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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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7:50

Getting to know our everyday workers: The data scientist

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/05/01

To celebrate Workers’ day, John Maytham speaks to a range of workers who all play an important role in our everyday life without us realising it. In this segment he speaks to Vanessa Dedricks, a data scientist who takes boring numbers and makes them into something meaningful for the greater good of society. 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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5:25

What does the law say regarding domestic workers and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/30

When it comes to domestic workers and public holidays, the law says that they are just as entitled to paid time off as other workers, and to double pay if they are to work on a public holiday, but this is apparently not universally known. John Maytham seeks clarity on what the labour law says regarding this with labour law specialist Puke Maserumule. 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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8:18

Did an induced atmospheric vibration cause power outage?

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2025/04/30

One of the leading theories as to why there was a massive power outage in Portugal and Spain recently is a phenomenon called “induced atmospheric vibration. This was apparently caused by intense temperature variations in the interior of Spain which led to anomalous oscillations in very high voltage power lines. To try and get an understanding of this, John Maytham speaks to Monique Le Roux, the Chief Engineer and head of the Energy Systems and Grid Modelling Research Group (a.k.a. CRSES Next)

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15:46

Tokai fire – could intensity have been reduced...

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2025/04/30

John Maytham spoke with Megan Taplin from Table Mountain National Park about the concerns about the Tokai Fire, including questions over the speed of the response and the management of alien vegetation. 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

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8:36

Saved from fire by a mountain ranger

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2025/04/30

Doryce Sher was one of the hikers at Silvermine who was rescued by a Table Mountain National Park ranger when a fire spread over the weekend. She shares her experience with John Maytham. 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

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8:36

Postbank confirmed SASSA Gold card validity extended

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/30

CapeTalk’s John Maytham speaks with Postbank Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Thami Cele, about the decision to keep both SASSA Gold and Black Cards valid until further notice, after months of confusion and delays impacting millions of grant beneficiaries. 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

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7:13

Open Secrets: Are SA Government officials indirectly...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/30

Are South African government officials indirectly funding Israel’s war on Gaza - despite the government having ensured that this war was classified as genocide by the International Court of Justice? What about the funding of fossil fuel companies who may be responsible for accelerated climate change through carbon emissions? These are the subjects of a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) application sent by Open Secrets and Fossil Free SA to the South African Government Officer

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6:15

GroundUp news: Langa residents living in shipping...

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2025/04/30

Some Langa residents have been living in shipping containers since being moved there in 2002 – will a redevelopment plan for area bring this to an end? Judge finally delivers judgement – twelve years after reserving it; Postbank announces SASSA Gold Card validity extended beyond May 31. John Maytham speaks to Marecia Damons of GroundUp News. 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

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9:56

Stormers smash Benetton with Dragons lined up next

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/29

John Maytham speaks to Stormers coach John Dobson about their impressive victory over Benetton (56-5) in the United Rugby Championship. 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

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5:36

The Africa Report with The Continent: Namibia's...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/29

John Maytham gets The Africa Report with Kiri Rupiah of The Continent. They discuss Namibia’s agriculture minister’s sacked over rape allegations; how teen ant smugglers expose lucrative smuggling operations, and a Uganda judge involved in a UK domestic worker case. 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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3:25

How animals have been impacted by the Tokai fire

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2025/04/29

John Maytham speaks to Jaco Pieterse, Cape of Good Hope SPCA chief inspector, about the impact the raging Tokai fire has had on animals and pets. 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

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21:06

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis responds to public concerns...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/29

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis spoke to John Maytham in response to growing concerns over the City’s proposed property rates and tariff changes for the 2025/26 budget. Addressing critics who argue that these changes could disproportionately impact households and small businesses, the Mayor highlighted the City’s efforts to cushion lower-income residents. He discussed South Africa’s most inclusive social assistance package, which includes the highest free water allocation, broad

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7:21

What the Hack! Safety tech leads at Auto Shanghai and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/29

In this week’s edition of What the Hack! on CapeTalk, Arthur Goldstuck joined John Maytham to explore the shift towards vehicle safety at the Auto Shanghai 2025 expo, unpack the power (and challenges) of the new Acer Predator Connect W6x Wi-Fi router, preview Meta’s LlamaCon and its AI ambitions, and share expert advice for World Password Day on how to better protect your online accounts. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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11:23

Lithium-ion batteries: Power saver with a fire hazard

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/29

John Maytham speaks to Michael van Niekerk, the CEO of ASP Fire, about the dangers associated with the increased use of lithium-ion batteries, especially as winter months approach and loadshedding again becomes a reality for South Africans. The batteries are known to sometimes combust or burn into flames. 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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4:25

Tuesday morning South Peninsula fire update with...

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2025/04/29

John Maytham speaks to Table Mountain National Parks Park Manager, Megan Taplin for an update on the raging fire that has destroyed vast tracts of vegetation and threatened houses and property in the Tokai and Noordhoek areas. 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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4:31

Tokai Fires, Felicity Purchase, CapeTalk, Fire...

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2025/04/28

Lester spoke to Felicity Purchase, PR councillor for wards 64 and 69, who lives close to the Tokai fires. Felicity provided an update on the situation overnight and the latest developments this 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 accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual

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20:59

David Baddiel in conversation: Celebrated author and...

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2025/04/28

Author and comedian David Baddiel joins Lester Kiewit on the show today, ahead of his appearance at the Jewish Literary Festival this April. The internationally acclaimed writer, known for his bestselling book Jews Don’t Count, talks about his career, his exploration of identity politics, and his recent family memoir My Family. David also discusses his work for younger audiences, including his latest book Small Fry. With his trademark humor and insight, David’s conversation with Lester

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9:02

Cape Town’s car-free plan: progress or problem

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/28

Urban planner and managing director of the NPO Young Urbanists, Roland Postma, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the City of Cape Town’s proposed car-free inner-city plan. He weighs in on the potential benefits of a pedestrian-friendly CBD, what infrastructure would need to be developed, and the concerns raised around accessibility and 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

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6:44

VAT hike is not yet over

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2025/04/28

Lester Kiewit speaks to Democratic Alliance national spokesman, Willie Aucamp, about why the fight to prevent a VAT hike on May 1 is not over, and requires the filing of an additional affidavit to ensure the increase is not implemented. 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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3:46

Tokai fire update

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2025/04/28

Lester Kiewit speaks to Jermaine Carelse, spokesperson for the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Services about efforts to contain a fire raging in the Tokai area, threatening homes in Noordhoek and surrounds. 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

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