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All Episodes

Lunch with Pippa Hudson — 162 episodes

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Pet care with vet Caitlin Venneker

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Gardening: Leon Kluge on Chelsea prep and TreeKeepers gives advice after devastating storm damages trees

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Literary Quiz

4

Car Talk with Ernest Page: Driving in wet weather

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On the couch: Therapy dog supports child witness in Cape Town court case

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Music with Christian Heath

7

What’s Docking? Shipping news with Brian Ingpen -Weather and ships in port

8

Family Matters: Focus on Nurses Day

9

Wander the World: Silent retreats for a peaceful break

10

On the couch: New vet school opening at UFS

11

Music with Mauritz Lotz and Duncan Mackay

12

Masterchef SA director takes us behind the scenes

13

Legal Talk: Court ruling throws RAF claims in disarray

14

Food: Soups to celebrate this winter

15

On the Couch: Cape Town storm update

16

Entertainment: Theatre/ Events/ Movies/ TV

17

Health: Burnout and hormones

18

Book Club: Author Sally Andrew on her new Tannie Maria mystery, Wild Things Never Die

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On the Couch: Lynita Crofford one-woman dramedy Stirred not Shaken opens at Baxter Theatre

20

Music with The Fismits

21

Life Hacks: Is the computerised learner’s licence test more difficult to pass?

22

Gardening: Effective pest management in the garden

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On the Couch: SA teen heading to F1 glory through kart racing

24

Car Talk with Ernest Page: 7-Seater vehicles

25

On the Couch: Creative kids to enter Norval Student Art Prize

26

What’s Docking? Shipping news with Brian Ingpen

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Family Matters: Building self-esteem in children

28

Wander the World: Exploring Paris and France

29

On the Couch: SA teens head to NASA for the International Space Settlement Design Competition

30

Music with ABFAB

31

MasterChef SA contestant Josh Lotz falls at pastry pressure test

32

Legal Talk – Residential rental property expert on security deposits

33

Food: Zola Nene’s new cookbook, Simply More Zola

34

On the Couch: Artscape Theatre celebrates 55 years of transformation and inclusion

35

Entertainment: Events/Theatre/Movies/TV

36

Health: How to avoid plastic surgery complications

37

On the Couch: Celebrating the legacy of Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital

38

Music with Mark Wayne

39

Emerging charcoal artist on his upcoming exhibition

40

Style and Design with Bianca Resnekov: Top Billing returns

41

Gardening: Urban Harvest helps get you veggie garden going

42

On the Couch: Stellenbosch University uses horses to teach leadership values

43

Car Talk with Ernest Page: Changun UNI-S

44

On the couch: Western Cape experiences longest, toughest fire season

45

Music with M.Rae

46

Table Mountain gets new accessible walkways

47

Family Matters: Why matric for adult learners is crucial

48

Wander the World: Khayelitsha’s new luxury villa brings new opportunities

49

On the Couch: Rethinking social media bans and kids’ safety online

50

Music: Zonnebloem releases new song First Place

51

Masterchef SA: Contestant Lesego Motshana's time in the kitchen comes to an end

52

Food: East City Grill

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On the Couch: Chris Bingham brings musical Putting on The Ritz to Cape Town

54

Entertainment: Events/Theatre/Movies/TV

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Health: World Malaria Day in focus

56

TV Club: Hidden Gems exposes SA’s under-the-radar tourist locations

57

On the Couch: Pangolin - Kulu's Journey hits the right Emmy notes

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Music with Pedro Barbosa

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Franschhoek Literary Festival introduces Family Programme

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Life Hacks: The 5 compliance certificates to sell a house

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Gardening: Soil for Life supporting Cape Town gardeners

62

On the Couch: The secret to raising children who love reading

63

Consumer Talk: Fighting for a travel VAT refund

64

Car Talk – Car Talk with Ernest Page – Fortuner Challenge

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On the Couch: Still Good connects discounted groceries to customers

66

Family Matters: The dangers of Roblox and other online games for kids

67

Music: M.A.K

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Source to Sea hike raises funds for maintaining Silvermine Wetlands

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Wander the World – Motorcyclist travels from Cyprus to Cape Town

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On the Couch: Motorsport champ Paige Lindenberg returns to the Simola Hill Climb

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Music – December Streets

72

Legal Talk – Consequences of lying on your CV

73

Masterchef SA contestant Mahlatse Mongatane leaves the kitchen

74

Food: World famous macaron-maker Ladurée in Cape Town

75

On the Couch: SA Robotics team off to world champs in the US again

76

Entertainment – Events/Theatre/Movies/TV

77

Health: Iron infusions — a treatment for iron deficiency, benefits and side effects

78

Book Club – Mike Nicol on his book Falls the Shadow

79

On the Couch: Swimmer completes a quadruple Robben Island crossing

80

Life Hacks: Bathroom cleaning with housekeeper supreme Mbali Nhlapo

81

Gardening: Horticulturist Morne Faulhammer on keeping your garden thriving

82

On the Couch: Assessing Cape Town’s natural springs

83

Consumer Talk: Wireless power bank recall and new ProNutro formula misses the mark

84

On the Couch: Rachel Kolisi on her new memoir Falling Forward

85

Music - Katia De Vallier

86

67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day

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Family Matters: Neurodivergence in the workplace

88

Wander the World – A visitor’s guide to Etosha National Park

89

On the Couch: Manje Manje hits the Baxter Theatre

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Music – Max More

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Masterchef SA contestant Karen vd Merwe leaves the kitchen

92

Legal Talk – AGM season for Community schemes

93

Food: The humble Rusk brings new flavour to Darling

94

On the Couch: Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s University Fellowship open for Grade 12s

95

Entertainment: Events/ Theatre / Movies / TV

96

Health: Plantar fasciitis explained by a podiatrist — causes, symptoms and treatment

97

Movie Club: ‘Variations on a Theme’ movie

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On the Couch: Inside Phindile Ndlovu's rise from church choirs to the Lion King Paris

99

Music with Blush

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Paws on the Promenade – Marcelle Du Plessis

101

Life Hacks: Black Tax – Smanatha Moyana

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Gardening: Kate Mason of The Greenhouse Nursary at Montebello Design Centre

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On the Couch: How blood donation really works in South Africa

104

Consumer Talk: Safety concerns around stockpiling fuel, trees, baby formula and more

105

Car Talk with Ernest Page: Isuzu D Max Black

106

On the couch: 55 Years of Annique Rooibos – A South African Innovation & Export Success Story

107

Masterchef SA: Episode 4 – Refe Dimbaza

108

Family Matters: Dementia Care with Shirley Frost

109

Wander the World: Paying a visit to Portugal

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On the couch: Conductor Nicolas Chalmers

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Entertainment: Events/Theatre/Movies/TV

112

Book Club: Penny Haw

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Gardening with Cherise 02 April 2026

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On the couch: Craig Urbani on Rocky Horror

115

Cosumer Talk: Travel nightmares, bottle deposits and more

116

Car Talk with Ernest Page: Toyota Fortuner vs Ford Everest

117

On the couch: Brian Ingpen on cruise ships

118

Music: Jimmy Nevis releases “Prey”

119

Waterfront Canal Challenge

120

Family Matters: Student trauma

121

Wander the World: Fish Hoek Valley Museum

122

On the couch: Rare Coins & an Invisible Coin

123

Music with Kelsey Maggott

124

Latest from Masterchef SA: We speak to one of the judges, Zola Nene

125

Legal Talk: Carpooling Legalities

126

Food: Kyle Dods’ Foodie Experience

127

On the couch: Lion Protection Laws with Four Paws

128

Entertainment: Events/Theatre/Movies/TV

129

Health: Oral health and effect of a healthy smile

130

Book Club: Janice Warman on her debut poetry collection These are the Things we have Lost

131

On the couch: Teacher shaves her head to support CANSA fundraiser

132

Music: James Grace

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Cableway Charity Challenge to support WSAR Fundraising

134

Style and Design with Bianca Resnekov: Printmaking and craft school

135

Gardening: Tanya Visser guides us through succulents for your waterwise garden

136

On the couch: Rugby player’s journey from the game to winemaking

137

Consumer Talk: Baby food labels and marketing — are parents being misled?

138

Car Talk: How to be fuel efficient as petrol prices soar

139

On the couch: Online school struggles with matric exam venues

140

Music: Sergeant Fu

141

Family Matters: Lessons from Loss – dealing with devasting grief

142

Wander the World – Discovering Vietnam

143

On the couch: Rescuers work to get German Shepherd off a cliff

144

Music – Snowing down South

145

Two Masterchef SA contestants leave the kitchen

146

Legal Talk – How does Family responsibility leave work

147

Food: The joy of Pomegranates in season

148

On the Couch: Sin and Salvation – The Johnny Cash story

149

Entertainment – Events/Theatre/Movies/TV

150

Health: Focus on Gut Health

151

Book Club – Imraan Coovadia on his new book An Enemy of the People

152

On the Couch: Operation Smile SA celebrates 20th anniversary

153

Music – Zondagkraal

154

Archbishop Tutu honoured by the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music festival

155

Life Hacks – WCED on applying for the 2027 school year

156

Gardening: Horticulturist Morne Faulhammer helps your garden thrive

157

On the Couch – Cape Town Carnival to hit the streets

158

Consumer Talk – Bootcamp for online shopping

159

Car Talk with Ernest Page – What Chinese brands have to offer

160

On the couch: Swimmer circumnavigates St Helena Island

161

Music: New Rodriguez Tribute album featuring SA artists

162

Wander the World – Visiting the Overseer’s Cottage on Table Mountain