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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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6:37

How dedicated staff are keeping Claremont safe and clean

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to Abdul Kerbelker, the Claremont Improvement District Company’s executive manager, about the work they do in the area to ensure it is not only safe, clean, but also a pleasure to visit. 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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6:01

Nedbank Business Ignite: And the winner is John Fox...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/09

This year, Nedbank Business Ignite on CapeTalk celebrated the guts, determination and passion it takes when a small business dares to disrupt the industry. Through a rigorous judging process, 15 incredible finalists were chosen. And one small business owner emerged as the overall winner – walking away with R200 000 cash, and a R200 000 advertising package on CapeTalk. Lester Kiewit speaks to winner John Fox of Bio Pak. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk

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4:06

#LesterInYourLounge @home has you covered from A to Zzzz

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/09

Still nestled in bed inside @home’s Claremont flagship store, Lester Kiewit chats to Rebecca Arnhard, @home’s Buying Manager for the Softs department – which includes everything from bed and bath to luxurious home furnishings. With over 12 years of experience in buying, Rebecca shares the story behind the iconic Granny Goose brand – a local, heritage linen name known for delivering “the best quality sleep” for over 30 years. Now part of the Foschini Group, Granny

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6:18

#LesterInYourLounge from the comfort of a bed – in...

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2025/07/09

In a first for the show, Lester Kiewit broadcasts from an actual bed inside @home’s Claremont store, joined by EWN’s Natalie Malgas, Charlene Le Roux, and warmly welcomed by @home Marketing Manager Lerato Mohapi. With over 20 years of marketing experience, Lerato shared the story behind the brand – founded in Cape Town in 2001 and now with over 120 stores across South Africa. What began as a homeware offering has grown into a premium destination for furniture, kitchenware,

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7:39

Is Cape Town struggling with getting their laundry...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/09

Cape Town has been getting quite a lot of rainy days this early winter and many households have been having challenges of getting their loads of laundry washed and dried without favourable weather conditions. Lester Kiewit speaks to Sebastian Ricketts of 24 Hour Laundry about how busy their laundromats have been as clients make use of their washing machines and tumble dryers. 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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8:10

Steenhuisen: Trump’s 30 percent tariffs will be...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/09

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen speaks to Lester Kiewit about the looming 30% tariff on South African exports to the U.S., recently announced by President Donald Trump and set to take effect on 1 August 2025. Steenhuisen warns the tariff could cripple local agriculture - impacting citrus, wine, grapes, nuts and more - and severely harm the economy and jobs. He also believes it signals the unofficial end of AGOA, the trade agreement that has long granted South Africa duty-free access to U.S

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11:32

Can discipline still prevail after corporal...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/09

Why is society polarised when it comes to the topic of child and teen discipline and particularly on the matter of corporal punishment? Is there perhaps a middle ground to be reached so that errant children don’t fall deeper into criminal tendencies or should we be taking an either / or approach? Lester Kiewit speaks to Frank Elgar, a full professor in the Department of Equity, Ethics and Policy in the School of Population and Global Health at McGill University, and he has looked at the topic

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6:38

GroundUp News: What does City of Cape Town mean by...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/09

The City of Cape Town promised at the beginning of 2025 that it is planning for 12 000 affordable homes to be made available, but what exactly do they mean by affordable homes? Fidelity Fire Services is private firefighting service which is available for subscribers in a number of cities and towns across South Africa, but the City of Cape Town says that their operation is unlawful and unregulated. Lester Kiewit speaks to Daniel Steyn of GroundUp News about these stories. Good Morning Cape Town with

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4:05

@home is where the heart is

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2025/07/09

Lester Kiewit is conducting his "Lester in your Lounge" show with a difference, this time from the lounge and bedroom setting at the beautiful @home store in Main Road, Claremont. Founded in 2001, @home is now 24 years old and going strong, with 120 stores nationwide. Lester speaks to @home marketing manager Lerato Mohapi. 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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7:33

The Africa Report with The Continent: DRC and Rwanda...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/08

Lester Kiewit gets The Africa Report with Kiri Rupiah of The Continent. They discuss the Ugandan president to run again in 2026, a peace deal between DRC and Rwanda and Angelique Kidjo to get a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. 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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5:35

When the winter blues turn SAD: has this affected the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/08

Clinical Psychologist Mark de la Rey speaks to John Maytham about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and whether it is present in South Africa. Mark discusses how winter affects mood, key symptoms to watch for, and treatment options. They also consider if SAD is changing how South Africans experience the season. 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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7:41

Expected impact of new US trade tariffs on SA Exports

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/08

The United States government has announced its various new tariffs for its international trading partners, with a 30% duty to be imposed on South African products entering the US market. Lester Kiewit speaks to Terry Gale, Chairperson of Exporters Western Cape, to find out how this is likely to impact their sector. 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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3:09

Sars’ tax season starts with a crash

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/08

The South African Revenue Service online system has crashed on the first day of the tax filing season. The auto-assessments process for 2025 was marred by many users reporting errors accessing the e-filing system. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nicolas Botha, Tax Team Compliance manager to discuss what taxpaers can do to navigate the technical difficulties. 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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12:30

Lord Peter Hain breaks party ranks and votes against...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/08

Keir Starmer’s Labour Government recently passed a bill which effectively banned the activist group Palestine Action, deeming it a terrorist organisation. Lord Peter Hain, who grew up in South Africa and was a staunch anti-Apartheid activist, broke ranks with his party and voted against the bill when it was passed by the House of Commons and came before the House of Lords. He speaks to Lester Kiewit about why he chose against it. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the

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8:51

Organised crime and gangs have for decades had links...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/08

Lester Kiewit and UCT criminologist, Dr Simon Howell, discuss the historic links between political figures, the state and the criminal underworld and gangs. This on the back of KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accusing top cops, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, and the deputy national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya of being in cahoots with a criminal syndicate linked to the drug trade; and with questionable businesspeople involved in organised crime. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

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9:32

What the Hack! Huawei commits to SA, Rain Loop device...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/08

Huawei announces their commitment to South Africa at their Connect 2025 Summit; Rain launches Loop device: a wifi router that is also a Bluetooth speaker and much more; much excitement ahead of the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy Z foldable devices, the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, and the rumour mill has it they will unveil their first triple-fold phone, the Galaxy G; and more useful WhatsApp tips you need to know about. Lester Kiewit speaks to Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx and Editor-in-Chief

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4:42

Blue Crane numbers in decline

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/08

The population of South Africa’s national bird, the Blue Crane, has been falling since 2010 and is a matter of concern among conservationists. The current estimated Blue Crane population in South Africa sits between 34,000 and 68,000 and represents a drop in numbers since 2010 of between 27% and 49%. Lester Kiewit speaks to Christie Craig, conservation scientist with the Endangered Wildlife Trust. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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7:50

Allegations made against Senzo Mchunu

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/08

The Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, has been accused of interfering in investigations by KwaZulu Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi has made these allegations by saying he has WhatsApp conversations to confirm them. John Maytham speaks to Orrin Singh of the EWN team. 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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10:24

Nike steps into the “snoafer” trend – where comfort...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/07/07

Nicola Cooper, trend analyst and CEO of Nicola Cooper & Associates, and Senior Analyst & Strategist at 99c communications speaks to John Maytham about Nike’s entry into the rapidly growing “snoafer” trend — footwear that blends the sporty comfort of sneakers with the polished look of loafers. The conversation explores how the once-clear line between functional footwear and fashion has all but disappeared, as consumers demand shoes that are both versatile and stylish

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9:19

A look into the kasi economy

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2025/07/07

Is the unemployment rate in South Africa exaggerated due to flawed statistical models? Might the numbers be less alarming due to the informal economy not being fully taken into account? John Maytham speaks to GG Alcock, author of “Kasinomics: African informal economies and the people who inhabit them” about the lesser-known side of informal economies on the African continent. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your

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