Lunch with Pippa Hudson

A few weeks ago we chatted to UCT academic Dr. Elena Moore about her work in the Families and Societies Research Unit. Well, today we have one of her Ph.D. students joining us to chat about her own research, which is focused on the concept of obstetric risk and how it influences how and where South African women give birth.

Her name is Nicole Daniels and she joins me on the line now. 

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VR or Virtual Reality has become the latest trend in the world of gaming. VR gaming is when players wear a head-mounted display unit, and ana are immersed into a sensory experience, essentially taking the player into the game.

Next week, a new gaming arcade is et to open in Cape Town, offering the very best Virtual Reality Gaming experience. 

HyperMAX VR Gaming Arcade in Parklands boasts state-of-the-art, Virtual Reality hardware directly from the United States, Each gamer will be fully immersed in their personalised gaming pod, to experience VR gaming like never before. 

Joining us now is Daniel Titton from HyperMax VR gaming Arcade.

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Anybody who frequents the Sea Point promenade and the Atlantic Seaboard will know about the Winchester.

 Originally built as a residential apartment block, and nearly a century after it was first built, the Winchester Mansions underwent an extensive R90-million renovation that has transformed the iconic seafront hotel.

 Now known as The Winchester Hotel, it's has reopened to the public this month.

 The hotel now has a more of a modern feel following the renovation, with a sleek steel and glass roof replacing the vintage canvas awning at the entrance to the building.

 A lot more was done, including a refurbished pool terrace, extensive landscaping, and the installation of a refreshed signature fountain.

 A reimagined wellness spa is also in the pipeline, with the opening planned for early next year. 

Guest: Michael Liffmann | GM of The Winchester

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Guest: Michael Evans | Partner at Webber Wentzel

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Over the years we’ve had several conversations with cancer survivors, and while every person’s experience of the disease is different, there is one common thread that emerges in almost all those stories – the psychological impact of losing one’s hair.

Alopecia or hair loss is a common side effect of both chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and for many women and men, it can be a huge psychological blow – a constant visible reminder of the battle their body is waging.  Many feel deeply self-conscious about it and don’t like the public attention it draws to them.

Today we’d like to introduce you to a local businesswoman who wants to help ease the anxiety just a little bit. 

Angie de Wet is the owner of the Tosca hair and beauty salon group – they’ve started offering free consultations to cancer patients to help those who want them acquire wigs and hairpieces to cover the hair loss. 

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New to the music scene, Lucrecia Rae, has been singing ever since she can remember. The songstress studied Performing Arts at Northlink College, but it wasn’t until she took part in The International ARTS Talent Showcase that the aspiring vocalist began to find her feet. There she was introduced to fellow vocalist Gino Lee. The pair instantly hit it off and started working on material together. They've since released a song together - titled 'Rendezvous', which they describe as a summer song, and a tribute to the special times that you share with your special person. The single is a prelude to an album that the artists are working on together, for release in 2022.

Pippa catches up with Lucrecia Rae.

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'All Together Now' is a global event celebrating local theatre and an opportunity for

theatres around the world to locally produce and perform an exclusive musical revue

featuring songs from some of the world's most beloved shows.

Over 2500 theatres across the world perform this exclusive musical revue for a limited

time at Theatre On the Bay, from Friday 12 to Monday 15 November.

GUEST: Duane Alexander is a co-director at Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre

Academy (LAMTA), and one of the organisers of 'All Together Now' taking place here in

Cape Town.

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Guest: Karl Blom | Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel

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Pippa speaks to author Amerae Vercueil.

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

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