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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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7:51

Cycling Road World Championships held in Africa for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/25

For the first time, Africa is hosting the UCI Road World Championships, with Kigali, Rwanda, welcoming the world’s top cyclists in a week-long celebration of racing that started this past Sunday, 21 September. Known for its challenging hills and the annual Tour du Rwanda, the city is staging Junior, Under-23, and Elite races, while Women Under-23 riders compete separately for the first time in this category. David Bellairs, director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, and with years of experience

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9:59

Don’t miss the 54th Annual Youth Classical Concert at...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/24

Each year, young singers and instrumentalists are offered the opportunity to perform with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra on a professional stage. The 54th Youth Classical Concert will be taking place on 27 September 2025 at Artscape’s Theatre Stage and featuring classically-trained musicians ranging in age from 17 to 24. Lester Kiewit speaks to baritone singer Themba Mdlalose, who will be performing Mozart’s Hai già vinta la causa, aria from Act III -The Marriage of Figaro.

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23:42

Parenting advice through the pens of psychoanalysts

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/24

Andy Cohen is a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst who released a book earlier this year entitled “Parenting Psychoanalysed: Letters to a Parent”, which is made up of a collection of 39 letters written by psychoanalysts from around the world. Candid, yet deeply personal, these letters reflect not only their professional views but also those of a parent. Take a listen to this long-format interview between Lester Kiewit and Andy Cohen. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast

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7:08

A World View from London: World stunned at Trump’s UN...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/24

A mother in New Zealand is accused of keeping her kids’ bodies in suitcases; Donald Trump has caused a stir following his wide ranging speech at the UN; and police have arrested a woman who said she was out to stab immigrants after watching right wing videos. 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

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7:59

Trump’s rant at the United Nations

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/24

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Patrick Bond, Director of the Centre for Social Change in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities at University of Johannesburg, about US President Donald Trump’s speech to the United Nations. Trump called climate change a “con” and said European nations were “going to hell” because of immigration policies. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape

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12:59

Countdown to Rapture: What makes extreme religious...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/24

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Dion Forster, University Research Chair in Public Theology and Ethics, School of Religion and Theology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. They discuss the emergence of fringe and extreme religious movements and what makes them popular. This after a local self-styled prophet claimed that the Rapture – or the return of Jesus to the earth to claim followers both dead and alive – is set to happen this week. Good

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7:59

GroundUp News: Delft residents homeless after police...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/24

Residents in Delft were left injured and homeless after a police van crashed into their shacks; the Constitutional Court is to hear a landmark case on “consent” when it comes to sexual offences; and a wild fire which swept through Silvermine in April is proving to be a blessing in disguise as it is making it easier to clear the land of alien trees. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the

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Camps Bay residents unhappy with proposed sale of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/24

Lester Kiewit speaks to Chris Willemse, chairperson of the Camps Bay and Clifton Ratepayers Association, to discuss the proposal from the City of Cape Town to sell off the Camps Bay Library and surrounding land on which the library’s parking lot is located. 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

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8:03

Catch Vusi Mahlasela live in Cape Town on Heritage Day

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/23

Singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela will be one of the headliners performing on Heritage Day at the Mojo Heritage Day Street Festival. He speaks to Lester Kiewit about his amazing musical journey, performing at the 1994 inauguration of Nelson Mandela, as well as sharing the stage with the likes of Dave Matthews Band, Sting, Paul Simon, Josh Groban, Ray LaMontagne, Natalie Merchant, Taj Mahal, among many others. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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Shocking stats call for parole reforms

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/23

Lester Kiewit interviews Dr Pieter Groenewald about shocking crime statistics—over 200 murders and 300 rapes tied to parolees in 2024—and the government’s plans to reform parole. Minister Groenewald details proposals coming out of the National Summit on Parole Reform: tighter eligibility, better supervision, accountability, and closer cooperation among justice system actors. The reforms seek to reduce reoffending and improve public safety without compromising legal rights. Good

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5:53

The Africa Report with The Continent: Authentic...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/23

Lester Kiewit gets the latest news on Africa from Simon Allison, co-founder and international editor of The Continent. Today’s stories include: How “Authentic Italian” leather products are made in Nigeria; witchcraft accusations in Zambia; a thriving trade in space rocks (meteorites) in Libya. 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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2:42

Volvo green tip of the week: WESSA’s Stop the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/23

This week’s Volvo Green Tip featured Mike Denison, Senior Coastal Programme Manager at WESSA, who spoke about their Stop the Strangle campaign. The initiative highlights the dangers of ghost fishing gear and marine entanglement, raising awareness about its devastating impact on marine life and how communities can take action. Read more about the campaign on the WESSA website. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your

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A World View from London: Super typhoon hits...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/23

Over 400000 evacuated ahead of massive typhoon; Brits lack attention span; Emil the lost elk. 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 to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and

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10:22

Will Ekurhuleni land expropriation become test case?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/23

Will the expropriation of a 34-hectare piece of property in Ekurhuleni without compensation become a test case for South Africa? Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Ruth Hall, Director of the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) at the University of the Western Cape. 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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10:22

UN summit addresses Palestine question

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/23

Lester Kiewit speaks with Mitchell Plitnick, author and president of ReThinking Foreign Policy, about the renewed push for a two-State solution. This follows a UN summit in New York, backed by France and Saudi Arabia but boycotted by the US and Israel, aiming to revive negotiations for two states coexisting in secure borders. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the vision is at risk of disappearing but insists the international community must keep it alive. Good Morning Cape

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5:03

Free pass to SA National Parks Week

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/23

Lester Kiewit is in conversation with SANParks Head of Communications, JP Louw, about National Parks Week. The initiative allows South Africans free day access to most of the country’s 21 national parks, encouraging citizens to explore and connect with their natural heritage. Visitors are reminded to bring their South African ID and note that free entry applies to day visits only, not accommodation or other paid activities. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the

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8:24

What the Hack! Huawei’s wearables, Vivo’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/23

Back from Paris, Arthur Goldstuck shares highlights from Huawei’s latest launches at the Velodrome National, where the tech giant unveiled the Watch GT6 smartwatch boasting a 21-day battery life, the Watch Ultimate 2 rated for 150 meters, and the Nova 14 mid-range phone series aimed at young consumers with strong selfie features and powerful batteries. His Gadget of the Week is the Vivo Y29, a budget-friendly smartphone with a massive 6,500 mAh battery, 120Hz display, and a unique

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5:16

Correction to Metrorail Cape Town to Fish Hoek route

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/23

Lester Kiewit is joined by Raymond Maseko - PRASA Regional Manager to correct a statement made previously regarding the pricing of Metrorail tickets for the SanParks partnership this week. 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 make the

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Emerging Economies - Latin America: Bolsonaro’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/22

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: Jair Bolsonaro continues to influence Brazilian political landscape despite his recent conviction; tariff tensions between Brazil and China; a percussion pioneer from Brazil has died - aged 89. 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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Fast-track visa isn’t helping as SA loses Chinese and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/22

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA). They discuss the troubling decline in tourist arrivals from China and India, despite government efforts to introduce a fast-track visa system. Tshivhengwa reflects on what these numbers mean for the broader tourism economy, highlights the importance of high-spend markets, and weighs in on why regional neighbours like Ghana are showing growth while eastern markets lag. The conversation explores

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