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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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5:56

Another Cape dam wall bursts: how vulnerable are our...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/04

Lester Kiewit speaks to Wally Ramokopa, the Department of Water and Sanitation’s Director of Dam Safety, about the latest incident in which a Cape dam wall burst, flooding major roads nearby. This follows a series of dam wall collapses in Swartland last month that led to R50million in infrastructural damage. So just how vulnerable are our dam walls?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:03

Renewing your vehicle licence via the NaTIS platform...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/04

We were pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to renew a vehicle licence using the NaTIS online platform, receiving the new disc via courier within two days. Lester Kiewit speaks to Simon Zwane, Chief Communication Officer at the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:49

What’s making news on GroundUp?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/04

GroundUp is an independent non-profit news agency which publishes a range of news stories on issues such as rights to housing, education, health, safety, a decent environment, justice, food and dignity. Lester Kiewit speaks to editor Nathan Geffen and to deputy editor Barbara October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:58

Four critical factors must be met to end armed conflict

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/03

Philipp Kastner is a Senior Lecturer at the Law School of the University of Western Australia, and he joins John Maytham to share an outcome of his extensive research in the areas of the resolution of armed conflicts and transitional justice. He has identified four key factors that will make (or break) mediation efforts and have the potential to end armed conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:16

Sinking yachts are just part of teen orca...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/03

Over the last five years, orcas (a.k.a. Killer Whales) have been witnessed ramming yachts off Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, causing damage to the vessels and in some cases even sinking them. Could it really be put down to bored orca teenagers having some fun? John Maytham speaks to Dr Els Vermeulen, Research Manager of the Whale Unit at the University of Pretoria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:11

Ramaphosa in China: A key diplomatic platform?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/03

Political Analyst Mpumelelo Mkhabela joins John Maytham to discuss South Africa's relationship with China in light of President Cyril Ramaphosa's current visit. He urges South Africa to use this diplomatic opportunity to push for reforms, especially in tackling corruption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:35

Eskom's dangerous guess work on Koeberg

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/03

John Maytham speaks to Dr Taylor, a research fellow in environmental ethics at Stellenbosch University, about how he discovered that Eskom did what he terms dangerous guess work when it came to the safety of Koeberg's Unit 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:24

Ramaphosa gives SIU power to probe Eskom dodgy deals...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/03

John Maytham speaks to Wayne Duvenage, Outa CEO, about the significance of the SIU being granted the powers by the president to investigate unlawful and improper conduct at Eskom since 2006, bringing former Eskom boss Matshela Koko and the Guptas into focus once again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:34

What the Hack: Brazil suspends X

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/03

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, has been in a prolonged dispute with Brazil’s judiciary after the Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes launched an investigation into X after Musk defied a court order to block accounts that supported right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro and were accused of speading misinformation and hate speech. John Maytham speaks to Nazreen Ebrahim, CEO of Naz Consulting International.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:04

Did you know you can now access PressReader with your...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/03

Did you know that you can now get access to over 7000 current magazines and newspapers from around the world, via PressReader, paid for by the City of Cape Town and available to you with your library membership? John Maytham speaks to Patricia van der Ross, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:35

Is this the end of the road for occupants of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/02

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bevil Lucas, a Reclaim the City Leader, and resident of the occupied Woodstock Hospital, now known as Cissie Gool House. The City of Cape Town has given the go ahead for the public participation process for the development of the hospital for social housing, meaning the current 900 occupants are a step closer to being booted out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:06

South Africa’s united front against crime

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/02

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ian Cameron, DA MP and chair of the Portfolio Committee on Police, about a memorandum of understanding signed between three spheres of government to combat crime in the Cape. Cameron also discusses what will be needed to eradicate the national scourge of extortion rackets, by entrenching the state’s legitimacy to protect and serve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:06

Money on a Monday: How to hold off from withdrawing...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/02

Those who qualify can now make a withdrawal from the Two-Pot Retirement System and get access to a portion of their retirement savings before reaching retirement. But how does one fight the temptation and hold off from making a withdrawal? Lester Kiewit speaks to Neesa Moodley, personal finance editor at Daily Maverick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:17

Transport minister wants ATNS to sort out issues...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/09/02

Following ongoing flight delays at various airports around the country, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy recently convened an urgent oversight meeting with all transport aviation entities. Lester Kiewit speaks to aviation analyst Phuthego Mojapele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:22

Binge-watching choices for you this weekend: Mr & Mrs...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/30

Lester Kiewit and Matthew Jantjies-Green take a look at some television shows you can binge on this weekend, including: Mr & Mrs Smith (Amazon), Bad Monkey (Apple), and Industry (Showmax).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:57

Breaking News: Western Cape Police Chief updates on...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/30

Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt General Thembisile Patekile, joins Lester Kiewit to provide an update on the breaking news that four members of an alleged extortion syndicate have been killed in a shootout with police in Milnerton. Five firearms have been recovered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:57

‘Brasse Vannie Kaap’ at Silwerskerm Fest: Afrikaans...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/30

Lester Kiewit discusses ‘Brasse Vannie Kaap’ with legendary DJ Grandmaster Ready D, a film that will premiere at the Silwerskerm Film Festival on Friday 30th August. The documentary, directed by Lauren Scholtz, captures the rise of the iconic 90s hip-hop group and their lasting impact. Learn more about the festival at www.silwerskermfees.co.za.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:38

The Africa Report: Africa hard pressed to get mpox...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/30

Lester Kiewit speaks to Jean Jacques Cornish for the Africa Report, which this week’s looks at the richest people in Africa, the need for mpox vaccines, and new embassies opening up on the continent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:15

A World View: Israeli Raids in the West Bank the UN...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/30

Israeli Raids in the West Bank the UN urges a de-escalation...A Chinese Toddler’s In-Flight Tantrum (it has sparked a fevered debate. Stranded in Northern Ireland (boat passengers on a world cruise. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:39

Why are temporary classrooms so permanent?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/30

According to researchers from the University of Stellenbosch, classrooms made from converted shipping containers have been found to have elevated levels of carbon dioxide as a result of poor ventilation, impairing concentration among learners. Lester Kiewit speaks to Elijah Mhlanga, spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education, to discuss just how long these temporary structures are meant to be in place for, while waiting for permanent facilities to be built.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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