A tongue-in-cheek listener question about leftover pickled fish marinade turned into a humorous on-air moment, as Lester Kiewit and Councillor Zahid Badroodien played along with the idea that Cape Town’s wastewater plants are suddenly awash with oniony, vinegary sludge after Easter. While there may be a grain of truth in increased food waste over the holiday, the conversation leaned firmly into comedy, from “pickle-scented” treatment works to creative (and questionable) reuse ideas like soaking hot cross buns in leftover marinade. Beneath the laughs, though, was a gentle reminder not to pour oils, fats, or food waste down the drain, as that can cause real blockages. A classic blend of humour and public service, proving even pickled fish can spark a memorable radio moment.

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