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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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7:44

Fires and drought fuel call for Cape to be declared...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/14

Anton Bredell, the Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs, and Development Planning has asked the National Disaster Management Center to declare the province a disaster zone. Lester Kiewit speaks to the minister about how this would help the province in battling multiple wildfires and crippling drought. 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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7:23

GroundUp News: Vigilantes kill suspect in Phillipi

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/14

Residents in Philippi beat, stone and burn suspected robber; migrant workers from Lesotho forced to make dangerous river crossing; making money from alien invasives in the Overberg. 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 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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8:48

Health authorities caution parents on children’s zinc...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/14

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has recently warned against the use of selenium and zinc picolinate supplements for children, commonly marketed as “immune boosters.” These products can cause side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and headaches, and selenium carries a risk of overdose. Professor Mignon McCulloch, Head of the Clinical Unit of Paediatric Nephrology and Solid Organ Transplantation at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, speaks to

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9:46

Back-to-school haircuts and what schools mean by...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/13

Kids heading back to school are still getting those first-day haircuts, but what they look like is changing. Warren Theunis (Mr Barber) from CW International Barbershop on Dean Street, Newlands, speaks to Lester Kiewit about how the classic “school cut” has evolved, with many learners choosing fades, tapers and natural curls while schools still insist on hair being “neat”. He explains how parents are navigating between self-expression and school rules, raising the question of

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18:55

Dealing with parasitic tenants and fraudsters

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/13

How can one avoid being scammed by a fraudulent tenant with a track record of re-leasing properties and not paying over any rent to the landlords? How can such property-hijackers be evicted? Lester Kiewit speaks to Marlon Shevelew and Associates , and to Jacques of Property Recovery Unit. 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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13:11

The price SA could pay for being pals with Iran

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to journalist and author John Matisonn about the cost South Africa could pay for getting close to Iran, as relations with the U.S remain frosty. 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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9:49

Universities only receive final matric results...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/13

For the first time in our history, public universities will only release application outcomes to prospective first-time students after the official release of the NSC results to learners. Dr Phethiwe Matutu, Universities South Africa CEO joins us this morning to discuss the shift, why it’s happening, and what it means for new students. 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

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3:00

Chemical cloud forces evacuation in Montague Gardens

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/13

Jermaine Carelse, the Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the cause of a huge chemical cloud in Montague Gardens, and how the situation was contained at Ecowize, a food safety cleaning and hygiene service company. 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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10:11

What the Hack! CES 2025 highlights, AI in sport,...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/13

In this week’s edition of What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck shares with Lester Kiewit his reflections from CES in Las Vegas, where AI’s impact on sport emerged as a major storyline, alongside increasingly lifelike robots and a surge of smart glasses for everything from productivity to entertainment. Now back in Johannesburg, Arthur unpacks what these trends might signal for consumers and the future of tech in 2025. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk

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5:57

Competition Commission issues reminder on school...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/13

The Competition Commission is working with the Department of Basic Education on developing a tool which will monitor suppliers of school uniforms and learningmaterial to ensure that they are not engaging in anti-competitive practices and charging unfairly higher prices as a result. Lester Kiewit speaks to Mpho Moate, analyst at the Competition Commission Mpho Moate, analyst at the Competition Commission. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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9:40

Landowners and government need to shoulder fire...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/12

Lester Kiewit speaks to botanist Dr Brian du Preez about the spate of wildfires in the Western Cape over the past few months and why hebelieves the blame for property destruction lies with landowners and government for not ensuring firebreaks and the proper clearing of alien vegetation. 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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14:21

AI, privacy and your content: What disclaimers...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/12

Concerns about AI and personal content are growing as more platforms use tools that can generate, modify, or share images and videos. Many users are posting disclaimers to try to protect their photos, but it raises the question of whether these statements actually carry any legal weight. Grok, an AI platform, recently confirmed it would respect such a request from a user. Emma Sadlier, social media and law expert, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the broader issues of AI, privacy, content ownership,

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11:14

Missing middle students find creative ways to pay...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/12

Many returning university students are facing financial hurdles that prevent them from registering or accessing results. With funding gaps leaving the “missing middle” exposed, some students are turning to crowdfunding platforms like BackaBuddy, GoFundMe, and Facebook to cover tuition and residence fees. Junay Lange, former Stellenbosch University lecturer, bursaries consultant to GrowZA, and currently focused on “Last Mile Scholarships” to expand access to higher education

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6:01

Cape of firestorms

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/12

Western Cape Chief Director for Disaster Management and Fire & Rescue Services, Colin Deiner speaks to Lester Kiewit about the multiple wildfires raging across the province; the damage done, and how it is impacting their budget. 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 &

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6:57

Money on a Monday: Paying school fees upfront for a...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/12

Many schools offer parents a discount on school fees if they are paid upfront at the beginning of the year rather than in monthly instalments, but is the sacrifice worth it? Lester Kiewit speaks to Maya Fisher-French, personal finance journalist at Maya On Money. 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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7:22

How affordable is local tourism in Cape Town?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/12

Cape Town is an inviting and enticing city for visitors from the world over, and it is unsurprising that some venues charge premium entrance fees and prices. But are there still places for locals to visit without blowing their budget? Lester Kiewit speaks to Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism. 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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8:32

Getting Back on the Bike – a memoir by Cathy Carstens

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/09

John Maytham speaks for former cycling champion Cathy Carstens about her new book “Getting Back on the Bike”, an inspirational memoir of how she came back despite numerous setbacks during her long and illustrious career. TAGS GoodMorningCape Town,CapeTalk, John Maytham, Cathy Carstens, radio, podcast,book, gettingback on the bikeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:52

Scooters on the Promenade: Safe fun or a growing hazard?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/09

Concerns are growing over the surge of e-scooters and bikes on theSeapointPromenade, with many pedestrians worried about safety as scooters zoom past, sometimes ridden by children with no helmets. Nicola Jowell, councillor for the Atlantic Seaboard, ward 54, speaks to John Maytham about the rules, the plans to make the Promenade a pedestrian-only zone, and what measures are being considered to keep everyone safe. Tags: SeapointPromenade, E-scooters, Bikes, Pedestrian Safety, Atlantic Seaboard, Ward

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12:21

Stand Foundation fundraiser

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/09

John Maytham speaks toacclaimed pianist,composerand producer Kathleen Tagg, about her performance inthe show called STAND Foundation - Breath & Hammer Acoustic. It is a one night only show taking place at the BaxterTheatureon Sunday 11 January. TAGS:GMCT, Good Morning Cape Town,CapeTalk, John Maytham,baxtertheatre shows, STAND Foundation, fundraiser, South African music fundraiser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:42

The World View from London with Adam Gilchrist

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/09

A World View from London:Police blocked from investigatingMinneapolsshooting The noise grows following Minneapolis shooting by ICE; Inran’s increasing protests; an intense heatwave in Australia.Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with John Maytham TAGS: Lester Kiewit, GMCT, World View, Adam Gilchrist, Good Morning Cape Town,CapeTalk,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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