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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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5:47

Why you should change your passwords now: Biggest...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/23

Pippa Hudson speaks to Craig Pedersen, director of the Computer Guy Forensics, about the largest data and password leak in history with 16billion passwords and credentials exposed. It has prompted Google to advise users to change passwords immediately. 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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7:06

Trump plunges U.S into Middle East war with bombing raid

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/23

Pippa Hudson speaks to Naeem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), about the U.S’ bombing of Iran’s suspected nuclear sites, with President Donald Trump calling it a huge success. Iran has hit back to say they had evacuated at least one of the sites, and that the U.S had effectively now entered the war on the side of Israel, and should expect repercussions. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast

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8:48

Money on a Monday: Navigating unpaid school fees,...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/23

Ashleigh Laurent, Legal Counsel at TPN from MRI Software, speaks to Pippa Hudson about the growing challenge of unpaid school fees in South Africa. They discuss the legal duties of schools and parents, the importance of clear communication around debt and exemptions, and practical steps to manage this complex issue. Ashleigh shares valuable insights on how schools and families can work together for fair and sustainable solutions. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk

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9:34

Cape Town teen wins global eco-journalism award for...

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2025/06/23

WESSA CEO Cindy-Lee Cloete speaks to Pippa Hudson about Cape Town student Alexandra de Roo’s first-place win in the global Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) International Competition. Cloete, who launched the programme in South Africa back in 2018, reflects on what this milestone means for environmental education and the rise of African youth voices in climate storytelling. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your

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8:54

Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite Finalist - Bus Cuisine

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/20

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 thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the

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5:26

The fight to save The Naked Scientist: Dr Chris Smith...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/20

Dr Chris Smith, the familiar voice behind The Naked Scientist and long-time Cape Talk contributor, speaks to Lester Kiewit about his looming redundancy from Cambridge University. He unpacks the impact of the university’s budget cuts on his dual role as science communicator and hospital virologist, and what’s at stake if The Naked Scientist is forced to shut down. Chris also reflects on the global reach of the show, its origins, and the passionate listener campaign now underway to try

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8:24

Sandra Prinsloo brings powerful one-woman show to the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/20

Sandra Prinsloo speaks to Lester Kiewit about her compelling one-woman show Kamphoer – Die Verhaal van Susan Nell, opening the Kultura Festival at Curro Durbanville High School. Based on a true story from the Anglo-Boer War and performed in Afrikaans with English surtitles, Prinsloo shares insights into the powerful themes of trauma, resilience, and justice explored in the play. Her masterful portrayal of multiple characters offers a deeply moving theatrical experience that resonates with

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9:23

Why so cross? Anger at rave in St George’s Cathedral

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/20

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dean Terry Lester, the Dean of the St George’s Cathedral about the negative reaction by some members of the public to a rave party they hosted on Youth Day, June 16. 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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8:23

Parliament: Week in Review with Tara Roos

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/20

Parliament: Week in Review 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 thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside

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10:34

Irish rap band’s terror case questions freedom of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/20

Lester Kiewit speaks to Fahad Ansari, director of London-based Riverway Law, about a case which has called into question UK’s laws and freedom of speech. Currently a member of an Irish rap group called Kneecap is before the court, facing a terror charge for waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in November last year. Under UK law, it is illegal to display or promote symbols or articles of banned groups like Hezbollah or Hamas. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the

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5:41

What’s next for Cape Town’s glitzy landmark, The Ritz?

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2025/06/20

Ash Muller, property broker and Mail & Guardian columnist, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the recent sale of The Ritz Hotel in Sea Point, reportedly for around R240 million. They discuss the rich history of this iconic Cape Town building, its significance in the local property market, and what the future might hold under new ownership. Ash shares insights on the potential impact of the sale and the hopes of the community for this beloved landmark. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a

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6:33

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Evacuating...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/20

Australia and New Zealand working to evacuate citizens from Middle East, New Zealand freezes aid to Cook Islands and Pub reopens after 6 months in Western Australian town. 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 accessible. The team’s ability to spot &

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8:19

Jameekah Liedman on Wingfield and Paint City...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/19

Jameelah Liedman, Kensington CPF representative, spoke to Lester about the community’s reaction to the eviction of settlers from Wingfield tents in Kensington and Paint City in Bellville. The eviction operation was launched by the City of Cape Town with Home Affairs and Public Works on 18 June 2025. 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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11:51

Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite Finalist

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2025/06/19

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DHL Stadium CEO joins us from Manchester ahead of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/19

Gina Woodburn, CEO of DHL Stadium, speaks to Lester Kiewit from Manchester where she is attending the global Stadium Business Summit. She shares insights into how Cape Town’s stadium is benchmarking itself against some of the world’s leading venues and gives us a preview of preparations for the upcoming Springboks vs Barbarians match on 28 June. From event strategy to fan experience and the growing role of the business lounge, Woodburn highlights how the stadium continues to evolve as a

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13:02

South African children with ADHD face treatment...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/19

Professor Renata Schoeman speaks to Lester Kiewit on CapeTalk about the significant challenges South African children with ADHD and their families face due to restrictive monthly prescription rules for methylphenidate. She highlights how these regulations force families, especially those in the public health sector, to make frequent clinic visits, creating financial strain and disrupting treatment continuity. Prof Schoeman discusses the impact of these barriers on children’s health and

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7:16

A World View from London: Gaza Food Tragedy, Bali...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/19

Dozens are feared dead in Gaza after reports emerged of another deadly incident—this time as civilians queued for food. In Indonesia, volcanic activity has forced the closure of all flights to and from Bali, disrupting travel and raising safety concerns. And in the U.S., hotel guests got a shock when an alligator made an unexpected appearance in the lobby. Adam Gilchrist shares the details with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast

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5:26

Western Cape Government’s Anti-Extortion Summit

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/19

High levels of extortion in the Western Cape is threatening livelihoods, small businesses, infrastructure development, and public services. The Western Cape Government is now holding a Multi-Sectoral Anti-Extortion Summit to address the problem. Lester Kiewit speaks to Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, to find out what happened at the summit and what the next steps are to address the problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:07

Concerned Stellenbosch University staff call for a...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/19

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Sandy Liebenberg, Distinguished Professor and the HF Oppenheimer Chair in Human Rights Law in the Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University, about a statement calling for the university to take a stand against the genocide in Palestine. More than 200 university staff members signed the statement calling for a cessation to the hostilities by Israel, and for the university to cut all ties with Israeli universities. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of

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11:03

How we reimagine and repurpose spaces of historical...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/06/19

Calvyn Gilfellan, Chief Executive of the Castle of Good Hope, speaks to Lester Kiewit about how we reimagine and repurpose spaces marked by historical trauma, violence and colonial memory. He unpacks the Castle’s transition from a symbol of colonial power to a space that fosters public engagement, education and healing — and reflects on the broader challenge of transforming heritage sites into inclusive and reflective spaces in post-apartheid South Africa. Good Morning Cape Town with

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