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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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5:28

Drakensberg Boys Choir School Launches Aggressive...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/30

John Maytham spoke to Hendrik Bekker, Executive Head of the Drakensberg Boys Choir School, about the school’s aggressive recruitment drive in response to post-COVID enrollment challenges. They discussed the impact of declining student numbers on the school's financial stability and the innovative strategies being implemented to attract new talent, including the introduction of a foundation phase for girls. Hendrik emphasized the school's commitment to holistic education through music and the

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10:43

Should we introduce a graduated driving licence for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/29

In the UK, there are calls for a graduated driving licence to be introduced for new drivers under the age of 21, preventing them from carrying passengers of similar age for a period of six months after passing their test. John Maytham speaks to Layton Beard of the Automobile Association of South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:23

In conversation with 2002 Booker Prize winner Shehan...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/29

John Maytham speaks to Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka, whose novel The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida won the Booker Prize of 2022 and tells the story of a war photographer who has woken up dead in what seems to be a celestial visa office, and given ‘seven moons’ to try and solve the mystery of his death and to help unveil a cache of photos that will rock war-torn Sri Lanka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:48

IEJ takes SRD case to court

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/29

The Pretoria High Court is set to hear a case brought by #PayTheGrants and the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), challenging regulations to the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. John Maytham speaks to Dr Kelle Howson. a Senior Researcher in Labour and Social Security at the IEJ, in the workers' rights and social security programme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:43

A World View from London: America’s bad election joke

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/29

Things are getting charged in the U.S. with one week to go before the elections; UN Climate Change Analysis shows how little has been done; potentially explosive ship rejected by half of Europe; Manchester United sack manager Erik ten Hag. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with John Maytham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:27

There are alternatives to NHI to fix SA’s healthcare...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/29

John Maytham speaks to John Endres, CEO of Institute of Race Relations, about the measures government could take to fix the ailing healthcare system other than enforcing National Health Insurance (NHI) regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:08

Why UNICEF is begging the world to focus on the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/29

John Maytham speaks to Zeenat Adam, the deputy executive director of the Afro-Middle East Centre about the war in Sudan that has seen UNICEF and the UN call for global attention, as millions are at risk starvation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:48

What the Hack: AI and ethics

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/29

John Maytham speaks to Nazareen Ebrahim, CEO of Naz Constulting International, who was invited to speak at the Global Conference on The Role of AI in Advancing the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention held in Rabat, Morocco, last week. South Africa is a member-state and signatory of the Chemical Weapons Convention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:33

SweepSouth is out to clean up in US and Europe

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/29

John Maytham speaks to Lourandi Kriel, CEO of Sweep South, about their plans to expand operations to Europe and the U.S after remarkable growth in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:04

Ex rugby player seeks help to get new wheelchair

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/28

JP Lugt is an ex-rugby player who was severely injured back in 1992, resulting in paralysis from his neck down. He has been getting a lot of support from the Chris Burger Patro Jackson Players’ Fund, but is in need for additional help as his current wheelchair is becoming difficult to maintain as it is obsolete and no parts are available. There is currently a fundraising campaign to help him get enough to buy a new wheelchair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:31

Should we introduce a graduated driving licence for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/28

In the UK, there are calls for a graduated driving licence to be introduced for new drivers under the age of 21, preventing them from carrying passengers of similar age for a period of six months after passing their test. John Maytham speaks to Crystal Owen, the co founder of the campaign group, Forget-me-not Families Uniting. Crystal lost her 18-year old son in a vehicle accident in November 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:46

Judgement to be handed down in Klawer murder case today

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/28

John Maytham speaks to Eyewitness News reporter Lauren Isaacs, who is in Vredendal to cover court proceedings in the murder trial of Daniel Smit, who pleaded guilty to the murder of 13-year-old Jerobejin van Wyk in February 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:59

A World View from London: Iran’s next move

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/28

What next for Iran after latest Israeli air strikes? A U.S. presidential apology to native Americans; an astronaut’s mystery illness in space. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with John Maytham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:00

Man injured in suspected shark attack at popular Cape...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/28

John Maytham speaks to Gregg Oelofse, the City of Cape Town’s Coastal Manager, about a suspected shark attack at Mnandi Beach that left a man with injuries to his hands and feet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:05

Forensic backlog still years behind, but there are...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/28

John Maytham speaks to Ian Cameron, chair of the parliamentary portfolio committee of police, about the current backlog in forensic testing hampering court cases, and failing victims, and the possible avenues to bring this to an end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:28

Money on a Monday: Be smart when dealing with Black...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/28

Many retailers are focussing on Black November sales instead of just Black Friday sales this year, which means consumers will be surrounded by promotion after promotion and there is a real danger of consumers losing control of their spending. John Maytham speaks to Annaline van der Poel, COO of DebtRescue, to get some advice on how they can control their spending this Black November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:07

A stretch limousine-hearse for the ultimate send-off

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/28

John Maytham speaks to Denver Janklaas, manager at J&A Funeral Services in Atlantis, about the evolution of funerals from that of sombre affairs to more joyful celebrations. One of their offerings is a stretch limousine-hearse so that the deceased can be accompanied by loved ones as they are given a final send-off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:54

Binge-watching choices for you this weekend: Thrillers

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/26

Lester Kiewit and binge-buddy Matthew Jantjies-Green discuss a number of shows which you can indulge in this weekend, including: - Disclaimer (AppleTV) - ⁠American Horror Stories (Disney) - ⁠Glass House and The Fix (both Showmax)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:27

The Africa Report - Ghana's Parliament suspended...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/26

Lester Kiewit gets the Africa Report from Jean Jacques Cornish. They discuss seats for Africa on the UN Security Council; Ghana’s pre-election chaos, and ask.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:21

URC heads to Stellenbosch as Stormers take on...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/10/25

Lester Kiewit speaks to DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson ahead of their United Rugby Championship match against the defending champions Glasgow Warriors. The match will be played at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on Saturday 26 October, with kick-off at 13h45See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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