



On the couch: YES Top35 under 35 highlights top young entrepreneurs and professionals
Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Ravi Naidoo, CEO of the Youth Employment Service about the YES Top 35 Under 35 programme. It highlights young South Africans who started with a YES placement and are now thriving as entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders, helping shape the country’s f…

On the couch: Singer Craig Lucas shares his personal and musical journey
Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to singer Craig Lucas about his chart-topping songs and sold-out shows to him speaking openly about mental health and now giving back through the Warren and Arlene Lucas Foundation. Tags Lunch with Pippa Hudson, Pippa Hudson, CapeTalk, Craig Lucas

On the Couch: SA animation studio produces epic biblical feature
Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Phil Cunningham, the founder of Sunrise Animation about their latest film, David, an aminated musical which opened in South African cinemas last Friday. Tags Pippa Hudson, Lunch with Pippa Hudson, CapeTalk, David, Angel Studios, Sunrise Animation

On the couch: Cape2Rio with Alexforbes Angel Wings team
Pippa Hudsonspeaks to Sibusiso Sizatu and Jennifer Burger from one of the boats taking part in the Cape2Rio race, the Alexforbes Angel Wings, which will be crewed by a youth development team from the Royal Cape Yacht Club Sailing Academy. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. …

On the couch: Multilingualism champion retires after 40 years at UCT
Pippa speaks to Dr. Tessa Dowling, a senior lecturer in African Languages and Literature at the University of Cape Town, who after 40 years is retiring. 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 explor…

On the couch: Kay’s Antiques closes down after decades in Cavendish Square
Pippa Hudson speaks to Nicky Smit, who, after running Kay’s Antiques for almost six decades, is closing down and leaving their beloved shop in Cavendish Square. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time t…

Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra
Pippa speaks to Bongani Tembe who is CEO and Artistic Director of the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra about their show at City Hall and will feature a mixed programme of both local and international composers, under the baton of conductor Marin Alsop. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s m…

On the couch: SA Snowbok gets ready for 2026 Winter Olympics
Pippa Hudsonspeaks to Matt C Smith, known as South Africa’s Snowbok, as he prepares to represent the country at the 2026 Winter Olympics. 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,…

On the couch: Hout Bay Sea Rescue Centre
Pippa speaks to Kim Krynauw and Amos Lapenga from the Hout Bay Seal Rescue Centre about their work to rescue and rehabilitate seals in distress. 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…

On the couch: Ballyhoo lives on in a new father/son duo Ferg ‘n Son
Pippa Hudson speaks to Fergie Ferguson, from Ballyhoo and his son Michael who’ve formed a new band, Ferg ‘n Son, and are touring the Eastern and Western Cape this holiday. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take…