RC 261025Cape TalkPippa Hudson
Sunday, 25 October 2026
A lighter Sunday on Cape Talk, led by a swimwear designer's fit advice, a best-new-hotel win and a therapist's take on unrequited love, while the hosts battled colds on air.
- 07:17
The Alexander Estate won Best New Hotel in South Africa at the 2026 Lux Hotel Awards, less than a year after opening. General manager Nomta Twala credits open communication, accountability and teamwork.
- 08:15
Swimwear designer Lloyd Triana says her brand grew from about 1,500 customer measurements. She says standard sizing built on nine-head fashion sketches is why many swimsuits fail to fit.
- 08:27
Triana's bikini top has a lace-up back instead of hooks and no underwires. It fits larger cup sizes, and it avoids metal hardware so the suits last.
- 08:44
Magicka returns to Cape Town City Hall for three daytime performances on 7 and 8 November, hosted by comedian Stuart Taylor. Tickets are available through Webtickets.
- 07:45
Therapist Kim Abrams says unrequited love often traces back to childhood, and that you cannot change another person, even if you try harder to be loved.