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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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8:18

The week that was...with Tyrone Fisher: fisticuffs...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/27

From fights at the inaugural South African LIV golf to national energy emergencies being declared, Tyrone Fisher wraps up the week that was 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 team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and

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16:40

In conversation with acclaimed playwright and author...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/27

Acclaimed South African playwright, author, and novelist Nadia Davids is currently in Cape Town to promote her second novel “Cape Fever”, a gothic psychological thriller set in 1920s Cape Town. She speaks to Lester Kiewit about her career as a playwright and author, of having her works performed on international stages, and what it feels like to be back home in the city of her birth. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is

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6:08

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: DA pay row,...

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2026/03/27

In this week’s Parliament: Week in Review, Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, joins Lester Kiewit to dig into a trio of politically charged developments. The DA is under scrutiny over top up payments,sparking debate about transparency, ethics, and whether the party is drifting from its long held opposition to entitlement politics. Meanwhile, a dramatic legal battle between Julius Malema and Kenny Kunene unfolds, with explosive affidavits alleging cartel

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10:22

Petrol panic: Fuel retailers call for calm from...

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2026/03/27

Lester Kiewit speaks to Reggie Sibiya of the Fuel Retailers Association about concerns of a fuel shortage as a price hike looms. And while he says there is no need to panic, they are concerned about oil companies “double dipping” when it comes to diesel, an unregulated fuel. 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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4:24

LIVE AND LOCAL: ANC takes another hit as PA continues...

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2026/03/27

Lester Kiewit speaks to independent elections analyst Wayne Sussman about the ANC losing ground in the latest by elections in the Cape, as the Patriotic Alliance continues to gain support ahead of local government elections. 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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7:44

Cyber sense, making sense of scams: virtual card fraud

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2026/03/27

This week’s Cyber Sense feature focuses on virtual card fraud and the risks it poses for digital payments. Lester Kiewit speaks to Boikokobetso Makhetloane, also known online as Mr Fingerz, a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content creator, about a listener voicenote describing how they were defrauded on a virtual debit card with no notifications, OTPs, or alerts. The discussion explores how such fraud works, why virtual cards are not foolproof, and the steps consumers can

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4:44

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Philippines...

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2026/03/27

Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr has declared a national energy emergency as a direct result of Iran war; a Social media ban blocking under-16’s comes into effect today in Indonesia; tropical cyclone Narelle continues to wreak havoc up north whilst parts of New South Wales experience unprecedented snowfalls. 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

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3:15

Uncertainty and queues as diesel concerns surface in...

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2026/03/26

Lester Kiewit speaks to Hannes Visser from the Oudtshoorn Courant about scenes of long queues at fuel stations in Oudtshoorn, captured in a video he posted to social media. The footage, filmed at the BP at Winston Linford Motors, shows a surge in demand as motorists and taxi operators lined up for diesel, with several other stations in town reportedly running dry. While it remains unclear whether this is the result of a broader supply constraint or possible withholding within the supply chain,

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3:38

Kfm’s Sherlin Barends previews Galaxy KDay 2026 in...

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2026/03/26

Sherlin Barends from Kfm Mornings speaks to Lester Kiewit about Galaxy KDay 2026 taking place this weekend at Sandringham Farm in Stellenbosch, highlighting what festivalgoers can expect from one of the Cape’s biggest family-friendly music events. She shares details on the proudly local line-up, the atmosphere that has made KDay a staple on the Cape Town events calendar, and practical information around tickets, pricing tiers, and the overall experience, from picnic-style relaxation to a full

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10:57

Naming-and-shaming via social media: Know your rights...

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2026/03/26

Social media platforms such as Facebook has allowed us to share information quite easily as well as find information from others. But how murky are the waters when it comes to negative, potentially libellous, content? Whether it is about poor or even disgusting service at a restaurant, constant delays and broken promises, or even outright fraud and theft, could we be opening ourselves up to possible legal action? Lester Kiewit speaks to Emma Sadleir-Berkowitz, social media law expert at the Digital

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6:44

Emerging economies – Focus on India: State of Working...

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2026/03/26

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University, about India’s state of employment as reflected in the State of Working India Report 2026; India’s outsourcing industry and the challenge being posed by AI; and a regressive judgement on leave for women from work. 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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7:39

Reputational impact of Police Commissioner being...

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2026/03/26

SAPS Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has been summoned to appear in court in connection with a health contract that is the subject of a criminal investigation. Lester Kiewit speaks to Lennit Max, who has served in many roles including that of Western Cape MEC for Community Safety, about the impact this could have on the reputation of the South African Police Service. 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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10:09

Can lower fuel levies be the silver bullet in petrol...

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2026/03/26

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Mathetha Mokonyama, Head of Transport Operations Systems at the Centre for the Study of Industrial Research. They discuss the state of fuel supply, the expected fuel price hike; and the Democratic Alliance’s proposal to reduce both the RAF and General Fuel Levies by 50% “for the duration of the oil price shock, or as long as possible.” Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic

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3:02

Reducing speed won’t just save fuel it will also save...

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2026/03/26

Dr Cleeve Robertson speaks to Lester Kiewit about another good reason for everyone to reduce their speed when driving. He says that apart from the obvious fuel-saving advantages, a slight reduction in speed can make a major difference when it comes to injuries sustained in a collision. Dr Robertson is a former head of Emergency Medical Services in the Western Cape. 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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10:10

No more pedal to the metal if you want to be more...

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2026/03/26

Are you dreading the upcoming fuel price increase? Is the timing for you made worse due to long-weekend travel plans? Lester Kiewit discusses some of the simple ways ion which you can slash your fuel consumption as he speaks to engineer and technical car expert, Nicol Louw. 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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5:02

Why traffic can sometimes flow better without traffic...

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2026/03/26

How is it that when traffic lights go off that the traffic manages to flow better? Not always, but enough times to have noticed this pattern. This is something which we have noticed from the regular feedback from listeners who are in traffic when the power has gone off, and while there certainly are times when traffic flow is made worse, there are also times that treating an intersection as a four-way stop can help ease tailbacks. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Megan Bruwer, senior lecturer in traffic

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8:53

Obesity in South Africa: Chief Scientific Officer at...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/25

Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana, Chief Scientific Officer at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation, speaks to Lester Kiewit about research featured in a story by the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism on obesity in South Africa. They discuss findings from a British Medical Journal study showing how weight-loss medications can help while in use but often lose effect once stopped, and why Chandiwana argues obesity should be treated as a chronic disease to reduce stigma, improve access to care, and support

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8:12

It’s a jazz smorgasbord this weekend

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2026/03/25

Jazz fans are in for a treat, perhaps too much at that, with the simultaneous staging of the annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival as well as the inaugural African staging of the Montreux Jazz Festival in Franschhoek over the same weekend. Lester Kiewit speaks to sought after saxophonist Dan Shout to get his thoughts on the line-ups on offer. 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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2:41

Live and Local: SANParks gives update on...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/25

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bongani Mnisi, SANParks General Manager for the Cape Region, to get the latest information on the firefighting efforts taking place on top of Constantianek. Mnisi says two helicopters have already been deployed and more can be expected later in the morning. 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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9:00

Meet the man taking on Cape Town’s mayor for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/25

Lester Kiewit speaks to Sibusiso Dyonase, the Democratic Alliance caucus leader in the Sedibeng District Municipality in Gauteng, about why he is going up against Geordin Hill-Lewis for the leadership of the party at the upcoming elective congress. 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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