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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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6:05

GroundUp news: South Africa's drug crisis: heroin...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/06

Lester Kiewit speaks to GroundUp reporter Jesse Copelyn about key stories, including the rise in heroin use in South Africa as prices drop, the government's hindrance of its own drug policies, such as the suspension of a sterile injection equipment program in Cape Town, and the alarming increase in HIV rates among drug users.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:33

US Elections Focus

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/06

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Sean Jacobs, Professor and Director of International Affairs at The New School in New York about the early picture emerging from the US elections where Donald Trump is vying to get back into the White House, at the expense of Democrat Kamala Harris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:35

Jason Leonard discusses the Atlas Foundation's work...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/05

John Maytham spoke to Jason Leonard, OBE, founder of The Atlas Foundation, following Prince William's visit to Ocean View Secondary School in Cape Town. Leonard shared insights about the foundation's mission to support vulnerable children in impoverished communities and discussed the positive impact of high-profile visits like the Prince's on raising awareness and fostering hope among the youth. The conversation highlighted the importance of long-term, practical assistance in creating meaningful

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4:57

Is there space for small modular nuclear reactors in...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/05

John Maytham speaks to Nick Hedley, energy expert and sustainable development researcher, on whether there is space in South Africa’s energy landscape for small modular nuclear reactors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:45

Why Wynberg Boys High Principal’s comments are...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/05

John Maytham speaks to author and documentary maker Tracy Going, who has expressed her discontent with remarks allegedly made by Wynberg Boys’ High School principal Deon Scheepers during his valedictory speech. In his address, Scheepers advised the boys not to "take themselves seriously" and proceeded to outline several reasons for this stance — reasons that Tracy contends are outdated and sexist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:14

Sonke’s call for shared time off for all parents

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/05

John Maytham speaks to Vanessa Jacklin-Levin, partner at Bowmans Attorneys, who acted on behalf of Sonke Gender Justice in the Constitutional Court case of Werner and Ika van Wyk. They discuss the recent hearings regarding interim measures for maternity leave, which the group argues should be equal for both parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:04

A view of the US elections

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/05

John Maytham speaks to journalist Adrian Margaret Brune about the upcoming US elections and the impact it will have on the world and not only the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:30

What the Hack: Mauritian government has temporarily...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/05

John Maytham spoke to Nazareen Ebrahim, CEO of Naz Consulting International, about Mauritius' temporary social media ban ahead of elections, prompted by leaked recordings involving officials. Ebrahim questioned the government’s justification of national security, noting public backlash and the swift reversal of the ban. They discussed the balance between security and free speech and how misinformation and digital rights impact democracy, especially in a year filled with global elections.See

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7:04

Sugar sector still sour about sugar tax

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/05

John Maytham speaks to Joan van Dyk, an independent health journalist, about why and how the sugar sector is trying to escape the sugar tax, and safeguards against the health threat it poses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:51

Earthshot Global Ambassador, Robert Irwin, shares his...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/04

John Maytham spoke to Robert Irwin, the Australian conservationist and television personality known for his wildlife photography and zookeeping. As the son of the late Steve Irwin, Robert carries on his father's legacy with a passionate commitment to conservation. He proudly shared his role as an Earthshot Global Ambassador, emphasizing the initiative's urgent mission to address the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Excited about the upcoming Earthshot Week in Cape Town, Robert

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4:21

Cape Town hosts EarthShot Week

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/04

John Maytham speaks to Geordin Hill Lewis Executive Mayor – City of Cape Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:59

The Emerging Economies with Professor Lyal White -...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/04

Professor Lyal White from GIBS and the Brenthurst Foundation dives into the latest developments across Latin America. He starts with Why Cuba is in the Dark, discussing Cuba’s deepening energy crisis and its impact on daily life. Next, in Brazil Rejects China’s Belt and Road Initiative, he unpacks Brazil’s recent decision to distance itself from China’s infrastructure ambitions. Then, turning to Uruguay, Professor White provides insights into Uruguay’s Uneventful Elections, exploring the reasons

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6:31

Parental leave case taken to Constitutional Court

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/04

John Maytham speaks to Gary Da Silva, chairperson of Fathers 4 Justice South Africa, about a case which has been taken to the Constitutional Court, where it is being argued that the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Unemployment Insurance Fund Act discriminates unfairly when it comes to the different categories of paid leave afforded to new parents, generally limiting the amount of leave given to fathers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:17

Can proposed new laws save consumers from pesky...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/04

John Maytham speaks to consumer journalist, Wendy Knowler, about the state’s new plans to amend the Consumer Protection Act to prevent invasive direct marketing. Under proposed laws marketers will have to register with the “opt-out” registry annually.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:05

Underworld kingpin Mark Lifman is killed outside...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/04

John Maytham speaks to investigative journalist and author Caryn Dolley, about the murder of underworld kingpin Mark Lifman, who was gunned down outside a George mall this weekend. At the time of his murder, he was on trial for the murder of “Steroid King” Brian Wainstein.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:04

What we can learn from Norway’s electric vehicle shift

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/04

John Maytham speaks to Helene Busengdal, a policy expert with the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association, who are in Cape Town for a stakeholder meeting. Norway has taken a huge step towards making electric vehicles the norm, by setting 2025 as the deadline to have all new car sales as zero emissions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:09

Rising cost of living and work pressures create...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/04

John Maytham spoke with Dr. Bronwyn Dworzanowski-Venter, Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg, about South Africa’s growing mental health crisis due to rising living costs and job pressures. SADAG’s recent survey shows that financial stress and job insecurity are creating unprecedented strain, with young people particularly affected. Dr. Dworzanowski-Venter highlighted the urgent need for support systems to address this mental health “avalanche,” which, if unaddressed, could

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6:39

Money on a Monday: Options for keeping your car and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/04

John Maytham speaks to Neesa Moodley, personal finance editor at the Daily Maverick, about the options to consider when it comes to vehicle maintenance and service plans, so that you aren’t spending huge sums of money each time something goes wrong with your car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:05

Where to now for Stormers?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/01

John Maytham speaks to DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson about the challenge ahead for the team as they currently find themselves placed 13th on the United Rugby Championship log after their defeat to titleholders Glasgow Warriors. The tournament is currently on hiatus due to the end-of-year international tours during November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:47

US elections 101

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/11/01

John Maytham speaks to Professor Daryl Glaser, Professor of Political Studies at Wits University, to help listeners get a grasp of how the U.S. presidential election process works, and why there is so much attention on “swing states” and how the candidate who wins the popular vote can still lose the race to the White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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