Gugu Mhlungu will be taking over as the host of the weekend breakfast show
702, one of South Africa's leading radio stations, is pleased to announce that Gugu Mhlungu will be taking over as the host of the weekend breakfast show. Gugu, who is known for her dynamic personality, insightful commentary, and engaging interviews, will be bringing her unique blend of humour and analysis to the airwaves every Saturday and Sunday morning.
Gugu, who has previously hosted shows on 702, is excited to be returning to the station and taking on this new role. "I'm thrilled to be re-joining the 702 family, and I'm really looking forward to hosting the weekend breakfast show. It's such an important time slot, and I'm honoured to have the opportunity to connect with listeners and bring them a bit of everything such as news, views, and entertainment that they need to start their weekends off right."
Weekend Breakfast on 702 will be about everything listeners would love about their favourite station; exciting, interesting, and clever conversations about their world plus, all the things that make for a great weekend! You will find out about the latest in tech, fitness, health and well-being and family matters. Gugu's previous experience as a journalist and broadcaster has given her a keen sense of what listeners want to hear, and she is committed to making the show an essential part of the weekend routine.
"I know that people lead busy lives, and they don't always have time to keep up with everything that's going on in the world," Gugu says. "That's why I want to make the weekend breakfast show a one-stop shop for news, analysis, and well-being. Whether you are interested in politics, culture, or just good conversation, I want to talk about finance, literature and enjoy some good music with the listeners. One of Gugu’s career highlights was the publishing of her first book titled “You have struck a rock: Women Fighting for Their Power in South Africa,” especially after it was included in the Sunday Times Literary Award longlist. She has been well-published and been able to write on a wide range of topics from politics, gender and race to the arts and pop culture, and those are some of the things she would say have been her biggest highlights in her career thus far.
Gugu's appointment to the weekend breakfast show is part of a broader strategy at 702 as the station expands its programming and keeping audiences informed and entertained. The station has recently undergone a refresh which also includes a renewed focus on digital platforms, and Gugu's appointment is a key part of this evolution.
"We're really excited to have Gugu back on board at 702, and we're confident that she's going to do a fantastic job hosting the weekend breakfast show," says 702 Station Manager Mzo Jojwana. "Gugu is a talented broadcaster with a great track record of connecting with listeners and creating compelling content. We look forward to seeing her bring that same energy and creativity to this new role."
Listeners can tune in to the weekend breakfast show with Gugu from 6am to 10 am every Saturday and Sunday on 702. They can also follow Gugu @Radio702 for updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the show.
