Lunch with Pippa Hudson
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Consumer Talk: How to deal with escalating water bills
July 03, 2024 13:17 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBCrystal speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to deal with escalating water bills and what's happened with the size of a punnet of mushrooms, which has gone down from 250g to 200g. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Talk with Ernest Page: Brand new Hilux GR
July 03, 2024 12:14 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBCrystal speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about the brand new Hilux GR and whether it is the ultimate South African bakkie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the couch: SANCCOB vet David Roberts on his journey caring for wildlife
July 03, 2024 11:44 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBCrystal speaks to SANCCOB vet David Roberts about his career, caring for wildlife and his work ensuring especially endangered penguins are protected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music with The Betsies
July 02, 2024 13:07 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBCrystal speaks to country singing sisters, The Betsies, about their journey into country music and their new venture into Afrikaans music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival gets underway this weekend
July 02, 2024 13:06 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBCrystal speaks to the Director of The Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival, Peter Martens, which starts on Friday. As usual, it will feature a star-studded line-up of internationally acclaimed artists in various combinations. The festival puts Stellenbosch University and the country on the international stage for its outstanding performances and also as a nurturing ground for young talent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Family Matters: UWC introduces a new chat bot to help students manage their mental health
July 02, 2024 12:36 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBCrystal speaks to Prof Matete Madiba about the University of the Western Cape’s introduction of an innovative mental health mobile app called WYSA to assist students and staff with mental health and well-being. The engagement has already seen more than 2,600 users using the innovative app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel: The new HEAT Arts Festival wakes up Cape Town this winter
July 02, 2024 12:06 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBCrystal speaks to the Founder of the new HEAT Arts Festival, Mary Corrigall. They’ll be putting on 12 days of activities, including opera performances, a theatre programme, and even Angolan salsa classes to entice you out to combat the winter blues. The festival runs from 11 to 21 July in the city centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the couch: Poet and author Naahid Nakidien
July 02, 2024 11:36 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBCrystal speaks to Naahid Nakidien, a life coach, a former nurse, and an arts producer. She’s also the author of Gifts from a Whispering Soul, a poetic journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music with Melorie Jane
July 01, 2024 13:07 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBCrystal speaks to Melorie Jane, an award-winning Jazz pianist about her latest album, Hold the Stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care on their Mandela Day plans
July 01, 2024 12:57 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBCrystal speaks to St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care, a child-centred nursing and rehabilitation care facility. They are planning a Pampering with a Purpose programme for Mandela Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legal Talk: CCMA judgment in sexual harassment case
July 01, 2024 12:40 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBCrystal speaks to a legal expert about a recent CCMA judgment handed down in favour of an employee because an employer failed to investigate sexual harassment complaints against a manager adequately. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Food 2: Classic Cape Town restaurant – Doodles Beachfront in Table View
July 01, 2024 12:13 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBCrystal speaks to the owner of Doodles Beachfront restaurant which has been operating since 1991 as part of our Classic Cape Town restaurant series. It has one of the best views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, and Table Bay and serves great seafood and pizzas on its deck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Food 1: Restaurant review by Jenny Handley from Gourmet Guide
July 01, 2024 12:10 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBJenny Handley from the Gourmet Guide gives us her recommendations for great winter specials at Cape Town restaurants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The recent rise in rabies in seals along Cape coast
July 01, 2024 11:46 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBCrystal speaks to Carte Blanche producer Liz Fish about her insert on the increase in cases of seals contracting rabies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Entertainment 2: Theatre/Podcast/Movies/TV
June 28, 2024 13:14 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBPlan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to podcasts and TV shows. Theatre Preview from Africa Melane A podcast pick from Rafiq Wagiet Movies from Maxine Peters Pippa and Maxine take a look at the small screen as well as streaming services See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Entertainment 1: Events and Gigs guide
June 28, 2024 12:58 - 3 minutes - 3 MBPippa take a look at what’s on in Cape Town this weekend: Best thing ever market Sexpo Slam City at the Baxter Parent-Child Yoga Alma Café Fri 28 - Robin Auld and Rayelle Goodman Olympia Bakery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health and Wellness: We talk food allergies in World Allergy Week
June 28, 2024 12:41 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIt’s World Allergy Week and Pippa speaks to Dr. Thulja Trikamjee, a specialist paediatrician and allergy specialist who also represents the Allergy Foundation of South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Australian writer Pip Williams on her book, The Bookbinder of Jericho
June 28, 2024 12:20 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBPippa spoke to Pip Williams at the Franschhoek Literary Festival about her book, The Bookbinder of Jericho. It is set in the same period and geographic location of Oxford, only this time viewed chiefly through the eyes of a working-class protagonist, a young woman named Peggy who works in the book-bindery section of the press. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the couch: 12-year old Cape Town swimmer raises funds for para-swimmers
June 28, 2024 11:49 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBPippa speaks to 12-year-old Jamie Els who is attempting to swim 110km in 10 days to raise funds for South Africa’s paralympic swimmers. Donations towards the campaign can be made: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/south-africa-para-swimming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music with Philip Myburgh
June 27, 2024 13:10 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBPippa speaks to lyricist Philip Myburgh about the song he penned called Let Us Sing, which celebrates the spirit of unity that the sport of rugby instills in all of us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FoodForward SA on their Mandela Day food packing event
June 27, 2024 13:08 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBPippa speaks to FoodForward SA, the country’s largest food distribution organisation. It feeds close to a million people every day who are food insecure. Fund Development Manager, Deidre Adams tells us about their Mandela Day food packing events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Style and Design: Circular Squared
June 27, 2024 12:45 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBPippa speaks to Circular Squared and their vision is to build a circular economy. Part of their ethos is to educate consumers to “want BETTER, not MORE” – but how do we do that in a world increasingly focused on convenience and immediate availability, rather than quality? Founding members Brad Armitage and Tashma Kritzinger tell us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pippa's Planet: New facilities at the Bracken Nature Reserve
June 27, 2024 12:05 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBPippa speaks to the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Manager about the new visitor centre planned for the Bracken Nature Reserve in the Brackenfell area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the couch: Olympic rower Christopher Baxter gets ready for the Olympic Games
June 27, 2024 12:04 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBPippa speaks to SA rower Christopher Baxter who is in his final preparations to represent the country at the Paris Olympics. If you’d like to support his campaign, you can contribute to his Back-A-Buddy page https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/olympic-games-paris-2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler: Use By and Best Before dates
June 26, 2024 13:26 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBPippa speaks to Wendy about the current shortage of 10c and 20c pieces, meaning retailers with large numbers of cash-paying customers are facing challenges of the small change kind. Plus, the National Consumer Commission is targeting retailers selling “expired food”, once again failing to distinguish between foods with Use By dates and those with Best Before dates. The law does not apply equally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Talk with motoring journalist Ernest Page
June 26, 2024 12:21 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBCar Talk Pippa talks to Ernest Page about which Toyota a listener should give to his university student kids. Ernest tells us more about the inaugural Lemons car race he's taking part in next weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the couch: Two Narcotics Anonymous members on their recovery on International Day against Drug Abuse
June 26, 2024 11:47 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBPippa speaks to two members of Narcotics Anonymous on International Day against Drug Abuse about their journey back from drug addiction. Narcotics Anonymous was founded in America in 1953 and offers meetings and support in over 140 countries today. It’s had a presence in South Africa since the 1980s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music with MaxX & Love
June 25, 2024 14:27 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBPippa speaks to a MaxX & Love, a Blues duo, about their upcoming album, These Blues Might Get You Too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friends of Valkenberg Trust on their Mandela Day plans
June 25, 2024 13:03 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBPippa speaks to the Friends of Valkenberg Trust about their plans for Mandela Day and how to get Capetonians more involved in projects at the hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the couch 2: Blind Cape Town chiropractor summits Kilimanjaro to celebrate school’s birthday
June 25, 2024 12:56 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBPippa speaks to Dr Lynda Greathead, a chiropractor who only has 2% vision in one eye and none in the other, and has summitted Kilimanjaro. She was part of a group of parents, teachers, and learners who did the climb to celebrate Bishop’s Diocesan College's 175th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel: Visit the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
June 25, 2024 12:24 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBPippa speaks to Michael Lutzeyer about the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve near Gansbaai. The reserve was one of the private sponsors who made it possible for South Africa to return to the Chelsea Flower Show earlier this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the couch 1: The Barefoot Carpenter on his journey honing his craft
June 25, 2024 11:50 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBPippa speaks to Connor Trembath, who’s known as the Barefoot Carpenter. He runs workshops to teach people how to do woodwork. Contact him on [email protected] to ask about his workshops See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music with Marcelino V
June 24, 2024 14:21 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBPippa Hudson speaks to Marcelino V, a newcomer to the industry who started his singing career after he turned 40. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch prepares for Mandela Day activities
June 24, 2024 14:18 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBPippa Hudson speaks to Jessica Perrins, the general manager at the Stellenbosch branch of the Animal Welfare Society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legal Talk: AI and the impact it has on us
June 24, 2024 12:46 - 14 minutes - 13 MBPippa Hudson speaks to Nicolene Schoeman-Louw, an attorney and the Managing Director of Schoeman-Louw Incorporated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Food 2: Pot Luck Club introduces its winter brunch special
June 24, 2024 12:23 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBPippa Hudson speaks to Jason Kosmas, the executive chef of The Pot Luck Club in Woodstock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Food 1: Restaurant review Paige Errera from Dineplan
June 24, 2024 12:16 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBIt's time for our weekly update on restaurant news, and today Paige Errera from the booking platform Dineplan gives us her recommendations… Brookdale in Paarl Mori at Vineyard Hotel in Newlands How’s your Oni in Greenpoint Eat Sleep Drink Franschhoek event until 28 June See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the couch: Carte Blanche - Motorcycle theft on the rise in Gauteng
June 24, 2024 11:40 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBPippa Hudson speaks to Carte Blanche producer Nicky Troll about last night's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Entertainment 1: Events and Gig guide
June 21, 2024 12:54 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBPippa Hudson takes a look at what’s on in Cape Town this weekend: Captain Kwanda’s Fanplastic Adventures at Star Theatre The Whimsical Beanstalk at Artscape Foraging Workshop Woodworking Workshop Music fundraiser concert Neil Diamond at the Drama Factory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health and Wellness: New wearable diabetic sensor for especially children
June 21, 2024 12:45 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBPippa Hudson speaks to Maya du Plessis, a registered dietician who does a lot of work with young diabetic patients via her private practice Imagine Dietitians in Stellenbosch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Author Zibu Sithole on her book, I Do, Don’t I?
June 21, 2024 12:12 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBPippa Hudson speaks to author Zibu Sithole. She published her debut novel The Thing with Zola last year, and the sequel called I Do... Don’t I? came out earlier this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the couch: The story of extreme ultra runner Dion Leonard and Gobi, the stray desert dog he befriended
June 21, 2024 11:27 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBPippa Hudson chats with Dion Leonard, an Australian-born ultra-runner who picked up a stray dog while running in a race in the Gobi Desert. He's written a book Finding Gobi about their adventures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music with Join Bands not Gangs
June 20, 2024 13:06 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBPippa Hudson speaks to the founder and executive director of Join Bands not Gangs, Karien de Waal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Political parties charged as the city takes down their posters
June 20, 2024 12:53 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBPippa Hudson speaks to the City of Cape Town's Environmental & Heritage Management manager, Dimitri Georgeades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life Hacks: How 55 interest free days works on your credit card
June 20, 2024 12:41 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBPippa Hudson speaks to financial journalist Maya Fisher-French, of Maya on Money to understand how to wisely use credit cards, including looking at how to optimize your use of the interest-free period. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Home and Gardening: Horticulturist Cherise Viljoen of Cherish Plants answers your gardening questions
June 20, 2024 12:08 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBPippa Hudson chats with horticulturist Cherise Viljoen of Cherish Plants as she answers your gardening questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the couch: Endurance swimmer Howard Warrington dedicates 200th Robben Island swim to the SPCA
June 20, 2024 11:44 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBPippa Hudson speaks to endurance swimmer Howard Warrington. He will become the first person ever, to do the crossing from Robben Island to Blouberg, 200 times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Talk: DSTV issues, Consumer Commission
June 19, 2024 13:23 - 39 minutes - 36 MBPippa Hudson and consumer journalist Wendy Knowler chat about various consumer issues, including the DSTV channel that used to stop airing series before they were finished. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Talk with Ernest Page: The Ford Transit
June 19, 2024 12:33 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBPippa Hudson speaks to motoring journalist, Ernest Page as he looks at the Ford Transit, a family of light commercial vehicles used primarily as a cargo van. Ernest also answers questions from listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the couch: Hard-hitting SA documentary called MOTHER CITY to open Encounters 2024
June 19, 2024 12:25 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBPippa Hudson speaks to one of the directors of Mother City, Miki Redelinghuys. Directed together with Pearlie Joubert, the film follows activists from Reclaim the City as they lobbied for more accessible accommodation within the City of Cape Town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.