Lunch with Pippa Hudson

Lunch with Pippa Hudson

By: CapeTalk

Language: en-US

Categories: Arts, Health, Fitness, Education, Business, Non-profit, Society

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

Episodes

Music – Sannie Fox
Dec 15, 2025

Pippa speaks to Sannie Fox about her new album which is due early next 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 profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you...

Duration: 00:05:21
UCT Summer School returns for 2026
Dec 15, 2025

Pippa speaks to Medee Rall from UCT about their Summe School, which will be returning in January 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 #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Tha...

Duration: 00:11:40
Wander the World – New Cape Town Walking Routes Map helps your explore on foot
Dec 15, 2025

Pippa speaks to Brad Armitage, co-founder of the Mission for Inner City CT about their newly launched Inner City Walking Routes Map, which connects safe, intuitive and people-friendly pedestrian routes across the CBD.

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 spotligh...

Duration: 00:16:02
Louisa Holst on her latest book, 30-minute South African air-fryer cookbook
Dec 15, 2025

Pippa speaks to food writer and recipe developer Louisa Holst who has become one of this country’s foremost experts on getting the most out of this appliance. She is Food Editor at Ideas Magazine, and has written several very successful cookbooks including the latest called 30 minute South African air-fryer cookbook

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...

Duration: 00:23:32
Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra
Dec 15, 2025

Pippa speaks to Bongani Tembe who is CEO and Artistic Director of the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra about their show at City Hall and will feature a mixed programme of both local and international composers, under the baton of conductor Marin Alsop.

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 intervie...

Duration: 00:14:14
Entertainment: Events/Theatre/Movies/TV
Dec 12, 2025

Plan your weekend entertainment, from events, 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 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for listeni...

Duration: 00:15:31
Health: Shift Happens book has tools to calm, strengthen and control your life
Dec 12, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Richard Sutton, a performance consultant, about his 4th book called Shift Happens – 12 Tools to Calm, Strengthen and Control your Life. 

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things re...

Duration: 00:18:44
Big Book Bonanza winner announced
Dec 12, 2025

Pippa Hudson announces the short list and winner of the 2025 Big Book Bonanza.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth, & the environment. 

Thank you for lis...

Duration: 00:22:30
On the couch: SA Snowbok gets ready for 2026 Winter Olympics
Dec 12, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Matt C Smith, known as South Africa’s Snowbok, as he prepares to represent the country at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things r...

Duration: 00:16:05
IceDream serving up gelato in Hout Bay for many years
Dec 11, 2025

Pippa speaks to Fabrizio Lazzarotto, the owner of IceDream, in Hout Bay which has been supplying gelato for many years.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth...

Duration: 00:10:42
Health: Be sun smart this summer - Vitamin D deficiency, sun health
Dec 11, 2025

Pippa speaks to Dr. Darren Green about being sun smart, what a Vitamin D deficiency is and how to deal with it.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to hea...

Duration: 00:12:48
Kronendal Music Academy
Dec 11, 2025

Pippa speaks to Pippa speaks to Renaldo Wales, the head of Music at Kronendal Music Academy in Hout Bay about the work they’re doing in the community to teach children music.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every We...

Duration: 00:16:06
On the couch: Hout Bay Sea Rescue Centre
Dec 11, 2025

Pippa speaks to Kim Krynauw and Amos Lapenga from the Hout Bay Seal Rescue Centre about their work to rescue and rehabilitate seals in distress.

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 unpacks all thin...

Duration: 00:15:52
Consumer Talk: Fee increases in fixed-term contracts
Dec 10, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about fee increases in fixed-term contracts.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for...

Duration: 00:39:57
Car Talk with Ernest Page: New Renault Captur
Dec 10, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about the latest Renault Captur.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for lis...

Duration: 00:18:34
On the couch: Ballyhoo lives on in a new father/son duo Ferg ‘n Son
Dec 10, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Fergie Ferguson, from Ballyhoo and his son Michael who’ve formed a new band, Ferg ‘n Son, and are touring the Eastern and Western Cape this holiday.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday whil...

Duration: 00:16:20
Music: Future Radio
Dec 09, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Johnny Late, the frontman of Future Radio about their new track, It’s Not over.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environmen...

Duration: 00:03:39
Hidden Giants show blends science and art
Dec 09, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to physicist Dr Luca Pontiggia, who along with composer-actuary Yasheen “Yash” Modi has created a groundbreaking show which blends science and art and is called Hidden Giants.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also u...

Duration: 00:08:35
Family Matters: Preventing our children from becoming Generation Zombie
Dec 09, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Dr Charlotte Armitage, a psychologist and psychotherapist based in the UK, who specializes in childhood development.  Her new book called Generation Zombie, expresses huge concern about the all-pervasive impact of devices in our children’s lives, and sets out strategies for parenting in a way that amplifies real-life connection over screentime.

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 Hud...

Duration: 00:15:21
Wander the world: West Coast Fossil Park takes you back in time
Dec 09, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Pippa Haarhof, manager of the West Coast Fossil Park, about the park, which offers a rare chance to step into an ancient landscape and see how dramatically our environment has changed over millennia.

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 pm. Consumer issues...

Duration: 00:18:38
On the couch: Historic Time Ball Tower restored to full working order
Dec 09, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to UCT Associate Professor George Vicatos, a mechanical engineer who oversaw the restoration of the historic Time Ball Tower at the V&A Waterfront.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also u...

Duration: 00:17:11
Music – Eva Morgan
Dec 08, 2025

Pippa speaks to Eva Morgan who has collaborated with Ijay Swanepoel, who makes music as Stephen Gawking, for the song Bubblegum Milkshake

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 unpacks all things related to healt...

Duration: 00:06:09
Christmas carol events around Cape Town
Dec 08, 2025

Pippa lets you know where all the Christmas Carol events are happening around Cape Town

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 unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you...

Duration: 00:08:32
Legal Talk – Residential rental property expert answers your tenant and landlord questions
Dec 08, 2025

Pippa speaks to Marlon Shevelew, who is director of Marlon Shevelew and Associates Incorporated. Marlon specialises in all areas of property, commercial and contractual law and litigation, but has a particular passion for residential rental property law,

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 a...

Duration: 00:15:56
Food: Festive Food with Jan Kohler
Dec 08, 2025

Pippa speaks to Jan Kohler, a graphic designer whose love of entertaining and skill in the kitchen has led to her hosting cooking classes and also publishing two beautiful cookbooks.  The first was called Pink Gin and Fairy Cakes,  while the latest release is called Celebrations – and as the name implies, it’s packed with ideas for key celebratory moments including the festive season.

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...

Duration: 00:16:21
Ballet choreographer Gerard Charles takes on Alice in Wonderland production
Dec 08, 2025

Pippa speaks to acclaimed choreographer Gerard Charles who will weaving his magic on Cape Town City Ballet’s brand-new production of Alice in Wonderland

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 unpacks all things rel...

Duration: 00:14:02
Entertainment: Events/Theatre/Movies/TV
Dec 05, 2025

Plan your weekend entertainment, from gigs, 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 the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for listening...

Duration: 00:18:39
Health: Stretch marks - Everything you need to know about the causes, prevention and treatment
Dec 05, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Dr Judey Pretorius, a Biomedical Scientist and the founder of the Biomedical Emporium skincare range, as we take a closer look at stretchmarks and what to do about them. 

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight...

Duration: 00:13:55
Book Club: Author Emma Nanami Strenner on her debut novel My Other Heart
Dec 05, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to British Japanese writer Emma Nanami Strenner, whose debut novel My Other Heart has drawn on her own experience of growing up a child of multiple cultural roots, and the consequent grappling with issues of identity and belonging. 

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 #OnTheCo...

Duration: 00:12:17
On the couch: CATS returns with Cindy-Ann Abrahams as Grizabella
Dec 05, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Cindy-Ann Abrahams, who is taking on the iconic role of Grizabella, the character behind the legendary ballad “Memory” in a new production of CATS.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also...

Duration: 00:08:56
Music: Vaughn Prangley
Dec 04, 2025

Pippa speaks to Vaughn Prangley about his new song Monsters Den.

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 unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for listening to a podc...

Duration: 00:03:41
Plastic free road races coming to Cape Town
Dec 04, 2025

Pippa speaks to Karoline Hanks, a well-known environmental champion, the founder of Project Noordhoeked, about a major event that has pledged to eliminate not just the plastic sachets at its next race but even the single use cups and disposable bottles that often replace them.

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...

Duration: 00:10:40
Life Hacks: Safety preparations for your car and home for the holidays
Dec 04, 2025

Pippa speaks to Ernest North, co-founder of Naked Insurance to share practical tips on keeping your car safe and road-ready, and making sure your home is protected while you’re away for the festive season.

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 spo...

Duration: 00:14:45
Gardening: Focus on fuchsias and answering all your gardening questions
Dec 04, 2025

Pippa speaks to master horticulturist Cherise Viljoen of Cherish Plants and Belinda Durrant from the Western Cape Fuchsia Society. They’re having their annual show this weekend and so we thought we’d pick her brain a bit on the subject.

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...

Duration: 00:20:57
On the Couch: Photo book documents the Kaapse Klopse and their communities
Dec 04, 2025

Pippa speaks to fine art photographer Ajay Lalu,about an incredible new photographic collection called A Mountain Divides. It’s a documentary photobook, exploring the story of the Kaapse Klopse and the communities behind the tradition. 

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...

Duration: 00:15:11
Consumer Talk: Unpacking monthly rental agency admin fees
Dec 03, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the legality of a rental agency charging a monthly admin fee to tenants. 

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health...

Duration: 00:37:37
Car Talk: Naturally Aspirated or turbo charged engines?
Dec 03, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about whether a naturally aspirated engine or a turbocharged engine is better.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth...

Duration: 00:18:32
On the couch: Inappropriate wheelchairs do more harm than good
Dec 03, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Lurinda Prinsloo from Uhambo Foundation on World Disability Day about ensuring that people receive the appropriate wheelchair with proper design, consultation, and context, or they can do more harm than good.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the...

Duration: 00:17:38
#Nonceba Centre: Trauma survivor returns to give back - Thandile
Dec 02, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Thandile, who ten years ago was helped by CapeTalk listeners to have an amazing matric ball, and she’s now returned to work at the Nonceba Centre.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesda...

Duration: 00:06:35
#Nonceba Centre: Trauma survivor on her healing journey - Liziwe
Dec 02, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Liziwe about how the Nonceba Family Counselling Centre helped her survive and heal from her experiences with abuse.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to hea...

Duration: 00:09:59
Revisiting the Nonceba Family Counselling Centre: What they do and what they need
Dec 02, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Nozuko Conjwa, the centre manager of the Nonceba Family Counselling Centre in Khayelitsha, ten years after the show broadcast from the facility. She is a highly experienced social worker who specialises in working with traumatized children who are traumatised and their caregivers.

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 includ...

Duration: 00:18:18
Wander the World: Giraffe Conservation Safari in Namibia
Dec 02, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Kate Ahl, a giraffe expert with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, who will help to lead a safari through Namibia, from tracking the Angolan giraffe to learning about desert-adapted wildlife and staying in incredible lodges.

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 pm. Consum...

Duration: 00:16:30
On the couch: Street Store returns for festive and school shopping
Dec 02, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Deborah Whitlock, spokesperson for The Street Store and Marketing Director at The Up & Up Group, about the Street Store, which returns on Saturday, 6 December, with two stores opening simultaneously in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

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 pm. Consum...

Duration: 00:15:22
LAMTA celebrates 20 years of the Tony Awards
Dec 01, 2025

Pippa speaks to Bethany Dickson, a guest director and choreographer about the new show the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy, better known as Lamta is putting on. It opens at the Theatre on the Bay later this week and is called 20 years of the Tony Awards and as the name suggests, it celebrates some of the biggest hits to come out of Broadway in the last 2 decades.

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 sh...

Duration: 00:08:10
Music: Shaza
Dec 01, 2025

Pippa speaks to singer Shaza about her new song, Golden Crown.

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 unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for listening to a podc...

Duration: 00:02:01
Legal Talk: Legal Aid SA assists GBV and domestic abuse victims
Dec 01, 2025

Pippa speaks to Nomawethu Mtebele and Charlotte Makua from Legal Aid SA after the organisation secured a major victory for an elderly woman in Ceres who had been living in fear because of a violent and abusive son-in-law.

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...

Duration: 00:22:02
FOOD: Maru Korean Steakhouse is buzzing in Bree Street
Dec 01, 2025

Pippa speaks to Paolo Carrara and chef Rikku O Donnchu about a buzzing new joint which has opened on Bree St, called Maru Korean Steakhouse. It’s the latest concept dining spot to join the PAN Collection, which already includes restaurants like Hacienda, Nikkei, Scala and others.

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 incl...

Duration: 00:17:41
On the couch: World Aids Day reflection in the book, The Rose of Sharon
Dec 01, 2025

Pippa speaks to Lehlogonolo Chuene who recently published a book about losing her beloved younger sister to HIV, called The Rose of Sharon.

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 unpacks all things related...

Duration: 00:16:14
Entertainment: Events/Theatre/Movies/TV
Nov 28, 2025

Plan your weekend entertainment, from events, 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 the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for listening...

Duration: 00:15:40
Surf Expo Africa vendor: Teenage entrepreneur introduces his Trinty surfwear brand
Nov 28, 2025

Pippa speaks to 14-year-old Will Tremeer, the founder of Trinity Surfwear, a brand he developed. 

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank yo...

Duration: 00:04:38
Surf Expo Africa vendor: Salt Escape
Nov 28, 2025

Pippa speaks to Angie van der Hoogen from Salt Escape, a family business which is all about helping people connect with the ocean. 

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related...

Duration: 00:05:55
Surf Expo Africa vendor: Coral Wetsuits
Nov 28, 2025

Pippa speaks to Elaine Moulton, the owner of Coral Wetsuits, who crafts customised wetsuits for everyone from surfers to triathletes. 

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, weal...

Duration: 00:08:30
Book Club: Miles Masterson on his biography of pioneer surfer John Whitmore
Nov 28, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Miles Masterson, the author of the biography of

The Oom which is the story of one of the pioneers of ocean watersports in this country, John Whitmore.

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 Wednesda...

Duration: 00:17:24
NSRI fundraiser to continue with water-safety initiatives
Nov 28, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to the NSRI’s top fundraiser, Martie Larkan, about their Cars4Good competition, which closes on 15 December. For just R695 a ticket, supporters not only stand a chance to win two brand-new Mitsubishis, but also directly help keep rescue teams equipped and water-safety lessons flowing into communities that need them most.

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 - i...

Duration: 00:05:26
On the couch: Surf Expo with Big wave surfer Matt Bromley
Nov 28, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to big wave surfer Matt Bromley, who is one of the guest speakers at Surf Expo. Matt has a built a global reputation as a chaser of massive waves, and as a keynote speaker who uses the lessons distilled from surfing to apply to overcoming life’s other challenges.

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 unasham...

Duration: 00:12:06
Music: Connor Henry
Nov 27, 2025

Pippa speaks to Connor Henry about his new song Hold on to Happiness.

Link to the song - https://open.spotify.com/track/67wNjQuH6RpQ70a5ujgRmd

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...

Duration: 00:05:48
Cape Town prepares for Festive lights switch on
Nov 27, 2025

Pippa goes through the list of Festive Lights switch-on events which will be taking place in the coming weeks.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the en...

Duration: 00:09:21
Style and Design with Bianca Resnekov: Design Exhibitions
Nov 27, 2025

Pippa speaks to style and design correspondent Bianca Resnekov about what design exhibitions you can experience in Cape Town.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the en...

Duration: 00:17:32
Gardening: All you need to know about creating Bonsai
Nov 27, 2025

Pippa speaks to Hennie Nel about bonsai’s and answer your questions, and if you’re a complete novice, hopefully this will inspire you to give it a try. 

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team al...

Duration: 00:18:13
On the couch: Child safety tips for the festive season
Nov 27, 2025

Pippa speaks to Refilwe Mokoena, Child Safety & Protection Manager at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund about how to keep your children safe over the festive season.

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 unpac...

Duration: 00:10:35
Consumer Talk: Avoiding the Black Friday scams
Nov 26, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to avoid getting scammed during the Black Friday sales.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the en...

Duration: 00:36:53
Car Talk with Ernest Page: Range Rover
Nov 26, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about the Audi S3 and recommendations for family cars.  

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Th...

Duration: 00:19:29
On the couch: How to recycle your eWaste
Nov 26, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Ashley du Plooy, the CEO of the non-profit organization ERA, about how to dispose of your electronic waste.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to hea...

Duration: 00:15:28
Music: Lucy Kruger and the Lost Boys
Nov 25, 2025

Bianca Resnekov, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Lucy Kruger and the Lost Boys who’ve just released the second single off their new album called Ambient Heat. 

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 unpack...

Duration: 00:05:57
Souls Interlude exhibition brings jazz and history together
Nov 25, 2025

Bianca Resnekov, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Creative Director and Researcher Lukhanyo Mdingi about a new exhibition he’s put together about the history of South African jazz from the 1960s and 70s. It’s called Souls Interlude, and it brings together powerful archival photographs, sound, instruments and historic material from that era.  

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...

Duration: 00:08:32
Family Matters: Parenting The Teen Tribe app supports families
Nov 25, 2025

Bianca Resnekov, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to certified life coaches, Jax Hickey and Kath Heath, about a new app they’ve developed called Parenting The Teen Tribe. It’s a growing community built around expert guidance, shared experiences, and real conversations about raising adolescents.

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 pr...

Duration: 00:16:54
Wander the World: Untamed Tribe supports women adventure movement
Nov 25, 2025

Bianca Resnekov, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Nicole Page, a mechanic who helps build people’s dream overlanding vehicles, and is the founder of Untamed Tribe — a new initiative that’s creating space for women to learn practical skills, gain confidence, and step into the world of overlanding and adventure without feeling intimidated.

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...

Duration: 00:17:47
Cape Town jewellery designer Katherine Pichulik’s career journey
Nov 25, 2025

Bianca Resnekov, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Katherine Pichulik about her career journey as the co-founder and creative director of Pichulik which is an ethical, handmade and female-run jewellery Atelier based in Cape Town.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the...

Duration: 00:13:34
Music – Jade Olivia
Nov 24, 2025

Pippa speaks to rising indie artist Jade Olivia who has just released her latest song, Yet.

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Duration: 00:06:40
Mayor’s craft market returns for Christmas season
Nov 24, 2025

Pippa speaks to Alderman Theresa Uys, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate about the Mayor’s Craft market which opens this week on the 2nd floor of the Cape Town Civic Centre. It’s set to run on Thursday and Friday as well as the 1st and 2nd of December.

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Duration: 00:06:12
Legal Talk – Expert warns SA e-hailing users ahead of festive spike
Nov 24, 2025

Pippa speaks to Kirstie Haslam of DSC attorneys about advice for ensuring your e-hailing ride does not end in disaster and what to do if anything goes wrong.

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Duration: 00:13:46
Food: Urchin Restaurant launches its new SA heritage menu
Nov 24, 2025

Pippa speaks to chef Marcus Gericke from Urchin Restaurant about their new menu called The Journey, which is a 9 course taste adventure tapping into quintessentially South African heritage dishes.

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Duration: 00:22:36
On the Couch: Extreme athlete takes on PatagonMan in Chile
Nov 24, 2025

Pippa speaks to Carla Annas, an extreme who will be taking on the notorious PatagonMan, a full iron Man distance race held in the mountains of southern Chile and rated as one of the most extreme triathlons in the world.

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Duration: 00:15:29
Entertainment: Events/Theatre/Movies/TV
Nov 21, 2025

Plan your weekend entertainment, from events, 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 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for list...

Duration: 00:15:41
Health: Focus on Energy-limiting conditions
Nov 21, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Dr Massimo Nunes, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University about ME and other energy-limiting conditions. 

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealt...

Duration: 00:15:53
Book Club: Author Kim Ballentine on her book Hot Tea and Apricots
Nov 21, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to author Kim Ballantine, who is a South African industrial psychologist about her memoir called Hot Tea and Apricots. It tells the story of the sudden onset medical condition which stripped her of her ability to speak.  The book is the story of how she experienced life with this new disability.

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 Huds...

Duration: 00:18:03
On the Couch: UnRest doccie on Prestwich remains debuts in Europe
Nov 21, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Professor Siona O’Connell — an academic, curator, and filmmaker from the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Humanities about her new documentary called UnRest. It takes us back to the 2003 discovery of human remains at Prestwich Street in Green Point — a site believed to hold the graves of enslaved and displaced people from the 18th and 19th centuries.

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 jour...

Duration: 00:16:12
Music with Berry
Nov 20, 2025

Pippa speaks to Berry Trystman about her new song, I won’t beg.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for li...

Duration: 00:04:57
Crowdfunding for picture book project to spark love of reading
Nov 20, 2025

Pippa speaks to CEO of Mikhulu Trust, Kaathima Ebrahim about a crowdfunding campaign to create a unique range of wordless picture books designed specifically for the crucial 12–24 month stage.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the t...

Duration: 00:10:50
Life Hacks: How Power of Attorney works
Nov 20, 2025

Pippa speaks to Kirsty Scully who is a Certified Financial Planner at Core Wealth about the concept of Power of Attorney and who should consider putting one in place, at what point. 

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight ever...

Duration: 00:17:29
Gardening: All your gardening questions answered with horticulturist Morne Faulhammer
Nov 20, 2025

Pippa speaks to Morne Faulhammer who is the owner of Superplants Garden Centre in Tokai and he answers all your gardening questions.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to...

Duration: 00:20:53
On the couch: BMX superstar Kevin Peraza set to wow Cape Town fans at ULT.X
Nov 20, 2025

Pippa speaks to BMX superstar Kevin Peraza who will be taking part in the 19th running of the SWATCH ULT.X at the V&A Waterfront’s Battery Park this weekend. It will be transformed into a world-class playground for BMX, skate, and freestyle talent from around the globe.

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 drive...

Duration: 00:16:29
Consumer Talk: How to check quality of online product
Nov 19, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to read online product listings to properly understand what you’re getting.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to he...

Duration: 00:36:39
Car Talk with Ernest Page: Range Rover
Nov 19, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about the ultra-luxurious Range Rover.

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 unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for...

Duration: 00:17:29
On the couch: Poet Ingrid Jonker’s archive returns to South Africa
Nov 19, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Professor Emeritus Louis Viljoen and Ellen Tise, the senior director at the Library and Information Services department at Stellenbosch University, about the news that the archive of poet Ingrid Jonker has been returned to South Africa, after many years of custodianship in Europe.  

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 featu...

Duration: 00:17:14
Music with Ben Dey
Nov 19, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Ben Dey about his upcoming shows and his new song Still You.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for...

Duration: 00:04:29
SboNdaba Dance takes performances to Cape Town parks
Nov 19, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Jennifer van Papendorp, Managing Director of SboNdaba Dance, which will be presenting Dancing with Nature – Seeds of Peace, which is a vibrant outdoor performance under the summer sky, and it starts this weekend in Maynardville Park.

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...

Duration: 00:08:16
Family Matters: Toxic achievement culture
Nov 19, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Mandy Herold, a former school principal who now works as a Gallup Global Strengths coach and professional speaker, about toxic achievement culture. 

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpa...

Duration: 00:13:02
Wander the World: Set Jetting to movie locations around the world
Nov 18, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Iga Motylska, a national tourist guide, travel advisor, guidebook author and the editor of eagerjourneys.com, about set jetting, where you visit the locations where movies were shot. 

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 ever...

Duration: 00:18:54
On the couch: Belly Bowls to mark pregnancy tummy
Nov 18, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to Cape Town artist Emma Brokenshaw, who has found a wonderful way to preserve that pregnancy shape in the form of ceramic belly bowls.

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 als...

Duration: 00:13:06
Music: Jaidyn Lael
Nov 17, 2025

Pippa speaks to musician Jaidyn Lael about his new song Memories Burn Bright.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for...

Duration: 00:03:31
Italy in Town festival returns to De Waterkant
Nov 17, 2025

Pippa speaks to Giorgia Nicolo, a representative of the Italian-South African Chamber of Commerce in Cape Town about the Italy in Town festival which returns to the Cape Quarter precinct in De Waterkant 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 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in...

Duration: 00:12:12
Legal Talk: Divorce with dignity rather than drama
Nov 17, 2025

Pippa speaks to Cynthia Blow from a new practice called Divorce Solution which brings a multi-disciplinary approach to the table, and aims to help couples separate with dignity rather than drama. 

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 Wedn...

Duration: 00:17:02
FOOD: Century-old sourdough starter feeds Motherdough bakery shops
Nov 17, 2025

Pippa speaks to Lance Littlefield and Willem van Schalkwyk, the team behind Motherdough, about their 106 year old sourdough starter called Alfonsina.

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 unpacks all things related to hea...

Duration: 00:21:48
On the couch: Focus on Cerebral Palsy on World Prematurity Day
Nov 17, 2025

Pippa speaks to Dr Kirsty Donald, the head of the Division of Developmental Paediatrics at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, on World Prematurity Day about cerebral palsy which often associated with premature birth. 

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 t...

Duration: 00:14:52
Entertainment: Events/Theatre/Movies/TV
Nov 14, 2025

Plan your weekend entertainment, from events, 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 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

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Duration: 00:17:47
Health: Treating cording after breast cancer surgery
Nov 14, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to  physiotherapist Cheryl Gaynor about the risk of a condition called cording which may develop after breast cancer surgery.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to he...

Duration: 00:17:53
TV Club: Documentary Unspoken War looks at SA’s border war
Nov 14, 2025

Pippa Hudson speaks to director Nikki Comninos and junior producer Minette van der Walt from IdeaCandy, the team behind the gripping new documentary series called Unspoken War.  It’s a 5-episode dive into the impact of South Africa’s border war on combatants and their families. 

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...

Duration: 00:20:47
On the couch: Cape Town opera singer heads for New York Metropolitan Opera
Nov 14, 2025

Pippa Hudson, speaks to opera singer Lonwabo Mose, who is preparing to take a major step in his career as he heads to New York City to join the Metropolitan Opera.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wed...

Duration: 00:13:58
Life Hacks: Amir the Vet answers all your pet-related questions
Nov 13, 2025

Pippa speaks to vet Amir Anwary, about the Parvo virus and answers all your pet-related questions.

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 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Th...

Duration: 00:41:46