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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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12:59

Highlife to handcuffs: The rise and fall of Peet and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/17

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mike Bolhuis of Specialised Security Services, about what their investigation into Peet and Mel Viljoen has revealed after the couple, known for living the high life, were arrested in Florida for organised theft. 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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10:32

Tourism Department proposes code of conduct for...

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2026/03/17

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has invited public comment on a Draft Code of Good Practice for short-term rentals. Speaking to Lester Kiewit on Good Morning Cape Town, she said the guidelines aim to guide operators and platforms such as Airbnb as the sector continues to grow, while government reviews the Tourism Act 3 of 2014 to address policy gaps. The public now has 60 days to submit Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your

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8:24

Life in Beirut as Middle East plunges into war

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/17

Lester Kiewit speaks to writer and researcher Nathalie Rosa Bucher about life in Beirut as Israel continues to bomb the city, displacing thousands in the capital city and in other parts of Lebanon. 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

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8:29

What the Hack! Arthur Goldstuck reports from Spain on...

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2026/03/17

This week, Arthur Goldstuck reports from Cairns, Australia, where South African speakers impressed at the Global Speakers Summit, explores how circular computing can help reduce e-waste and expand digital access, and showcases the SanDisk Creator Phone SSD, a portable 1TB solution for creators who need extra storage on the go. Lester Kiewit guides the conversation as Arthur shares insights on technology, sustainability, and gadgets that make life easier. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is

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9:15

US backs Israel in South Africa’s genocide case...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/17

Lester Kiewit speaks to Janet Anderson, founder of justice connection and journalist at The Hague, about the US stepping in to defend Israel in the genocide case brought by South Africa at the International Court of Justice. 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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10:22

Emerging Economies - Latin America: What to make of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/16

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: The status of “BRICS” during the current war in Iran; meeting of the “Shield of the Americas” summit; what can US-Cuba talks achieve; José Kast sworn into office in Chile. 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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11:03

Iran’s participation of FIFA 2026 uncertain

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/16

Will Iran be participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Their participation has been called into question following a comment from the country’s sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, that their team could not participate given his view that the United States was responsible for the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Lester Kiewit speaks to Guardian sports writer Alexander Abnos. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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10:14

LIVE AND LOCAL: Why the delay in SANDF deployment to...

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2026/03/16

Lester Kiewit speaks to Western Cape Premier Alan Winde about the expected deployment of the SANDF to gang hotspots in the Cape. There has been a delay in the deployment, accompanied with concerns that the operation be intelligence driven and based on success from previous interventions. 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

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8:41

Live and Local: Why are there no Outsurance pointsmen...

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2026/03/16

The deployment of Outsurance pointsmen to busy intersections in a number of municipalities has helped traffic to flow better, easing congestion and reducing travel times. But their presence is missing in the City of Cape Town, despite having been there before. Lester Kiewit speaks to Alderman JP Smith, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, to discuss what led to the public-private partnership coming to an end and whether there are any plans to revive it. Good Morning

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7:39

Money on a Monday- the psychological tipping point...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/16

How are consumers trimming their spending? Are they downscaling their streaming services or opting to forego getting a new car every five years? Lester Kiewit speaks to Brandon De Kock, Director of Storytelling at BrandMapp. 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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17:51

LIVE AND LOCAL: Motorists remain at mercy of...

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2026/03/16

Lester Kiewit speaks to councillor Emre Uygun, about continued concerns that the N2 is a deadly risk for motorists, after a woman was robbed and assaulted and another had a firearm pointed at them along the popular highway. 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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3:28

My store account was used for a fraudulent online...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/13

Listener Ferouz reached out to Lester Kiewit to voice her concern after she detected an online purchase being made on her Woolworths account, which she says was fraudulent as it was a sizeable order for alcohol and for a different delivery address. Her concern is that she battled to report it to the fraud department, and also the way in which they handled the case. * We have reached out to Woolworths for a response. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast

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6:16

The week that was with Tyrone Fisher

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to artist and comedian Tyrone Fisher to get his unique take on the heatwave that hit the city, and dogs in coffee shops. 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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9:34

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

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: Acting Deputy National Commissioner Hilda Senthumule appeared before Parliament’s ad hoc committee to respond to allegations arising from the Madlanga Commission into police corruption; President Cyril Ramaphosa held his first oral question session of 2026 in the National Assembly, responding to MPs on governance and security issues;

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6:40

No nudity at Sandy Bay?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/13

SANParks has clarified that Sandy Bay Beach forms part of Table Mountain National Park and is not, and has not been, formally designated as a naturist beach. As such, nude sunbathing is not permitted there. Lester Kiewit speaks to Marthinus Pretorius, a member of the naturist community, to find out his reaction to this and on what they are doing to address the challenges they face. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your

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9:22

LIVE AND LOCAL: Former Bok captain’s fight to save...

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2026/03/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to former Springbok captain Wynand Claassen about his plan to save Newlands rugby stadium from being sold and torn down. He says there is still hope to save the iconic stadium and preserve it as a heritage site. 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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10:11

Jonathan Jansen reflects on 15 years of writing about...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/13

After 15 years of writing a weekly education column, academic and author Jonathan Jansen has published his final piece for The Times (South Africa), reflecting on what he learned from engaging with readers about the country’s education system. In the farewell column, he writes about South Africans’ deep concern for education, the need to strengthen foundational learning rather than fixate on matric results, and the role of civil society in filling gaps where government has struggled to

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7:46

Scam-proof your life: Mr Fingerz on exposing online...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/13

Online scams are on the rise, with phishing emails, smishing texts, fake social media posts, and misleading investment schemes targeting more than two-thirds of South Africans. Just last month, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority warned about individuals falsely claiming to be associated with Investico to solicit financial services. To help everyday users navigate this digital minefield, Mr Fingerz (real name Boikokobetso Makhetloane), a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content

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4:30

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: ASEAN...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/13

ASEAN ministers meet to address the fall out from the Middle East war; Australians are panic-buying and hoarding fuel; Melbourne zookeepers have come up with a way to keep Orangutans on the move. 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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5:11

LIVE AND LOCAL: How has heatwave hit Cape’s dam levels?

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2026/03/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, about the impact of the week long heatwave on the city’s dam levels, and need for water restrictions. Over the past week, water usage has increased to 1 018 million litres of water a day (MLD) from 1 012MLD last week. This is 43MLD over the usage target. 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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