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In this episode of Lunch with Pippa Hudson, the focus shifts from financial services to a vibrant roundup of weekend entertainment in and around Cape Town. The host highlights a range of events, including the SN Navy Festival in Simonstown, the Stormers vs. Connacht rugby match, the International Ice Hockey Federation's Division III World Championship at Grand West, the Waterfront Canal Challenge, the Tokara Rare Plant Fair, and the Organic and Natural Products Expo Africa. The episode then transitions into theatre, with recommendations for productions like 'Mange Mange and Epic' and 'You Should Go In' at The Baxter Theatre, a bilingual coming-of-age play 'N' Si N' Si' at Theatre Arts, and a preview of the St. Worcester Fierce festival. On the big screen, the weekend's major release is the Super Mario Galaxy movie, alongside the psychological horror film The Mummy and a nostalgic throwback to Grease. For streaming, Netflix features new local releases like 180 and Apex, the documentary series The Trials of Winnie Mandela, and A Guerrilla Story. Apple TV+ launches season two of Criminal Record, while Disney+ debuts the heartwarming Rental Family starring Brendan Fraser. The episode concludes with updates on TV series renewals, including Landman Season 3 and new shows like The Agency and Why Marshals on Mnet.
Check out the SN Navy Festival in Simonstown for free military demonstrations and guided ship tours.
The Waterfront Canal Challenge is a major event with 600 swimmers and a strong charitable cause.
Book tickets in advance for the Organic and Natural Products Expo Africa to save 50%.
Catch 'Mange Mange and Epic' at The Baxter Theatre for a thought-provoking exploration of human ingenuity and climate crisis.
Don't miss the new Netflix documentary series The Trials of Winnie Mandela, offering a balanced look at her complex legacy.
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Opening: Financial Success & Weekend Weather
The episode opens with a promotional message from PPS, emphasizing shared success and profit sharing, before transitioning into weekend weather and entertainment options.
Weekend Events in Cape Town
“The Waterfront Canal Challenge is Africa's only urban-timed canal swim. Roughly 600 swimmers expected to be taking part.”
Theatre Highlights: Baxter & Theatre Arts
“What will come to define this modern era? As humankind moves closer towards the end of the Anthropocene and the beginning of the Plasticine...”
Film Releases & Throwbacks
Maxine Peters reviews the new Super Mario Galaxy movie, the horror film The Mummy, and the nostalgic Grease screening at Stairkinnick Cinema.
TV & Streaming Lineup
“The Trials of Winnie Mandela explores the controversies that defined her public image as well as her persecution by the apartheid regime.”
“The Trials of Winnie Mandela explores the controversies that defined her public image as well as her persecution by the apartheid regime.”
“What will come to define this modern era? As humankind moves closer towards the end of the Anthropocene and the beginning of the Plasticine...”
“Don't miss the new Netflix documentary series The Trials of Winnie Mandela, offering a balanced look at her complex legacy.”
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