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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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3:24

Angst over BT Football Academy not over

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/05

It was announced by Brandon Timmy that he has taken the decision to permanently close down BT Football Academy following the debacle over players and coaches left stranded in Lisbon, Portugal, after return flights were not secured. However, there are still families seeking answers as they have already paid for their children to participate in yet another event in Spain, coming up in September. Lester speaks to Princess Mkohla, whose son is meant to be taking part. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester

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4:30

A World View from London: Volcano erupts in Russia

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2025/08/05

Hundreds of Israeli ex-officials ask Trump to help end the war in Gaza; a volcano erupts in Russia for the first time in 500 years; and the world’s highest earning DJ, Calvin Harris, becomes a dad! Vicki Turner discusses these stories with Lester Kiewit. 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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9:07

How do principals convince communities to combat...

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2025/08/05

Lester Kiewit speaks to Clive Arries, the principal of West End Primary School, about how to successfully convince communities to defend and protect their schools, instead of allowing vandals and thieves to strike, hampering education. 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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7:36

Automotive sector prepares for tough trade conditions...

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2025/08/05

Lester Kiewit speaks to Renai Moothilal, CEO of National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) about the impact of the 30percent US trade tariff and how it could impact their 85 000 strong workforces, as some companies in the sector are already predicting massive losses. 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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9:26

What the Hack! F1 hopes for Kyalami, Zoho’s Ulaa...

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2025/08/05

Making electric transport viable across multiple sectors; new Ulaa browser from Indian software company Zoho targets enterprises and those seeking more privacy; Photo ID is being increasingly used for authentication – but does it work? Lester Kiewit speaks to Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of Worldwide Worx and Editor-in-Chief of Gadget.co.za. 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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9:09

Western Cape Taxi Peace Summit aims to chart a new...

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2025/08/05

Yesterday’s Western Cape Taxi Peace Summit at the Breakwater Lodge brought together government, law enforcement, civil society, and taxi industry leaders to tackle violence and promote safety and collaboration in public transport. Western Cape SANTACO Chairperson Mandla Hermanus speaks to Lester Kiewit about the summit’s goals, key discussions, and the next steps toward a more stable and safer taxi industry. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk

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8:55

How does YouTube and social media influence the way...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/04

Children are the most impressionable when it comes to being influenced by social media. This includes how they speak. Lester Kiewit speaks to Associate ProfessorAmiena Peck, Chairperson of the Linguistics Department at the University of the Western Cape, on the impact YouTube and social media has on children's language. 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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8:55

Toll-free and data free support in a fight against...

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2025/08/04

Phishing scams targeting bank clients are on the rise, with fraudsters using emails and texts that look almost identical to real bank communication. In response, Capitec has introduced in-app calling that lets clients speak directly to the bank from inside the app, without needing airtime or data. It’s a move that improves security, reduces fraud risk and makes support more accessible to clients who might otherwise be left out. Andrew Baker, Chief Technology Officer at Capitec, speaks to

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6:19

A World View from London: Trump brings back 50s...

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2025/08/04

Russia says a Ukraine attack on an oil depot has caused a major fire; Time is running out for trapped miners in Chile; and US President Donald Trump is reviving a national school fitness test straight out of the fifties. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. 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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12:13

Recognising the Palestinian state is an empty gesture...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/04

Lester Kiewit speaks to Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch and a leading authority on international law and accountability about how the United Kingdom, France, and Canada have all announced plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state. Yet many continue to supply arms to Israel aiding its genocide in Gaza. So what does recognition actually mean? Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape

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9:02

How should Ramaphosa navigate Trump’s new tariff...

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2025/08/04

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Rob Davies, honorary professor at the Nelson Mandela school of public governance at UCT, and former Minister of Trade and Industry. They discuss how South Africa should navigate the new trade landscape created by the US imposing politically motivated trade tariffs on a host of nations, including a 30 percent tariff on South Africa, set to come into effect on 7 August. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is

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6:15

This is why modern-day homes are a greater fire risk

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2025/08/04

The average escape time from a burning home 30 years ago was 17 minutes. Today, due to the regular use of synthetic materials, the average escape time is 3-4 minutes. Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael van Niekerk, CEO of ASP Fire, about how we can reduce the fire risk in our homes. 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

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4:54

How do we make cycling safe for all in the city?

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2025/08/04

Lester Kiewit speaks to Roland Postma of the Young Urbanists South Africa and the Active Mobility Forum, about how we make cycling safe for everyone. This comes after two cyclists died in separate incidents. One was killed in a collision with a tour bus and the other died after being assaulted in a robbery. 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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6:33

Money on a Monday: Will rates cut relief be short-lived?

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2025/08/04

While the recent repo rate cut has led to a sigh of relief among those with home and car loans, it won’t be enough to shield us from other economic factors still at play at an international and local level. Lester Kiewit speaks to Frans Cloete, Chief Financial Officer of Debt Rescue, to discuss why the recent implementation of a 30% tariff on South African goods entering the US market can potentially push us into a dark period. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the

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9:39

Another clash ahead for Springboks Women against...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/01

The Springbok Women will be facing New Zealand’s Black Ferns again at Athlone Stadium on Saturday 2 August after having lost their previous encounter a week before by a margin of 34-26. The match will be the last game for the squad as they prepare for the commencement of the Rugby World Cup in England. Lester Kiewit is joined in studio by Tayla Kinsey and Mary Zulu. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape

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14:18

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: A look at...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/01

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, a researcher and political analyst, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: a look at what Members of Parliament have declared in the 2025 Register of Interests; the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill has been passed by both houses and now awaits Presidential assent; Minister of Correctional Services answers question on budget shortfall. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your

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11:09

GOOD calls for Speaker to step aside and be...

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2025/08/01

Lester Kiewit speaks to GOOD CIty of Cape Town councillor Roscoe Palm who witnessed the attack by security on EFF councillor Mzubanzi Dambuza. GOOD is now calling for Speaker Felicity Purchase to step aside and for actions in this incident to be investigated. 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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9:54

Is Trump stepping on WTO’s toes by using trade...

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2025/08/01

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Daniel Bradlow, a G20 Senior Fellow with SA Institute of International Affairs, about how the World Trade Organisation might view US President Trump using trade tariffs as a tool to punish or reward countries for their foreign and domestic policy. 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

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10:34

Kaaps trilingual dictionary ready for next phase but...

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2025/08/01

The Trilingual Dictionary of Kaaps project was launched in 2021 in partnership with Heal the Hood Project, and is now ready to head into print, but this will require a boost of capital, and this is where everyone can play a role, as a crowdfunding campaign has been launched. Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Quentin Williams, Director of the Centre for Multilingualism and Diversities Research (CMDR) and Full Professor of Linguistics in the Linguistics Department at the University of the Western

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7:29

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Negotiating...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/08/01

Negotiating efforts have paid off for ASEAN countries as some see tariffs lowered in Trump’s latest executive order; ⁠Australian authorities show big tech that they mean business as YouTube added to under 16 social media ban and Musk’s X loses legals legal fight and hit with hefty fine; a ⁠Queensland mum denied personalised number plates due to meaning of her name. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the

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