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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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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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7:05

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: ISIS brides...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/08

ISIS-brides charged with ‘Crimes against Humanity’ as well as terror and slavery offences; All Blacks coach asks New Zealand Rugby to intervene and stop Fehi Fineanganofo from leaving to play overseas; charges of selling ‘fake whisky’ against Tasmanian bar dismissed after long court case. 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

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11:31

Cyber sense, making sense of scams: when SIM jacking...

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2026/05/08

This week’s Cyber Sense feature explores an attempted SIM swap-related scam following an email from listener Melanie requesting clarity on a suspicious phone call she received on Monday around 08:00. Lester Kiewit speaks to Boikokobetso Makhetloane, also known online as Mr Fingerz, a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content creator, about how these scams are structured, including the use of SIM swap claims, references to personal information, and escalating instructions

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5:22

Four being monitored in Western Cape after possible...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/08

Lester Kiewit speaks to Foster Mohale, spokesperson for the Department of Health, about four people being monitored in the Western Cape after they are thought to have been exposed to the Hantavirus. 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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4:15

Toothpaste reformulation not fooling users

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/07

Users of the popular toothpaste brand Aquafresh have noticed that the product is no longer what it was, with the white component no longer bright and vibrant but rather dull and translucent. Was it a manufacturing glitch or a deliberate change in ingredients? In this case of #toothpastegate, producer Bruce Hong takes a close-up look to try and solve the mystery. 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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6:50

Weird and wonderful new Afrikaans words

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/07

Lester Kiewit speaks Gerhard van Wyk, Final Editor at Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal (WAT) about the emergence of new Afrikaans words like potgooi(podcast), as well as the origins of a term that describes the mental state of so many of us in the troubled times: gemoedsbekakking. 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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8:36

Social media and teen wellbeing: new global study...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/07

New international research looking at teenagers across 43 countries suggests that problematic social media use is linked to poorer mental wellbeing and lower life satisfaction, with the impact felt most strongly among teens from disadvantaged backgrounds. The study points to widening concerns about how digital habits may be reinforcing existing inequalities rather than easing them. Kyle Janse, researcher at the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change, speaks to Lester Kiewit about what is

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6:58

Remembering media giant Ted Turner

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/07

Lester Kiewit speaks to Primedia group CEO Jonathan Procter about the passing of his friend and media pioneer Ted Turner. Procter is former head of Bop TV, and partner to bringing CNN, the world’s first 24 hours news channel, to Africa. 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

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7:14

Why the City of Cape Town’s rates increase policy is...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/05/07

Lester Kiewit speaks to veteran financial journalist, editor and author Bruce Cameron who says the City of Cape Town’s efforts to hike tariffs and rates is not only unlawful, but also particularly hard on pensioners, and even ageist in its approach. 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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