In the Profile:Professor Shabir Madhi, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Wits University leading expert in Vaccinology

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Professor Shabir Madhi, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Wits University leading expert in Vaccinology, about his life beyond the science, from his early dream of becoming an engineer and growing up in Lenasia, to how the area has transformed over the years. He also reflects on his training at Baragwanath Hospital, his influential work in vaccine research and public health programmes and even shares a glimpse into his Sunday morning treadmill routine. Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Twiggy Matiwane, award-winning film and television director, about reimagining Drum Magazine’s iconic agony aunt column Sister Dolly for a new generation. They discuss how the idea for the film came about, the process of casting, and what audiences can expect ahead of its cinema release. 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 Mhlungu.  Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL  Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Follow us on social media:  702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702  702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.