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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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10:55

The Artscape to launch anniversary programme as it...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/12

The Artscape will be turning 55 on 19 May 2026, and to celebrate this milestone it will be launching an anniversary programme under the theme of “A Place for All”. The launch will be open to the public and feature a special free lunchtime concert. It will set the tone for a year-long programme of productions, alongside free tours, masterclasses and public engagements, all designed to make the theatre feel welcoming and accessible, at a venue which was once excluded for many under

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8:02

A World View from London: Canada’s big defence push

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/12

Canada sees largest military recruitment in 30 years; a portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader’s family; woman stabs hairstylist for bad haircut. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories 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 ability to spot

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3:48

How the Cape is coping in face of deadly storm

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/12

Lester Kiewit speaks to Colin Deiner, Western Cape Chief Director for Disaster Management, Fire and Rescue Services, to get an update on the infrastructure damage and flooding caused by a huge storm sweeping across the region. 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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4:03

LIVE AND LOCAL: Storm forces more Cape school closures

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/12

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bronagh Hammond of the Western Cape Department of Education about the decision to close all schools in the Cape as a massive storm sweeps across the province. 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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3:40

Live and local: Why are there not clearer warnings...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/12

Lester Kiewit speaks to Johan van Schalkwyk, who wants to share his observations and concerns over the lack of awareness notices around Cape Town International Airport to warn people about fake e-hailing services. 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

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5:07

What the Hack! Arthur Goldstuck on Africa’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/12

In this week’s What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about his upcoming engagements at the Africa Automation Indaba 2026 in Cape Town and the Franschhoek Literary Festival, where he will explore artificial intelligence through both technical and cultural lenses. He also reflects on a landmark automotive collaboration between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover announced at the Chery International Business Summit in Wuhu, highlighting the unusual blend of Chinese, American and

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5:06

Riding through the storm, the harsh reality for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/12

As severe weather battered Cape Town, bringing flooded roads, fallen trees and hazardous driving conditions, questions were raised about the realities faced by motorcycle delivery drivers working through the storm. Lester Kiewit speaks to Surprise Mokgothu, Head of Operations at the South African Motor Delivery Association, about the risks riders face in dangerous weather, whether drivers are protected when conditions prevent them from working, and the pressures of an industry built around speed and

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7:11

RMB Africa Focus returns for Season 5, unpacking...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/11

Africa’s economic story continues to evolve, with new industries taking shape, shifting trade alliances, emerging energy opportunities and a continent positioning itself more deliberately within a fast-changing global economy. That was the focus on Good Morning Cape Town as RMB Africa Focus returned for its 5th season. The series, hosted by award-winning journalist Crystal Orderson, explores the forces shaping Africa’s next era of growth, from South Africa’s regional influence and

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5:20

Countdown to kick off: How Bafana Bafana are making...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth about preparations for the World Cup which kicks off next month. Booth was at the 2010 World Cup with the South African national side and shares some insights into preparation this close to the tournament kick off. 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

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6:28

Emerging Economies - Latin America: Argentina...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: Honoring the role of Mothers in Argentina’s history of oppression; Trump hosted Brazil’s Lula at the White House last week; and Chinese Firm BYD is reshaping Brazil’s auto industry. 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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7:34

City responds to concerns over conditions at Ebenezer...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/11

Last week we received a call from a resident staying at one of the City of Cape Town’s homeless safe spaces, raising concerns about conditions at the Ebenezer Safe Space, particularly around ablution facilities, overcrowding, and pressure on basic services. The caller, Zachary Olsen, acknowledged the City’s broader support efforts for people experiencing homelessness, but described strain on infrastructure due to high occupancy levels and limited facilities. The City of Cape Town

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2:31

WCED explains why some schools closed during Western...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/11

Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communications at the WCED, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the decision to close schools in the Cape Winelands as severe weather swept across parts of the Western Cape, while most schools in the Cape Metro remained open. Hammond outlines how safety concerns, flooding risks, learner transport routes, and the importance of school feeding schemes all factored into the department’s decision-making during the province’s latest winter storm. Good Morning Cape Town

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3:43

Are we getting closer to seeing sex work decriminalised?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to Megan Lessing, the media officer at Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT) about the outcomes of the recent consultation with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development which leaves them hopeful that sex work is now closer to being decriminalised. 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,

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7:50

Live and local: Deciding who gets to use Pinelands Oval

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to Riad Davids, councillor for Ward 53, about the concerns expressed by residents of Pinelands who feel that it would be unfair for a single sporting code be given dominant access to Pinelands Oval, a protected green space which has been used for cricket, athletics and other recreational activities by the local community. 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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6:00

Money on a Monday: Safeguards against coerced...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/11

Banks are constantly having to evolve their security measures in a bid to stay one step ahead of criminals who are intent on gaining access to bank accounts of their victims. Lester Kiewit speaks to Andre Wentzel, CEO of the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), to unpack a recent security measure which involves the freezing of access to the account should the incorrect PIN or password be entered in succession Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and reliable start to the day on Good

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7:50

Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala problem: what are the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to EWN parliamentary reporter Lindsay Dentlinger about the various scenarios facing President Cyril Ramaphosa now that the Constitutional Court has ruled that Parliament’s decision not to adopt the Section 89 panel report into the Phala Phala scandal was irrational. Ramaphosa is expected to face an impeachment inquiry into the theft and alleged cover-up of foreign currency at his Phala Phala farm in 2020. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the

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4:15

DA holds crucial cards in Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill Lewis about the party’s stance in the face of President Cyril Ramaphosa facing an impeachment threat over his handling of the Phala Phala matter. The DA says their partnership in the government of national unity does not guarantee they will support Ramaphosa and the ANC. 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

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3:24

Victoria Bay storm aftermath, foam blankets homes as...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/08

Outdoor adventure reporter Jeff Ayliffe, speaking to Lester Kiewit from the Garden Route, gave a vivid on-the-ground account of the aftermath of the intense storm that swept through Victoria Bay and surrounding areas. He described dramatic scenes of thick sea foam engulfing parts of the picnic and beachfront areas, with levels reaching up to six or seven feet and even flooding into homes after doors were blown open. While residents were already busy cleaning up and early indications point to limited

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8:55

A World View from London: A new Cuba crisis

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/08

A new Cuba crisis as the country suffers from a US oil embargo; Amazon’s first drone deliveries; and sun lounger compensation after a German tourist’s towel troubles. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories 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 ability

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7:00

The strange case against Fadiel Adams

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/08

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bruce Hendricks who is representing MP Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress. Adams faces charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice linked to him meeting with hitmen in prison for the murder of ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa, who was killed in 2017. 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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