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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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7:05

Khoisan revivalism and the struggle for identity and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/31

Khoisan revivalism challenges the long-held myth of extinction by reclaiming identity, history, and land in post-apartheid South Africa. In Khoisan Consciousness, Rafael Verbuyst explores how this movement, rooted in resistance and decolonization, navigates the complexities of indigeneity, leadership disputes, and recognition in a society still shaped by colonial and apartheid-era classifications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:08

Dr. Sanah Ahsan on faith, queerness, and embracing...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/31

Dr. Sanah Ahsan spoke to Lester Kiewit from Cape Town about their new book, which blends Quranic verse, psychology, and the hip-hop of their childhood. They discussed themes of faith, queerness, intergenerational suffering, and the politics of healing, highlighting the impact of society's gaze on our sense of self. Dr. Ahsan’s thought-provoking insights encourage us to embrace emotional complexity and reclaim queer love as sacred.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:50

A World View from London: Donald Trump has weighed in...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/31

Donald Trump has weighed in on the Washington DC air crash that left 67 dead, saying the cause remains unknown and suggesting the helicopter was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Meanwhile, eight more hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been released amid chaotic scenes as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. And music and film icon Marianne Faithfull has passed away at 78, remembered not just for her talent but also for her high-profile romance with Mick Jagger. Verity Geere,

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9:17

Tafelberg land battle takes surprise twist

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/31

Lester Kiewit speaks to Buhle Booi, head of political organising at Ndifuna Ukwazi, about the announcement by Minister of Infrastructure, Tertius Simmers, that the contested Tafelberg site in Sea Point will be used for affordable housing. It is what housing activists have been calling for, for years. But could it just be clever political point scoring?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:11

South Africa in escalating diplomatic showdown with...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/31

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr. Etienne Mutabazi, spokesperson for the exiled Rwanda National Congress, about South Africa’s escalating tensions with Rwanda. The deaths of 13 South African soldiers in the DRC have reignited a war of words between Presidents Ramaphosa and Kagame, with accusations over Rwanda’s alleged support for M23 rebels. Mutabazi, a legal expert and former UN investigator, discusses what to expect from Kagame and why the conflict in the DRC is worsening.See

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8:15

How will electricity tariff hike hit the consumer?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/31

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator at Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity about what impact the 12 percent electricity tariff hike approved by Nersa will have on consumers. Just how much electricity does your R100 get you now, compared to previous years?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:47

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald - a look at key...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/31

Lester Kiewit spoke to Katie MacDonald, our correspondent in Australia, for this week’s Pacific Dispatch, covering key stories from the region. As antisemitic incidents rise in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed that perpetrators will be "hunted down and locked up," though many question whether he’s up to the task. Meanwhile, New Zealand is making moves to attract global talent by relaxing visa rules for digital nomads, positioning itself as a remote work hub. And in a

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17:26

Premier League leaving footprints across the globe

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/30

Lester Kiewit speaks to Nick Perchard, the director of community at the Premier League, and former Charlton Athletic striker, Shaun Bartlett, about the development of the beautiful game in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:28

A World View from London: A crowd crush at India’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/30

30 people have tragically died in a crowd crush at India’s Kumbh Mela festival, raising concerns over safety at the massive religious gathering. Meanwhile, dodgy financial dealings at Chelsea FC are under scrutiny, with fingers pointing at former owner Roman Abramovich. And in the U.S., questions swirl around the new health secretary - just how wacky is Robert Kennedy Jr.? Adam Gilchrist unpacks these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:52

Why JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg will not be asked to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/30

Lester Kiewit speaks to Cape Tiown Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis about the decision to keep Alderman JP Smith and Councillor Xanthea Limberg in their current position despite calls by opposition parties for them to be removed until their names are cleared following raids on their offices by the Hawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:06

Tackling plastic pollution: Plastics SA weighs in on...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/30

Lester Kiewit speaks to Anton Hanekom, Executive Director of Plastics SA, about the role of incentives in tackling plastic pollution, the industry’s sustainability efforts, and how South Africa compares to global best practices. They also discuss the key role of retailers and consumers in driving change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:40

Trendspotting Thursday: Sleep on it

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/30

Are you getting a decent amount of sleep so that you can recharge your batteries and also allow your brain to re-organise itself? Are you losing sleep because you are spending too much time in front of a screen because nighttime is the only time you have for yourself as a result of adulting responsibilities? Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers, Influence Lead at HaveYouHeard Marketing, about some interesting findings from Swedish furniture brand IKEA’s recent report: "Sleep Matters: An

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6:49

Help protect the delicate ecosystem from illegal...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/30

What is the significance of the Zandvlei estuary in Muizenberg and why is illegal fishing and bait collecting at Zandvlei threatening the delicate ecosystem there? Lester Kiewit speaks to David Bristow, chairperson of the Zandvlei Trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:10

What are the short term plans for Buttskop crossing?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/29

Africa Melane speaks to Raymond Maseko, acting regional manager for PRASA, about the interventions required at the Buttskop Road level railway crossing, where the signals and booms have not been working, posing a serious risk to cars and trains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:24

Callers responding to the U.S. aid being frozen

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/29

CALLER: Zackie Achmat, responding to the U.S. global funding halt and its potential impact on healthcare and social justice in South Africa. As a veteran activist and co-founder of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), Achmat has long fought for access to life-saving antiretroviral treatment and broader healthcare equity. CALLER:“Hi Africa, I live with HIV, I don't have medical aid, my clinic is closed temporarily. It is impacting me personally. Jaco in Observatory” CALLER: “Morning

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5:21

A World View from London: Whirlwind Danish diplomacy

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/29

Danish Prime Minister visits Paris, Berlin and Brussels to save mineral-rich Greenland from Trump; bizarre Canadian public inquiry concludes that there were no traitors; anti-oil protestors took to the London stage. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Africa Melane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:28

Is US throwing away trump card of influence by...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/29

Africa Melane speaks to Brooks Spector, the associate editor at Daily Maverick about President Donald Trump cutting aid to foreign nations, and whether this jeopardises any influence and “soft diplomacy” that may come with being a major donor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:43

Hiv NGOs and patients in firing line of Trump’s aid...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/29

Africa Melane speaks to Mia Malan, the founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa, about what effect the freezing of US aid to South Africa’s various Hiv linked NGOs and programs will have not only on patients, but also on staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:10

GroundUp News: Wallacedene residents fed up with filth

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/29

Wallacedene residents, fed up with the uncollected refuse in their neighbourhood, have taken it upon themselves to clean up the area of illegal dump sites; Healthcare providers left with uncertain future after Donald Trump executive order; court rules aspects of SRD grant unconstitutional, Africa Melane discusses these stories with GroundUp editor Nathan Geffen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:13

JUDASA writes open letter to President Ramaphosa to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/01/29

Africa Melane speaks to Dr Ruhann botha, the chair of the Junior Doctors Assocation of SA, about their open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa about the lack of jobs for young doctors despite a shortage of staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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