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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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9:16

Protests want end to performing circus animals in...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/04

Lester Kiewit speaks to Chad Cupido, Executive Officer of Beauty Without Cruelty (South Africa) on why they have been staging protests outside the venues of a circus which continues to use wild animals for performances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:43

Willie le Roux Rugby Festival in full swing

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/03

Lester Kiewit speaks to Koos Eksteen, organiser of the 2025 Willie le Roux Rugby Festival, which takes place at the Markötter Sports Ground in Stellenbosch from 2-5 April. 1555 players and 235 coaches from all over Southern Africa are participating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:30

South African advertisers are ace at political satire

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/03

South African adverts have a knack for hitting the mark with political satire. What makes us so good at this? Lester Kiewit speaks to Jonathan Cherry of Cherryflava media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:07

What will new US imposed vehicle export tariffs mean...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/03

Lester Kiewit speaks to Yamkela Fanisi, Ministerial Spokesperson for the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, about the anticipated 25percent U.S imposed import tariff hike on vehicles and motor parts. The state is seeking clarity as the sector prepares for the impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:14

ANC turns back on DA and cosies up to smaller parties...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/03

Lester Kiewit speaks to MP Wayne Thring, the deputy leader of the ACDP, who along with the DA, EFF, and MK Party, opposed the fiscal framework that was passed today after the ANC got the backing of Action SA and Bosa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:32

ANC turns back on DA and cosies up to smaller parties...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/03

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mmusi Maimane, leader of Bosa, after they threw their weight behind the ANC, and backed the fiscal framework in its current form which has seen the Democratic Alliance threaten legal action to have the vote deemed unlawful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:36

Trendspotting Thursday: AI in beauty

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/03

Have you noticed how AI-generated images have been portraying people according to specified parameters on how some people define beauty? Why is this dangerous given that 70% of millennials believe that AI tools will allow us to be more creative in imagining the future of beauty? Lester Kiewit speaks to Kirsty Bisset, MD of HaveYouHeard Marketing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:21

Is there a maximum age for driving in SA? Expert...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/03

Transport Risk and Accident Specialist Stan Bezuidenhout discusses with Lester Kiewit whether there’s a legal maximum age for driving in South Africa. While there’s no set age limit, Bezuidenhout argues that the real issue isn’t age but ability. He shares his concerns about the current license renewal process, calling it little more than an expensive card print, and explains that drivers should consider stopping when they no longer feel safe or confident - whether that’s due

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5:59

Shruti Nair on embracing open-water swimming and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/02

This month's #LesterInYourLounge brought us to Clovelly, broadcasting from the home of Traci Kwaai, where Lester Kiewit was joined by Shruti Nair, a Fish Hoek resident, small business owner, and close friend of Traci’s. Originally from India, she traces her love of water back to childhood traditions in her hometown’s stepwells. In recent years, she has embraced open-water swimming, training regularly and competing in races. She swims an average of 2 km unassisted and is preparing for the

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11:31

In conversation with Councillor Simon Liell-Cock

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/02

Lester Kiewit speaks to councillor Simon Liell-Cock, the ward councillor for Ward 61, which includes the suburbs of Kommetjie, Ocean View, and Glencairn Heights, as well as the area lying south, up to Cape Point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:40

Shadley Fisher and Ethan Corker from The Fisher Child...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/02

This month's #LesterInYourLounge brought us to Clovelly, broadcasting from the home of Traci Kwaai, where Lester Kiewit was joined by Shadley Fisher and Ethan Corker from The Fisher Child Project, the NGO founded by Traci. Shadley, a youth leader, is mentoring the next generation of ocean custodians, while Ethan, a junior participant, is experiencing first-hand the impact of the project. Together, they shared how access to the ocean through snorkelling and diving is shaping young lives and fostering

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3:47

Fisherman and Kalk Bay local Faez Poggenpoel on the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/02

This month's #LesterInYourLounge brought us to Clovelly, broadcasting from the home of Traci Kwaai, where Lester Kiewit was joined by Faez Poggenpoel, a fifth-generation fisherman and the youngest boat owner in Kalk Bay. Running two fishing boats and advocating for small-scale fishermen in False Bay, Faez is deeply committed to protecting both his livelihood and the future of the industry. Lester Kiewit speaks to Faez about the challenges facing local fishermen—from restrictive regulations to

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5:48

A World View from London: Russia’s conscription...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/02

Russia’s military call up; China’s military drills; and tributes to WW2 codebreaker, Betty Webb. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:22

A month of baboon operations for Shark Spotters

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/02

It has been just over a month since the Shark Spotters took over some operational responsibilities under the banner of the Cape Baboon Partnership– including the provision of baboon rangers, managing the Baboon Hotline, and community liaison and education. Lester Kiewit speaks to Sarah Waries, Chief Executive Officer of Shark Spotters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:43

How the poor are hit harder by new Eskom tariffs

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/02

Lester Kiewit speaks to Chris Yelland, MD of EE Business Intelligence, about his research into the impact of the new Eskom tariffs, especially on poorer consumers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:03

Is the Budget the straw to break the GNUs back?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/02

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Chris Landsberg, special adviser to Minister Ronald Lamola, about the stresses and strains being placed on members of the GNU as they struggle to find consensus on the budget. It now seems the DA and ANC cannot agree, while Action SA and the ANC and finding common ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:13

Live from Clovelly: Traci Kwaai on preserving history...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/02

This month's #LesterInYourLounge took us to the heart of Clovelly, where we were welcomed into the home of Traci Kwaai. A sixth-generation fisher child from Kalk Bay, Traci is a passionate activist dedicated to preserving her community’s history and ensuring its future. She leads the Walk of Remembrance, a storytelling journey that brings to life the struggles and resilience of Kalk Bay’s fishing families, highlighting generations of marginalization. But her impact goes beyond the past -

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8:41

GroundUp news: Pit latrine toilet eradication...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/02

The deadline set by the national Department of Basic Education to eradicate pit latrine toilets at schools has come and gone (31 March 2025) – but how did they do? Hair salons, vegetable stalls and other informal businesses in Cape Town’s townships are being forced to shut down because they cannot afford to pay protection fees to extortionists; Langa residents marched to Cape Town Civic Centre to demand clarity on who is to benefit from planned housing development in their ward. Lester

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5:18

The Africa Report with The Continent

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/01

Lester Kiewit gets The Africa Report with Kiri Rupiah of The Continent. They discuss Sarkozy’s continuing Libya trial, Zimbabwe’s uprising and US airstrikes which targeted ISIS-Somalia operatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:46

Jane Elliott on the uncomfortable truth for Trump and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/04/01

Lester Kiewit speaks to world renowned diversity trainer and teacher Jane Elliott who famously conducted the blue eye, brown eye exercise with her students to demonstrate the irrational and ridiculous constructs of racism. They discuss the expulsion from the US of SA Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, after he was accused of being a race baiting politician by the Trump administration, and the fear held by right wing white America that fuelled the move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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