RC 260929Cape TalkPippa Hudson

Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Food rescue, child-centred supervised visitation and the Riebeek Valley’s thriving arts scene were the episode’s standout conversations.

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  1. 13:19

    Refreshy has grown from five Stellenbosch stores to more than 800 nationwide, saving 250,000 meals through discounted surprise bags of fresh surplus food.

  2. 14:23

    The new Treehouse Family Centre in Tableview offers child-friendly supervised contact and reunification visits, with fees means-tested from subsidised access to a maximum of R450 an hour.

  3. 13:59

    Solo Studios X runs from 23 to 25 October in Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West, showcasing more than 60 resident artists, visiting exhibitors and food events.

  4. 13:17

    South Africa wastes more than 10 million tons of edible food annually, with households responsible for nearly 20% of the total, despite widespread food insecurity.

  5. 14:56

    Mila Smith released her nine-song debut album, Not My Circus, and will perform at the Brass Bell on 24 October while targeting larger local festivals.