Lunch with Pippa Hudson

ADAM decided to record and release a special song for the festive season,  one of the classic Christmas songs of all time. They've done a rendition of the song O HOLY NIGHT. Zain speaks to ADAM band member Christoff de Beer.

 

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Guest: Michael van Niekerk | CEO of ASP fire

In Today's Life Hack segment, we take a look at basic fire-risk mitigation measures.

With the Festive Season almost upon us, homeowners are urged to ensure that basic fire-risk mitigation measures are in place if they are going away on holiday.

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A global shift in recent years, towards a minimalist style of living, has seen an increase in the ‘tiny house trend’, and the concept is taking off in South Africa.

The design of these so-called Tiny Homes allows you to utilise the little space you have, yet still, live comfortably and in luxury.

There are several design options and sizes available, but probably the coolest aspect of these units is that it's off the electricity grid, meaning you don't have to worry about load shedding.

The units are also fitted with wheels, making it movable.

So if you're planning on buying property in the new year, you might want to consider buying a tiny home. Or erecting one of these structures in your backyard for some additional living space.

Guest: Yolunde Roxburgh from Tiny Home Africa

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Guest: Marcelle Du Plessis | Fund Raising and Communications Manager  at Mdzananda Animal Clinic Khayelitsha

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha is one of those animal shelters that are busier than ever at this time of year.

Mdzananda is a registered NPO animal clinic in Khayelitsha that serves an average of 1000 animals per month through consultations, hospitalisation, general and orthopedic surgeries, sterilizations, mobile clinics, and animal ambulance.

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic has since launched their #MyFirstChristmas campaign, aimed at introducing the homeless pets that are up for adoption, to members of the public and encouraging people to sponsor them to show them some extra love on Christmas Day.

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Guest: Consumer Journalist Wendy Knowler

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Guest Ciro de Siena | Motoring journalist with cars. co. za

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Guest: Veldskoen and Plakkie CEO Nick Dreyer 

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Guest: Marcus Oberlechner | A member of Moonlight Rhythm Society

 Fresh on the music scene, Moonlight Rhythm Society released their melodic jazzy pop single Allison off their debut EP 'Drawing Down The Moon’

While the band may be new the members have been making music for a while. Moonlight Rhythm Society consists of three band members;  Peter Gaylord, Marcus Oberlechner, and Andreas Oberlechner who have been together in various band permutations since the mid-1980s.

The band's first single Allison is proving to be a runaway hit as it reaches 1 million plays on Soundcloud. 

 

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Guest: Jenny Wright | CEO of Milk Matters, a human milk bank based here in the Mother City

Just as blood transfusion can be a lifeline for the recipient of the blood donation, donor breast milk is a lifeline for the pre-mature babies who receive it.

With South Africa in the grip of a fourth COVID-19 wave there is also expected to be a spike in demand for breast milk donation from hospital neo-natal units... as we've seen during each of the previous waves of the pandemic in SA.

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Guest: Lebohang Tsotetsi | Insurance Risks Manager at the South African Insurance Association

Every year at this time scores of road users and holidaymakers will be journeying to various destinations to spend time with their loved ones and friends during the summer vacation and so-called big days. But the sad reality is that - annually -  hundreds of lives are lost on national roads over the December/January period.

Given the higher than normal chance of your being involved in an accident over the festive season, the South African Insurance Association is urging motorists to double-check they have sufficient insurance cover.

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