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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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9:42

Are suggested product serving sizes unrealistically...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/10

Do you follow the serving sizes as stated by food manufacturers? Do you find them to be unrealistically low? Pippa Hudson takes a look at typical breakfast products and compares what she would normally serve for herself against what the manufacturers have deemed to be a serving size. The difference can be quite alarming and is of concern for those who are trying to control their intake of certain nutrients such as sugar, fats, and sodium. Our guest is Petronell Kruger, Programmes manager at the

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5:20

UWC introduces para sports initiative

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/10

The University of the Western Cape (UWC), through a joint effort between the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSwD) and UWC Sport, will be launching the Para Sports Initiative, to allow students with disabilities to lead an active life while on campus. Pippa Hudson speaks to Craig Loubser, Administrative Assistant at UWC’s Office for Students with Disabilities (OSwD). Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic

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5:01

The Africa Report with The Continent: The 'human fly...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/10

Pippa Hudson gets latest news on Africa from Simon Allison, co-founder and international editor of The Continent. They discuss their cover story by a journalist in Gaza, as part of a global campaign to raise awareness of attacks on journalists in Gaza; Why French passports are disqualifying presidential candidates in elections in Francophone Africa; and the 'human fly catchers' in Nigeria - who patiently catch Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show

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6:23

South Africa introduces landmark food donation...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/10

South Africa has set a new benchmark for safely and efficiently redistributing surplus food with the introduction of the Food Donation and Redistribution Best Practice Standard. Finalized by the South African Bureau of Standards, this standard aims to improve food safety, boost business participation in food donation, and reduce food waste across the country. Pippa Hudson speaks to Andy Du Plessis, Managing Director of FoodForward SA, about what this means for donors, recipients, and the broader

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10:48

Communities desperate to end bloodshed in Cape’s...

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2025/09/10

Pippa Hudson speaks to Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel about how he and other security cluster leaders plan on addressing a spike in gang related crime and court shootings in the 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 and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share

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5:21

GroundUp News: Lottery corruption case finally...

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2025/09/10

A lottery-corruption case has finally made it to court after years of delays; illegal mining for copper is rife in Zambia; and an indigenous nursery and landscaping project helps the homeless turn their lives around. Pippa Hudson speaks to Daniel Steyn of GroundUp News about these stories. 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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9:27

Help at sea is a click away with the NSRI’s SafeTRX...

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2025/09/10

Pippa Hudson speaks to Craig Lambinon, the spokesperson for the National Sea Rescue Institute about the SafeTRX app which allows water users to signal for emergency help or inform loved ones they are in distress at sea. 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

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10:18

Cyclists face growing challenges on Cape Town roads...

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2025/09/09

With warmer weather bringing more cyclists and runners onto Western Cape roads, serious incidents are unfortunately becoming more common. Just on Friday, John Maytham spoke to listener Nicette Millar, who shared her harrowing story of surviving two crashes caused by reckless drivers. Her story is not an isolated one. The Pedal Power Association receives regular reports of near misses and collisions, with some cyclists even capturing evidence on onboard cameras, yet often being turned away when

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6:39

Electoral commission candidates underwhelming

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/09

John Maytham speaks to Lawson Naidoo, executive director of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) about the list of eight candidates put forward to fill three commissioner vacancies at the Independent Electoral Commission, given that the majority of them received some form of critique from the Chapter 9 panel who had interviewed ten nominees. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic

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11:52

How politics is holding back SA’s tourism sector

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/09

John Maytham speaks to journalist and author Qaanitah Hunter about why she believes South Africa’s economically important tourist sector is being held back by politics. 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

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6:03

What the Hack: Berlin tech buzz, bottled ink returns,...

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2025/09/09

In this week’s What the Hack! tech feature, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to John Maytham about the highlights from Berlin’s annual IFA consumer technology fair, where smart homes, gaming devices, and laptops took centre stage — and Acer brought in a South African angle. For Gadget of the Week, he looks at Epson’s EcoTank L3550 printer, which revives bottled ink in a modern, app-enabled device. Looking ahead, Arthur previews the launch of the Online Retail in SA 2025 report,

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9:07

Empowering marginalised youth in Cape Town with...

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2025/09/09

This weekend the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation is in Cape Town for its annual charity gala ball and to visit one of the projects they support, the Little Optimist Sailing Academy. The program gives marginalized children the chance to build skills, have fun, and learn about ocean health, plastic pollution, water safety, and the growth mindset, leaving them empowered, confident, and full of hope. On the show, John Maytham speaks to Deshun Deysel, pioneering South African mountaineer and Vice

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10:44

What can Rassie do differently ahead of next All...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/08

John Maytham speaks to David Skippers, rugby writer for Planet Rugby, about the Springboks’ loss to the All Blacks at the weekend, and how Bok coach Rassie Erasmus can adjust the team to take on the New Zealanders in the next match this weekend in Wellington. 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

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6:02

Emerging Economies - Latin America: Brazil braces for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/08

John Maytham speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: the start of the trial of former President Jair Bolsonar; Mexico’s missing are a growing issue; trade talks between the European Union and Mercosur finally gains momentum; Beijing’s image bump on the back of rising anti-Trump sentiment. 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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8:55

How to know if you are stressed or heading for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/08

With just four months left in the year, many of us are feeling exhausted, stretched financially, and emotionally drained. Prof Renata Schoeman, Psychiatrist and Head of the MBA in Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, speaks to John Maytham about how to tell the difference between normal stress and burnout, and the costs burnout carries for both employees and companies. The conversation also touches on practical ways to manage stress before it escalates. Good Morning Cape Town with

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9:13

What does Dial-A-Ride settlement mean for its many...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/08

The City of Cape Town has reached a settlement with the Western Cape Network on Disability, to maintain the services of the Dial-A-Ride operation in its current form, after the city had announced it would be scaling down the service. John Maytham speaks to City of Cape Town mayco member for Urban Mobility, Roberto Quintas, and Michelle Botha, chair of the network, about the settlement and what it means for Dial-A-Ride and its users. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the

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9:20

Fear after yet another hit on attorney investigating...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/08

John Maytham speaks to Kabelo Khumalo, Companies and Markets Editor at BusinessDay, about the assissination of dedicated insolvency attorney Bouwer van Niekerk, who was shot dead in his office boardroom, on Friday. Those working in the business rescue sector have branded it as a direct and strong message to those investigating criminal activity. 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

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9:46

Seatbelt bypass gadget – good or bad idea?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/08

Many modern vehicles will sound a warning when motion is detected and the seat belt is not engaged, and this can be annoying for those who willingly choose to drive without wearing a seatbelt. One can now find gadgets which can be clipped into the seatbelt receptor and to fool the system into thinking that the seatbelt is fastened as intended. John Maytham speaks to Alida Venter, CEO of Drive More Safely, to discuss why this is a bad idea. He also speaks to Mike Scriven, founder of Buckle Buddy

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7:41

43% of domestic workers have matric but stuck with...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/08

The domestic worker placement platform, Sweepsouth, has just released its 8th Annual Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions Report, which has revealed interesting findings such as 19% of domestic workers having lost their jobs in the last year, with many due to employers moving abroad. The survey also found that 43% of domestic workers having a matric and 18% having a higher education qualification. John Maytham speaks to Lourandi Kriel, CEO of Sweepsouth. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester

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3:23

G20 DESK WITH RMB & FNB: South Africa’s G20...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/05

South Africa’s G20 Presidency is being seen as a critical opportunity to amplify Africa’s voice in shaping global priorities around equality, sustainable growth, and education. On CapeTalk, EWN journalist Nokukhanya Mntambo, who is following the summit closely, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the latest developments. She explains how food security has been front and centre, with Deputy Minister Alvin Botes echoing President Cyril Ramaphosa’s warning that rising costs, debt burdens,

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