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Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Join Lester Kiewit every weekday for an authentic Cape Town wake-up call. The show gets Cape Town as close to the story as possible, from high-profile interviews to did-you-hear watercooler conversations. The show is enlightening and accessible, inclusive and thought-provoking. It helps listeners navigate the (sometimes hectic) business of life. Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchrest shares

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9:39

Cause for concern: Cape Town’s groundwater levels...

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2026/04/09

Research conducted by a team from the University of the Western Cape’s Department of Earth Science has found that the level of Cape Town’s groundwater has been in steady decline. Lester Kiewit speaks to lead researcher Dr Sesethu Fikileni. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s

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10:29

Have you ever wondered why our memories are boom and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/08

How is it that we can sing along to a song which we haven’t heard in decades, and without missing a word, and yet we cannot remember why we went into a room once we get there? Why can we recall events from our youth but not remember the name of someone we met five minutes ago? Lester Kiewit speaks to Michelle Spear, Professor of Anatomy at Bristol University, to discuss how our brains process our memories. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show

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5:56

Sports Minister says heads will roll over...

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2026/04/08

Lester Kiewit speaks to Yvonne Schalk, the general secretary of SA Schools Athletics after the postponement of the 2026 National High/LSEN Schools Athletics Championships. The postponement of this national event for high school learners and learners with special educational needs has drawn criticism from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie who said it is a sign of bad organisation for which someone must be held responsible. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk

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4:59

Was Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran a war crime?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/08

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Lt Col Michelle Nel, a senior lecturer in Criminal and Military law at the University of Stellenbosch about whether US President Donald Trump could face war crimes charges were he to carry out his threat to commit genocide in Iran. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The

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7:50

Two-week ceasefire announced

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/08

Lester Kiewit speak to Mitchell Plitnick, President of ReThinking Foreign Policy and author, about the two-week ceasefire which has been announced following US President Donald Trump’s threat to wipe out the civilisation of Iran. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot

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4:50

Winde says SANDF deployment yet to curb Cape Flats...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/08

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says it is still too early to judge the effectiveness of the South African National Defence Force deployment, as shootings continue across the Cape Flats despite the intervention. Speaking to Lester Kiewit, Winde pointed to the limited number of troops on the ground and stressed the need for intelligence-led, coordinated operations to curb ongoing gang turf wars. He also raised concerns about the criminal justice system’s ability to convert arrests into

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5:53

GroundUp News: Backyard housing tensions, torture...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/08

Editor Barbara October joined Lester Kiewit to highlight three of GroundUp’s feature stories this week, starting in Ravensmead where backyard dwellers say they are being overlooked in the City of Cape Town’s latest housing project, raising concerns about fairness in allocation. The conversation then turned to the case of Juma Igiranieza, with the police torture matter provisionally withdrawn after the court failed to secure a Kinyarwanda interpreter, delaying justice once again. The

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6:22

SA’s role in historic Artemis II mission

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/08

Lester Kiewit speaks to Eugene Avenant, Chief Engineer at South African National Space Agency, Space Operations, about the role they played in making the historic Artemis II mission around the moon a reality. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and

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4:47

The Luxury Lowdown with Bianca Resnekov: wedding of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/07

Lester gets the Luxury Lowdown from Bianca Reznekov, and this week they discuss how Cape Town is attracting brides and grooms from across the globe, to host the ultimate in luxury weddings, some with budgets reaching R30milllion. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot &

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12:01

Cyclist in critical condition as interview highlights...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/07

A Cape Town cycling community is waiting for updates after a serious crash on Victoria Road left 61-year-old cyclist Landon Lagrange critically injured. Speaking to Lester Kiewit, Neil Robinson, CEO of the Pedal Power Association, said Lagrange was airlifted to hospital following a collision with a minibus taxi and remains in a critical but stable condition. Robinson noted that fellow cyclists administered immediate medical assistance at the scene, which may have helped save his life. The incident

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3:52

When the vinegar lingers, pickled waste management...

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2026/04/07

A tongue-in-cheek listener question about leftover pickled fish marinade turned into a humorous on-air moment, as Lester Kiewit and Councillor Zahid Badroodien played along with the idea that Cape Town’s wastewater plants are suddenly awash with oniony, vinegary sludge after Easter. While there may be a grain of truth in increased food waste over the holiday, the conversation leaned firmly into comedy, from “pickle-scented” treatment works to creative (and questionable) reuse ideas

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6:14

Easter return traffic sees congestion spike as...

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2026/04/07

As thousands of holidaymakers made their way back to the Western Cape following the long weekend, Provincial MEC for Mobility Isaac Seleko says traffic volumes surged from as early as Sunday night, with major routes like the N1 seeing a steady influx of vehicles from the Eastern Cape and inland regions. Speaking to Lester Kiewit, Seleko highlighted congestion through key points such as the Huguenot Tunnel, alongside ongoing roadside operations aimed at improving safety. While there was a visible

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9:00

Celebrating the death of criminals: Are we losing our...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/07

Lester Kiewit speaks to Action SA MP Dereleen James, about whether South African society has become so hardened against crime, that we actually celebrate the death of a criminal, even if that is a young teen, shot dead in a smash and grab incident. Is this the new norm? Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible

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10:29

Trump openly threatens war crimes in rant at Iran

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/07

Lester Kiewit speaks to social commentator and columnist, Donovan Williams about US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iran’s bridges and power supply infrastructure if they do not open the Straits of Hormuz by Tuesday. If Trump carries through with the threat it would be a war crime with massive consequences for the region. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning

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7:23

With the workplace pivot back towards remote working...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/07

With many countries now experiencing a big leap in fuel prices, some governments have taken measures such as introducing weekly public holidays and work-from-home directives. Might a similar approach be helpful in South Africa? Lester Kiewit speaks to Karen Lowe, Director at 4 Day Work Week South Africa. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is

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4:30

City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services partners...

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2026/04/02

The City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services has teamed up with the Shoprite Group and will be bringing some joy to 275 children who are currently housed at four care facilities. They will be dropping off Easter treats as well as personal care items, to help uplift some of the most vulnerable members of our greater community. Africa Melane speaks to Sanjeev Raghubir, Chief Sustainability Officer at the Shoprite Group. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk

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6:00

Binge-watching options this weekend: Lost Women of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/02

In need of some binge-watching options this weekend? Africa Melane chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including: - Lost Women of Alaska (DSTV stream) - Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+) - The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (Showmax) Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative,

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11:45

In conversation with Joe Studwell, author of How...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/02

Joe Studwell is the acclaimed author of “How Asia Works”, which revealed the key policies behind the meteoric growth of the “Asian tigers.” Backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Omidyar Network, Studwell then shifted his focus towards Africa, paying particular attention to Botswana, Rwanda, Mauritius, and Ethiopia,and expected to find a different approach given the far-reaching impact of colonialism on the continent. Instead, Studwell found that these nations

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9:59

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Zille’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/02

Africa Melane speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: Helen Zille’s pothole stunt triggers rapid repair as residents question city response, and the Ad hoc committee faces delays as its deadline is extended to end of April. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town

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6:58

LIVE, LOCAL AND DANGEROUS: How floor crossing...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/02

Africa Melane speaks to Brandon Davis, Associate at Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (Gitoc) about how gang violence has spiked following the “floor crossing” of gangsters from one faction to another. This comes as the SANDF is deployed to gang hotspots across the Cape. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is

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