The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast

CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary and Gugu Mhlungu answer some lister nature related questions and looks at whether Earth Hour, does indeed make any meaningful change and the value this campaign brings.

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Gugu Mhlungu speak to Doctoral research fellow at UKZN School of Law, Aliki Edgcumbe on what to make of the constitutional challenge at the Mpumalanga High Court where a 46-year-old woman known in the court papers only as “KB” were she is contesting the constitutionality of South Africa’s surrogacy law which requires at least one of the commissioning parents to contribute a gamete – either an ovum or sperm. 

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Chukwuebuka Ibeh, Writer and Brittle Paper Staff Writer on finishing runner-up winner of the 2021 J.F Powers Prize for Fiction for his short story Miracle, about a young Nigerian woman grappling with childlessness and a failing marriage, exploring themes of faith, also on his writing and on what to make of the prize and his work at Brittle Paper.

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Gugu Mhlungu speaks to Department of Water and Sanitation Spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau looks at the problem of water security and the role that Vandalism of water and sanitation infrastructure impacts on the delivery of both services.

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Artist and Collector of the Bongi Dhlomo collection, Bongi Dhlomo speaks to Gugu Mhlungu on the launch of the much-anticipated Yakhal' Inkomo exhibition, the first curatorial iteration from the Bongi Dhlomo collection, the exhibition is guest-curated by Tumelo Mosaka and Sipho Mndanda, and Phumzile Nombuso Twala and situated at the University of Pretoria, Javett-UP is a space that enhances unique and exceptional transdisciplinary learning through the arts runs until 15 January 2023. 

 

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Singer-songwriter and social activist, Simphiwe Dana speaks to Gugu Mhlungu on her upcoming three-night concert ‘MOYA’ that is in partnership with dancer and choreographer Gregory Maqoma and the Vuyani Dance Theatre. MOYA will be staged at the Mandela at Joburg Theatre from Friday 8 until Sunday 10 April 2022. 

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Gugu Mhlungu speaks to Founder of Cotton Candy Market, Thabiso Sebata who produces tasty flavoured Candy floss as well as mouth-watering Spiral Potato Chips, while also offering the service of leasing out candy floss machines for those hosting events in and around Mamelodi West, Pretoria.

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Gugu Mhlungu and Parenting & Human Potential Expert, Nikki Bush on how to get creative with what you’ve got when it comes to playtime for kids.

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Gugu Mhlungu speak to Chef & Food Anthropologist, Anna Trapido on where to go if you want to learn the best ways of preparing an easter meal. 

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Gugu Mhlungu speak to Resident Motoring Expert, Ernest Page on his thoughts on the Sublime 2022 Polo Gti, going for half a million and reviews the Volvo XC90 Mild Hybrid on test (which he says is one of his all-time favourite cars).

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