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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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11:22

Evita takes back seat for Pieter-Dirk Uys at...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/18

Lester Kiewit speaks to comedian and media personality Pieter-Dirk Uys, one of the headline acts at this year’s Voorkamerfest in Darling. The festival, taking place on 18 and 19 October, turns the town’s living rooms into intimate theatres, with festival-goers travelling by minibus to three surprise venues. Featuring more than 60 performers across 21 shows—from satire and storytelling to jazz, opera, hip-hop and dance—the event captures the magic of community and creativity

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6:17

Emerging economies – Focus on India: Political...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/18

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University, about how the younger generation took the lead in Nepal’s civil uprising; EU calls for closer ties with India; the mirage of India’s agricultural self-sufficiency. 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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9:44

Not much surprise as event postponed

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/18

Lester Kiewit speaks to Stuart Grobbelaar, spokesperson for Stellenbosch Municipality, about the announcement by the organisers of the Christmas Lights Festival – which was due to take place 19-21 September at Sandringham Farm – that the event has been postponed “due to unforeseen circumstances”. The event organisers have been reported to have postponed similar events in the past and questions have been raised as to their fitness to organise. Good Morning Cape Town with

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14:19

Did Cyril Ramaphosa put his foot in mouth with DA...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/18

Lester Kiewit speaks to Yonela Diko, former ANC Western Cape spokesperson and author. The conversation unpacks President Cyril Ramaphosa’s frank address to tens of thousands of ANC councillors at FNB Stadium. Ramaphosa admitted that while the ANC governs the majority of municipalities, many of the best-run municipalities are led by the DA. He called on councillors to improve audit outcomes, strengthen financial management, and even learn from DA-run municipalities such as Cape Town and

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6:49

Yellowwood Primary video highlights trauma of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/18

In a video circulating on social media, learners at Yellowwood Primary School were seen lying face down on their classroom floor while gunfire rang out outside, with their teacher playing piano music to help them stay calm. Mitchells Plain Community Policing Forum Chairperson Norman Jantjies speaks to Lester Kiewit about the reality of life for children in gang-affected communities, the emotional impact of such experiences, and the urgent need to protect schools and learners. Good Morning Cape Town

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6:56

Slow start to Madlanga Commission

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/18

Lester Kiewit is in conversation with violence expert Mary de Haas from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Today marks the opening of the Madlanga Commission, an inquiry set up by President Cyril Ramaphosa after police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi warned that South Africa’s criminal justice system faces collapse if corruption and political interference are not addressed. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic

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6:22

Koeksister legend’s daughter fills shoes

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/17

Goodwood’s famous koeksister man Arno Arpin has sadly passed away at the age of 73. Lester Kiewit speaks to his daughter, Madeleine Arpin, who will continue to make these wonderful treats after learning everything from her late father. 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

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15:52

Is the killing of Charlie Kirk the catalyst for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/17

Following the fatal shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk at a public debate in Utah, Lester Kiewit speaks to Stephen Marche, author of “The Next Civil War” and asks if the killing could be as significant as the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, widely held as the catalyst for World War i. 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

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10:22

Taxi route shutdown

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/17

Lester Kiewit speaks to Isaack Lesole, CEO and host of the Transit Ringas podcast. The discussion examines the Western Cape Government’s drastic decision to shut down key taxi routes for 30 days following violent clashes in the industry. With thousands of commuters affected, Lester and Isaack unpack whether this intervention is the right solution, what it means for mobility, and if alternative arrangements like buses and trains can realistically meet the demand — or if this risks further

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9:31

Israel is committing 'genocide' in Gaza, UN...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/17

Lester Kiewit is in conversation with lawyer and legal scholar Tembeka Ngcukaitobi. They discuss the UN commission’s explosive report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, with direct responsibility placed on Israeli leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ngcukaitobi unpacks whether this UN finding strengthens South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, and what it could mean for the international community’s stance on

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9:08

GroundUp News: Reporter allegedly harassed by police...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/17

Freelance reporter Sandiso Phaliso has been allegedly harassed and beaten by members of SAPS while trying to report from crime scenes in Nyanga; South African among those caught in Nepal prison fires following violent protests; two teams from Carnarvon High School recently took part in the World Robot Olympiad Open Championship in Slovenia. 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

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4:10

The Africa Report with The Continent: Malawi heads to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/16

Africa Melane gets The Africa Report with Kiri Rupiah of The Continent. They discuss Malawi citizens heading to the polls, the International Criminal Court concludes confirmation of charges against Joseph Kony; and Simone Gbagbo’s rise to becoming a presidential candidate. 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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2:26

Volvo green tip of the week: take action this World...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/16

This week’s Volvo Green Tip highlighted World Clean Up Day, taking place this Saturday. Heather Wares, Communications Manager at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, told us about their beach cleanup at Sunrise Beach in Muizenberg and encouraged listeners to take small actions in their own neighbourhoods to help keep communities and coastlines clean. 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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9:37

The legal obligation (or lack thereof) on the part of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/16

Africa Melane speaks with defence attorney William Booth about new evidence in the Phala Phala case: a witness says President Cyril Ramaphosa was informed that $580,000 had been removed from a safe and hidden in a couch at his farm before the theft. We’ll explore what the law says about a President’s obligation to declare large sums of cash at his residence—and whether failure to do so could be a legal breach. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk

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10:34

What the Hack! SAP restoring reputation, a new...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/16

In this week’s What the Hack! feature, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Africa Melane about SAP restoring its reputation in South Africa after state capture allegations; the new Sony ULT Field 3 portable speaker that is designed to earn a place in everyday life; heading off to Paris for new Huawei wearable range; and some tips to safeguard your smartphone from attacks. 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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7:09

Kraaifontein is experiencing a horror week as the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/16

Africa Melane is in conversation with Mawethu Sila, Chair of the Kraaifontein Community Policing Forum. They discuss the escalating violence in Kraaifontein, where 14 people have been killed in the past week alone. The CPF chair reflects on the community’s fear, the shortcomings of reactive policing, and the urgent need for preventative strategies. He also shares how daily shootings are leaving residents traumatised and calls for stronger interventions to address gang violence and restore

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5:52

Is government overconfident about ability to resolves...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/16

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has admitted that there is a water crisis in areas such as Johannesburg and has blamed this on poor communication and infrastructure issues. She has also explained that her department is getting on top of backlogs in provinces such as North West by reclaiming funds back from municipalities which were set aside for infrastructure projects but hampered by delays, so that they can get them back on track but that these will now be costing more as a result of

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8:27

SANTACO responds to 30-day taxi route closure

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/16

The Western Cape government has taken a decision to invoke Section 91 of the National Transport Act and impose a closure of a number of taxi routes for a period of 30 days effective Wednesday 17 September. This comes about after deadly clashes between rival taxi organisations, namely Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta). Africa Melane speaks to Makhosandile Tumana, Public Relations Officer for SANTACO (South African National

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8:05

Men’s Shapewear: Science or Style?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/15

Men’s shapewear is rapidly gaining attention as a growing segment in the global apparel market, reflecting rising interest among men in fitness, confidence, and body-shaping garments. While sales numbers show significant growth, questions remain about whether these garments offer really physiological or performance benefits, or if the effects are largely psychological. Marie McGregor, registered dietician at the Sport Science Institute of South Africa, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the science

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7:53

Generative AI in academia: UCT’s detector removal and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/15

AI engineer and founder of Zaio, Akhil Boddu, joins Lester Kiewit to discuss the growing debate around the use of generative AI in academia, following UCT’s announcement that it will remove AI detectors in October. Boddu explained the impact of Turnitin’s latest updates, including its ability to detect essays that have been rewritten through humanizers and a new citation assistant that checks references for accuracy. He highlighted the risks of false positives and the broader

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