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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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8:00

Why Trump’s Gaza rebuild plan is “deluded”

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/06

Lester Kiewit speaks to Haggai Matar, a journalist and executive director at +972Mag, about US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he wants to rebuild Gaza and move all its residents to a different location while this is done.The plan has been branded absurd and polarising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:21

Shocking school violence video sparks outrage: Lotus...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/06

Lester Kiewit speaks to Stephen Price, Principal at Lotus High, about the recent video showing disturbing acts of school violence. A shocking video has surfaced on social media, showing a young boy being choked until he loses consciousness, while another widely shared clip captures a group of boys and girls attacking a lone female student. The footage has sparked outrage and deep concern among parents, educators, and the broader community. Mr. Price confirmed that a SAPS case has been opened, and

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6:34

Trendspotting Thursday: Hobby Apps

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/06

With so many apps having undergone major changes (or even banned), users are moving away from the big ones and seeking refuge in apps which promise to connect us to people who have common interests as ourselves. The one shift that has been observed is the move away from dating apps and towards hobby apps. Lester Kiewit finds out more from Kirsty Bisset, MD of HaveYouHeard Marketing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:25

Why South Africa urgently needs a Maternal Support Grant

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/06

Lester Kiewit speaks to Daniel McLaren, Public Finance Economist at Ilifa Labantwana, about their partnership with other NGOs and researchers to call for the implementation of a Maternal Support Grant, which would ensure young children get the right nutrition for healthy development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:27

Beyond the speech: Key issues ahead of SONA 2025

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/05

On the eve of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address, Lester Kiewit hosts a panel discussion with Tshidi Madia, Judith February, and Dr. Kgosi Letlape to explore key issues shaping the year ahead. The conversation tackles South Africa’s progress on economic recovery, governance, and healthcare policy, offering sharp analysis and candid debate on the challenges and priorities the President is expected to address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:44

Is a permanent desalination plant needed for Cape Town?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/05

We know that Cape Town is water-scarce and that we have essentially reached our limit in terms of being able to build dams along our rivers, but is a permanent desalination plant something that we need to start working on immediately? Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Kevin Winter, Emeritus Professor at UCT’s Department of Environmental & Geographical Science and the Future Water Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:47

Relief as Alison Botha’s attackers are sent back to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/05

Lester Kiewit speask to Tania Koen the lawyer for Alison Botha, who was stabbed and raped by Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger in 1994. The two men were released on parole after 28 years behind bars, but the Correctional Services Minister has now ordered this be canceled and they continue serving their sentence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:19

GroundUp news: Oil slick threatens environment along...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/05

An oil slick has polluted almost 40 kilometres of beaches along the Cape West Coast, threatening sea bird colonies and the Olifants River estuary; an early childhood development centre in Heideveld will be made out of 5000 tyres and other recycled waste; and a photo exhibition to remember the fishers of KalkBay. Lester Kiewit gets the details on these stories from Barbara October, Deputy Editor at GroundUp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:37

What does new draft code on dismissals mean for workers?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/05

Lester Kiewit speaks to Zanele Sabela, Cosatu national spokesperson about the new draft code of good practice on dismissal, and what it means for workers employed in small businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:03

The Africa Report with The Continent

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/04

We start our new Africa Report with The Continent, “a newspaper without the paper”. The free service is based in South Africa and has a network of journalists that cover the continent of Africa to get the news out weekly via WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram or email. In this first crossing, Lester Kiewit speaks to Communities Editor Kiri Rupiah about Venancio Mondlane’s return to Mozambique from self-imposed exile; Armed Forces Day / M23 overview; and some good news from West Africa.See

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11:36

No need to panic over hoax warnings of drugs being...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/04

Lester Kiewit speaks to Shaun Shelly - Executive Director of Harm Reduction International, and also a researcher with the University of Pretoria – about a “warning” being forwarded between concerned parents about a new drug which looks and smells like sweets and being handed out in school playgrounds. There is no truth in it and is a hoax which has been circulated around the world for years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:26

Why some believe that Joshlin Smith is alive

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/04

Lester Kiewit speaks to Greg Clifton, the founder of the charity organisation PayItForward. Clifton has been engaging with the community of Saldanha Bay, as well as the suspects accused in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith almost one year ago and has a strong belief that Joshlin is out there somewhere, and alive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:44

The Hague Group’s united front to see justice for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/04

Lester Kiewit speaks to DG of Dirco, Zane Dangor, about the launch of The Hague Group, a united front of nine nations, who are determined to see Isreal brought to justice for their actions in Palestine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:24

DeepSeek Disrupts the AI race - is AI now geopolitical?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/04

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr. Gray Manicom, AI researcher at the University of Stellenbosch, about DeepSeek's disruptive AI models and their potential impact on global technology and geopolitics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:01

New app allows you to report suspected fake goods

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/04

The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) is a non-profit organisation representing retailers, manufacturers, and service providers in the consumer goods sector. They have created a new app which will allow consumers and businesses to report counterfeit or illegal products, facilitating swift action from authorities. Lester Kiewit speaks to CGCSA CEO Zinhle Tyikwe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:15

Unlocking South Africa’s diamond potential: the case...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/03

Lester Kiewit speaks to Nosi Mzamo, CEO of State Diamond Trader, about unlocking South Africa’s diamond potential through local beneficiation. With the country gearing up to host its first-ever South Africa Diamond Show, the conversation around South Africa's role in the global diamond industry has never been more critical. Nosi discusses the current state of the diamond sector, the benefits of cutting and polishing diamonds locally rather than exporting raw stones, and the pivotal role that

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9:01

New rules for firing workers - what it means for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/03

Lester Kiewit speaks to Labour lawyer and DA MP Michael Bagraim about South Africa’s first major revision to the dismissal code since 1996. The changes aim to simplify dismissals for small businesses while ensuring fairness, including clearer rules for probationary employees. But do they strike the right balance? Bagraim unpacks the implications for businesses, workers, and CCMA disputes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:51

State ignored experts warning of doomed SANDF...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/03

Lester Kiewit speaks to Erika Gibson, senior specialist reporter on military matters, about why South African troops deployed to the DRC were viewed by experts as being on an under-resourced, under-funded suicide mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:32

Money on a Monday: 25 basis point rate cut and its...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/03

Lester Kiewit speaks to Careen McKinon, Head of Sales for Ooba Home Loans, about last week's 25 basis point rate cut announced by the South African Reserve Bank, which lowers the repo rate to 7.50% and the prime lending rate to 11.0%. This marks the third rate cut in less than six months, signalling a shift in the residential property market as we approach 2025. Careen shares her insights on how these cuts are shaping homebuying trends, particularly for first-time buyers and investors, and what the

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8:25

Global gag rule reinstated: A setback for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/02/03

Lester Kiewit speaks to [Guest Name] from the Soul City Institute for Social Justice about the devastating impact of the reinstated Global Gag Rule. They discuss how this policy restricts U.S. funding for organizations that provide or even discuss abortion services, severely limiting access to essential reproductive healthcare in South Africa and beyond. The conversation highlights the broader consequences for maternal health, HIV prevention, and gender-based violence support, with a call for

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