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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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7:09

Thousands of teachers at ECD level are underqualified

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Eric Atmore, director of the Centre for Early Childhood Development. They discuss the challenges now facing the ECD sector after the Department of Basic Education announced that thousands of teachers are underqualified. 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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9:18

Ramaphosa sets up commission of enquiry and puts...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to independent crime and police analyst Dr Johan Burger about a special judicial commission set up by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate allegations that members of SAPS, top politicians and businesspersons are colluding with drug cartels and organised crime syndicates. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been placed on special leave following allegations he has links to criminal figures. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show

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5:47

Ramaphosa sets up commission of enquiry and puts...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Nicolette Kinnear, the wife of slain police officer Lt Col Charl Kinnear about whether his as yet unsolved murder should also form part of the probe into links between SAPS, politicians and organised crime. Kinnear was killed while investigating organized crime, including illegal firearm trafficking and police corruption. 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

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6:35

How Gift of the Givers helped re-establish Knysna’s...

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2025/07/14

It has been eight years since a large fire swept through the southern Cape town of Knysna, destroying many homes but also wiping out an estimated 30 million honeybees and devastating their natural foraging areas. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of Gift of the Givers and the non-profit organization called 'Hope for the Honeybees', large quantities of sugar was secured to provide an emergency sugar syrup feed to maintain the surviving bees, and within two years the local honeybee population was able

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6:07

Money on a Monday: Avoiding costly damages from...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/14

Falling trees can cause a lot of damage to property, and there has been an increase in insurance claims as a result of such events during winter storms. Lester Kiewit speaks to Christelle Colman, CEO of Ami Underwriting Managers, about the ways in which we can try and prevent them from happening through a number of practical interventions, but also ensuring we are adequately covered by insurance. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme

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5:46

Standard Bank Africa Unlocked 2025 - Part 2

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/11

Through dynamic dialogue, cutting-edge insights, and catalytic partnerships, Africa Unlocked serves as the platform where Africa takes the lead in redefining its growth trajectory, forging a future that is inclusive, innovative, and globally competitive. Returning for its second consecutive year in 2025, Africa Unlocked is more than a conference, it is a strategic movement shaping the future of African commerce, investment, and industrialisation. Lester Kiewit is joined by Bill Blackie, CEO of

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5:29

Binge-watching options: Squid Game S3, Iron Heart,...

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2025/07/11

In need of some binge-watching options this weekend? Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including: - Squid Game Season 3 (Netflix) - ⁠Iron Heart Season 1 (Disney+) - ⁠Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 (Amazon Prime 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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8:49

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

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2025/07/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, a researcher and political analyst, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including Inflation Target debate & treasury reforms; the DA accuses the Minister of Police of misleading Parliament; R10million travel bill for Minister Hlabisa and deputies exposed. 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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7:37

US tariffs a threat to South African jobs

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/11

The US hiking tariffs on goods coming out of South Africa and into their country by 30 percent, is a real threat to the local economy and jobs. Lester Kiewit speaks to Annaline van der Poel, COO of Debt Rescue about how it could trickle down the ordinary South African who is already struggling to make ends meet. 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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7:39

What can the nation expect from Ramaphosa on...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/11

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday night address the nation on developments arising from a public statement by KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, that Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu and other senior figures are tied to organised crime. Lester Kiewit speaks to Lawson Naidoo, the executive director of Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (Casac), about whether we will see another special commission to probe the allegations, or if there will be a cabinet

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8:21

Play it safe when keeping warm this winter

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2025/07/11

Many homes make use of LP gas heaters to stay warm in the winter, especially as electricity prices have gone up steadily over the years. While heaters are checked and certified before being sold to ensure their safety, it still requires some basic understanding on how to use them safely. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nirval Brijlal, Head of Compliance & Finance at the LP Gas Safety Association (LPGSA). Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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5:34

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Controversial...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/11

A controversial former Sydney councillor has been nominated by Donald Trump as Ambassador to Malaysia; the mushroom cook found guilty of murder and faces life sentence, a big birthday celebration for viral pygmy hippo. Katie Macdonald shares all the details 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

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11:19

Fathers 4 Justice responds to calls for equal...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/10

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s recent comments reminding South Africans that child maintenance is the responsibility of both parents—not just fathers—sparked plenty of reaction this week. Speaking at a #MaintenanceMatters event in Mfuleni, she also stressed the legal consequences of obstructing visitation rights. Lester Kiewit spoke to Gary Da Silva, Chairman of Fathers 4 Justice South Africa, a civil rights group advocating for equality in family law and the protection of

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5:24

Emerging economies – Focus on India: US tariff...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/10

Donald Trump’s tariff threat with regard to BRICS members; a stranded F35 jet has become a tourist attraction; India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Namibia. Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University. 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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4:51

Standard Bank Africa Unlocked 2025 - Part 1

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/10

Africa stands at the threshold of a transformational decade, poised to define its role in the global economy as a powerhouse of innovation, trade, and sustainable growth. Africa Unlocked, hosted by Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking, has firmly established itself as a premier pan-African platform convening the continent’s most influential business leaders, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs. To find out more about this year’s Africa Unlocked, Lester Kiewit is joined by

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9:22

SARS extends deadline for employers after system...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/10

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) experienced higher than expected volumes on Monday which caused their systems to take longer than expected to respond. As a result, a number of employers experienced delays in submitting their monthly EMP201’s before the deadline, and as a result the SARS Commissioner has exercised his discretionary power to extend the due date for filing and payment to Monday, 14 July 2025. Lester Kiewit speaks to SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter to get a sense of

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13:10

City of Cape town’s burning concern about private...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/10

Private firefighting services are popping up across the country and Cape Town is no exception. The City of Cape Town’s Chief Fire Officer, Clinton Manuel, joins Lester Kiewit to discuss their efforts to prevent these “unregulated” businesses, like Fidelity SecureFire from responding to call outs. 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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5:14

On a sour note: Vinegar shortage looms in South Africa

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2025/07/10

Due to a number of factors such as raw material availability and logistical challenges, South Africa is facing a shortage of vinegar, an important ingredient when it comes to the manufacture of sauces, dressings, marinades and pickles. Lester Kiewit speaks to Louis Opperman, head of Commerical at Jumbo Brands, a supplier to the industry of both spirit and imitation vinegars. 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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9:52

Don’t make a booboo: How to get the genuine Labubu

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2025/07/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tharious Demetriou owner of The Back Door sneaker, clothing and accessory store in Rosebank (Johannesburg), about what to look out for when trying to by a genuine Labubu doll, and not end up with a fake. 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

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8:56

Slave Wreck Project: What we can learn by exploring...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/10

Co-ordinated by the Smithsonian Musuem—along with George Washington University, the Iziko Museums of South Africa, and the U.S. National Park Service, the Slave Wrecks Project (S.W.P.) combines maritime archaeology, historical research, and the study of sunken slave ships, to get a better overview of global African enslavement and the history of the African Diaspora. To help us understand why this is such an important project, Lester Kiewit speaks to Jaco Boshoff, Maritime Archaeologist at

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