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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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8:33

Is Nyanga taxi rank safe for city’s work force and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/11

SAPS have deployed more officers to the Nyanga taxi rank after 16 taxis were set alight on Sunday evening. Africa Melane speaks to Mandla Hermanus, Chair of SANTACO Western Cape, to discuss what motives might be behind these attacks, and what it means for the safety of commuters and the effectiveness of the taxi services which thousands depend on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:45

What the Hack: Why everyone needs protection from...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/11

The South African Weather Service was recently a victim of a cyberattack and their services are still offline. Africa Melane speaks to Craig Rosewarne, MD of Wolfpack Information Risk (Pty) Ltd on who is considered to be targets of such attacks and what we all need to do in order to avoid becoming a victim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:10

Concern at interns carrying out critical labour...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/11

Africa Melane speaks to Riefdah Ajam, the general secretary of FEDUSA, about the recent announcement by government that they will be recruiting thousands of new labour inspectors. The union is however concerned that this critical function is being entrusted to far too many interns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:54

Emerging Economies - Latin America

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/10

The focus of US Secretary of State Rubio’s tour of Latin America last week; Elections in Ecuador: Noboa seeks more time to bring violence under control; Taxi art in Buenos Aires . Lester speaks to Prof Lyal White, focusing on Latin America and events taking place there in the past week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:53

Suzuki Swift takes the lead: A shift in SA’s car...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Janine van der Post, Motoring Editor at Wheels24, about the surprising shift in South Africa’s car market, with the Suzuki Swift outselling the Toyota Hilux in January. They discuss what’s driving Suzuki’s success, the growing influence of Chinese automakers, and whether reports about Chinese cars being among the most hijacked in the country are fact or fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:27

Minister Steenhuisen to witness the first shipment of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/10

Lester speaks to the minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, who will be visiting Ceres in the Western Cape today to witness the first lot of apples being shipped to Thailand in over 16 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:02

The Afrikanerbond says the USA should "Help South...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/10

Lester Kiewit speaks with Jan Bosman of the AfrikanerBond, on their views of the executive order signed by Donald Trump this past weekend, affecting South Africans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:15

CPUT faces soaring demand as enrolment nears capacity...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Lauren Kansley, spokesperson for Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), about the overwhelming demand for study placements and student accommodation. With enrolment near full capacity and thousands of hopefuls applying for limited residence space, Kansley explains how CPUT is managing the challenge, including increasing bed capacity and reallocating unclaimed spots. She also sheds light on why the university has not opened for walk-ins this year and how staff are

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9:59

Money on a Monday – How might US policy-shift impact...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to FNB Agricultural Economist Paul Makube to discuss how the policy-changes announced by US President Donald Trump might impact us here in South Africa, especially in terms of the agricultural sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:58

Cape Town set for North South derby as Stormers host...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/07

The DHL Stormers will be hosting the Bulls this Saturday in their North-South clash in the United Rugby Championship, with the Stormers desperate for a win in order to secure a top eight slot. Lester Kiewit speaks to Stormers director of rugby John Dobson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:49

Binge-watching options with Matthew Jantjies-Green

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/07

Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including Living Undocumented (Netflix); High Potential (Disney+); and I Blew It (Showmax)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:41

Post SONA with a puppet

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/07

After last night's State of the Nation Address, Lester invited Conrad Koch and his suitcase of puppets, including the ever-cheeky Chester Missing, to share their observations. Conrad and Chester offered sharp political commentary through humour, with Chester giving his cheeky take on SONA. Known for his witty perspective on both local and global issues, Conrad discussed how comedy can shed light on the political landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:03

Is Ramaphosa’s promise of hemp and cannabis more hot...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/07

Lester Kiewit speaks to Myrtle Clarke, co-founder of the Fields of Green for All, about how practical the government’s plan is to develop the hemp and cannabis sector and trade in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:16

Stale State of the Nation Address sees old promises...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/07

Lester Kiewit speaks to author and political commentator Ebrahim Harvey about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address that seemed to make the same promises about creating jobs, attracting investment, improving policing and showing the world that “South Africa is open for business.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:23

Why you should see the “The Sea Is in Our Blood”...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/07

Lester Kiewit speaks to historian and founder of the Fisher Child Project, Traci Kwaai, about a photographic exhibition in Kalk Bay, showing generations of fishing families, many of whom were forcibly removed from prime coastal sites in Cape Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:27

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Devastating...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/07

Floods devastate communities in Northern Queensland; Australian football heroine facing court in London charged with racially aggravated harassment; scientists create first kangaroo embryo using IVF. Katie Macdonald shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:01

Sona: Unions call for end to austerity measures

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/06

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ashley Benjamin, Fedusa deputy secretary general, about what they would like to see emerge from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address. One of their concerns is that he brings an end to austerity measures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:45

What message is AfriForum sending to Donald Trump...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/06

Lester Kiewit speaks to Kallie Kriel, the CEO of AfriForum about the stance that President Donald Trump has taken, claiming “bad things” are happening in South Africa, relating to land grabs. AfriForum says they will now ask Trump to direct any action at the government and not ordinary South Africans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:55

A World View from London: World reacts to Trump’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/06

The world reacts to “Riviera of the Middle East”; Argentina to pull out of W.H.O.; Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath plan July Reunion. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:49

What can we expect from the next US Ambassador to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/06

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tony Leon, former leader of the Democratic Alliance- and also former South African Ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay - on what we could expect from the next US Ambassador to South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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