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The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast

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10:17

Music Corner: Ladysmith Black Mambazo launches new album

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2026/03/23

GugsMhlungu chats to Sibongiseni Shabalala, Leader of Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Mbuso Khoza, South African musical visionary and actor. Ladysmith Black Mambazo have released their latest album One Voice One World, featuring musicians Dr Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza. 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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27:41

Wellness: Cause or coincidence? The Psychology behind...

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2026/03/22

GugsMhlungu chats toDr Khosi Jiyane, Resident Clinical Psychologist abouttheillusion ofcertaintyandhowevolutionhasmadehumanspronetofalseassurance. 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

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41:00

In the Profile: Mmabatho Montsho, An award-winning...

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2026/03/22

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Mmabatho Montsho, An award-winning writer-director, and visual artist in this segment of In the profile. Montsho is best known for her television performances as Lerato in the drama series Jacob's Cross on M-Net, Thembi Phakathi in the e.tv soap opera Rhythm City, and Lumka Dhlomo in the SABC 1 soap opera Generations. 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

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8:00

Film & TV: Parliament responds to Showmax shutdown

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2026/03/22

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Thinus Ferreira, TV and Entertainment critic about Parliament intervening to address concerns about job losses. A special oversight visit to the broadcasting industry is being planned by Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies in response to Canal+'s declaration that it will be discontinuing its unprofitable streaming service, Showmax. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend

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8:49

Sustainability: Understanding the alarming decline of...

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2026/03/22

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Dr. Christie Craig, The Lead researcher for the study and a Conservation Scientist at the International Crane Foundation/Endangered Wildlife Trust. According to a recent study, the Western Cape's intensive agricultural landscapes may be lowering the breeding success of the famous Blue Crane, South Africa's national bird. 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

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22:47

The Nature Diary: How dangerous are spider bites?

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2026/03/22

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Tim Neary, Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist and Jarrod Todd, an enthusiastic member of South Africa’s Spider Club on howdeadlyspiderbitescanbeafteraKlerksdorpbakerissaidtohavediedfollowingan11-daybattleafterbeingbittenbyaviolinspider. 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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13:32

Personal Finance: A Take on Limited Access to...

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2026/03/22

Gugs Mhlungu chats toPaul Roelofse, Resident Certified Financial Advisor on Treasury proposing on the table the allowing of limited access to the two thirds portion of your retirement fund. 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

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18:48

Well-being: Understanding dizziness in high blood...

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2026/03/22

Gugs Mhlungu chats toDr Becky Kgole, Specialist Physician and Pulmonologist on the causes of high blood pressure and how frequently the chronic illness induces vertigo? 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

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10:23

Literature Corner: Walter Sisulu: A Sense of Outrage:...

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2026/03/22

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Prof Roger Southall, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand, about the new biography of Walter Sisulu, highlighting his crucial yet often overlooked role in South Africa’s liberation struggle and the ANC’s journey to democracy. 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,

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28:25

Future Of: Nurturing Tech talent: How the Maharishi...

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2026/03/21

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr. Taddy Blecher, Pioneer of Educational Transformation and CEO and co-founder of the Maharishi Invincibility Institute, and Marcus Karuppan, MINT Academics Director, about the Maharishi NextUp Institute, which trains underserved South African youth in tech and digital skills, creating pathways to quality jobs while supporting urban renewal in Johannesburg’s Education Town. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is

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3:23

Small Business: From herbs to impact: How Dr Msomi Is...

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2026/03/21

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Dr Phindile Cebekhulu-Msomi, Founder & CEO of Hazile Group, about the meaning behind the company’s name, as well as the sustainable solutions and herbal products it offers to support and empower communities. 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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13:23

Food Feature: Embarc Restaurant in Parkhurst

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2026/03/21

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, Food Anthropologist, to reflect on their recent visit to Embarc. They share their review of the food and ambience, and discuss areas where the restaurant could improve. 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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22:27

Motoring feature: Should you be worried about fuel...

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2026/03/21

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Warren Tucker,Resident motoring enthusiast, about concerns around a potential fuel shortage, despite government assurances that there is no immediate threat and that contingency plans are in place. They also discuss rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict and the impact this is having on logistics companies and consumers. 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

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19:15

Health Feature: World TB Day 2026: Hope, Innovation,...

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2026/03/21

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Mohlopheni Jackson Marakalala, Director of SAMRC Centre for Tuberculosis Research at Stellenbosch University (Medical Campus), and Chairperson of the upcoming 2026 South African TB Conference,about the latest advancements in TB diagnosis and treatment and what to expect from the conference programme and its role in shaping the future of TB research. 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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14:49

Fitness: Unpacking the importance of training your...

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2026/03/21

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Juanita Khumalo, Fitness and wellness coach & founder of TROVE Wellness about the often-overlooked importance of upper body training, how strengthening the upper body can help prevent injuries, improve posture, and support overall well-being. 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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12:35

Music Corner: Celebrating 30 years of Mark Morrison’s...

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2026/03/15

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Dr Sheldon Leal, Musicologist and Academic Registrar at the Academy of Sound Engineering, about Mark Morrison’sReturn of the Mack, exploring the song’s context, the meaning of “Mack,” and how Morrison’s music reflects his character and life journey. 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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21:51

Wellness: Is it strength or survival? Understanding...

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2026/03/15

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Resident Clinical Psychologist, Dr Khosi Jiyane about emotional compartmentalising: why people do it, how it affects our mental health, and whether it can ever be a healthy coping mechanism in daily life. 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,

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40:51

In the Profile: Prof Ben Eric Van Wyk

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2026/03/15

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

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7:45

Sustainable Living: Celebrating National Gardens Week...

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2026/03/15

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Thompson Mutshinyalo, Director for Conservation Gardensand 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

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8:47

Film & TV: What’s next after Showmax? Canal+ reveals...

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2026/03/15

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. 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,

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