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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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7:59

Kids court SA set to launch and empower learners to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/03

Primary school learners are stepping up as “Road Safety Judges,” holding drivers accountable and promoting safer behaviour in school zones. Alida Venter, CEO of Drive More Safely and founder of Kids Court SA, explains how the programme works, shares lessons from the pilot phase, and calls on schools in the Western Cape to register for the second and third term rollout. She speaks to Lester Kiewit about the initiative and its impact. Schools and educators can contact Alida directly via

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69:02

CapeTalk Mother City podcast: Cape Town’s housing...

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2026/03/03

Lester Kiewit explores Cape Town’s deepening spatial inequality with a panel of leading voices in housing and urban development. The discussion tackles the city’s affordability crisis, the legacy of apartheid-era planning, and the impact of gentrification on vulnerable communities. From the housing backlog to the role of the private sector, the panel calls for more inclusive, participatory, and people-centred urban planning. Guests:Miki Redelinghuys (Co-director, Mother City)Nkosikhona

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5:18

LIVE AND LOCAL: Home Affairs finally solves young...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/03

Lester Kiewit speaks to !Khuboab Oedasoua Lawrence, the young man who was denied an ID document because Home Affairs was unable to print an exclamation point as contained in his name. His 18 year battle is finally over, after the Home Affairs Minister presented him with his new ID, containing his name with the correct spelling. 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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10:00

What impact will US-Israel / Iran conflict have on...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/03

How might the re-routing of container ships away from the Persian Gulf following the recent military conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran impact on shipping traffic around the South African coast? Lester Kiewit speaks to Andrew Pike, senior consultant at Bowmans, head of ports, rail and logistics. 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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6:21

Entertainer Ian von Memerty passes away on his own terms

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/02

Ian von Memerty, the popular entertainer, presenter and adjudicator, has passed away at the age on 61. The sad news was announced by his family six days after his actual death, on February 23rd, in a Johannesburg hotel. Lester Kiewit reflected on von Memerty’s planned death, which had been building up over the past few months through regular posts on his social media accounts. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your

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14:37

Riyaaz Janoodien won Brain of CapeTalk 2026

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/02

Anton Chetty scored 6, and Robyn Ramjan scored 7, but that was not enough to take them to Sudden Death. Riyaaz came toe-to-toe with his little sister Tasneem Jainoodien in Sudden Death. Ultimately, Riyaaz took the title of Brain of CapeTalk 2026! 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

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6:35

Emerging Economies - Latin America: The Death of El...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/03/02

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: the Death of El Munch in Mexico; Venezuela’s Amnesty Law moves the country toward Democratic Transition, and salsa great, Willie Colon, is remembered. 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

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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

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

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...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

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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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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