Lunch with Pippa Hudson

Pippa speaks to Night Haven CEO, Shadrick Valayadum about their annual Christmas cake sale to raise funds for the organisation.

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Pippa speaks to Lifeline Western Cape counsellors Dijana Mitrovic and Fiona van der Westhuizen about dealing with the stress of the festive season.  

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Tech Editor Brendon Petersen gives us gift suggestions for your family within three price categories. 

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Pippa speaks to Ann Heyns, manager of Swartland Tourism about the West Coast town of Yzerfontein and also Ami Smuts who runs YZer Art Route, an art expo starting on 17 December.

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Pippa speaks to Samantha Peo, who’ll be playing Morticia in the Addams Family Musical.

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Pippa speaks to Professor Richard van Zyl-Smit, a consultant pulmonologist at UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital. His research on the prevalence of vaping among South African teenagers has been published in the prestigious Lancet Journal

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Pippa speaks to Minnin du Preez who is Marketing Manager for Longbeach Mall about a new cookbook, quite unusually, by a shopping mall. They’ve collected recipes from their regular customers and residents of the South Peninsula, producing a book that reflects the diverse heritage of the valley from Noordhoek to Oceanview, Kommetjie to Masiphumele and more.

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Nikki Benatar from Inside Guide gives us restaurant recommendations for the festive season

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Pippa speaks to Carte Blanche Presenter Govan Whittles about their in-depth story on the kidnapping for ransom syndicates that are operating in King Williamstown in the Eastern Cape

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Festive Lights Switch-on

VWS Open Day

Kuier @thecastle

D6 Museum Market

Cape Town Male Voice Choir

Drama Factory

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Pippa speaks to Dr Tom Nyirenda about a health issue that causes more deaths than HIV/AIDS and malaria combined in Africa: antibiotic resistance. Dr. Nyirenda is an Extraordinary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Global Health at Stellenbosch University and a research scientist with nearly three decades of experience in infectious diseases.

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Pippa speaks to author Sam Wilson, a local sci-fi writer, about his new novel The First Murder on Mars. It raises all kinds of interesting questions about the future of the human race.

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Pippa speaks to Garth Field, as he brings the Michael Jackson History Show back to SA. The international tribute show will be at the GrandWest Grand Arena tomorrow night.

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Crystal speaks to Ben Adey, one half of the sibling duo, Super AD, about their debut single Joy.

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Crystal speaks to Danny Diliberto, founder of Ladles of Love, about their biggest campaign yet, the Feed the Future programme. The programme aims to feed 8,000 small children in pre-schools and ECD centres. 

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Resident fashion and style correspondent Bianca Resnekov gives an update on the latest style trends.

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Crystal speaks to Victoria Burnett, MD of FynbosLife about Cape Town’s seven Veld Cricles.  

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Crystal speaks to pianist and composer Leo Gevisser, who will perform with the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra on their Rhythms of Hope national tour.

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler who gives an update on the timeshare industry today. 

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Pippa speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page as he test drives the Jaguar F-Type V8.

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Pippa speaks to Ben Rausch, programme director of Playtopia Festival, a celebration of digital art and independent games and a chance to immerse yourself in digital creativity. 

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Pippa speaks to Steve Umculo, about his debut album Elements and his new single Waterfall.

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Pippa speaks to Phillipa van Rhyneveld, the chairperson of the Pinelands Players, about their new show Game of Names at the Novalis Institute from 29 November to 8 December.

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Pippa speaks to Livhuwani Maphorogo, Research Manager at the NPO Heartlines, about their recent research on children’s perspectives of fatherhood in this country and what they perceive as the traits of a good or bad father. 

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Pippa speaks to Fritz Sitte, a 27-year-old German national, who completed his run across Africa to raise funds for Viva con Agua – a local NGO promoting access to clean water, hygiene, and sanitation in rural southern Africa.

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Pippa speaks to Brendan van Rhyn, better known as Cathy Specific, who returns to Cape Town for a new Christmas show and to play in the Addams Family Musical.  

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Pippa speaks to music journalist Sean Brokensha was the release of the new remix of Do They Know It’s Christmas by Band-Aid 40.

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Pippa speaks to Masterchef SA winner Bridget Mangwandi.

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Pippa speaks to Dr Paul van der Merwe, President of the South African Veterinary Association about the banning of an essential drug for wildlife vets, Yohimbine.

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Pippa speaks to Condiment Queen, Claire Dinhut about her book, The Condiment Book.

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Jenny Handley of The Gourmet Guide gives more information on the San Pellegrino Young Chef Awards.

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Pippa speaks to Carte Blanche presenter Macfarlane Moleli about how residents of Saldanha Bay are being affected by red iron ore dust which covers the area.

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A look at what’s on in Cape Town this weekend:

Seafood Fest

Return of Elvis

Christmas Comedy

Potters Market

Karen Zoid

Alma Café

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Pippa speaks to Dr Azgher Karjieker, a consultant ear, nose, and throat surgeon who practices at Chris Barnard and Vincent Palloti Hospitals. He has a particular interest in sinus disease, snoring, and sleep apnea.

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Pippa speaks to Margot Raggett about the book Remembering Tigers. It's the latest in the Remembering Wildlife series.

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Pippa speaks to the three Masterchef SA finalists as they prepare for the final showdown.

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Amy speaks to Neill Solomon who along with Ed Jordan has put together a Christmas album called African Christmas.

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Pippa speaks to endurance athlete and psychologist Erica Terblanche about the Fundamentals of a Thriving life.

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Amy speaks to Koketso Maimela, manager of strategic partnerships and projects at CETA about a new programme to introduce young people to various careers.

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Amy speaks to Morne Faulhammer, the owner of Stodels Tokai. He answers all your gardening questions.

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Amy speaks to Delana Finlayson, the Managing Director of UTTE, which has opened a new community centre in Khayelitsha. The Soweto-Caracas Community Centre has an indoor soccer and netball court, co-working offices, event spaces, community kitchens. The standout feature is a rooftop urban farm.

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Amy speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about Black Friday specials and how to avoid falling for scams.

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Amy speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about the new Renault Duster, coming to SA early next year.  

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Amy speaks to Groote Schuur Medical Services Manager Dr Sadia Murray about their Intimate Partner Violence – screening programme which has been nominated for a prestigious Public Service innovation award.

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Pippa speaks to author John van der Ruit about his new book, Spud the Reunion.

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Pippa speaks to councillor Nicola Jowell about the Sea Point swimming pool reopening after a sinkhole was discovered in September.

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Pippa speaks to Chris Vorster, CEO of STADIO, which is building its new campus at Durbanville.

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Pippa speaks to Ayrton about his debut single I Will Go Far.

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Pippa speaks to Masterchef SA contestant Refe Dimbaza who was eliminated from the show.

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Pippa speaks to Jeanine Coetzer, senior associate at Spoor and Fisher, Africa’s largest specialised intellectual property law firm, about the concept of greenwashing. We look into the legalities of labelling and marketing products in South Africa with claims about their environmental benefits. 

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Pippa speaks to chef David Higgs about the opening of Marble Cape Town at the V&A Waterfront on 1 December.

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Paige Errera from Dineplan gives her restaurant recommendations including the Wes Bistro and Bar, Terrarium, and Botanicum.

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Pippa speaks to Carte Blanche producer, Diana Lucas about Bokkie the Turtle, who was recently released back into the wild after being rehabilitated at the Two Oceans Aquarium. 

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Pippa gives advice on what events you can attend on the weekend:

Orchid Spring Show

Franschhoek Open Gardens

Thrift Fest

Kommetjie Festival

Not a Silent Night concert

Taste of Belgium: A Feast of Flavours and Fun

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Pippa speaks to SE Tolsen, the husband-and-wife team of Emma Olsen and Vere Tindale, about their new horror novel, Bunny. It’s a terrifying read that begins as a very dark reflection on the impact of addiction in families but develops into something even darker as a supernatural element enters the narrative.

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Pippa speaks to Dr Aja Marneweck, a senior lecturer at UWC’s Centre for Humanities Research, as puppeteers from all over the world arrive in Cape Town for the first International Union of Puppets conference, at UWC.

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Pippa speaks to Kyle Shepherd from the Kyle Shepherd Trio, they released their eighth album and are celebrating with a concert at the Baxter on Saturday 16 November.

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Pippa speaks to endurance athlete and psychologist Erica Terblanche about the Fundamentals of a Thriving life.  

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Pippa speaks to Mariska Auret, CEO of the Rabie Group of property developers, to take a closer look at the concept of Life Rights and the pros and cons of buying into retirement schemes on a Life Rights basis as opposed to buying in sectional title. 

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Pippa speaks to Charles Barnhoorn, Director of Hadeco Bulbs about how to grow and care for bulbs.

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Pippa speaks to legendary athlete Bruce Fordyce, CEO of Park Run SA, as someone somewhere in South Africa is about to become our 1 millionth unique Parkrunner. 

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about airline policy around cancelling flights if you’re a no-show.

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Pippa speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page on the new Suzuki Swift.

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Pippa speaks to Scott Ramsay, an acclaimed photographer, writer, and wilderness guide who has just released the most beautiful new coffee table book, Spirit of Africa. 

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Pippa speaks to singer and producer Mark Beling about a new inspirational song called Together We Are Stronger.

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Pippa speaks to Laureen Mostert from the Salty Ducks. They do an annual Tidal Pool challenge, where they do ten pools in one morning to raise funds for different charities. The event is happening on the 7th of December.

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Pippa speaks to Lynette Kamineth – communications manager for National Gambling Board about National Responsible Gambling Awareness Month and how technology has changed the gambling industry and raised the danger of addictive gambling behaviour, for adults and children.

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Pippa speaks to author Serai Dowling about her book, A Guide to Tidal Pools of the Western Cape. She is a writer, photographer, and open-water swimmer.

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Pippa speaks to Luvuyo Rani, the founder of Silulo Technologies. He opened the first internet cafe in Khayelitsha, and 20 years later, Silulo has 40 branches around the country and has just launched a new foundation to celebrate the start of its third decade. 

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Amy speaks to Carla Strauss about her new single, When August comes.

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Amy speaks to Masterchef SA contestant Lona Rode, who was eliminated from the show.

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Amy speaks to Nicolene Schoeman Louw, an attorney and Schoeman Law Incorporated's managing director. With wedding season in full swing, she unpacks the difference between local unions, marrying a foreign national, and when two foreigners have the destination wedding of their dreams here in South Africa.

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Nikki Benatar from Inside Guide gives her recommendations on where to eat out in Cape Town.

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Amy speaks to cookbook author Chantal Lascaris about her new book, All sorts of Junk Food Made Healthy.

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Amy speaks to Carte Blanche producer, Masa Kekana about their investigation into poisonous snacks at spaza shops.

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Amy gives advice on what events you can attend on the weekend.

Freestyle Kings Swan lake Magnet Theatre Noordhoek Art Point Gallery celebrates pressing matters Swap old books and clothing

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Amy speaks to Sam Pearce, the organiser of SICK Pride, an awareness event for everyone affected by energy-limiting chronic illness.

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Amy speaks Gavin Thomson, who has made a name for himself as one of South Africa’s most prolific cartoonists. He  produced around 15 comic strips a week, including Treknet, as well as the popular daily comic strip, Mama Taxi.

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Amy speaks to Kate Normington about her performance in My Brilliant Divorce.

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In our music segment today we feature an singer-songwriter, whose after his debut single got him thirteen million streams, is back with another hit for the summer.

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Pippa speaks to endurance athlete and psychologist Erica Terblanche about the fundamentals of a thriving life.

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Pippa speaks to Angelo d’Ambrosio of IPMT Remedial Building Consultants. He has many years of experience working on renovations, paint jobs, and solar installations.

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Pippa speaks to Cherise Viljoen of Cherish Plants. She answers all your gardening questions.

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Pippa speaks to Kelsey Bester and her students Sophie Wilse-Samson and Charlotte Cooper from the Ramsay School of Irish Dance in Cape Town. They’re raising funds to get to the World Championships in Dublin.

Link to their Back-a-Buddy Campagne: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/irish-dancing-world-championships-2025

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about draft regulations to help protect consumers against unsolicited sales calls.

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Pippa speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about the new Ford Mustang to hit South Africa’s shores.

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Pippa speaks to Gayle Basson, owner of Fallen Angels Pet Rescue, which has been rezoned leaving them no choice but to vacate their premises.

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Pippa speaks to author Deon Meyer has he launches the English version of his latest novel Leo, live on CapeTalk.

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Pippa speaks to Gary Wilson, MD of NAC Helicopters about being named the 'Helicopter Charters Global Winner 2024' at the prestigious World Luxury Travel Awards.

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Pippa speaks to British celebrity chef Jameson Stocks about his visit to South Africa to explore our cuisine and meet local food creatives.

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Pippa speaks to Jamie-Lee Sexton about her new song, Goodbye and Goodluck.

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Pippa speaks to Masterchef SA contestant Penny Rider, who was eliminated from the show.

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Pippa speaks to Zerlinda van der Merwe of TVDM Consultants and Nicole Nel about short-term letting in a community scheme for the holidays.

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