Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity researcher, Julie Smith, talks to Lester Kiewit about the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on food prices, and the uses of social grants. This as many struggling families are now forced to spend 30percent more on food than before the lockdown.
The beach ban stretches almost all around South Africa - but not in the Northern Cape. This is the perfect opportunity to explore and discover the country's biggest province. Jeanine Jezznits from the Namakwa Coastal Route speaks to Refilwe Moloto.
LISTEN TO PODCASTRefilwe Moloto speaks to Brad Bing, MD of Sporting Chance, about the work they've done in order to keep children from impoverished areas physically active during lockdown.
LISTEN TO PODCASTWith CapeTalk breakfast producer, Stephan Lombard.
LISTEN TO PODCASTWikipedia's 20th birthday is a good time to be reminded that it needs YOU to best represent South Africa and South Africans.
LISTEN TO PODCASTHow is a world-renowned fine-dining restaurant such as La Colombe , located on a wine estate, managing to cope with the ban on alcohol sales? Thanks to a collaborative effort from staff, they've managed to create a non-alcoholic pairing for each of their dishes on chef James Gaag's menu. Refilwe Moloto speaks to La Colombe's restaurant manager Aaron Farquhar.
LISTEN TO PODCASTWith CapeTalk breakfast producer, Stephan Lombard.
LISTEN TO PODCASTBuying a major appliance or item of furniture can be quite expensive, and many people therefore choose to pay them off in instalments. But did you know that there is a growing trend of renting them instead and that an increasing number of international retailers such as John Lewis, Ikea and H&M have started offering their products for rental? Refilwe Moloto speaks to Jonathan Hurvitz, group CEO of Teljoy , to discuss the advantages of renting products rather than buying.
LISTEN TO PODCASTHave you been struggling to find Vitamin D3 supplements? It appears that demand has been exceeding supply as people try and strengthen their immune systems during the pandemic and especially during the second wave, and with the vaccine rollout for the general population still some time away.
LISTEN TO PODCASTWith CapeTalk breakfast producer, Stephan Lombard.
LISTEN TO PODCASTSam Plaatjies of Western Cape Home Affairs speaks to Refilwe Moloto about their limited services and what the public can expect.
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