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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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3:02

Are e-scooters proving to be a nuisance on Sea Point...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/20

Pedestrians who have been visiting Sea Point promenade have been complaining about the increase in use of e-scooters, and in some cases there have even been collisions with pedestrians. Lester Kiewit speaks to Francine Higham, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Community Service and Health, on whether city lawmakers will be rethinking who should have priority access to this popular stretch. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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9:26

The week that was...with Tyrone Fisher

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/17

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 thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the

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6:57

Binge-watching options this weekend: The Testaments,...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/17

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. The Testaments (Disney+) - ⁠Love on the Spectrum (Netflix) - Jury Duty: Company Retreat (Prime) 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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5:29

Scarra Ntubeni calls it the day

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/17

After a great career with Western Province and the Stormers, hooker Siyabonga “Scarra” Ntubeni has announced his imminent departure from rugby. He will be making his last appearance in front of loyal fans at Cape Town stadium in the United Rugby Championship. 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

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11:56

Humans of the Streets: Hear the stories of those...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/17

Streetscapes is a Cape Town NGO which helps people living on the streets to reintegrate into society. Playwright Mike van Graan has taken some of their real-life stores and turned it into a production where the storytellers themselves share them with the audience. Lester Kiewit speaks to Rudie Basson of Streetscapes and to storytellers Staysher Julies, Jonathan Manuel, and Cyprian Manqola. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your

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6:06

LIVE AND LOCAL: Ellen Pakkies is running for mayor

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/17

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ellen Pakkies, the National Coloured Congress’ mayoralcandidate for the City of Cape Town. Ellen killed her drug addicted son after he turned her life into a nightmare. Now she wants to use her experience to uplift the Cape’s forgotten communities. 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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9:12

Bullets and Ballots: Will Malema’s conviction...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/17

Lester Kiewit and Ebrahim Harvey, a political analyst and author, discuss the impact of Julius Malema potentially losing his seat in parliament, effectively leaving the Economic Freedom Fighters headless. Could this strengthen the Democratic Alliance’s hand in the Government of National Unity? 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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9:26

Cyber sense, making sense of scams: are South...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/17

This week’s Cyber Sense feature explores whether South Africans are underestimating the risks of cybercrime in everyday situations. Lester Kiewit speaks to Boikokobetso Makhetloane, also known online as Mr Fingerz, a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content creator, about the dangers of using free public Wi-Fi, the growing popularity of VPN services, and listener concerns around online payments and suspicious messages. The discussion looks at how secure public networks

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5:27

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Oil refinery...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/17

A fire at Australia’s largest oil refinery isn’t helping their angst over fuel; Australia gets scolded again by US President Donald Trump; Harry and Meghan tour down under. 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 accessible. The team’s ability to

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9:55

Two Oceans top 10 shake-up after disqualifications...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/16

Two Top 10 finishers in the women’s race at this year’s Two Oceans Marathon have been disqualified after it emerged that male runners competed under female entrants’ race numbers, leading to a reshuffle of the final standings. The issue, first flagged by The Running Mann blog, saw the official results corrected and has raised questions around bib swapping at major road races. Stuart Mann, The Running Mann blogger and board member of the Two Oceans Marathon, speaks to Lester Kiewit

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10:11

Meet UWC’s Fairy Godmother

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/16

Lester Kiewit speaks to UWC’s fairy godmother, who goes by her first name, Jessica. She helps students find funding for small expenses of R300 or less that will help make their lives easier, and lighten the burden of studying and trying to make ends meet. 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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5:09

A World View from London: Hero teacher prevents US...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/16

Missing in the Andaman Sea after a refugee boat sank in a storm; Hero head teacher tackles a shooter at a school in Oklahoma; and a Picasso in a raffle. 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

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10:59

Adolescent pregnancies in South Africa on a downward...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/16

Adolescent pregnancies are always a reason for concern globally given the social and health implications. According to a new paper in the South African Medical Journal, there has been a noted decline in adolescent pregnancies in South Africa between 2021 and 2025, and especially so in our rural provinces. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Lesley Bamford, the acting chief director for Child and Women’s Health at the National Department of Health, and one of the co-authors of the article. Good Morning

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5:38

LIVE AND LOCAL: Consumers will end up paying for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/16

Lester Kiewit speaks to Jonathan McDonald, Vice Chair of SA Freight Logistics Association about how Transnet Port Terminals have now introduced a fuel neutrality charge, to offset sky high diesel prices. This places additional financial strain on logistics companies, disrupting the smooth flow of goods. And this is where it hits consumers, because businesses pass increased logistics costs down the supply chain. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show

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6:21

Why we need to boost aparthotels to cater for...

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2026/04/16

Digital nomads and longer term visitors to cities such as Cape Town are seeking a hybrid between an apartment and a hotel, as it will allow them to stay for months at a time but also have a temporary home. 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

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8:30

Restaurant in dire straits after water cut off over...

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2026/04/16

Lester Kiewit speaks to Farro restaurant owner Eloise Windebank about how someone else’s municipal water debt has led to their water being shut off for the last three weeks, forcing them to turn customers away. 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

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10:43

Time to show the world we have the best fans

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/15

With two more home games for the DHL Stormers in the regular season of the United Rugby Championship, fans can break the record for the biggest season attendance, one which is currently held by Leinster. Lester Kiewit speaks to Johan le Roux, CEO of Stormers Rugby. 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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15:26

Our growing plastic problem and why recycling isn’t...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/15

Do you set aside your concerns about the amount of plastic you go through by diligently separating all your waste and putting them into the recycling bin? Or do you do your utmost to avoid the use of plastic wherever possible? Professor Judith Enck is a senior fellow and faculty member in the Center for the Advancement of Public Action at Bennington College in Vermont, as well as the President of Beyond Plastics. Along with climate and environmental reporter Adam Mahoney, she has co-authored the

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8:35

Oil shock deepens as Hormuz tensions rise, what it...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/15

Tracey-Lee Solomon, Economist with a specific focus on oil at the Bureau for Economic Research, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the rapidly shifting global oil market and what it means for South Africans at the pumps. With geopolitical tensions escalating in the Middle East, including renewed risks around the Strait of Hormuz, and conflicting outlooks from the International Energy Agency and OPEC, oil prices have surged amid supply disruptions and heightened uncertainty. Solomon explains how these

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7:47

Fake call centre bust for running massive banking scam

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/15

Lester Kiewit speaks to Boikokobetso Makhetloane, also known as Mr Fingerz, a cybersecurity expert, about a recent bust in Umhlanga where suspects were running a slick call centre operation behind a lucrative banking scam. This is the second major bust of its kind this year. How are these large operations being set up in plain sight? 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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