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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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7:59

Physicians for Human Rights: Palestinian detainees...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/18

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Guy Shalev, the executive director of Physicians for Human Rights Israel, about the horrific circumstances behind the deaths of 98 Palestinian detainees and prisoners at the hands of their Israeli captors; and the rendition of Palestinians by Israeli authorities. 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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4:36

Emerging Economies - Latin America: Chile heads to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/18

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: Chileans heading to the polls; Latin American climate change progress on show at COP30 and the success of “Narcos” and similar shows have sparked a debate. 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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11:54

A simple picture book that could change a child’s world

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/17

Mikhulu Trust’s CEO, Kaathima Ebrahim, speaks to Lester Kiewit about their new crowdfunding campaign to print wordless picture books that help parents and toddlers bond using simple everyday conversation. With many families not having children’s books at home, these picture only books use familiar South African scenes to help little ones learn new words and feel closer to their caregivers. Kaathima explains how the campaign works, why these early moments matter, and how listeners can

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10:07

Navy Chief questions systematic underfunding of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/17

Chief of the SA Navy, Monde Lobese, has questioned the systematic underfunding of the navy and defense force, weakening its operations to the point where the country is vulnerable to drug syndicates, human trafficking networks and criminal cartels. Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Abel Esterhuyse, Professor in the Department of Strategic Studies at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Military Science, about how seriously we should take this threat. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a

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11:13

President backs anti-gang plan over state of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/17

Lester Kiewit speaks to Jeremy Vearey, the former Western Cape head of detectives, about the President’s refusal declare a state of emergency in the Cape following months of deadly gang violence that has claimed more than 50 lives. The Presidency however says the national security cluster has already finalised an anti-gang strategy and must be allowed time to implement it. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic

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4:55

Relief as Trump tariff cut takes squeeze off SA’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/17

Lester Kiewit speaks to Deon Joubert, the special envoy for the Citrus Growers Association, about the turnaround by U.S President Donald Trump in lifting his 30percent tariff hike on oranges, bringing relief to the sector. 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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8:36

Money on a Monday: Why is everyone offering me money?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/17

With the constant reminders that the festive season is nearly upon us and many retailers trying to tempt us with Black Friday deals, one could be tempted to dig beyond the depths of our pockets and take out a loan to satisfy the temptation. Are lending companies taking advantage of this and ramping up their tactics? Lester Kiewit speaks to personal finance journalist Maya Fisher-French. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your

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7:22

Making the Employment Equity Amendment Act work for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/17

The amended Employment Equity Act came into effect on 1 January 2025, introducing a 3 percent target for the employment of persons with disabilities. But what does this mean in practice, and will it create real opportunities or just raise another quota? Ari Seirlis, long-time disability rights advocate, former CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa, and member of the Presidential Working Group on Disability, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the promise and pitfalls of the new act, the barriers

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11:54

Fire it up: Fuelling the endless debate on wood vs...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/14

“Steak Chop van Zijl” (Jaap-Henk Koelewijn) of Braai Witness News is guiding Lester Kiewit through all the nuances of the South African braai and to help elevate your knowledge of this humble pastime. This week’s topic is all about the sosatie. 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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5:01

Binge-watching options: Pluribus, The Best In Me,...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/14

In need of some binge-watching options this weekend? Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including: - ⁠Pluribus (PLUR1BUS) Season 1 (AppleTV) - ⁠The Beast in Me Season 1 (Netflix) - ⁠All’s Fair Season 1 (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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5:12

G20 correspondence desk with RMB & FNB:...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/14

In this edition of the G20 Correspondence Desk, brought to you by RMB and FNB, Lester Kiewit speaks to Nokukhanya Mntambo about the build up to the G20, and a high level roundtable convened this week by Brand South Africa and the B20 Secretariat, where they discussed the potential of public-private partnerships to accelerate structural economic reforms. 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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8:59

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: What you...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: all you need to know about the MTBPS, a wrap of the week’s testimony at parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings and Malema’s GNU dig at Mashatile. 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

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6:40

A World View from London: Europe’s Russia warnings

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/14

Drugs are drifting into South Korea ; Europe‘s Russia warnings , and how to shoo a seagull. 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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9:06

What ombuds report reveals about police capture in...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Western Cape police ombudsman Major General Oswald Reddy, about the findings of his report looking into SAPS’s infiltration at the highest level in the province, by known gangsters. 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

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6:28

How ready is Cape Town to host an Olympic Games?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Guy Briggs, architect and urban designer, who is leading the think tank Cape Town 2040 (CT2040). They discuss what it will take for Cape Town to host the Olympic Games, and what it could mean for the city in the long term. 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

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9:45

Is the temporary tattoo trend a waste of ink?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Rev Simon White, the owner of No Regrets Tattoo studio, about the trend to get temporary tattoos, that last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. They weigh up whether this is a cop out from getting the permanent version, and a waste of time and effort. 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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3:30

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Fortune teller...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/14

‘Fortune teller’ and daughter arrested for defrauding Vietnamese community in Sydney; eight-year old girl trampled to death by elephant in Indonesia; State of Victoria looking to ban crocodiles as pets. 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 informative, enlightening and

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11:14

Celestial talk: Does comet 31/ATLAS offer any clues...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/13

In this new feature, Lester Kiewit speaks to Carl Lindemann, former board member of the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa: Cape Chapter, about interesting research, developments, and other aspects relating to our cosmos. Today they discuss: the speculation surrounding comet 31/ATLAS; the worsening light pollution in the Western Cape; and whether we are in a black hole. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape

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9:17

Why fasting won’t cleanse your body or beat cancer –...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/13

Professor Justin Stebbing from Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom speaks to Lester Kiewit about his recent article in TheConversation that challenges popular beliefs around fasting and detoxing. He explains why fasting won’t cleanse your body or cure cancer, what the science really says about its effects on health, and why it’s vital to rely on evidence-based medicine when it comes to cancer treatment. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk

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7:33

From gang life to guiding youth: RichInMind’s mission...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/13

On the Cape Flats, stories of hardship and violence often make the headlines, but one man is determined to change that narrative. Shewaan Jumat, known online as RichInMind, is a former gang leader who’s turned his life around and now dedicates his time to motivating young people to make better choices. Through his talks at schools and his social media presence, he inspires others to believe that where you come from doesn’t have to define where you’re going. Shewaan joins us now to

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