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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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5:21

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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10:10

Independence and resilience: South Africans explore...

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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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7:18

LIVE AND LOCAL: Why we should be concerned at SANDF...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

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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6:00

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...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

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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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...

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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...

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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

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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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