Happening in 702 Land: Street Store calls for Winter...

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2026/05/16

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Mike Abel, founder of the Street Store, a rent-free pop-up clothing initiative for homeless people that allows them to choose items they like and try them on in a dignified “shopping” experience. They discuss the impact of the initiative over the past four years, as well as a clothing drive taking place on 23 May, encouraging donations of clothes, blankets for winter, and shoes. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702

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10:36

Happening in 702 Land: Street Store calls for Winter...

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2026/05/16

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18:26

Parenting: Why goofing around with your kids might be...

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2026/05/16

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of being silly and playful with children, and how this kind of interaction helps build stronger community bonds, supports emotional regulation, and can reduce negativity and defiant behaviour in children. 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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4:13

Small Business: Conneck Transport: The Business of...

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2026/05/16

Gugs Mhlungu chats toAlva Jnr Senderayi - Founder of Conneck Transport, about his logistics business that began as a side hustle while he was at university and has since grown into a fully professional service offering the delivery of goods and furniture nationwide and across borders. He also shares how people can access the business and what sets it apart in the industry. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with

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10:24

Food Feature: Bay leaves: plant, history, flavour and...

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2026/05/16

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido,Food Anthropologist, exploring the rich history of bay leaves, their health benefits, and the various ways they can be used in cooking, including how best to incorporate them into everyday recipes. 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,

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24:29

Motoring feature: Can Run-flat tyres survive South...

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2026/05/16

Gugs Mhlunguchats to Warren Tucker, Resident motoring enthusiast, about the origin of run-flat tyres, designed mainly for European roads with shorter distances and smoother tar surfaces, their unique rim and tyre design that allows drivers to continue for a limited distance after a puncture, the cost implications, and why certain vehicles, like bakkies, are not suited for run-flats due to their off-road use. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is

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17:26

Health Feature: How much salt does your body really...

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2026/05/16

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solutions, about the role of salt in the body, how much is considered healthy, and the effects of both too little and too much salt intake. The conversation also explores the importance of electrolytes and how they support overall body function. 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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16:28

Fitness: A beginner’s guide to Pull-Up strength

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2026/05/16

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Brad Phillips,Head of the Performance Team at Gold’s Gym& Sports scientist about the correct way to perform a pull-up, focusing on technique, posture, body weight, and consistency, while also exploring how to prevent shoulder injuries and avoid dangerous falls. 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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7:39

Music Corner: Lira at NIROX: A Mother’s Day...

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2026/05/10

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Lira, Award-winning South African Musician, about her upcoming performance at the NIROX Mother’s Day concert, the songs audiences can look forward to, her latest single, and her upcoming live shows, including theRebirth of Ubuntuconcert series. 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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