Lunch with Pippa Hudson

Pippa speaks to Western Cape Provincial Electoral officer Michael Hendrickse.

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Amy McIver speaks to City of Cape Town Recreation Head Phumla Morubata.

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Amy McIver speaks to Prof Dizu Plaatjies. He is the retiring Professor of African Music at UCT’s South African College of Music.

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Amy McIver speaks to the CEO of the Independent Examinations, Confidence Dikgole. She recently was part of a debate by The Southern African Heads of Independent Schools Association on civic education and making it a reality for students. 

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Amy McIver speaks to acclaimed horticulturist and landscape designer Leon Kluge.

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Amy McIver speaks to the new documentary School Ties director, Richard Finn Gregory.

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On Consumer Talk this week, Abongile Nzelenzele and consumer journalist Wendy Knowler, look at consumer's right to cancel a booking and more.

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Abongile Nzelenzele speaks to the General Manager of Protea Hotel Sea Point, Albert Smit about their one day food drive to help seven organizations in the area.

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Abongile Nzelenzele speaks to Judy Scott Goldman from Extinction Rebellion.

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Ben Dey and the Concrete Lions have been part of the South African music landscape since 2014 and are a regular feature at music festivals with their electric live performances. We catch up with one of their members Ben Dey.

Song: [Made of Sun] - https://open.spotify.com/track/7oasT0M65aMNckP9wpJuvE

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Pippa speaks to the spokesperson for WSR, Murray Williams, for advice on preparing for hikes this time of year.

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Pippa speaks to Melanie Verwoerd, a political analyst, former MP, and former ambassador to Ireland, about the three ballot papers we'll be presented with, in this year's elections.

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Pippa speaks to the current owner of the Labia Theatre Ludi Kraus.

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Pippa speaks to David Nixon who is choreographing the piece – it’s his first production with the company since taking over as artistic producer.

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Pippa speaks to Dwyn Griesel,  the CEO and Founder of Kronendal Music Academy, and Jono Prest, trumpeter and vocalist of Nomadic Orchestra.

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Pippa speaks to the Board of the Peace Centre Director, Rommel Roberts, about their voter education programme. 

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Pippa speaks to writer Sally Andrew about her first cookbook, Recipes to Die/Live For.

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For our weekly restaurant news update, we welcome Nikki Benatar, editor of the Inside Guide.

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Pippa speaks to carte Blanche producer Mart-Marie Faure about last night's episode on the issue of so-called superbugs – bacteria which have developed resistance to our existing anti-biotic offerings.

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Here's our weekly guide into what's happening in and around the Mother City. We help you plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to podcasts and TV shows.

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Guest: Jade Petersen who is with MediClinic Crescent Mental Healthcare Services

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Guest: Stuart Pringle on his experience as a party agent

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Guest: Juliet Groenewald, Carmen Stevens' mom, on how she persevered and worked hard to become South Africa's first black winemaker. 

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Pippa speaks to Cape Town’s Amateur Radio Club chairman, Rob Bareham.

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Pippa speaks to Emarie Campbell, an election observer in Bedfordview in Johannesburg during the 1994 elections.

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Pippa speaks to Julia Wood, the Biodiversity and Environmental Manager with the City of Cape Town.

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Pippa speaks to author Shubnum Khan's mother Fawzi, as we continue to count the days down to Mother's Day.

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EWN reporter Natalie Malgas gives us the latest news update from George.

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Pippa Hudson and consumer journalist Wendy Knowler discuss cancellation terms and conditions, what a retailer or supplier can legally implement as a penalty, and in what circumstances.

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Pippa speaks to motoring man, Ernest Page of changecars.co.za. 

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Zola Nene is a chef, food stylist, TV host, Masterchef judge, and the award-winning author of 3 cookbooks. She attributes her passion for food to her upbringing with a mother and grandmother who were both fantastic cooks. Pippa speaks to her mother Bongekile.

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Pippa speaks to Paulina Malefane whom we remember from the film uCarmen eKhayelitsha. She now lectures vocal studies at UCT’s College of Music and nurtures other young township stars via her Isango Ensemble. 

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Pippa speaks to Guy Harris, who worked as a business election observer in KZN during the 1994 election.

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Pippa speaks to Izak Potgieter, the driving force behind the project led by the University of Johannesburg, seeking to recapture the memory of Sophiatown and its people. 

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Pippa speaks to Margaret Linley, the  mother of pop sensation Will Linley.

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Pippa speaks to Emma Goode, the lead vocalist for the group Porcelain Moon formerly known as Emerger. They have released a new single called "Wishbone". 

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Pippa speaks to Lindsey Concer, the head of fund-raising and communications at the NGO ARO (Animal Rescue Organization)

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Pippa speaks to Mervyn Solomons, a resident of Betty’s Bay who was part of the 1994 election and this year will again be behind the scenes at the polling station. 

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Pippa speaks to Chef Gregory Czarnecki of the Cape Grace Hotel about their new fine dining restaurant, Heirloom.

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For our weekly update on restaurant news, we welcome Jenny Handley of the Gourmet Guide.

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Pippa speaks to Chad le Clos's mom, Geraldine, as we mark the Mother's Day week.

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Pippa and Producer Maxine unpacks everything from Events, streaming through to TV.

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Pippa catches up with Michelle Meiring in our Health and Wellness feature on Paediatric Palliative Care

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Pippa chats with Dr Alastair McAlpine on his book Prescription: Ice Cream

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Pippa speaks to guest on the Elections ’94, with Veteran Journalist Wendy Knowler

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Pippa speaks Music with Selby Williams

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Pippa speaks to Mare Smit

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Choosing an architect for your renovation project, Pippa speaks to Architect John Wilson-Harris from Gabriel Fagan Architects

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Pippa speaks all things snakes and reptiles with Tyrone Ping

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Pippa speaks to broadcaster and journalist Anthea Fredericks on the '94 Elections

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Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler joins Pippa Hudson to discuss senior discounts and an interview with Marilyn Hallett from YOU’VE EARNED IT.

YOU’VE EARNED IT is a Cape-based digital media platform for South African 60-plussers.

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Pippa speaks to Ernest Page

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Pippa speaks to Bruce Whitfield

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Pippa speaks to Leon Oosthuizen on all things accordion

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In Family Matters Pippa speaks to Ntokozo Kalako, an Autism mom on how her community's understanding of her child is evolving 

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Pippa speaks tunnel tours with Matt Weisse

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Pippa speaks to veteran journalist and activist Zubeida Jaffer about her experiences around the 1994 elections

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Pippa speaks to Carla Mussmann Comic Con show director

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Pippa speaks to Stacey Gaenssler is dressed as Jester from Critical Role

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Pippa speaks Esports with High schoolers, Francois Destroo from Paul Roos and Jared Veldtsman from Protea Heights academy. They both played Fifa today

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Pippa speaks to the voice behind Pokémon characters Ash and his mom Veronica Taylor – Voice Artist

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Pippa speaks all things stunts with Nadine Theron stuntwoman

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Pippa speaks to a Boardgame guru Adhil Patel

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Pippa speaks to American actor Sean Gunn from Guardians of the Galaxy

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Plan your weekend entertainment, from events, gigs, movies, and theatre to podcasts and TV shows.

Events & gigs by Pippa Hudson Theatre by Africa Melane A podcast suggestion by Rafiq Wagiet Movies by Maxine Peters TV by Pippa and Maxine

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To mark World Malaria Day Pippa speaks to Jackie Maiman, the CEO of the Independent Community Pharmacy Association. This non-profit gives a voice to privately owned pharmacies across South Africa.

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Pippa speaks to Matt Bianco's Mark Reilly ahead of their appearance at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival next weekend.

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Pippa speaks to author Karen Horn, a local historian based in Somerset West about her book Prisoners of Jan Smuts, and it’s the story of Italian Prisoners of War.

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Pippa Hudson speaks to local artist Luna Paige following her release of two full-length albums, one in Afrikaans and another in English.

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Pippa Hudson speaks to 17-year old Ethan Buckle and 15-year old Matthew Greenwood from a group of teenagers who won the World Champion Trophy at the FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Competition in Houston, Texas. 

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Our resident style and design correspondent, Bianca Resnekov, chats to Pippa about the latest in the field.

Rapt Indulgence opened in Buitenkant Street, just across from Turth Coffe

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Pippa Hudson is in conversation with master gardener Gundula Deutschländer who has been part of the Babylonstoren team since the very beginning, when the gardens were first established. 

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Debbie Turner about her new ballet company, Cape Ballet Africa.

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Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler joins Pippa Hudson to discuss the peril of using ticket re-selling sites like Viagogo. 

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Motoring journalist Ernest Page and Pippa Hudson chat about old cars, answer listeners' questions, and take a look at the new BMW X2.

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Santi Naidoo, a 25-year-old graduate of UCT and a young filmmaker working in  Los Angeles joins Pippa Hudson to chat about her latest project, a short film called Jerome.

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Sam Linsell, a food writer, recipe developer, food stylist, and photographer, joins Pippa Hudson to chat about how to make the most of eating avocados. 

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Pippa Hudson speaks to singer Lia Elise who has been singing since the tender age of 6. Her new single “I Will Sing” is available on all streaming platforms.

Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/1KftFcLsKxbtkxh6TdWZAE

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Pippa speaks to Lorna Norris from Bread Tags for Wheelchairs.

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Pippa speaks to Michaela Bekkers, a South African teacher, currently living in Poland with her husband and toddler son. They chat about Bekkers' family’s decision to not just limit screentime for their child, but remove it entirely.  

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Pippa is in conversation with Henk Blanckenberg, co-author, along with Lizet Meyer, of the new book “Hiking the Fish – the Ultimate Guide to the Fish River Canyon Trail”.  

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Pippa is in conversation with Rainbow Runner Keith Boyd.

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GoodLuck's Jules Harding joins Pippa Hudson to chat about their latest collaboration with the Afro-tech duo, Frigid Armadillo, and what they have been up to.

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Kirby Gordon, chief marketing officer for Flysafair, joins Pippa Hudson to chat about their plane's emergency landing.

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Ronelle Arendse, the Head of the Legal Aid SA Bellville Local Office, joins Pippa Hudson to look more closely at the work of Legal Aid South Africa.

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For our weekly update on restaurant news,  we welcome Paige Errera from the booking platform Dineplan.

Mother’s Day ideas:

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Carte Blanche producer Julian Sun joins Pippa Hudson to chat about last night's episode which shone the spotlight on the reality of homeless camps that have been springing up alongside Johannesburg’s Braamfontein Spruit.

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Guest: Carla Lind who is regional chair of Reach for Recovery Western Cape.

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Guest: Director Jonathan Walker-Kane and Sian Atterbury who plays the lead role of Emma.

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Today in our music segment we feature an artist who’s just released her debut EP, Feels. Her name is Kirsten and she grew up in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Dane Dodds the director of the documentary, !Aitsa.

The documentary explores the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project in the Karoo, and delves also in the traditional roots of the Khoi and San populations of the region.

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Pippa Hudson is joined on the line by Layton Beard of the Automobile Association, about what happens to an unrestrained child during a car crash.

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Pippa Hudson and Cherise Viljoen of Cherish Plants answer listeners' gardening questions.

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Kevin le Roux who is the chair of the South African Rabies Advisory Group.

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Pippa Hudson and consumer journalist Wendy Knowler discuss insurance premiums and what is meant to happen if you miss a payment – from your and the insurer’s sides.

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Ernest Page,  motoring journalist at changecars.co.za, tells us about VW South Africa's four-billion rand investment into its plant in Kariega.

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Dr. Heather Bacon, the Dean of the Veterinary School at the UK’s University of Central Lancashire. 

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In our music segment today Pippa Hudson catches up with Will Linley a young local artist whose star keeps rising and rising. 

Song: Blame - https://open.spotify.com/track/4CuOZPjdBYIv2LBH2rjlcO

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