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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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8:56

The rise of Italian rugby

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to former Springbok and Italy coach, Nick Mallett, about the rise of Italian rugby after the Azzurri pulled off a historic Six Nations win over England. 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

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6:02

What a bummer: Naked bike ride cancelled

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to Marthinus Pretorius, a coordinator and representative for the World Naked Bike Ride in Cape Town. They discuss why this year’s event in Cape Town was cancelled. 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

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9:43

LIVE AND LOCAL: City of Cape Town responds to flower...

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2026/03/09

The traders at Trafalgar Flower Market in Cape Town’s Adderley Street have created a petition to raise their objection against the introduction by the City of Cape Town of a monthly permit-based system. Many families have been trading there for generations, taking the reins from their parents and grandparents, and believe that it is unfair that the City now wants to disrupt how it has always worked for them. Lester Kiewit speaks to Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic

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5:37

A World View from London: Israeli forces kill...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/09

Israeli forces kill hundreds in Lebanon as Trump warns Iranians to stay at home; the search for Nancy Guthrie , the mum of US tv host continues to perplex authorities; and an important life question, are you storing your saucepans correctly? Vicki Turner 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

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7:22

End of an era as Stormers replace Western Province

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to Stormers Rugby CEO Johan Le Roux, about the decision to drop the “Western Province” name in favour of “Stormers.” The upcoming SA Rugby Under-23 Cup will see the introduction of the DHL Stormers XXIII, which will also compete in the Carling Currie Cup, while the team to take part in the SA Rugby Under-20 Cup will be known as the DHL Stormers Bolts. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is

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9:47

Investigation links suspected gang boss Stanfield to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to Sam Sole of AmaBhungane, about their investigation into how Ralph Stanfield - the man alleged to be the head of the notorious 28s gang - with the help of Prasa acting head of security, captured contracts to Cape Town’s Central Line. According to the evidence uncovered, Stanfield and his criminally co-accused wife, Nicole Johnson, appear to have used Prasa’s security chief, Alexio Papadopulo, to secure lucrative sections of government’s multibillion-rand Cape

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10:40

Money on a Monday – changing the money mindset of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/09

Lucha Lunako is a hybrid social enterprise focused on youth development, and they have developed a financial education programme designed to help young people rethink their relationship with money. Rather than focusing only on budgeting, the eight-week Foundations for Financial Freedom course draws on behavioural science to unpack money beliefs, habits and emotional influences that shape financial decisions. Lester Kiewit speaks to course developer Themba Skosana, financial educator at Lucha Lunako

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9:11

From crop to industry, can hemp unlock a new economic...

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2026/03/09

A recent Business Day report warns South Africa could miss out on a R40 billion hemp industry by 2040 without clear regulation and coordinated investment. Lester Kiewit speaks to Tony Budden, hemp and cannabis expert and co-founder of Hemporium, who says the country has strong climate and agricultural advantages but faces barriers from regulatory uncertainty and a lack of local processing infrastructure. Budden explains that hemp contains minimal THC, farmers need guaranteed buyers, and investors

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21:56

Benni McCarthy shares life story in autobiography

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/06

Benni McCarthy is arguably one of South Africa’s top footballers, holding the record of all-time top scorer for Bafana Bafana, the country’s only UEFA Champions League winner, and now the manager for the Kenya national team. He has just launched his autobiography “Benni”, which he co-wrote with acclaimed football writer and broadcaster Mark Gleeson. He joined Lester Kiewit in studio to discuss his remarkable career. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of

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5:02

Binge-watching options this weekend: Star Trek:...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/06

In need of some binge-watching options this weekend? Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including: - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Showmax) - Paradise Season 2 (Disney+) - The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 (Netflix) 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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10:35

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

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/06

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: MK Party MP David Skosana has demanded that Paul O’Sullivan retract the claim that he owes more than R600 000 to a bank; the ANC secures the chairpersonship of Parliament’s Presidency Committee, with ANC MP DorriesEunice Mpapane elected chairperson; full breakdown given of international and domestic travel undertaken by the Public

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12:00

The impact of Middle East warzone on SA travelers

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/06

Lester Kiewit speaks to Otto de Vries, CEO of the Association of Southern African Travel Agents (Asata), which represents about 95% of the SA travel agency market to discuss the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on travel through and from the region, as we are already seeing a limited number of flights, with high passenger demand, and even higher ticket prices. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town

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7:37

LIVE AND LOCAL: The 48th Cape Town Cycle Tour...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/06

The 48th Cape Town Cycle Tour is back with [riders to be confirmed] set to take on the road. Operations Director joined Lester Kiewit to share the incredible logistics behind the event, from early setup and working with the city on road conditions to managing parked cars, unexpected challenges and contingency plans. Hear how the team keeps the race running smoothly and what it takes to break everything down once the riders have finished. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the

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4:39

Ingrid Jones remembers Soli Philander as a...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/05

Writer and publisher Ingrid Jones joined Lester Kiewit to reflect on the life and legacy of broadcaster and entertainer Soli Philander following news of his death. Jones recalled meeting Philander during her early days in radio, describing him as a larger than life personality whose presence was always felt. She spoke about his generosity and positivity, noting how in recent months he shared videos on TikTok dancing, speaking candidly and handing out food to people in need. Jones also shared a

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9:09

Unwanted presence? What powers do private security...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/05

Can private security company patrollers force people to leave a residential suburb without just cause? Does such action not infringe on an individual’s freedom of movement on a public street? Lester Kiewit speaks to Eddie Booysen, the acting provincial manager in the Western Cape for PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority). 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

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6:22

Cranes galore across Cape Town’s skyline

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2026/03/05

Have you noticed an increase in construction cranes across the Cape Town skyline? Have you ever wondered what it is like to operate a tower crane when the notorious Cape Doctor is blowing? Lester Kiewit speaks to Lorcan Aylward, manager at E.T.C.S. (Ernie’s Tower Crane Services) which specialises in the hiring out of tower cranes. 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

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6:15

A World View from London: ‘Baby brain’ is real say...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/05

They are toast'. That’s the US Secretary for War's assessment of the Iran regime's future; Spanish scientists discover 'baby brain' in pregnancy is a real thing; and the squirrels driving a small town in the UK nuts Vicki Turner 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

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10:22

Bookmakers concerned over proposed betting tax

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2026/03/05

In response to the concern over the surge in online betting, National Treasury has proposed a 20% betting tax on operators, but bookmakers fear that this could result in their sector being unfairly burdened with an effective 39% tax, which would be crippling for them. Lester Kiewit speaks to Sean Coleman, CEO of the South African Bookmakers’ Association. 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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5:49

Dstv subscribers could still see more content cuts

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/05

Thinus Ferreira, independent TV critic and journalist speaks to Lester Kiewit about concerns that Canal+ may still cut more Dstv content and channels. 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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4:13

Buttskop Road closure proposal aims to improve rail...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/05

Councillor Rob Quintas speaks to Lester Kiewit on Cape Talk about the City of Cape Town’s plans to permanently close part of Buttskop Road in Blackheath. He explains why the level crossing has been a serious safety concern, how the Zevenwacht link road extension and bridge infrastructure will improve safety for road users and rail passengers, and what the closures mean for local traffic. Quintas also highlights how residents can still submit comments on the proposal before 25 March, stressing

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