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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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10:31

The Week That Was with Tyrone Fisher: No worries

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/20

You can always rely on Tyrone Fisher to face every dark cloud with a highlighter in his hand, ready to add a silver lining. This week he takes a spin on fuel price woes; the overturning of the AFCON final result; dam level worries; and AirBnB regulation vs housing affordability. He joins Lester Kiewit every week to bring some smiles as you head into the weekend. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up

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10:03

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Ramaphosa...

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2026/03/20

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including. 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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8:08

Time for some Dragon -slaying

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2026/03/20

Following their recent return to winning ways after a triple defeat, the DHL Stormers will hope to keep their momentum going when they host the Dragons at DHL Cape Town Stadium on Sunday 22 March, with kick-off set for 3PM. Back from injury is outside centre Ruhan Nel, who spoke to Lester Kiewit about their upcoming encounter with the Welsh side. 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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7:47

Higher diesel costs will hit consumers at the tills

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2026/03/20

As fuel prices continue to climb, driven by global oil market volatility and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, concerns are mounting about the knock-on effects for South Africa’s economy, particularly across the transport and food supply chain. Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association, speaks to Lester Kiewit about how the latest diesel price hikes are expected to push up transport costs almost immediately, with increases of up to 65 cents per litre placing added strain on

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3:53

LIVE AND LOCAL: Heatwave brings out city’s creepy...

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2026/03/20

Lester Kiewit speaks to Sebastian Seelig, the MD of Pest Free SA, about how they saw an increase in cockroach and ant activity, brought on by the heatwave that hit the city recently. 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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9:28

Cyber sense, making sense of scams: card-not-present...

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2026/03/20

This week’s Cyber Sense feature focuses on card-not-present (CNP) fraud and the challenges it poses for online shoppers. Lester Kiewit speaks to Boikokobetso Makhetloane, also known online as Mr Fingerz, a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content creator, about a listener call he received earlier this week from someone who discovered a high-value online order had been placed in their name without their knowledge, delivered to a stranger’s address. The discussion

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6:11

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Hurricane...

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2026/03/20

Emergency alerts as winds hit 285km/h; Pacific island nations face loss of major income streams as a result from fallout of Middle East crisis; West Australian drivers challenge AI-issued fines. 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

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27:50

The story of money, humanity, and why it matters...

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2026/03/19

Lester Kiewit speaks to David McWilliams, Irish economist, bestselling author, and podcaster, visiting Cape Town. They discuss his latest book, Money: The Story of Humanity, exploring how money has shaped human civilisation and why understanding it matters now more than ever. David also shares insights from his weekly podcast with his childhood friend John, his highly regarded newsletter, and the one-of-a-kind festivals he runs in Ireland, including Kilkenomics, the world’s only economics and

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14:20

No limits for Ceres sensation with NYC half marathon...

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2026/03/19

Ceres-born Adriaan Wildschutt recently became the first South African to win the New York City half-marathon, hitting the finishing line in 59 minutes and 30 seconds. Wildschutt was placed 10th in the 10000m event at the Paris Olympics in 2024, and made his half-marathon debut in Valencia in October 2025, where he clocked a time of 59’13”, shaving 23 seconds off Stephen Mokoka’s previous national record. He followed his brother, Nadeel Wildschutt, to Coastal Carolina University in

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11:11

Is law change the only way to protect vulnerable gig...

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2026/03/19

Pat Horn, collective bargaining specialist and founding International Coordinator of StreetNet, speaks to Lester Kiewit about amendments to the country’s labour law which will largely impact this in the gig economy, and whether this is the only way to acknowledge and entrench the rights of these marginalised workers. 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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Gone with the win? How will bookmakers deal with...

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2026/03/19

Lester Kiewit speaks to Brenton Chelin, head of brand at Sportingbet about how bookmakers are dealing with the announcement by CAF that Senegal has been stripped of their AFCON title, which has now been handed to Morocco. Will they honour bets backing Morocco two months after Senegal were first crowned winners? 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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4:56

What bus commuters can expect as fuel hike kicks in

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2026/03/19

Lester Kiewit speaks to Golden Arrow spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer, about how they will be dealing with a dramatic fuel price hike that will surely hit commuters in the pocket. 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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6:57

LIVE AND LOCAL: Did race play a part in high school...

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2026/03/19

Lester Kiewit speaks to councillor Cheslyn Steenberg about the mass brawl and stabbings at Windermere high school. It is now believed that race may have played a part in the fighting that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. 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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38:53

Living on Table Mountain: Vincent reflects on his...

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2026/03/18

Vincent first captured listeners’ attention last week when he called in from Table Mountain following our conversation with Daily Maverick journalist Don Pinnock about his article “Rough sleepers: The mountain keeps us.” Speaking to Lester Kiewit, Vincent shared his perspective on life on the mountain, staying connected through media, and thechallenges of living without formal shelter. Another listener, Paul from Kirstenhof, recognized his voice and shared that he had known Vincent

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LIVE AND LOCAL: Mayor on key issues impacting City of...

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2026/03/18

Lester Kiewit speaks to mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis about a number of pressing issues, including, the amended District Development Model regulations released for public comment; the proposed N2 security wall; concerns that Prasa “allowed” suspected gang boss Ralph Stanfield and his criminally accused wife to access security contracts for rail operations in the city; and a looming water crisis. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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7:09

Does current global fuel crisis mean selling SA’s...

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2026/03/18

Maarten Van Doesburgh, CPUT's Head of Economics speaks to Lester Kiewit about the sale of South Africa’s strategic fuel reserves in 2015 and how wise a move it was considering the precarious situation the country now finds itself in as the war in the Middle East has choked off fuel supply, and pushed prices sky high. 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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7:07

GroundUp News: The hidden crisis of student hunger

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2026/03/18

Studies show that up to two-thirds of university students are food insecure but underreported due to the stigma attached; judgement reserved in Stellenbosch luxury estate legal battle; derelict 19th century Cape Dutch homestead transformed into a thriving community centre. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories. 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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6:31

LIVE AND LOCAL: How will petrol price hike hit bus...

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2026/03/18

As fuel prices are set to surge by more than R4 per litre from 1 April, the impact is already being felt across Cape Town’s taxi industry, with fare increase notices appearing in several areas. Speaking to Lester Kiewit on Good Morning Cape Town, Peter Arendse of the Kensington/Factreton Taxi Association (KenFac) explained that while some associations have moved ahead with fare hikes, KenFac is holding off for now in an effort to support struggling communities. He outlined the difficult

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4:28

The Luxury Lowdown with Bianca Resnekov: Oscars...

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2026/03/17

In this week’s edition of The Luxury Lowdown, CapeTalk’s design correspondent Bianca Resnekov takes us behind the scenes to the Governor’s Ball which follows the annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, and catered by Wolfgang Puck. Bianca also takes a look at some of the fashion trends which graced this year’s red carpet. 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

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6:18

The Africa Report with The Continent: Ant smuggling...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/17

Lester Kiewit gets latest news on Africa from Christine Mungai, news editor of The Continent. They discuss Kenya’s ant smuggling; Wafcon’s last minute postponement and a Tanzanian tycoon acquires East Africa’s biggest media house. 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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