Sunday, 2 August 2026

Weekend Breakfast mixed practical advice with interviews on food, pets and money, plus a long profile of singer Langa Mavuso and a nature trip to Etosha.

Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu · 702 · Gugs Mhlungu

  1. 06:17

    Skipping meals can trigger irritability, intense food thoughts and late-night cravings for quick carbs; the dietitian said occasional missed meals are not a crisis, but repeated under-fuelling is a problem.

  2. 07:23

    SARS is tightening scrutiny of trusts: trustees must declare income and capital awards properly, trust income can be taxed at 45%, and the trust deed remains the key compliance document.

  3. 07:42

    Dogs should not be fed, walked or greeted on a rigid timetable; the vet said predictable routines can fuel anxiety, separation problems and destructive behaviour, especially in demanding breeds.

  4. 08:47

    Langa Mavuso said his new work was shaped by grief and hope, that the best songs come from truth rather than chasing hits, and that his next deluxe release is due within weeks.

  5. 06:52

    The nature diary headed to Namibia’s Etosha National Park, with rare species like Damara dik-dik and black-faced impala, plus a famous history of poachers turned wardens and the park’s links to Pilanesberg lions.