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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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12:28

Less than a month before FIFA 2026 kicks off

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/15

We are now 4 weeks away from the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be taking place in North America with co-costs Mexico, Canada and the USA. But is there that same level of excitement that we had here in South Africa before the 2010 tournament, the “gees” and sense of anticipation of almost “feeling it”. Lester Kiewit speaks to Guardian sportswriter Alexander Abnos. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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9:56

The Bottom of the Week with Tyrone Fisher: Storm...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/15

This week’s The Bottom of the Week with Tyrone Fisher takes a sharp, tongue-in-cheek look back at a chaotic few days in South Africa, from Cape storm damage and flooding disruptions across the Western Cape, to frustration with South African companies quietly changing familiar products while insisting nothing has really changed, including the latest Aquafresh formula debate. The conversation also turns to ongoing political tension, with Cyril Ramaphosa confirming he is not stepping down despite

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2:05

Binge-watching options this weekend: The Boys Season...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/15

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: - The Boys Season 5 (Prime Video) - ⁠Margo’s Got Money Troubles (AppleTV) - ⁠Beef Season 2 (Netflix) 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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6:03

A World View from London: A Beijing bromance

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/15

There is flattery and fanfare for Donald Trump visiting China; Cuba hits zero oil but the US has made a loaded offer and Fifa is being warned to do more for players and fans. 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 and accessible. The team’s ability to

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5:59

Parliament: Week in Review: Sisisi Tolashe fired and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/15

In this week’s Parliament: Week in Review, Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, joins Lester Kiewit to unpack the firing of Sisisi Tolashe and the formation of Parliament’s Phala Phala impeachment committee. Tolashe’s dismissal from Cabinet has sparked debate about accountability, political performance, and shifting dynamics within the ANC, while Parliament’s decision to move ahead with an impeachment related committee places renewed

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4:34

Live and Local: Farmworkers badly impacted by recent...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/15

Lester Kiewit speaks to Robertson farmworker Faiz Neethling to get a first-hand account of the devastation caused by a massive storm and widespread flooding that has left the Winelands reeling. 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

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8:08

Cyber sense, making sense of scams: Alleged ANC data...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/15

This week’s Cyber Sense feature focuses on claims made in a recent TikTok video by Boikokobetso Makhetloane, also known online as Mr Fingerz, in which he alleges that a database linked to the ANC may have been compromised and data exposed online. Lester Kiewit speaks to Mr Fingerz about how cyber breaches are identified, what it means when data surfaces on the dark web, and the broader risks posed to organisations and individuals when sensitive information is potentially leaked. The discussion

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4:37

LIVE AND LOCAL: Farmer paints a bleak picture after...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/15

Lester Kiewit speaks to Excelsior Wine Estate owner Peter De Wet to about the devastation caused by a massive storm and widespread flooding that has left the Winelands reeling. 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

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8:15

LIVE AND LOCAL: Excessively noisy vehicles could soon...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/15

The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Portfolio Committee this week approved the amended Traffic by-law at a special meeting, following a public participation process. The amendments seek to further assist in reducing dangerous behaviour of road users, to regulate vehicle safety and traffic usage, to provide for increased vehicle impoundment and nuisance control in public transport operations. The public participation process resulted in the addition of one provision, allowing for

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8:21

RMB Africa Focus: Namibia navigates economic shifts

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/14

May is Africa Month, and Season 5 of RMB Africa Focus is here. This season, you’ll hear on-the-ground perspectives from RMB’s experts across the continent. For many years, the narrative of African energy has been dominated by the established giants of West and North Africa. The attention is now turning to Namibia, where major offshore oil finds, green hydrogen ambitions, and renewed mining are reshaping the country's prospects. Lester Kiewit speaks to award-winning journalist Crystal

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11:12

Are we seeing improved age-progression predictions...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/14

Forensic facial imaging artists are often called upon to create an impression of what someone might look like after being missing for a long period oftime, in the hopes that they can still be found. Today we have computers which are scanning our photos and able to identify us in new uploads, even if the photos are from our youth, as they are able to track our features and overcome the changes brought about by the passage of time. Are we approaching the point where AI might be able to accurately

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13:19

Hanover Park by-law concerns spark debate as City of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/14

Concerns over City of Cape Town enforcement in Hanover Park sparked strong debate on the breakfast show after a call from Gary Hartzenberg of the Newfields Village Anti-Eviction Community Representative Forum, who raised questions about action taken against an elderly resident reportedly selling baked goods from her home to supplement her pension. The discussion prompted divided listener reaction, with some defending the need for regulation and public health standards, while others called for a more

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6:31

Banks and pay points hit by connectivity and internet...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Paul Colmer, Exco member at the Wireless Access Providers Association, about the factors that have led to a national internet connectivity problem that includes hampering points of sale and banking. In the Cape, brutal storms have added to the connectivity issues as cables and infrastructure were damaged. 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

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4:11

Dramatic mass rescue and communities cut off by flood...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Jo-Anne Otto, Cape Winelands Municipality spokesperson, about a mass rescue and which communities are still cut off by flood waters after storms battered the region for days. 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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7:53

Has Aquafresh undergone changes? Wendy Knowler gets...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to CapeTalk's resident consumer journalist Wendy Knowler after she set out to find out the reason why Aquafresh toothpaste has undergone a formulation change and sparking off complaints from loyal users. 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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5:01

Did shot-hole borer beetles help topple trees in...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Paul Barker, a consulting arborist who works with trees in development and health diagnostic reports. They discuss what role the polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB ) beetle may have played in weakening trees and branches ahead of the storm that toppled hundreds of trees across the province. 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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6:43

Robertson faces worst flooding in living memory as...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/14

Robertson is facing what many residents are calling the worst flooding in living memory, with thousands evacuated, roads and bridges damaged, and businesses left underwater after days of relentless rain across the Cape Winelands. Renata Kuschke, Tourism Manager at Robertson Tourism, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the devastating impact on local communities, the growing concern for the region’s tourism and wine industries, and the incredible way residents have rallied together to support those

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5:23

Gary Hartzenberg

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2026/05/13

The Newfields Village Anti-Eviction Community Representative Forum is raising concern about the City of Cape Town threatening to jail or fine an elderly resident for selling baked goods to help 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 informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and

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4:48

Call to help 150 children stay dry this winter

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/13

Wendy Abrahams from the Advance Edukos Foundation spoke to Lester Kiewit about their renewed appeal to secure 150 pairs of rain boots for children in need ahead of the winter rains. The foundation, which received an outpouring of support from Cape Talk listeners last year that allowed them to extend their reach beyond their initial target, is once again calling on the public to help keep children’s feet warm and dry in challenging conditions. Wendy says the boots would make a practical

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6:10

Helping Hands 4: Help give shelter to those living on...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/13

The Haven Night Shelter CEO Shadrick Valayadum speaks to Lester Kiewit about their Pavement to Pillow campaign, to get homeless and vulnerable people off the city’s icy streets and into a place of safety. 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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