



Life Hacks: Storm damage insurance
Pippa Hudson speaks to Ernest North, co-founder of Naked Insurance, about how to ensure your insurance is up to date for the upcoming winter. 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, r…

Life Hacks: Pet care with vet Caitlin Venneker
Pippa Hudson speaks to vet Caitlin Venneker who recently released a memoir called Unleashed which covers her training at Onderstepoort, her work in both South Africa and the Middle East, and some of her more memorable cases, as well as the animals that have carved a space in her own home and heart.…

Life Hacks: Is the computerised learner’s licence test more difficult to pass?
Pippa Hudson speaks to JP Smith, Mayco Member for Safety and Security, and Sarah Corlett, the founder of Road Ready SA, about the computerised learner’s licence test and whether it’s more difficult to pass. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, an…

Life Hacks: The 5 compliance certificates to sell a house
Pippa Hudson speaks to Gavin Lomberg, CEO of ooba Home Loans, and Ben Chiroro from STBB Attorneys, about the five compliance certificates every house seller should know about. They unpack what they cost, how long they last, and the common pitfalls to avoid. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite…

Life Hacks: Bathroom cleaning with housekeeper supreme Mbali Nhlapo
Pippa Hudson speaks to Mbali Nhlapo, the housekeeping guru, about keeping your bathroom clean and tidy. 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, gui…

Life Hacks: Black tax – how supporting family can leave you struggling with debt
Pippa Hudson speaks to Samanatha Moyana, a debt counsellor at Financial Wealth Holdings, about black tax and its impact on personal indebtedness. 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 sh…

Life Hacks: WCED on applying for the 2027 school year
Pippa Hudson speaks to Bronagh Hammond, Western Cape Education Department (WCED) spokesperson, about the process to apply for Grades R, 1, and 8 for the 2027 school year. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journa…

Life Hacks: How to keep neighbourhood WhatsApp groups legal
Pippa Hudson speaks to Ann-Suhet Marx, the director and head of litigation at legal firm Van Deventer, Dowlath and Marx Incorporated, about the legalities around neighbourhood WhatsApp groups. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Ho…

Life Hacks: Best walks in the Peninsula – a guide by Tim Lundy
Pippa Hudson is in conversation with Tim Lundy, an ardent hiker and knowledgeable mountain guides. He recently updated his late father’s seminal work on Best Walks in the Cape Peninsula, the new revised version has just hit the shelves. He covers everything from easy strolls for the not-so-fit to …

Life Hacks: Biohacking and the use of peptides in longevity medicine
Bianca Resnekov, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Steve Uria, a fitness specialist in advanced physical precision training, and Dr Ray Addinall, who specializes in longevity medicine, about the growing trend of biohacking in the wellness sector. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from…