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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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7:31

Woolies enters late night delivery market with Uber...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/12

Lester Kiewit speaks to Evangelos Morris, the head of Foodstops at Woolworths about their new after-hours delivery partnership with Uber Eats and Engen Quickshops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:34

The Africa Report with The Continent

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to Kiri Rupiah, Communities Editor at the Continent for this week’s Africa Report. They discuss a strange deal made by Kenya’s leader, the prospect of conflict in South Sudan, and Samuel Eto’o’s chances of getting a job with CAF having improved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:30

Cape Town’s Digital Nomad Week criticized as fuelling

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to Joel Stevens from the student activist group Dismantling the Ivory Tower about their opposition to Digital Nomad Week. Stevens argues that the event fuels gentrification, pricing locals out while benefiting wealthy remote workers. He also criticizes platforms like Airbnb and performative charity efforts by digital nomads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:45

Taking up the challenge left by murdered gay Imam...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/11

Lester Kiewit speaks with Yacub, a history teacher and student of Imam Muhsin Hendricks about the controversy surrounding the murder of the openly gay Imam. Yacub joined Lester to chat from the perspective of a Muslim reverted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:16

Finance Minister’s SRD versus VAT blunder

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/11

Lester speaks to Zimbali Mncube, Tax and Budget policy researcher at Institute for Economic Justice, about why they want the Minister of Finance to step down ahead of the delivery of his Budget speech which was delayed in from February.The IEJ says Minister Enoch Godongwana is misleading the nation when he says a VAT hike is needed to fund the Social Relief of Distress grant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:41

Gut feeling: Is tummy bug season worse this year?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Mignon McCulloch, head of the Clinical Unit of Paediatric Nephrology and Solid Organ Transplantation at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, and a senior lecturer at UCT, about what has been perceived to be an increase in cases of kids falling ill with a fast-spreading tummy bug. Is it normal for this time of year, and what can parents do to avoid these illnesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:21

What the Hack: New report sheds light on SA teens’...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Daniël le Roux from Stellenbosch University about a new research report on South African teenagers’ smartphone habits. The study reveals that adolescents spend an average of 3 hours and 17 minutes per day on their phones, with girls using social media more and boys spending more time gaming. It also highlights that most parents don’t regulate their children’s screen time, despite concerns about excessive use. Dr le Roux unpacks the findings,

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9:21

What’s the most economical way to heat up our shower...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/11

As we approach the colder months of autumn and winter, we delve into the more economical and efficient ways of heating up our washing-up and shower water, from instant gas water heaters to solar heating systems, from heat pumps to simple geyser timers. Lester Kiewit gets the expert advice from Thinus Booysen, professor in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:47

Pedal Power launches ‘Look to Save Lives’ campaign to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Neil Robinson, CEO of the Pedal Power Association, about the ‘Look to Save Lives’ campaign. They discuss the dangers of ‘dooring’ incidents, the campaign’s goal to raise awareness, and how it aims to improve road safety for cyclists in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:14

92-year-old Stewart Banner defies the odds to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/10

Lester Kiewit speaks with Iain Banner, whose 92-year-old father, Stewart Banner, is the oldest cyclist to complete the Cape Town Cycle Tour yesterday. Taking up cycling at 67, Stewart has now finished the race 18 times, and despite surviving a stroke three years ago, he continues to defy the odds. He completes the 109km tour in an impressive time of 4 hours and 31 seconds, proving that resilience and passion know no age limits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:30

Emerging Economies - Latin America

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/10

Argentina’s President Javier Milei visited Washington DC to participate in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC); President Milei promises IMF deal and lauds economic wins; it’s carnival time across Latin America! Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at GIBS and research associate with the Brenthurst Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:57

Are informal settlement fires in Western Cape more...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/10

Does the Western Cape lose more structures in informal settlement fires than in other provinces? If so, what might the reasons be for this and what should we be doing to prevent this? Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Robyn Poole, senior researcher at the Research Alliance for Disaster and Risk Reduction (RADAR) at Stellenbosch University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:55

The Joshlin Smith Court case: a wrap of week one

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/10

Lester Kiewit, EWN reporter Carlo Petersen about the events that unfolded during the first week of trial of Steveno van Rhyn, Kelly Smith and her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis. They are facing charges of kidnapping and human trafficking related to the disappearance of Kelly’s daughter, Joshlin Smith, aged six.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:47

The Mother City’s bloody war zone where residents...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Imraahn Mukaddam, of the Elsies River Safety Initiative, about the war zone they find themselves trapped in as murders happen daily, with innocent citizens caught in the crossfire and escalating violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:55

Theatre legend Athol Fugard passes away

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Daniel Galloway, the former GM and led producer at the Fugard Theatre. They discuss the legacy of Athol Fugard, the renowned actor, director and playwrite who passed away at the age of 92.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:41

Rising illicit alcohol trade in South Africa: A call...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Charlene Louw, the CEO of the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA), about the rise in the sale of illicit alcohol. There is now a fear this situation could escalate as the state considers a 6,83percent tax increase on booze.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:18

Who will succeed Trudeau and lead Canada to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/10

Lester Kiewit speaks Dan Burritt, CBC Vancouver reporter and host at 6, about the election of a successor to outgoing Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:10

Pedalling for a cause: the journey to Cape Town ahead...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/07

Lester Kiewit speaks to Johann Maré, Chairman of the Charity Cycle Tour, about their 1,749km journey from Sun City to Cape Town ahead of the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Bianca shares insights into the club’s mission to raise funds for destitute children and build the sport of cycling, as well as the excitement leading up to race day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:14

15-year-old Ethan Simpson takes on Cape Town Cycle...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/07

With the Cape Town Cycle Tour fast approaching this Sunday, Nicola called in to the show to share an inspiring story about her 15-year-old son, Ethan Simpson. Unlike most riders tackling the iconic race on two wheels, Ethan will be taking on the challenge on a unicycle—all in support of CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa). Nicola was on her way to collect Ethan’s race pack at the Cycle Tour Expo when she spoke to Lester, expressing both pride and excitement for her

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14:26

Turning the lens around from Africa

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/03/07

What would it sound like if we looked at events in the Global North or “The West” using the same tone which they use when reporting on Africa? Lester Kiewit speaks to Patrick Gathara, a Kenyan-based journalist, cartoonist, blogger, and author, as they look at the growing tension between the neighbouring countries of North America; a European Union defence force, and how the (African) Global South is framed by the West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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