Imagine turning rubbish into energy-efficient homes that cut electricity bills in half, well-insulated and well-ventilated…

The Natural Building Collective is part of a growing movement aimed at making sustainable building dreams a reality.

It recently built an Early Childhood Development Centre in Delft, made entirely from tyres, cob, compressed earth bricks and glass bottles.

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Founder Peter McIntosh, who has lived off-grid in a strawbale house for 23 years, has been researching the value of alternative building materials such as tyres and “eco-bricks” since 2014.

Click here to learn more about the Natural Building Collective and here if you would like to attend a natural building course.

Lester Kiewit interviewed McIntosh – scroll up to listen.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a special plan to address the country's energy crisis. Refilwe Moloto speaks to independent consultant in energy research and a research fellow in the Global Risk Governance programme at UCT, Hilton Trollip, about its potential.

Pippa Hudson speaks to rental property attorney, Marlon Shevelew, about tenant-landlord issues.

Presenter of The Money Show, Bruce Whitfield speaks to Temba Bavuma, captain of the SA men's national cricket team about his personal money habits.

The Money Show presenter, Bruce Whitfield speaks to Peter Attard Montalto, head of Capital Markets Research at consultancy and research company Intellidex.

The Money Show presenter, Bruce Whitfield speaks to highly regarded scenario planner and strategist, Clem Sunter.

Bruce Whitfield speaks to Natascha Viljoen, CEO of Anglo American Platinum.

The Money Show presenter, Bruce Whitfield interviews Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB.

International correspondent Adam Gilchrist says Russia is looking for more friends in Africa.

Africa Melane interviews Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape.

Refilwe Moloto speaks to the head of knowledge and insights at Old Mutual, Vuyokazi Mabude, on the findings of the Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor, which has revealed that 44% of working South Africans have admitted to taking part in online gambling.

Lester Kiewit interviews Professor Mark Horowitz, Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry at University College London.

Refilwe Moloto spoke to epidemiologist and research Professor at Stellenbosch University Alex Welte about the efficacy of booster shots and new vaccines with the progression of COVID-19 variants. 

Relebogile Mabotja spoke to editor for Just Money, Erica Liebenberg, about giving pocket money to children, and the potential benefits.

The production is choreographed by South African ballet veteran Veronica Paeper. Pippa Hudson spoke to her about her latest show.

Refilwe Moloto speaks to partner and Trademark and Copyright Attorney at Adams and Adams Stephen Hollis about Charmza the DJ and Biblos legal proceedings against Master KG, the record label Open Mic Productions for alleged copyright infringement in respect of their commercialisation of the Jerusalema song and master recording.

The hugely popular book festival returns after a two-year Covid hiatus, with some familiar CapeTalk presenters taking part.

Clinical psychologist Khosi Jiyane said it's never easy coming to the realisation that it's over as it may be through a combination of telltales, and not necessarily just one.

SA daredevil Chris Bertish chats to Sara-Jayne King after accomplishing the first-ever solo, wing foil transpacific crossing.

The Cape porcupine was thoroughly cleaned after being discovered in a drain, covered in what seemed to be vegetable oil.

Lester Kiewit spoke to author, Niki Daly, about his timeless collection of children’s books that have been appreciated across generations.