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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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2:44

Community rallies for Imizama Yethu fire victims

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/25

Guest:Joanne Chemly, founder of the Thula Thula NGO Joanne Chemly, founder of the Thula Thula NGO, speaks to Lester Kiewit from the site of a destructive fire in Imizama Yethu, which leaves many young families with children displaced. For over a decade, Thula Thula has provided disaster relief across the area, responding to emergencies from fires to floods. Chemly calls on locals to help the affected families by dropping off food, clothing, and blankets at 9 Princess Close, highlighting the urgent

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11:36

Pretoria Accepts New U.S. Ambassador as Both Sides...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/25

Guest:Elizabeth Kennedy TrudeauBradford M. Freeman Managing Director for Global Policy at the George W. Bush Presidential Centre South Africa has formally accepted the credentials of Leo Brent Bozell III as the 28th U.S. ambassador to Pretoria, even as Washington has yet to receive new South African diplomatic appointments following the expulsion of Ibrahim Rasool. Lester Kiewit spoke to former U.S. embassy spokesperson to South Africa, Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau, now with the George W. Bush

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5:00

The World View from London: A Terror Attack in Moscow

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/25

Russia claims terror attack was a suicide bomber; deadly virus kills tigers in Thailand; Japan’s golden waterworks saviour. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit 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

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8:17

Menstrual taboos leave women vulnerable to harmful...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/25

Guest:Pontsho Pilane | communications expert, and co-author of Flow Lester Kiewit speaks to author Pontsho Pilane about why women are still made to feel embarrassed and ashamed of having their period, prompting the use of hygiene products that promise to disguise odour and provide “freshness”.A study by the University of Free State found that every sanitary pad and pantyliner tested contained at least two endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), raising concerns about consumer safety,

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7:16

GroundUp News: White paper on citizenship criticised...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/25

Guest:Barbara October | GroundUp deputy editor The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has made a commitment to make voting easier for those with disabilities; a former Lottery boss found guilty of corruption has gone to court to fight to get his pension back; a look at some of the demands from civil society ahead of budget speech. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show

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7:55

When parking takes priority over people in South...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/25

Guest:Roland Postma, Managing Director of Young Urbanists Roland Postma, Managing Director of Young Urbanists, speaks to Lester Kiewit about how parking rules are quietly driving up development costs and making housing less affordable in South African cities. Drawing on a recent Daily Maverick piece by Marko Kiessling, Postma explains why “free” parking isn’t really free, how car-focused planning affects where people can live, and what cities could do differently to make housing

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3:42

The Luxury Lowdown: The move away from mass produced...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/24

CapeTalk’s design correspondent Bianca Resnekov discusses how art and creatives are driving the economy, and moving away from mass produced goods, to unique, individually made products. 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

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5:46

Mobile fishmonger challenges private security over...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/24

Mobile fishmonger Ishmaeel Kippie speaks to Lester Kiewit about the harassment he and other traders face from private security while driving on public roads in residential areas. He explains that security guards often tell them they don’t belong there, with some encounters turning heated and involving strong language. Ishmaeel says they’re simply trying to make a living and are not breaking any laws, raising broader questions about the rights of people to use public spaces without

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10:56

Explaining Tourette syndrome, awareness and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/24

Did you see the viral footage of a person with Tourette syndrome shouting offensive comments at the broadcast of the BAFTAs? Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, to find out what Tourette syndrome is and be aware of the condition. 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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5:46

A World View from London: Russia-Ukraine war turns four

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/24

It’s the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; lawlessness across Mexico; mystery of US mom who vanished without explanation for 8 days. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. 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

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8:44

SIU exposes rot in Home Affairs

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/24

Lester Kiewit speaks to Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber about the action being taken after the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) found that South Africa’s immigration system has been treated as a marketplace, where permits and visas were sold to the highest bidder. 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

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4:29

LIVE AND LOCAL: Protest against City’s land auction

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/24

Lester Kiewit speaks to GOOD party councillor, Axolile Notywala, about a protest against the City of Cape Town’s plan to auction off 50 parcels of City-owned land in the next few days. 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

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7:16

LIVE AND LOCAL: After six years train service returns...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/24

PRASA’s Western Cape Regional Manager, Raymond Maseko, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the reopening of the Mitchells Plain/Kapteinsklip line, after six years of no train service in the area. 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

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7:59

What the Hack! From Huawei’s next big European launch...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/24

In this week’s What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about upcoming Huawei launches in Europe, including a next-generation runners’ watch and a flagship phone boasting an ultra-bright display, ahead of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. He also reflects on a strikingly optimistic message from Toyota South Africa’s CEO, who urged the local motor industry to build resilience rather than fear the rise of Chinese carmakers. The feature wraps up with Vivo’s

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12:57

American Palestinian journalist, Sam Husseini, on...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/23

American Palestinian journalist and senior analyst Sam Husseini, who is currently in Cape Town, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the key themes that emerged during the Palestine Solidarity Campaign discussion. Husseini shares insights on press freedom, international law, and the global response to the ongoing situation in Palestine. He reflects on his work advocating for accountability, including South Africa’s invocation of the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice, and

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6:22

A World View from London: Security, diplomacy and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/23

Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with Lester Kiewit as they travel the globe in news. The round-up begins in Florida where U.S. Secret Service agents fatally shot an armed intruder who breached the secure perimeter of President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, prompting questions about security and political violence. The focus then shifts north to Greenland, where officials have politely rebuffed President Trump’s offer of a U.S. hospital ship, insisting their healthcare system is

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8:00

Call for a pause in government tax on spirits

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/23

The government tax on spirits is expected to breach the R100 mark per 750ml bottle when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his Budget Speech for 2026. As a result, the tax imposed will in many cases be the biggest component of the cost to the consumer, ranging between 55-65% of the retail selling price of mainstream spirits products. Diageo South Africa is warning that this may drive consumers towards the tax-evading illicit alcohol market. Lester Kiewit speaks to Sibani Mngadi, Corporate

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9:23

Good news for the homeowners of the City of Cape Town...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/23

Bas Zuidberg, Chairperson of the Noordhoek Ratepayers Association joins Lester Kiewit in conversation discussing the city of Cape Town’s proposal to decrease its property rates, this amidst a court battle stemming from last year’s proposal from the city of Cape Town. 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

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6:23

Money on a Monday: What the scrapping of prime rate...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/23

The South African Reserve Bank has proposed doing away with the prime lending rate, which has been the benchmark for decades for home loans, business loans, and overdrafts. How might such a move impact us? Lester Kiewit speaks to Harry Scherzer, CEO and founder of Future Forex. 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

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6:38

MeerKAT detects most powerful natural radio laser...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/02/23

A groundbreaking study led by the University of Pretoria has opened a new radio astronomy frontier, discovering the most distant hydroxyl megamaser ever detected. This feat was achieved through the use of the MeerKAT radio telescope in the Karoo, which picked up a weak radio signal from a natural “space laser” located in a violently merging galaxy more than 8 billion light-years away. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Thato Manamela, lead author of the study and a postdoctoral researcher at the

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