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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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6:14

A World View from London: Super typhoon hits...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/23

Over 400000 evacuated ahead of massive typhoon; Brits lack attention span; Emil the lost elk. 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 make the programme inclusive and

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10:22

Will Ekurhuleni land expropriation become test case?

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2025/09/23

Will the expropriation of a 34-hectare piece of property in Ekurhuleni without compensation become a test case for South Africa? Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Ruth Hall, Director of the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) at the University of the Western Cape. 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

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10:22

UN summit addresses Palestine question

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/23

Lester Kiewit speaks with Mitchell Plitnick, author and president of ReThinking Foreign Policy, about the renewed push for a two-State solution. This follows a UN summit in New York, backed by France and Saudi Arabia but boycotted by the US and Israel, aiming to revive negotiations for two states coexisting in secure borders. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the vision is at risk of disappearing but insists the international community must keep it alive. Good Morning Cape

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5:03

Free pass to SA National Parks Week

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/23

Lester Kiewit is in conversation with SANParks Head of Communications, JP Louw, about National Parks Week. The initiative allows South Africans free day access to most of the country’s 21 national parks, encouraging citizens to explore and connect with their natural heritage. Visitors are reminded to bring their South African ID and note that free entry applies to day visits only, not accommodation or other paid activities. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the

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8:24

What the Hack! Huawei’s wearables, Vivo’s...

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2025/09/23

Back from Paris, Arthur Goldstuck shares highlights from Huawei’s latest launches at the Velodrome National, where the tech giant unveiled the Watch GT6 smartwatch boasting a 21-day battery life, the Watch Ultimate 2 rated for 150 meters, and the Nova 14 mid-range phone series aimed at young consumers with strong selfie features and powerful batteries. His Gadget of the Week is the Vivo Y29, a budget-friendly smartphone with a massive 6,500 mAh battery, 120Hz display, and a unique

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5:16

Correction to Metrorail Cape Town to Fish Hoek route

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2025/09/23

Lester Kiewit is joined by Raymond Maseko - PRASA Regional Manager to correct a statement made previously regarding the pricing of Metrorail tickets for the SanParks partnership this week. 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 the

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7:09

Emerging Economies - Latin America: Bolsonaro’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/22

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: Jair Bolsonaro continues to influence Brazilian political landscape despite his recent conviction; tariff tensions between Brazil and China; a percussion pioneer from Brazil has died - aged 89. 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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10:13

Fast-track visa isn’t helping as SA loses Chinese and...

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2025/09/22

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA). They discuss the troubling decline in tourist arrivals from China and India, despite government efforts to introduce a fast-track visa system. Tshivhengwa reflects on what these numbers mean for the broader tourism economy, highlights the importance of high-spend markets, and weighs in on why regional neighbours like Ghana are showing growth while eastern markets lag. The conversation explores

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5:07

A World View from London: Growing recognition for...

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2025/09/22

Canada, Australia and the UK have all recognised a Palestinian state; an anti-Semitic outrage in Germany; Tesla addressing design flaws. 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

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11:08

Are juvenile perpetrators of crime afforded too much...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/22

Are juvenile perpetrators of crime given too much protection and at the risk of society? Lester Kiewit speaks to Lucinda Evans, founder member of the Philisa Abafazi Bethu Women Center SA, to discuss the consequences of the legal system affording certain rights to minors who are accused of violent crime. 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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10:07

Are phones “unofficially” allowed in prisons?

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2025/09/22

Lester Kiewit is in conversation with former Pollsmoor prison warden, Chris Malgas. The discussion follows Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis’s call for cellphone signal-blocking technology at Pollsmoor, amid growing concerns that criminal networks are being run from inside the prison. Malgas draws on his experience to explain how cellphones and contraband enter correctional facilities, and what challenges wardens face in controlling these activities. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

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8:36

Money on a Monday: Get a realistic property valuation...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/22

If you are seeking a new home and wanting to buy a house that fits your budget , you may be tempted to try and offer a lower amount than the asking price, but how do you determine a fair and realistic amount? If you make an offer that’s too low, you might lose out to someone who puts in a slightly higher offer. If you offer too much you end up spending money which you could have used for renovations. Lester Kiewit speaks to Wesley Roos, CEO and founder of Proply, which offers AI-driven tools

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5:00

Has there been a recent increase in Covid-19 cases?

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2025/09/22

Has there been a noticeable increase in Covid-19 cases recently? What is the protocol to be taken once a diagnosis or positive result has been given? Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Jocelyn Moyes, an epidemiologist at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD). 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

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6:38

Binge-watching options: Task, OMITB, Futurama

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2025/09/19

In need of some binge-watching options this weekend? John Maytham chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including: - Task Season 1 (Showmax) - ⁠Only Murders in the Building Season 5 (Disney+) - ⁠Futurama Season 13 (Disney+) 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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6:43

G20 Desk with RMB & FNB: Macroeconomic policy in the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/19

South Africa’s G20 Presidency is a moment to spotlight Africa’s voice in shaping global priorities, from equality and education to sustainable growth. With world leaders, changemakers, and innovators coming together, these discussions have the potential to drive real, lasting impact. This week the spotlight is on macroeconomic policy, with inflation and interest rate decisions providing a backdrop for G20 Finance Track discussions. Lester Kiewit speaks to EWN journalist Nokukhanya

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5:45

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Plans to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/19

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed plans to expand access to the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO); R3.9bn in possible ghost worker fraud across government payrolls revealed; feedback given to question on Small Harbours Development Project. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast

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4:43

Do we need better system to monitor ammunition...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/19

South Africa has a problem of too many unlicenced firearms in the hands of criminals and gangsters, but how are they getting an endless supply of ammunition given that there are measures in place to try and ensure that only licenced firearm owners may legally purchase them? Lester Kiewit speaks to firearm law expert Martin Hood. 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

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13:31

Meet the teacher who calms learners with soothing...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/19

Sinead Majiet is a Grade R teacher at Yellowwood Primary School in Mitchell’s Plain. In a video which has gone viral, she can be heard playing music from the animated film Moana to her learners to keep them calm while laying flat on the classroom floor as gunshots can be heard in the background. Lester Kiewit speaks to her about this novel approach to a situation which has sadly become too much of a regular occurrence. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk

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Are Arum Lilies still endangered? A closer look at...

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2025/09/19

Arum lilies appear to be growing abundantly across Cape Town, but are they still endangered? Gianpaolo Gilardi, horticulturist with the South African Botanical Society at Kirstenbosch, speaks to Lester Kiewit about why these striking white flowers were on the Red List, their environmental impact, and whether it’s okay to pick them to beautify your home or include in a bouquet. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your

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6:18

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Australia sets...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/19

Australia’s government has set ambitious emissions targets, but critics on either side not happy; New Zealand actress says citizenship laws are racist; US President Trump unhappy with question from Australian journalist and threatens to tell on him. Katie Macdonald shares all the details 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

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