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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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4:17

A World View from London: Massive Russian drone attack

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/01

Ukraine says it has shot down dozens of Russian drones; unease over re-election of President Maduro has led to protests in Venezuela; France reveals cost of hosting banquet for England’s King Charles. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:27

SA in the running to host the 2030 International...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/01

Lester Kiewit speaks to Chris Botes, who is leading South Africa’s bid to host the 2030 International Rugby League Men’s Rugby League World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:15

Apartheid-era victim battles to clear criminal record

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/01

Lester Kiewit speaks to Julian Stubbs, who wanted to share is story of how he is battling to get a past criminal record expunged. Stubbs was a 17-year-old when he was detained and beaten by members of the SAP in 1985 and received a two-year prison sentence for public violence, along with six others (later dubbed the Wynberg Seven).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:33

Why closing of Wilgenhof residence will allow...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/01

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, Research Chair in Historical Trauma and Transformation at Stellenbosch University, about why she believes closing controversial residence, Wilgenhof, will foster an environment of mutual respect at the tertiary institution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:35

Mediation can be shot in the arm that ailing justice...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/01

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Michael Louis, the chairperson of One South Africa Movement, about the need to decrease the burden on our court system, and introduce an effective mediation system, which could help the wheels of justice turn a bit quicker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:24

Scientists identify rabies as reason for Cape seal...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/08/01

Lestet Kiewit speaks to Gregg Oelofse, the City of Cape Town’s Coastal Manager, about a recent probe into why Cape Fur Seals have acted aggressively towards water users, following cases of rabies being identified in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:09

Principal Larry Lewis's touching tribute to former...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/31

Lester Kiewit speaks with Mr. Larry Lewis, former Principal of Bokmakierie Primary School, about his moving effort to reconnect with former students through old photos. Discover the inspiration behind his touching initiative and his advice for fostering meaningful connections in education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:04

Wednesday Panel: Has there been a resurgence in...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/31

Has there been a rise in coloured nationalism in the Western Cape? If so, what would be the main drivers of it? Lester Kiewit speaks to political analyst and writer, Dr Ebrahim Harvey, and to Fadiel Adams, Member of Parliament for the National Coloured Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:19

A World View from London: Israel strikes Beirut

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/31

Israel claims it has killed top Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut; deadly mudslides in Indian state of Kerala; the river Seine in sewage drama. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:02

Inner city pub and restaurant is set to close

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/31

Crowbar in Cape Town’s Waterkant street is one of the longer-running pubs in the inner city, and they are now counting down the pints that they’ll be serving to their loyal patrons. Lester Kiewit speaks to owner Reinhold Scheer about the difficult decision to close down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:18

Mackenzie’s own goal for tackling Deputy Minister for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/31

Lester Kiewit speaks to social just activist and former Sacos member Hassen Lorgat, about the mixed signals sent by the country’s Sport Minister and Deputy. Minister Gayton Mackenzie has expressed his displeasure at Deputy Minister Peace Mabe calling for Israel to be excluded from the Olympic Games and isolated from international sport while their attack on Palestine continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:59

Tatjana’s childhood swim coach honoured on her...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/31

Lester Kiewit speaks to a proud swimming coach Marge Dorey, who helped a young Tatjana Smith along her journey to Olympic success and gold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:22

The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation Leading...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/31

We bring to a close our highlighting of the 2024 cohort of the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation’s Leading for Humanity Programme. This week we are speaking to Mbali Hlophe, an organisational development consultant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:32

Is there too much sport?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/31

Are sporting bodies such as FIFA creating too many fixtures and competitions, running the risk of exhausting and injuring players, all for the sake of generating more revenue? Lester Kiewit speaks to Nqobile Ndlovu, sports business researcher at Cash N Sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:35

SANCCOB on standby in case of oil leaks from Ultra...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/30

The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) has issued a notice to its volunteers to be on standby, in case they are required to assist in the rescuing, cleaning and rehabilitation of any birds covered in oil from the wreck of the Ultra Galaxy vessel grounded northwest of Cape Town. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nicky Stander, Head of Conservation at SANCCOB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:44

A big day for SA at the Olympics

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/30

Lester Kiewit speaks to David Isaacson, Sunday Times and Timeslive sport writer, in Paris, about South Africa’s big day that saw them come away with a bronze and gold medal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:57

Polyamorous love denied: SA Coach's UK visa rejected

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/30

Lester Kiewit engages with Simone Carmen Johnson about the emotional and financial hardships she is enduring after the UK refused her unmarried partner visa due to her polyamorous relationship with a married couple.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:21

Concerns over City’s homeless policy as third Safe...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/30

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mpho Raboeane, Director at Ndifuna Ukwazi, about why they are raising concerns at the City of Cape Town’s homelessness policy, as they open a third Safe Space facility in the CBD where people evicted from other city sites will be located.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:59

What the Hack: How to spot a fake deal

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/30

Fraudsters have been impersonating popular South African retail brands and placing adverts for fake promotions on platforms such as Facebook. How does one avoid being conned and how exactly are they scamming us? Lester Kiewit speaks to by Stephen Osler, co-founder and business development manager at Nclose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:40

South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/07/30

Lester Kiewit speaks to Pieter van Niekerk, head of public relations and communications for the South African Guide Dogs Association for the Blind, which has taken Uber to court for drivers refusing to let guide dogs into their vehicles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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