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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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4:20

The Luxury Lowdown: South Africa’s top culinary...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/10

When it comes to memorable and enjoyable dining experiences in South Africa, we are blessed with a range of exquisite offerings. The best of the best were recently honoured at the 2026 Luxe Restaurant Awards, as encapsulated here by CapeTalk’s Design Correspondent Bianca Resnekov. 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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9:51

The Africa Report with The Continent: Oil price surge...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/10

Lester Kiewit gets latest news on Africa from Christine Mungai, news editor of The Continent. They discuss the mixed fortunes for Africa brought forth by the spike in oil prices; a Chibok survivor shares her story of being held captive by Boko Haram for 11 years- being forced into multiple marriages and giving birth to six children; confusion and intrigue over the status of the Chagos islands as a result of US/Israel-Iran war. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk

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11:27

LIVE AND LOCAL: Dario's Café no longer allows dogs -...

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2026/03/10

Hout Bay restaurant, Dario's Café recently announced that they will no longer allow dogs at their establishment. This is a statement that garnered a lot of comments, both on social media and on CapeTalk. To get all information on this no dog policy, Lester Kiewit speaks to the owner of Dario's Café, Dario Mustarelli. 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

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9:18

How the war in Middle East will impact South Africa’s...

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2026/03/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Isaac Matshego, Nedbank Senior Economist, about how the conflict attack by the US and Israel on Iran has led to oil prices rising dramatically, meaning South Africans will soon be hit hard in the pocket by rising petrol costs. 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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7:07

Thai authorities out to nail Cape “conman” behind...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/10

Benjamin Mauerberger, a 47-year-old from Cape Town, is accused by Thai authorities of masterminding “a shadow empire of companies and properties valued at about $1.5bn [R26bn]” by laundering money for ruling elites in Cambodia and Thailand. Simon Allison, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Continent, has been tracking the story and discusses the details with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your

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7:37

LIVE AND LOCAL: What’s behind the Cape’s heatwave in...

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2026/03/10

Michelle du Plessis, Weather Vox meteorologist speaks to Lester Kiewit about what is behind the heatwave hitting the Cape this week, despite it being early autumn. The SA Weather Service says temperatures could get as high as 39degrees. 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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8:26

What the Hack! A rundown of what went down at the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/10

In this week’s edition of What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck gives us Lester Kiewit a rundown of the highlights from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where (unsurprisingly) the focus was on smartphones and the brands designing phones based on the real-world needs of users. In one example, cloud-based processing is utilised to allow cheaper devices to give users access to premium services. Arthus also discussed some of the other product reveals from brands such as Tecno. For his

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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...

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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

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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:...

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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...

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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...

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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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