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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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3:23

Relay Mermaids complete 72km ocean swim in under 24...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/02

When Georgina Smith last spoke to Lester Kiewit on 15 January, the Relay Mermaids were on standby, waiting for a narrow weather window to attempt their 72 kilometre open ocean swim from Fish Hoek around Cape Point to Hout Bay. After repeated delays due to unfavourable winds and swell, the team finally launched this past weekend and completed the full distance in an unratified time of 23 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds. Smith joined Lester again to reflect on the physical and mental endurance required to

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10:57

Why political campaigns of hate are not constructive

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2026/03/02

With local government elections set to take place across South Africa later this year, we can expect robust political campaigning from all parties. There is a tendency for politicians to resort in spewing extremely nasty and negative comments about their opponents, and although it has come to be expected, there is a real danger that it can polarise society and create genuine hate among groups. Lester Kiewit speaks to Andre Vlok, a conflict and dispute specialist. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester

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6:14

US attack on Iran sparks chaos in Middle East

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/02

Lester Kiewit speaks to a Canadian based Iranian activist, Arshia, about what the death of the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei means for the people of Iran. The death of the longtime leader has received a mix reaction in his own country. 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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8:56

US attack on Iran sparks chaos in Middle East

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2026/03/02

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mitchell Plitnick, President of ReThinking Foreign Policy; author and policy analyst, about the US attack on Iran that has led to retaliatory attacks on Israel and US strongholds in the region. 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

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4:03

Cape comedian stuck in Dubai as region erupts

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/02

Cape comedian Dalin Oliver speaks to Lester Kiewit about being stuck in Dubai after the country was struck by missiles as Iran launched retaliatory attacks against Israel and US allies. 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

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7:15

Money on a Monday: Why purpose-led credit is better...

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2026/03/02

Modern day society is largely run on credit in one form or another, and this is usually associated with negative connotations such as indebtedness and constant debt spirals. But what if we can change our mindset and behaviour and use credit in a more controlled and purposeful manner? Lester Kiewit speaks to Wiehahn Koch, Head of Purpose Lending at Capitec, to discuss why we need to make a concerted effort and shift from generic, consumption-driven lending to a structured, purpose-led credit that

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9:05

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

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/27

Africa Melane speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of Parliament, including the expected announcement by City of Cape Town Executive Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, of his intentions to run for the position of Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance; Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced in his 2026 budget speech that long-standing tax brackets will finally be adjusted, bringing relief to tax payers who have crept up

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5:14

NPO VUSA Rugby & Learning Academy turns 25 and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/27

The VUSA Rugby and Learning Academy in Langa is a registered NPO started 25 years ago by Bishops Prep teacher, Brendan Fogarty, to address the lack of sport at disadvantaged schools. It began as a part- time rugby programme but as greater needs were identified, the programme developed. The academy has grown from assisting 40 children to more than 1000 annually, and their big challenge today is helping them cross the language hurdle as they transition from mother-tongue learning to English in Grade

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6:30

A World View from London: Hilary Clinton testifies...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/27

Hilary Clinton testifies over the Jeffrey Epstein files - and offers no defence for her husband Bill; Assisted Dying Controversy, as 2 islands agree to legalise it; and why the artist Tracey Emin thinks her artwork 'My Bed' saved her life. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with Africa Melane. 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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13:33

LIVE AND LOCAL: Police Minister on SANDF deployment...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/27

Africa Melane speaks to Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia about the deployment of SANDF to gang hotspots in the Cape, in support of the underresourced SAPS. 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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6:22

Who are the strongest candidates in the DA’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/27

Africa Melane speaks to Prof Dirk Kotze, Professor in the Department of Political science at the University of South Africa about the race for the leadership of the Democratic Alliance. The main candidates appear to be Cape Town mayor, Geordin Hill Lewis, and the party’s Gauteng leader, Solly Msimanga. 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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8:53

Rental realities, deposits, defaults and the debate...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/27

Three month deposits, application fees and the rise of so called “professional tenants” are all under the spotlight as Gary Phelps, Director of Sales at Icon Property Group, speaks to Africa Melane about the growing tension between landlords and tenants in a pressured rental market. From what’s standard practice to what may be raising red flags, the conversation looks at where the system works, where it doesn’t, and what both sides need to understand. Good Morning Cape Town

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8:53

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: ICC commences...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/27

The International Criminal Court starts pre-trial hearings into former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s murderous war against drugs; the Kiwi exodus to Australia now includes former PM Jacinda Ardern; actor Chris Hemsworth ingites the debate on Aussie slang. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Africa Melane. 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

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5:21

Emerging economies – Focus on India: PM Modi visits...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/26

Guest:Prof Dilip Menon | Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University, about Prime Minister Narenda Modi’s visit to Israel; India’s Supreme Court hears pleas on discrimination against women in religion, the unpaid debts of the British Empire. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show

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Independence and resilience: South Africans explore...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/26

Guest:Peter Jacops, community engagement leader for !NAU Intentional Community As more South Africans look for ways to live independently from unreliable municipal services, alternative communities are emerging that focus on self-sufficiency, shared resources, and resilience. Lester Kiewit speaks to Peter Jacops, community engagement leader for !NAU Intentional Community, about how residents generate their own energy, manage water, handle waste, and build inclusive, cooperative living environments

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4:46

LIVE AND LOCAL: City faces critical 90 days as dam...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/26

Guest:Dr Kevin Winter | Emeritus professor at UCT’s Department of Environmental & Geographical Science and the Future Water Institute Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Kevin Winter, Emeritus professor at UCT’s Department of Environmental and Geographical Science and the Future Water Institute, about the prospects of the city avoiding a water crisis. The City of Cape Town says the next 90 days are critical as dam levels are concerningly low. Should we be looking to enforce water restrictions

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5:40

Watchdog needed to monitor SANDF

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2026/02/26

Guest:Murray Hunter Lester Kiewit speaks to journalist Murray Hunter about why we need a civilian auditor or human rights watchdog to follow and monitor the SANDF in their interactions with ordinary citizens in what could be highly volatile situations. The military is being deployed in Gauteng and the Cape to tackle illegal mining and gangs respectively. 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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LIVE AND LOCAL: Why we should be concerned at SANDF...

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2026/02/26

Guest:Dr Llewellyn MacMaster | Chairperson of the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Llewellyn MacMaster, Chairperson of the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition, about why they are deeply concerned at the deployment of the SANDF to bring gang violence in the Cape under control, and what measures need to be put in place for it to be succesful and sustainable. 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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How much help will R80 pension increase be to our...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/26

Guest:Charlotte Fairbridge | CEO of Age in Action Charlotte Fairbridge of Age in Action speaks to Lester Kiewit about the R80 increase to pensions announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. What will it mean for the elderly who are struggling to make ends meet in this tough economic environment? 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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8:04

How can an informal structure be considered dignified...

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2026/02/26

Guest:Programme Manager at Development Action Group (DAG) How can an informal dwelling be considered as dignified housing? With the growing need for housing in South Africa, we take a look at how we can address the shortage by starting with a change in mindset and approach. Lester Kiewit speaks to Zama Mgwatyu, a programme manager with Development Action Group. 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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