Lunch with Pippa Hudson

OOMALUME

Guest: Hombakazi Mercy Nqandeka

In today’s edition of Family Matters I want to introduce you to a fascinating new book that provides insight into Xhosa culture and heritage. It’s called “Don’t upset Oomalume – a Guide to Stepping up your Xhosa game”. The book is partly a love letter to Xhosa culture and partly an attempt to help city dwellers bridge the gap back to their traditional roots, so as not to embarrass themselves or disappoint their elders when visiting their rural families.

The author is an agriculturist and sustainable highly educated sustainable development professional, a published author in that field. But this book different – a love song to her Xhosa upbringing, an attempt to bridge the gap between city and rural, and perhaps a response to the accusation that young people living in the cities are diluting or even forgetting their cultural roots

Hombakazi Mercy Nqandeka grew up in the rural Eastern Cape, but left to pursue her education and went onto obtain a double masters degree through her studies in Ireland and France. What she did after returning home is part of the story of this book.

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LIGHTHOUSE TOURISM

Guest: Mike Leicester

As we’ve already heard today, some of us travel in search of the best surf, others are drawn to special museums and art galleries, or by the chance to taste new foods. But did you know that there are some travelers who plan their trips around lighthouses?

Go onto google and you’ll quickly find that there are all manner of Facebook groups, Pinterest pages and travel guides for pharologists – that’s the word for those who study or are enthused by lighthouses.

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Guest: Cally Silberbauer

Joining me on the virtual couch today is a 28-year old graphic designer and copywriter named Cally Silberbauer. The interview has to be virtual because Cally is currently in Tanzania, preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro within the next few days. And that’s just one small part of an epic journey she had undertaken in support of the Saartjie Baartman Centre.

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Guest: Pretoria born jazz pianist-singer, Melorie Jane.

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Guest: Melorie Jane | Pretoria-born jazz pianist-singer

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Guest: Henry Mathys who manages social impact at Waterfront.

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Guest: Kyle Abrahams | Legal Advisor at BDO Wealth Advisors

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Guest: Steven O'Connor (37) from Melkbosstrand, Western Cape | A butchery manager. He is a second-time entrant in the Championship Boerewors competition. 

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Guest: Tessa Purdon | Head of Content at Eat Out  and Food24

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Guest: Kate Barry | Producer at Carte Blanche

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