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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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8:04

Special school holidays in term 2

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/28

Did you know that there are three special school holidays allocated in April and May this year, which, when taken along with the Freedom Day and Workers Day public holidays, will equate to a full week off from school? Lester Kiewit speaks to Elijah Mhlanga, spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:14

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Australia’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/28

Speculation over as date for Australian election date announced; Papua New Guinea’s government blocks Facebook as a “test” to mitigate misinformation, hate speech, and pornography; police rush to scene of burglary in Melbourne only to find a furry visitor. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:22

Stop the earth, we want to get off

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/27

A world which has been ordered for decades by globalisation and geoeconomics has quickly become a world grounded in geopolitical risk. Why have we reached this point and what does the road ahead look like? Lester Kiewit speaks to elections analyst and consultant Ben Graham Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:01

Time to silence “Kill The Boer” in current global...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/27

Lester Kiewit speaks to Samkelo Mokhine, the executive director of the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) about the controversy stirred up by Julius Malema singing “Kill the boer” at a Human Rights Day rally. And, while a court has ruled that it is not hate speech, it is being used by Afrikaner groups to stoke the US’s anti-South Africa sentiment. Would it not be smart, and just plain good manners, to put the song to rest now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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12:06

Healing the broken bodies of Gaza

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/27

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Haytham, an orthopaedist from Gaza, but who now lives in Italy. He chose to go into this field so he could help heal the broken bodies of Gaza where daily assaults have left many with amputations. He counts children among the patients he has had to operate on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:22

Trendspotting Thursday: Whole meal replacements

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/27

The trend of supplement drinks replacing traditional meals is growing rapidly, driven by convenience, health-conscious lifestyles, and the desire for precise nutrition. These meal replacement drinks are designed to provide all the essential nutrients one needs in a quick and easy format, appealing to busy professionals, athletes, and even those who struggle with regular eating habits. Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers, Influence Lead at HaveYouHeard Marketing.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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10:42

US visitors will soon require visa to enter Namibia

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/27

What impact could a reciprocal entry visa policy for US visitors have on the Namibian economy? Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Johan Coetzee, Associate Professor in Public Management at the Department of Governance and Management Sciences at Namibia University of Science and Technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:23

Briana Evigan: from Hollywood to humanitarian

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/26

Lester Kiewit speaks to American actress and dancer Briana Evigan, who is best known for her roles in the Step-Up series and for her “scream queen” roles in a number of horror films. Over the last few years Briana has been spending quite a bit of time in South Africa and Zimbabwe, where she has been immersing herself in charity and humanitarian work, by empowering under-resourced communities and working with anti-poaching teams to protect vulnerable wildlife and their habitats.See

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8:00

Hamba kahle Vrye Weekblad… again

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/26

The Afrikaans weekly newspaper Vrye Weekblad was founded in the 1980s when South Africa was in a state of emergency, with media heavily censored under PW Botha’s government. It has been revived digitally a number of times over the years, but now the decision has been made to close for good. Lester Kiewit speaks to Max du Preez, Vrye Weekblad Editor-in-Chief, about the decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:51

Trump considers Israel supporter and dad of convicted...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/26

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. John Stremlau, Honorary Professor of International Relations at Wits University, about US President Donald Trump proposing a conservative media critic and father of a January 6 rioter as Ambassador to South Africa. Lee Brent Bozell III, has openly defended Israel, and his appointment could see a further deterioration of US-SA relationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:14

A World View from London: A church banned in Japan

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/26

The Moonies banned in Japan by Tokyo court; lions rescued from Ukraine; mysterious glowing spiral seen in night sky. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:29

Budget battle: Action SA refuses to back the budget

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/26

Lester Kiewit speaks to Action SA parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip about the party’s decision to not support the Budget vote in its current form. This raise concerns that it may not be approved by the April 2 deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:49

Ramaphosa overturns ban on cannabis and hemp edibles

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/26

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tebogo Tlhopane, Chairperson of the Cannabis Trade Association Africa (CTAA) about the government’s u-turn on its ban on foodstuffs containing cannabis and hemp until they embark on further consultation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:54

GroundUp news: A draft solution for Gauteng courts...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/26

Lester Kiewit speaks to Marecia Damons of GroundUp News about the big stories they are reporting on, including Gauteng courts backlog, problems for the Soweto performing arts academy and interesting animal puppets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:31

How the cost of funerals can vary depending on...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/26

An urban funeral can cost between R85 000 to R200 000, whereas a rural funeral can cost between R33 000 to R65 000. Lester Kiewit speaks to Unathi Saul, COO of Abaveleli Funeral Directors, to find out why there is such a big discrepancy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:42

Goo Goo Dolls excited ahead of Cape Town performances

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/25

The Goo Goo Dolls are in Cape Town for two performances at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical gardens, after their original concert was postponed. Lester Kiewit speaks to John Rzeznik and Robby Takak about their return to Cape Town, and why they’re excited to be the headline act over two evenings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:52

The Africa Report with The Continent: DRC peace talks...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/25

Lester Kiewit gets The Africa Report with Kiri Rupiah of The Continent. They discuss the state of DRC peace talks; how efforts to buy Multichoice have been scuppered by corruption; and firsts for women in Zimbabwe and NamibiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:29

Why South Africa needs a privately-run forensic...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/25

Lester Kiewit speaks to forensic scientist Dr David Klatzow on how a privately-operated forensic laboratory service could help ease the backlog of cases in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:37

A World View from London: Deal making over Ukraine

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/25

Ukraine peace deal discussions include minerals while Russian attacks continue; a US PR visit to Greenland but locals not impressed; a mean Mickey Mouse in Naples. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:24

Can social media videos of street racing be used to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/25

Lester Kiewit speaks to Alderman JP Smith, the City’s Mayco Member for Safety and Security about the challenges in using social media videos of street racers to arrest and prosecute them for traffic violations, even if they are clearly identifiable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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