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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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6:57

Red meat's stake in SA’s economy has room for growth

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dewald Olivier, the CEO of Red Meat Industry Services, about the room for growth in an already massive sector that is now also being embraced by the Middle East market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:37

The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation Leading...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/10

In the latest of our conversations with the cohort of the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation’s Leading for Humanity Programme 2024, Lester Kiewit speaks to Brigitta Mangale, a human right’s lawyer who specialises in women’s rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:51

City making progress attending to storm affected...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/10

The weekend’s storm resulted in many areas in and around Cape Town losing their electricity connection. The City of Cape Town’s electricity teams had their hands full attending to a number of faults. Lester Kiewit speaks to Councillor Beverley van Reenen, Mayoral Committee Member for Energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:43

Why has the Electoral Court given Zuma the green...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/10

In late March the IEC said it had removed former president Jacob Zuma from the electoral candidate list – siting his imprisonment of over 12 months. Now the Electoral Court has handed down an order in favour of Zuma. Lester Kiewit speaks to Terry Tselane, Executive Chairman of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:56

How our artificial lights are affecting animals

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to science writer Sibusiso Biyela about research which shows the effect of artificial lighting on animals in an urban setting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:36

40-day phone free school campaign firs of its kind in SA

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/09

Holy Rosary School for Girls (Johannesburg) has just completed a voluntary phone-free 40-day challenge that encouraged Gr 1-7 pupils to abstain from using their smart phones from 14 February to 31 March (Lent). How did the students achieve this great feat? Lester Kiewit speaks to Natalie Meerholz, Principal at Holy Rosary School –Edenvale Johannesburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:37

Government’s plan to expand biodiversity economy is...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to Hayley Clements, Senior Researcher, African Wildlife Economy Institute and Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch University, about the strides that can be made as South Africa’s government amends its biodiversity economy plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:20

Government’s plan to expand biodiversity economy is...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to Hayley Clements, Senior Researcher, African Wildlife Economy Institute and Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch University, about the strides that can be made as South Africa’s government amends its biodiversity economy plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:23

Extreme weather impacts attendance at schools

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bronagh Hammond, spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Department, about the impact of recent storms on school attendance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:32

One in four people with HIV not on treatment – Why...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to Spotlight editor-in-chief, Marcus Louw about why South Africans living with HIV have disengaged with their treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:56

Update on Kayamandi following another day of bad weather

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to Cllr Ayanda Tomose, ward counsellor for Kayamandi to get an update on the settlement following a fire that displaced thousands of residents and the extreme weather the area experienced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:23

Liquor law changes in Kannaland Municipality a threat...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/09

Recent liquor legislation changes in Kannaland Municipality allows for the extension of alcohol sales hours. Lester Kiewit speaks to DG Murray Trust CEO, David Harrison, about why they have filed court papers against the municipality to amend and shorten the hours as it could cut down on crime and violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:46

Storm Update: Overberg Municipality

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to Reinhard Geldenhuys, Manager for Emergency Services at Overberg District Municipality about the latest storm related damage and recovery operations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:41

Storm Update: COCT DRM

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/08

And before we end off the show, let’s get a quick update from the City’s DRM spokesperson, Sonica Lategan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:00

Emerging Economies Latin America: Troops training...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/08

Latin American governments rally around Mexico after embassy raid in Ecuador. Controversy around Guyana’s Oil Boom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:15

Contract Teachers terminated resulting in overcrowded...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/08

Western Cape Education Department terminated contract teachers at a school as a cost saving excerise. Lester Kiewit speaks to Basil Manuel is the Excutive Director at Naptosa on the implications of this move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:32

Are the amendments on the Judicial Matters Amendment...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/08

Will the amendments regarding protection orders in terms of the Domestic Violence Act of the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill positively or negatively impact victims of gender based violence? Lester Kiewit speaks to Bronwyn Pithey, Attorney from the Women’s Legal Centre to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:55

Smaller parties in the WC get the middle finger from...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/08

Smaller parties like Rise Mzansi reacted to John Steenhuisen’s words, highlighting that the moonshot pact finally recognised it would not secure a 50% vote as is. Lester Kiewit speaks to Rise Mzansi leader, Songezo Zibi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:09

Storm update - Gift of the Givers steps in to assist...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/08

There was total destruction in Kayamandi Informal Settlement, where close to 1500 people were displaced yesterday. Excessive winds resulted fire spreading, and some 300 structures were burnt - residents had to be evacuated. Lester Kiewit speaks to Ali Sablay, Gift of the Givers Ops manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:18

Storm update - WC Disaster Risk Management

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2024/04/08

Lester Kiewit speaks to Western Cape Chief for Disaster Management Colin Deiner about the destruction caused and recovery efforts during the current storm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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