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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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7:24

Trendspotting Thursday: Underconsumption core

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/15

"Underconsumption-core" is a trend that reflects a minimalist and frugal lifestyle, where individuals intentionally consume less and focus on simplicity. Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers, Influencer Lead at HaveYouHeard Marketing, about how this shift by Gen Z could influence South African trends, especially among younger consumers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:06

Plea to US Embassy that shortened VISA dates hit SA...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/15

Lester Kiewit is joined by Cara Halliday to discuss the recent shortening of the J1 Winter Work and Travel USA programme. Cara outlines how the reduced dates, from November 15th - March 15th to November 15th - February 1st, negatively affect South African students and stakeholders, emphasising the need for a review given the current economic challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:02

Eskom’s energy availability looking good, time to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/14

Eskom currently has an energy availability of 70% and has come a long way to stave off loadshedding. It is therefore an opportune time to make better use of existing and future battery storage systems and solar panels in order to keep electricity demand at a manageable level. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nick Hedley, columnist, researcher and policy consultant focused on climate change, the energy transition, and sustainable development at the Progress Playbook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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22:09

How does call screening app Truecaller work?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/14

The Truecaller phone app is a simple-yet-effective tool for phone users to screen their incoming calls so that they can avoid or block nuisance calls from spammers and scammers. Lester Kiewit speaks to Truecaller Global Head of Corporate Communications, Hitesh Bhagat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:48

A World View from London: Greek wildfires spread

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/14

Not only are Greek wildfires spreading, they’re causing sooty pollution problems; Melbourne the latest to ban E-scooters; sniffing for bedbugs- an unusual post-Olympic practice in Seoul. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:24

Will visa reciprocity be a tourism own-goal for Namibia?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Eben De Klerk of the Namibian-based Economic Policy Research Association, to discuss the potential impact on the tourism sector and economy in general from Namibia’s removal of 31 countries from visa-exempt status. The nation’s cabinet announced the change would become effective from 1 April 2025 and was in response to a lack of reciprocity from those countries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:26

PAC rejects GNU and own leader for taking Ministerial...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mbuso Dlamini the deputy secretary general of the PAC about why they are distancing themselves from the government of national unity, after joining a month after May elections. They now also reject their own leader, Mzwanele Nyhontso who took up the position of Minister of Land and Rural Development in the GNU cabinet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:14

Remembering the life of Ruben Jansen

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Lt Gaylene Jacobs, Officer Commanding of TS Woltemade, South African Sea Cadets, about the loss of one of their members, 20-year-old Ruben Jansen, who was shot and killed earlier this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:33

When will SA turn the corner to economic stability?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Kristal Duncan-Williams, project lead at advocacy campaign at Youth Capital about the increase in unemployment from 32.9% in the first quarter of this year to 33.5% in the second quarter. They discuss when the country will take the turn to economic stability, as some economists have been touting after the formation of the GNU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:46

Assisting learners return to school after violent...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Marguerite Holtzhausen, director of the Trauma Centre, about how they assist learners exposed to violent crime, and the time frames put in place for learners to return to class or school where a crime may have occurred.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:10

Eyes on the Brain: The evolution of a revolutionary...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/13

Lester Kiewit explores the progress of esteemed Neurosurgeon Dr. Llewellyn Padayachy’s revolutionary ultrasound method for diagnosing hydrocephalus - a serious condition in which fluid builds up in the brain, particularly affecting children. They discuss how this innovative approach has advanced, its impact on diagnosing the illness in underserved areas, and its future potential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:54

Murder of Cape breakdance champ puts Olympic...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Adam Haupt, Director of the Centre for Film and Media Studies at UCT. They discuss the Olympic breakdancing saga stirred up by Aussie dancer RayGunn, and they reflect on the life of a promising Cape dancer, Ruben Jansen, who was shot dead on August 11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:28

A World View from London: US beefs up navy in the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/13

The US announces deployment of submarine amid growing Israel-Iran tensions; slave ship to be preserved; a proliferation of Banksy after Banksy all over London. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:58

It’s not all about having stars in their eyes

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/13

The 32nd General Assembly of the International Astronomy Union is currently taking place in Cape Town and is the largest astronomy conference which is held every four years. Lester Kiewit speaks to Claus Leitherer, Chair of the Resolutions Committee of the International Astronomical Union, to find out what topics they discuss at these events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:06

Hearing impaired Miss SA is a trailblazer for inclusion

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bruno Druchen, National Director of Deaf SA, about the significance of Mia Le Roux winning Miss SA as a hearing-impaired person.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:31

How concerned should we be about covert military camps?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Chris de Kock, independent crime analyst, about the discovery of two covert military-style training camps. How are these camps allowed to operate under the radar, and is this a homegrown threat, or are operatives infiltrating South Africa?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:42

What the Hack? Voice cloning: Can you tell if you’re...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/13

Lester Kiewit talks with Nazareen Ebrahim, CEO of Naz Consulting International, about the risks of AI voice cloning. They explore how this technology can mimic voices to bypass security systems and question whether it's possible to tell real voices from fake ones, highlighting the challenge of detecting AI-generated audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:53

Car thieves using industry gadgets to bypass OEM...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Duma Ngcobo, Chief Operating Officer of Tracker Connect, about the ways in which criminals are now stealing vehicles which are fitted with smart immobiliser technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:02

Former footballer Michael Owen gives his predictions...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/12

With the 2024/25 competitive football season about to start, Lester Kiewit speaks to former England striker-turned television pundit and Sunbet Ambassador, Michael Owen, to get his assessment of the teams vying for glory, not just in England, but also in Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:01

Emerging Economies Latin America: Venezuela’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/12

Venezuela’s election crisis continues; who keeps Venezuela afloat given the international criticism of the regime? Colombia’s ceasefire ends. Prof. Lyal White gives details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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