Lunch with Pippa Hudson

Saskia Falken speaks to Amy Jones about her new song,  Again.    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...

Saskia Falken speaks to maritime educator Brian Ingpen about recent shipwrecks in the Cape Town harbour. 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 unasha...

Saskia Falken speaks to Sarah Koopman, Head of Partnerships and Advocacy at the Jakes Gerwel Fellowship, about why so many primary school teachers are leaving the profession, what support they need, and why investing in teachers is ultimately an investment in our children's future. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show.   T...

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Michelle du Plessis, Managing Director of the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa, and Sarah Barratt, the newly crowned Safari Guide of the Year 2026, about the competition and what it takes to be a world-class safari guide. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by...

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Professor Liesl Zühlke, who was named the 2026 laureate for Africa and the Arab States in the prestigious L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards, for the work she’s done to revolutionise the medical understanding of cardiac disease in children. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space...

Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Sasha Burn about her new song, One.   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 dr...

Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Shoki about her elimination from the Masterchef SA kitchen after a kitchen appliance challenge.   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...

Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Clayton Cohen, spokesperson for Partners Against Piracy, an organisation that's launched a new awareness campaign highlighting the real cost of piracy and why it's anything but a victimless crime.   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 ex...

Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Onezwa Mbola, about her brand new cookbook called A Food Love Story.   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 Pip...

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Adrian Kriel from Viva con Agua, an organisation which provides mobile showers, hygiene facilities and a range of support services that restore dignity and help people take the next step towards rebuilding their lives. Also in studio is Sheradia, better known as "Aunty Raalie," who has experienced first-hand the difference the programme has ma...

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 lifesty...

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Dr Michael Mol, about colds and flu and how best to handle it. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus conversations...

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to author Thandi Moagi about her debut novel Wisani and the Bafokeng Brothers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus c...

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Megan Armstrong-Davies, the actor and co-creator of The Curious Case of Katherine Sinclair, which is premiering at the Star Theatre at The Homecoming Centre from the 1st to the 5th of July. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show em...

Saskia Falken speaks to Carlo Abrahams about his new release, A song for Dad. 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 lifesty...

Saskia Falken speaks to Alan Hayward, Executive Creative Director at Decorex Africa about the show which opens in Cape Town today. 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 sp...

Saskia Falken speaks to our Style and Design correspondent Bianca Resnekov about the latest trends in design in the city. 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 enth...

Saskia Falken speaks to Isabella Hulme, from the Oranjezicht City Farm, about how introduce the young ones to gardening. 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 enthu...

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Maria Sikaundi, Executive Director and Acting Operations Manager of The Homestead, to tell us more about the organisation's work and how South Africans can get involved in their Mandela Month campaign. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson,...

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how a woman had to fight to get her FIFA World Cup tickets and flights after winning a competition. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her a...

Saskia Falken speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about the Geely E2.  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 lif...

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Nathan Adams, a PhD candidate, about his research project into the history of Mitchells Plain before 1975.  Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each wee...

 Saskia Falken speaks to songwriter Khazimula about her latest song, On a Dream.   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 lifesty...

Saskia Falken speaks to maritime educator Brian Ingpen about the history of oil tankers docking at Cape ports.   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...

Saskia Falken speaks to Jeni-Anne Campbell, founder of The Good Businesswoman and author of Feeding Unicorns about how parents can help prepare their children for the world of work.   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 form...