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The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast

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26:52

Future Of: Meta’s AI glasses: Who’s really seeing you?

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2026/03/14

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr Mark Nasila, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at First National Bank Risk, about the use of AI in government, warfare, and politics, as well as the laws that regulate its application. They also explore concerns surrounding Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, discussing how their access to personal data raises questions about privacy, data collection, and the purposes behind it. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is

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7:34

Happening in 702 Land: Genesis on stage: The new...

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2026/03/14

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Gregory Maqoma, internationally acclaimed South African choreographer, dancer, and founder of Vuyani Dance Theatre, about his latest work,Genesis,a groundbreaking dance opera that fuses dance, music, and poetry at Joburg Theatre and what audiences can anticipate from 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 topics Gugs covers range from

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23:43

Parenting: Rethinking homework: Are we building...

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2026/03/14

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert, about the pros and cons of homework, exploring how excessive assignments can disadvantage children and why play is essential to balance their energy and support overall development. 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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18:09

Food Feature: More than a meal: Haleem and the power...

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2026/03/14

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, Food Anthropologist, reflecting on their recent visit to Lenasia where they experienced something special called haleem. They dive into its rich history, cultural significance, and role in community, charity, and Ramadan traditions, discovering how this ancient, slow-cooked stew continues to bring people together. 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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20:37

Motoring feature: Is your car safe? Understanding...

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2026/03/14

Gugs Mhlungu speaks toKumbi Mtshakazi, Resident motoring enthusiast, about Volkswagen’s recall of Polo Vivo vehicles over safety concerns that the handbrake may not engage properly. They also discuss the steps Polo Vivo owners should take following the announcement. 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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19:49

Health Feature: Kidney...

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2026/03/14

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, bout kidney awareness, the importance of regular screening, understanding dialysis, challenges around access to treatment, and why kidney care should begin at home rather than only in hospital. 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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12:39

Fitness: Understanding the best shoes for strength...

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2026/03/14

Gugs Mhlungu speaks withLauren Brown,Podiatrist at Waterfall Podiatrist Incabout the best types of shoes to wear when lifting weights to improve stability, support proper posture, and reduce the risk of injury. 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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10:13

Music Corner.

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2026/03/08

Gugs Mhlungu chats to ZawadiYamungu, Musician, vocalist, composer, arranger, and most of all anuMakhweyanabowplayerin this instalment of the Music Corner. Herstagename,ZawadiYamungu,isaSwahilinamethatmeans"GiftfromGod."HertruenameisNkosingiphileMpanza,andshewasborninMandeniNorth,KZN. 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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24:27

Wellness: Justification for Oversharing

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2026/03/08

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Dr Khosi Jiyane, Resident Clinical Psychologist on the surprising benefits of oversharing which is often shunned within society. Benefits include strengthening of relationships and workplaces. 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

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41:45

In the profile: Dr Adriana Marais, Theoretical...

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2026/03/08

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Dr Adriana Marais, Theoretical Scientist and Author in the profilesegment. PhotosynthesisandthebeginningsoflifeinspacewerethemaintopicsofherPhDandpostdoctoralstudiesinquantumbiology. She some of her work also includes her book Out of this World and into the Next: Notes from a Physicist on Space Exploration. 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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11:40

Film & TV: Showmax shuts down

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2026/03/08

Gugs Mhlungu chats toThinus Ferreira, TV and entertainment critic on how Canal+ is shutting down MultiChoice Streamer Showmax and what the possible ramifications of this action would be. 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

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6:08

Sustainability:...

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2026/03/08

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Ida Jooste, Bhekisisa's Health and Science journalist on why superbugs and climate change are major public health concerns. Combining the two makes the issue even more severe. 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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14:12

Personal Finance: World turmoil and your wallet

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2026/03/08

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Paul Roelofse, Resident Certified Financial Advisor on how tensions throughout the world may affect your finances, from energy bills to gas stations, and easy actions South African households can take to keep on course. 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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22:09

The Nature Diary: Book Review: The Rift by Shem Compion

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2026/03/08

Gugs Mhlungu chats toTim Neary, Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist and ShemCompion, Author of The Rift. The Rift, which was created by volcanic processes, produced enormous geological textures and remarkable biotic variety. It touches every region of our world, extending from distant pasts into developing, but unidentified, futures. 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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19:18

Understanding how the endocrine system works

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2026/03/08

Gugs Mhlunguchats to DrEularniaBok-McMinn,Reproductive Endocrinologistin the wellbeing segment on understanding the endocrine system.What are hormones, how do they work and wellness myths about our hormonal system? 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

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7:33

Literature Corner: Celebrating women’s voices: The...

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2026/03/08

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Petina Gappah, Zimbabwean lawyer and Acclaimed author, about the2026 Johannesburg Feminist Writers’ Week (JFWW),discussing its celebration of women’s voices, the themeInyathi Ibuzwa Kwabaphambili, and the festival’s role in fostering intergenerational dialogue, literary innovation, and collaboration across the African continent. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all

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28:31

Future Of: The future of our brains in a digital age

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2026/03/07

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr Kirti Ranchod, Neurologist, about how our brains’ ability to store information and maintain attention is declining, the role digital devices play in this, and how activities like puzzles, colouring, crosswords, and reading can help boost cognitive health and memory. 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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6:34

Happening in 702 Land: Isjimbo Sethu: Exploring...

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2026/03/07

Gugs Mhlungu speaks toZinhle Zimba, Writer and Director about how her all-female theatre production explores masculinity, youth vulnerability, and social pressures, and what audiences can expect at The Market Theatre Laboratory. 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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19:50

Parenting: Guiding children through news about war...

The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast ·

2026/03/07

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert, about how to talk with children about war and global unrest - especially in light of recent events involving Iran, using calm, honest, age‑appropriate language that helps them understand without frightening them 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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22:46

Motoring feature: Breakdown or accident on the...

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2026/03/07

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Warren Tucker, Resident motoring enthusiast, about what to do if you’re in an accident or experience a breakdown on the highway, including key road rules to follow and how these situations can affect your insurance claims. 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,

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