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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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6:57

LIVE AND LOCAL: Did race play a part in high school...

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2026/03/19

Lester Kiewit speaks to councillor Cheslyn Steenberg about the mass brawl and stabbings at Windermere high school. It is now believed that race may have played a part in the fighting that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. 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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38:53

Living on Table Mountain: Vincent reflects on his...

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2026/03/18

Vincent first captured listeners’ attention last week when he called in from Table Mountain following our conversation with Daily Maverick journalist Don Pinnock about his article “Rough sleepers: The mountain keeps us.” Speaking to Lester Kiewit, Vincent shared his perspective on life on the mountain, staying connected through media, and thechallenges of living without formal shelter. Another listener, Paul from Kirstenhof, recognized his voice and shared that he had known Vincent

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16:11

LIVE AND LOCAL: Mayor on key issues impacting City of...

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2026/03/18

Lester Kiewit speaks to mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis about a number of pressing issues, including, the amended District Development Model regulations released for public comment; the proposed N2 security wall; concerns that Prasa “allowed” suspected gang boss Ralph Stanfield and his criminally accused wife to access security contracts for rail operations in the city; and a looming water crisis. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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7:09

Does current global fuel crisis mean selling SA’s...

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2026/03/18

Maarten Van Doesburgh, CPUT's Head of Economics speaks to Lester Kiewit about the sale of South Africa’s strategic fuel reserves in 2015 and how wise a move it was considering the precarious situation the country now finds itself in as the war in the Middle East has choked off fuel supply, and pushed prices sky high. 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

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7:07

GroundUp News: The hidden crisis of student hunger

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2026/03/18

Studies show that up to two-thirds of university students are food insecure but underreported due to the stigma attached; judgement reserved in Stellenbosch luxury estate legal battle; derelict 19th century Cape Dutch homestead transformed into a thriving community centre. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories. 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

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6:31

LIVE AND LOCAL: How will petrol price hike hit bus...

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2026/03/18

As fuel prices are set to surge by more than R4 per litre from 1 April, the impact is already being felt across Cape Town’s taxi industry, with fare increase notices appearing in several areas. Speaking to Lester Kiewit on Good Morning Cape Town, Peter Arendse of the Kensington/Factreton Taxi Association (KenFac) explained that while some associations have moved ahead with fare hikes, KenFac is holding off for now in an effort to support struggling communities. He outlined the difficult

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4:28

The Luxury Lowdown with Bianca Resnekov: Oscars...

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2026/03/17

In this week’s edition of The Luxury Lowdown, CapeTalk’s design correspondent Bianca Resnekov takes us behind the scenes to the Governor’s Ball which follows the annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, and catered by Wolfgang Puck. Bianca also takes a look at some of the fashion trends which graced this year’s red carpet. 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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6:18

The Africa Report with The Continent: Ant smuggling...

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2026/03/17

Lester Kiewit gets latest news on Africa from Christine Mungai, news editor of The Continent. They discuss Kenya’s ant smuggling; Wafcon’s last minute postponement and a Tanzanian tycoon acquires East Africa’s biggest media house. 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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12:59

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

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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

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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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