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Lunch with Pippa Hudson

Lunch with Pippa Hudson. Time to catch up on what's been happening in the City for both lifestyle and news subjects.

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Consumer Talk: Vinegar shortage affecting South Africans

Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the shortage of vinegar and how it’s affecting South African consumers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:...

Jul 16, 202538 min

Car Talk with Ernest Page: VW T-Cross

Pippa speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about the new VW T-Cross Range. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesd...

Jul 16, 202520 min

On the couch: SA ballet dancers win big at Oscars of Ballet

Pippa Hudson speaks to two local dancers who have been recognised at the annual Benois de la Danse, a competition so prestigious that it is sometimes referred to as the Oscars of the ballet world. Mthuthuzeli November and Joshua Williams were both recognised for their work last November in Chapter 2, which the new Cape Ballet Africa performed as part of its inaugural show, SALT. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience t...

Jul 16, 202517 min

Music: Cinema back with a new song

Jacob Moshokoa, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Chris Frank and Mike Todd from the 80’s band Cinema about their new song, Elephant in the Room. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouc...

Jul 15, 202512 min

Family Matters: Parent wellness needed for child’s success

Jacob Moshokoa, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to learner support and wellness specialist Melissa van Hal of Holistic Awareness Eduhelp about parent wellness. https://eduhelp.co.za/ https://holisticawareness.co.za/ Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle ...

Jul 15, 202519 min

Travel and Tourism: SAAO visitor centre and Sutherland help to boost Astro Tourism

Jacob Moshokoa, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Dr Daniel Cunnama about the opening of the visitor centre at the South African Astronomical Observatory in Observatory. He also speaks to Jacques du Plessis from Karoo Astro Route about star-gazing in Sutherland. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports ent...

Jul 15, 202515 min

On the couch: UWC breast cancer researcher leading new early detection techniques

Jacob Moshokoa, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Dr. Sahar Abdul-Rasool, a senior lecturer at UWC’s Department of Medical Biosciences UWC, about developing techniques to spot cancer markers even when there’s just one rogue cell among ten million. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa H...

Jul 15, 202516 min

Music with Luvleigh

Pippa speaks to Luvleigh about her new song Broke Me. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unp...

Jul 14, 20256 min

Mandela Day: Rape Crisis does Care Pack Drive initiative

Pippa speaks to Jameelah Ismail from Rape Crisis who are planning on Mandela Day to pack care packs for their Thuthuzela Care Centres. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:1...

Jul 14, 20258 min

Legal Talk: The true cost of illegally copying textbooks in South Africa

Pippa speaks to Herman Blignaut, a Partner at Spoor & Fisher, about the true cost of illegally copying textbooks in South Africa. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10...

Jul 14, 202518 min

Food: GrandWest’s executive chef keeps street food top notch for concert goers

Pippa speaks to Keshan Rambarun, executive chef at GrandWest about his new street food offering which offers patrons a quick and easy bite that is packed with flavour, but can be enjoyed quickly and with no fuss ahead of concerts. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is una...

Jul 14, 202517 min

On the couch: Mobility for Freedom helps disabled regain mobility and independence

Pippa speaks to Willie Lourens, a former truck salesman whose life was turned upside by a motorbike accident over a year ago. Despite facing massive physical and financial challenges, he turned his mechanical and sales expertise to the benefit of others like him, who have suffered compromised mobility. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by f...

Jul 14, 202513 min

Entertainment: Theatre/ Movies/ TV

Plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to tv shows. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while t...

Jul 11, 20259 min

Events and Gig guide

Pippa gives you recommendations on what you can get up to this weekend. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while...

Jul 11, 20254 min

Health & Wellness: Enable Centre -an outpatient physical and cognitive rehabilitation facility

Pippa speaks to Rachel Nussbaum, one of the co-founders of the Enable Centre and Jenna Mills, an intern biokineticist, who provide physical and cognitive rehabilitation. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily p...

Jul 11, 202513 min

Book Club: One Small Step: The Incredible Story of Parkrun

Pippa speaks to the founder of Parkrun, Paul Sinton-Hewitt, who has just published his memoire called One Small Step, which reveals how his own childhood here in South Africa helped shape the vision of what Parkrun would become. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unash...

Jul 11, 202522 min

On the couch: Franschhoek gears up for Montreux Jazz Festival 2026

Pippa speaks to the CEO of the Franschhoek Wine Valley Ruth McCourt about Franschhoek hosting the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival in March 2026. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTh...

Jul 11, 202513 min

Music with Werner Bekker

Pippa Hudson, speaks to Werner Bekker about his debut album and his new song Compromise. Link to the song - https://open.spotify.com/track/5T1RT7FcDqiunpOzppUsEL Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile i...

Jul 10, 20255 min

Mandela Day - Ikamva Labantu supports the elderly with beading project

Pippa Hudson, speaks to Ikamva’s head of programmes Barbara Stemmert about their Mandela Day 2025 – 67 Gogos initiative. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer ...

Jul 10, 20256 min

Life Hacks: Tips for buying a second-hand vehicle privately

Pippa Hudson, speaks to Ernest North, the co-founder of Naked, the fully digital insurance platform, about tips when buying a second-hand vehicle privately. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interv...

Jul 10, 202515 min

Gardening: How to get composting started in your garden

Pippa Hudson, speaks to horticulturist Hilda Stanfliet about starting to compost in your garden. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotli...

Jul 10, 202522 min

On the couch: Stellies student shines at UN youth summit

Pippa Hudson, speaks to Patience Phoshoko, a student at Stellenbosch University who was chosen to represent South Africa at the Asia Youth International Model United Nations. She was later chosen as the best delegate at the event, as voted by the UNICEF Council. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports ...

Jul 10, 202513 min

Consumer Talk: Irish visa delays cause havoc

Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the delays in issuing Irish visas and the havoc it’s causing with South African’s travel plans. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile int...

Jul 09, 202537 min

Car Talk with Ernest Page: Volvo C40

Pippa speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about the Volvo C40. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while th...

Jul 09, 202516 min

On the couch: I am Water Foundation celebrates Earthshot Prize nomination

Pippa Hudson speaks to Hanli Prinsloo and Marlin van Sensie from the ocean conservation organization, I am Water, which was nominated for an Earthshot Prize this year. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily pro...

Jul 09, 202518 min

Music with Meelu

Pippa Hudson speaks to Meelu about her new song Slowburner. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team al...

Jul 08, 20254 min

Family Matters: How to future-proof your kids

Pippa Hudson speaks to Bryce Dekker, a Durban-based counsellor, about future-proofing our children. Bryce specialises in guiding young people in their study choices and their next steps towards a professional career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 08, 202518 min

Travel and Tourism: Explore Grootbos on a fynbos safari

Pippa Hudson speaks to travel writer Allison Foat, whose blog CapeTownDiva is brimming with lifestyle content and inspiration. She shares her recent expereince from a Fynbos Safari in the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly l...

Jul 08, 202514 min

On the couch: New craft school set for Cape Town opening next year

Pippa Hudson, speaks to the founder of Craft School South Africa, Justin van Breda. He envisages a series of campuses around the country, where learners can be trained in practical crafting skills as well as business management tools to help them make a living after they graduate. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, bake...

Jul 08, 202522 min
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