Lunch with Pippa Hudson

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to horticulturist Morne Faulhammer about his travels to the island of Borneo. 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 co...

Saskia Falken speaks to director Fred Abrahmse and costume designer Marcel Meyer who are working on the new production by Cape Town Opera of Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music which opens at the Theatre on the Bay on 30 June and runs until 12 July. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Huds...

Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Wren Hinds about his upcoming winter 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 life...

Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Chef Sebastian Stehr, from Beyond restaurant, about the root-to-leaf vegetable immunity challenge which championed sustainable cooking.   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 forme...

Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Dr Liesl Hager from the University of Pretoria's Department of Private Law, whose research explores whether South African parents could potentially face civil liability for choosing not to vaccinate their children.   Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show.  This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to t...

Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Bella Devine, who along with Terry Owen-Jones, founded ProteinPivot, about how South Africans can make the shift to including more plant protein on our plates without sacrificing flavour and the culture or their favourite braai.   Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show.  This 2-hour respite from hard new...

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Jennie Reznek, who, along with Mark Fleishman, founded The Magnet Theatre. It has become one of South Africa's leading physical theatre companies, using the arts to empower young people, particularly those from under-resourced communities. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hos...

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...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Dr Sarel Theron, a neurologist at the Mediclinic Durbanville, about the fact that not getting enough good-quality sleep has broader ramifications than just feeling tired at work the next day.  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...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Mark Sardi, CEO of Ster-Kinekor, and Jennifer Blane from Exclusive Books, to give some movie and book recommendations to keep your kids busy this school holiday. 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...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Bella Strydom, a 16-year-old learner at Fish Hoek High School, who has been selected to represent South Africa at 3 international championships in the coming year. 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 adventuro...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Louise Carver about her new song and music video My Love. 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 life...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Brad Balie from Clued Skateboarding about the Go Skateboarding Day in the Cape Town CBD on Sunday 21 June. 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 spo...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Michael Hendrickse, Western Cape IEC Electoral Officer, about their preparations for a voter registration drive this weekend (20-21 June), ahead of the municipal elections on 4 November 2026. 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 fo...

Pippa Hudson speaks to horticulturist Morne Faulhammer about keeping your garden in good shape. 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 unashamedl...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Gerrie and Marique du Toit, owners of Mira Clothing, which, with the help of the community, recovered after a devastating fire. 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 con...

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about courier companies’ responsibility for taking care of your goods and also the added costs of buying plane tickets. 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 s...

Pippa Hudson speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about the new Ford 2.3 petrol bakkie.  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...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Sport Chance director Natalie Pollock and team member Zethu Ngcobo about the recent Street Child World Cup, where South Africa took part.  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...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Darryl de Lange from Mean Mr Mustard, who’ve released a new song after a long hiatus. 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 speaks to maritime specialist, Brian Ingpen, about South Africa receiving its worst port ranking, 400 out of 400 ports ranked in the annual Container Port Performance Index. 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 - pres...

Pippa Hudson speaks to teenager Stephanie about her struggle to overcome drug addiction.    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 unas...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Andy Selfe, who led the restoration of Moster’s Mill, about the history of the mill and its significance in Cape Town’s history. 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 al...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Sidley du Preez, speaker and founder of the Quiet Courage Leadership Initiative, about shifting young people’s sense of responsibility around voting. 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 spiri...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Cein about her new song, Lightyears of Grace.   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 u...