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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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7:56

World View from London with Adam Gilchrist : Danish...

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2025/08/28

Denmark’s foreign minister summoned the top U.S. diplomat in the country after reported covert influence operations in Greenland, India’s supreme court orders inquiry into giant private zoo and broadcast of a TV quiz aired after contestant's death. Adam Gilchrist discusses these topics with John Maytham. 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

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8:45

From walking pads to Hot Girl Walks: can walking...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/28

Toni-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director of The Balance Group, speaks to John Maytham about the latest walking trends taking social media by storm. They explore the rise of walking pads for at-home workouts, the TikTok-famous Hot Girl Walks popularised by Mia Lind, and Japanese interval walking, which has been shown to improve blood pressure, muscle strength and endurance. Toni-Lynne breaks down the potential benefits and risks of these trends and discusses whether walking alone can

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8:14

The pros and cons of establishing a City Improvement...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/28

There are approximately 51 City Improvement Districts (CIDs)set up in Cape Town - public-private partnerships between the private sector (property owners and businesses) and the public sector, with a focus on providing additional services within a defined geographical area to improve the urban environment and public safety. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of setting up a CID? Are the benefits worth the additional monthly rates which businesses and households will be paying? John

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6:47

Is City finally listening to experts over water...

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2025/08/28

John Maytham speaks to Prof Leslie Petrik, emeritus professor in the department of chemistry at the University of the Western Cape, about her presentation to the City of Cape Town on Chemicals of Emerging Concern in our coastal waters. IT seems the City is embracing the research, in trying to keep beaches and coastal areas safe, and free of pollutants and chemicals. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town

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9:33

New owners’ ambitious plan to make Golden Acre shine...

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2025/08/28

John Maytham speaks to Lesego Majatladi, Director of Gracht Asset Managers. They have been appointed by Putirex, the new owners of the Golden Acre, to oversee the integration of the redevelopment process as they look to rejuvenate the iconic location in the CBD. 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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5:12

A tribute to Tshidi Madia by Nisa Allie

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/28

John Maytham speaks to EWN Editor in Chief, Nisa Allie, about the sad passing of colleague, EWN Associate Editor for Politics, Tshidi Madia, who died after a brief illness and hospitlisation. 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 unusual stories make

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6:58

Have your say on Cape Town’s first permanent...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/28

Michael Killick, the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Director of Bulk Services, speaks to John Maytham about the public participation process and the plans and benefits of Cape Town’s first permanent desalination plant in Paarden Eiland. The City is inviting residents to provide input on the feasibility study, which recommends a public-private partnership to design, build, operate, and maintain the plant while the City retains ownership. Once operational, it is expected to produce

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7:14

Bishop Lavis celebrates newly revamped sports field...

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2025/08/28

Bonita Cloete, Head Coach at John Ramsey High School and leader within the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, speaks to John Maytham about the first ever sporting mini festival at the newly revamped Lavis Sportsfield. She explains how the MOD afterschool coaching programme is giving learners from six schools safe spaces to develop skills in netball, volleyball, mini cricket and touch rugby, while also providing alternatives to gangs and drug abuse. Cloete also shares plans for a

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13:52

Stormers unveil new 2025/26 kit and sponsors, head...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/27

The Stormers reveal their new kit for the 2025/26 season, together with a refreshed roster of major sponsors including DHL, BrightRock, Six Gun Grill, VALR, SPAR, SportPesa, and Clover. With this commercial boost marking what the franchise describes as a new era, Stormers head coach John Dobson speaks to John Maytham about what the kit launch and sponsor support mean for the team as they prepare for the season ahead. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast

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7:22

Understanding the MTN and Iran saga

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/27

John Maytham speaks to Lindsey Schutters, Daily Maverick business journalist, to get an understanding of how MTN has ended up being the subject of the US Department of Justice's investigation into alleged bribery and corruption in securing contracts in Iran and Afghanistan. It could have devastating diplomatic effects as SA tries to repair ties with the U.S. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up

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4:51

World View from London with Adam Gilchrist: Emotional...

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2025/08/27

John Maytham and Adam Gilchrist take a World View and discuss the following stories: emotional protests in Israel as families of hostages appeal for a Gaza ceasefire); immigrants are outraged in Switzerland after a boy died during a police chase, and a painting looted by the Nazis has been spotted on a wall in Argentina. 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

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8:37

Beyond the game: exploring the rise of sportainment...

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2025/08/27

Why do rugby matches feature so much spectacle these days? From loud music to fireworks, there is a clear trend towards “sportainment”. John Maytham speaks to Dr David Maralack, Head of Department and Professor in the School of Management Studies and convener of the Programme in Sports Management, for insight into this phenomenon. 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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6:37

Justice grinds to a halt for most Life Esidimeni...

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2025/08/27

John Maytham speaks to Sasha Stevenson, the executive director of Section 27, who represented some of the families of the Life Esidimeni victims during an inquest into the deaths of 144 mental health patients nearly ten years ago. Now the NPA says they can only hope to successfully prosecute the responsible officials for two of the deaths. 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

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5:05

GroundUp news: Cape Town approves Fruit & Veg social...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/27

Daniel Steyn, journalist at GroundUp news, speaks to John Maytham as part of the weekly chat with GroundUp, a not-for-profit focused on public interest stories in vulnerable communities. They discuss the Fruit & Veg social housing development and the medical parole system failing terminally ill prisoners. Support GroundUp to keep these stories alive. To make a donation, go to groundup.org.za and follow the “DONATE” link at the top. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a

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6:22

The Bok game at DHL stadium by numbers

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/26

John Maytham speaks to Gina Woodburn, the CEO of DHL Stadium about the Springbok match against Australia at the weekend, and what it meant in terms of numbers in the stadium, and the fan experience. 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 unusual stories

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6:10

Springbok prop Ntlabakanye tests positive for...

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2025/08/26

Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been ruled out of the tour after testing positive for a banned substance. He disputes the finding, while SA Rugby insists the substance is non-performance enhancing and was taken under medical supervision. The case raises questions about how anti-doping rules are applied and what it means for players and the game. Sports scientist Dr Ross Tucker speaks to John Maytham. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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6:22

A World View from London: US Anti Semitism Claims...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/26

Adam Gilchrist chats to John Maytham about the latest global news, including the US claiming France has failed to tackle anti semitism, Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous auto biography and Romania’s million dollar doorstop. 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

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9:18

How should the state be dealing with Operation...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/26

John Maytham speaks to Dr Simon Howell, criminologist at UCT’s Centre for Criminology about what the state can and should be doing prevent Operation Dudula from continuing their xenophobic campaign of targeting foreign nationals in the work place, at hospitals, and now at schools. 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

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9:10

Illegal dumping crackdown: Over 100 trucks impounded...

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2025/08/26

Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, speaks to John Maytham about the City of Cape Town’s crackdown on illegal dumping. More than 100 vehicles were impounded in the past financial year, with hotspot areas across the metro facing persistent challenges from builders’ rubble and general waste being discarded illegally. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up

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5:26

What the Hack: Cloud banking, new gadgets, and...

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2025/08/26

Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of Worldwide Worx and Editor-in-Chief of Gadget.co.za. joins John Maytham to report back from the AWS Summit in Sandton, where South Africa’s major banks and the JSE revealed how they are using cloud computing to drive innovation and stay globally competitive. He also spotlights the Huawei Pura80 Pro, a flagship smartphone with a 1-inch Ultra Lighting sensor and variable aperture for professional-level photography. And Arthur also shares details about Zoho, India’s

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