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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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6:16

The week that was with Tyrone Fisher

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to artist and comedian Tyrone Fisher to get his unique take on the heatwave that hit the city, and dogs in coffee shops. 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 thought-provoking

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9:34

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Hilda...

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2026/03/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: Acting Deputy National Commissioner Hilda Senthumule appeared before Parliament’s ad hoc committee to respond to allegations arising from the Madlanga Commission into police corruption; President Cyril Ramaphosa held his first oral question session of 2026 in the National Assembly, responding to MPs on governance and security issues;

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6:40

No nudity at Sandy Bay?

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2026/03/13

SANParks has clarified that Sandy Bay Beach forms part of Table Mountain National Park and is not, and has not been, formally designated as a naturist beach. As such, nude sunbathing is not permitted there. Lester Kiewit speaks to Marthinus Pretorius, a member of the naturist community, to find out his reaction to this and on what they are doing to address the challenges they face. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your

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9:22

LIVE AND LOCAL: Former Bok captain’s fight to save...

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2026/03/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to former Springbok captain Wynand Claassen about his plan to save Newlands rugby stadium from being sold and torn down. He says there is still hope to save the iconic stadium and preserve it as a heritage site. 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 &

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10:11

Jonathan Jansen reflects on 15 years of writing about...

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2026/03/13

After 15 years of writing a weekly education column, academic and author Jonathan Jansen has published his final piece for The Times (South Africa), reflecting on what he learned from engaging with readers about the country’s education system. In the farewell column, he writes about South Africans’ deep concern for education, the need to strengthen foundational learning rather than fixate on matric results, and the role of civil society in filling gaps where government has struggled to

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7:46

Scam-proof your life: Mr Fingerz on exposing online...

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2026/03/13

Online scams are on the rise, with phishing emails, smishing texts, fake social media posts, and misleading investment schemes targeting more than two-thirds of South Africans. Just last month, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority warned about individuals falsely claiming to be associated with Investico to solicit financial services. To help everyday users navigate this digital minefield, Mr Fingerz (real name Boikokobetso Makhetloane), a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content

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4:30

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: ASEAN...

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2026/03/13

ASEAN ministers meet to address the fall out from the Middle East war; Australians are panic-buying and hoarding fuel; Melbourne zookeepers have come up with a way to keep Orangutans on the move. 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 wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s

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5:11

LIVE AND LOCAL: How has heatwave hit Cape’s dam levels?

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2026/03/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, about the impact of the week long heatwave on the city’s dam levels, and need for water restrictions. Over the past week, water usage has increased to 1 018 million litres of water a day (MLD) from 1 012MLD last week. This is 43MLD over the usage target. 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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10:20

Emerging economies – Focus on India: Supreme court...

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2026/03/12

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University, about India’s Supreme Court allowing the passive euthanasia of a patient by withdrawing artificial life support; the economic consequences of the war on Iran. 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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8:29

Why investing in children is the most powerful...

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2026/03/12

Teenagers can get into trouble due to the company they keep and make poor life choices due to group pressure and not necessarily be criminally inclined. While some hold the belief that justice should be served to help them learn the errors of their ways, others argue that prisons should not be be-all-end-all as many can still be saved from spiralling deeper into the dark belly of the criminal world. This is where organisations such as Girls and Boys Town SA can make a difference. Lester Kiewit

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8:40

Life on the berg: Meeting Table Mountain’s hidden...

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2026/03/12

Lester Kiewit speaks to Don Pinnock, author of the Daily Maverick series The Storied Mountain, about his recent story Rough sleepers: The mountain keeps us. Don shares the remarkable lives of two people who have chosen to live on Table Mountain, exploring how they survive, find dignity, and create a home away from the city streets. The conversation dives into the human stories behind the mountain and sheds light on the broader challenges of homelessness and belonging. Good Morning Cape Town with

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7:15

New US Ambassador is already ruffling SA feathers

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2026/03/12

Lester Kiewit speaks to John Matisonn, political journalist and author, about US Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell, being demarched by the SA government following comments about this country not aligning with US policy. Bozell says there are five key demands from the U.S that they want SA to adhere to. 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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11:02

Race classifications – what about mixed heritage...

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2026/03/12

There are sound reasons why we are still asked to state our race when it comes to filling in certain forms due to the need for redress despite South Africa being a democracy for 32 years, but where does this leave the children of mixed relationships? Why are their circumstances not accommodated? Lester Kiewit speaks to Melany, who recently faced this situation on behalf of her child of mixed heritage. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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4:29

Is it too soon to start stockpiling wood for winter?

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2026/03/12

Although it is still relatively warm at the moment, you might want to start planning for the upcoming winter by stocking up on firewood. Lester Kiewit speaks to Wayne Weber, owner of Houtekop Firewood Sales to get some tips on how to ensure that you are getting the most ideal wood for easy fire-making this winter. 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

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7:45

Is SuperSport not so super anymore now that Canal+...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to Nqobile Ndlovu, a sports business researcher at Cash N Sport about whether we are seeing a waning of SuperSports dominance of world sports coverage now that Canal+ has acquired MultiChoice? 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

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15:03

Has World War III already started?

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2026/03/11

Might the Third World War already be under way despite no such declaration having been made? We already have the Russia-Ukraine war going on for three years, while the US has intervened in Venezuela’s affairs, set its eyes on Greenland, and made joint attackson Iran with Israel. Lester Kiewit speaks to political and elections analyst Ben Graham Jones. 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

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9:01

Fear, bombs and hope: Life in Tel Aviv as Iran attacks

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2026/03/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to Noa Harell, an activist in Combatants for Peace, living in Tel Aviv. She talks about living through the conflict, the human cost of the war across the region, and why she still believes peace is possible. 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 &

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6:59

LIVE AND LOCAL: Why SANDF deployment delay is a...

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2026/03/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, about his concerns at the delay in the deployment of SANDF to the Cape’s gang hotspots. There is no clear operational plan, and the delay provides gangs with the opportunity to hide weapons. 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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8:44

GroundUp News: Central Karoo municipalities lag...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/11

The Central Karoo towns of Beaufort West, Laingsburg and Prince Albert aretrailing behind other Western Cape municipalities; the Special Investigating Unit has launched a probe into a R66 million grant to Netball SA for a World Cup 2023 legacy project; the Clanwilliam Animal Welfare Society (CLAWS) says it is at breaking point due to an overwhelming increase in cases of animal abuse and disease. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories. Good Morning Cape Town

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7:26

Dining with dogs: What City policy says about pets at...

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2026/03/11

After a recent incident at Dario's Café led the restaurant to ban dogs, the issue sparked several days of listener questions about whether animals are actually allowed at eateries and what the law says. To clarify the rules, Bettie Leedo from the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Health Department speaks to Lester Kiewit about the national food safety regulations that generally prohibit animals in areas where food is handled, the exemption process restaurants must go through if they

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