Lunch with Pippa Hudson

Plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to the latest TV shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at what’s on in Cape Town this weekend. Rugby Open Book Festival McGregor Poetry Festival Imhoff market Jazz at Artscape Mzanzi Ballet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to Dr Maré Du Plessis, a specialist surgeon in private practice at Mediclinic Milnerton, about hernias, what they are and how to treat the condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to Justin Fox about his latest novel, The Wolf Hunt. It is a fast-paced and exciting read that provides a glimpse into South Africa’s wartime history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to Nigel Mortley, a high school English teacher who is passionate about spreading a love of reading. He started an organisation called Reading is Kwaai, which sees him take a mobile library into local schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to author Lesedi Molefi about his new book Patient 12A which deals with his mental health struggles and Dr Qhama Cossie, a psychiatrist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to Cherise Viljoen of Cherish Plants who gives three tips on how to keep your indoor plants healthy. Cherise has a Master's degree in Horticulture and over 2 decades of experience working in both the botanical garden and nursery environments and is particularly knowledgeable about our Indigenous plants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to singer Selim Kagee who will be performing New Zealand’s anthem, God Defend New Zealand at the Springbok game in Cape Town on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how the new requirement for South African citizens visiting Ireland to get a visa is throwing many travel plans into disarray. And with Bok fever running high, scammers are cashing in on the huge demand for supporters’ jerseys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to motoring journalist Ernest Page about Volvo’s entry-level electric car, the XC40, and Mini’s largest car yet, the new Countryman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.