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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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6:03

Zeekoevlei is closed again due to toxic contamination

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/02

John Maytham speaks to an upset Sidney Jacobs, chair of Friends of Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei, about the toxic contamination that has forced the closure of the vlei. Zeekoevlei was shut down a year ago as well for the same reason, and residents say the City is not doing enough to protect the vlei. Tags Zeekoevlei, John Matham, toxic, contamination, Sidney Jacobs, City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Eddie Andrews, algae,See

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11:45

Love in the time of Labarang Hajj’ a creator convo...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/01

Zain Johnson spoke to playwrightTasneem Daniels on her play, ‘Love in the time ofLabarangHajj’(anew play inspired by her 2024 Umrah pilgrimages to Mecca & Medinah). 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

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11:33

Psychology behind: Why people drink & drive?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/01

Zain Johnson spoke toClinical psychologist Dr KhosiJiyanion the psychology behind why people drink and drive 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

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17:14

Fire Awareness Saves Lives: City’s Fire & Rescue...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/01

Zain Johnson spoke toJermaine Carelse, Spokesperson for the City's Fire & Rescue Serviceon why Fire Awareness Saves Lives 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

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15:22

Summer Heat and Risky Trails: What Hikers Need to Know

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/01/01

ZainJohnson spoke toTim Lundy, accredited mountain guide & authoronhiker safety, rescue operations, and what you need to know to stay safe on our mountains. 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

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11:53

Stormers to face a Bulls side bolstered by Bok...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/31

Stormers coach John Dobson speaks to John Maytham about the upcoming clash against the Bulls who have been in such poor form, they have called on Bok assistant coaches to help end their slump. 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

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6:50

Cape Point myth: what really happens where the oceans...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/31

Many of us have long believed that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet at Cape Point, but is that really the case? John Maytham speaks to Andrew Thompson, journalist at News24, who unpacks the story behind the myth, why it has endured for so long, and what the geography actually tells us. 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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10:24

Understanding gambling addiction in the age of online...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/31

As online gambling platforms and advertising become increasingly visible and accessible, concerns are growing about the hidden harms associated with gambling addiction. Clinical psychologist Mark de la Rey from Akeso Kenilworth Clinic speaks to John Maytham about the rise in patients seeking treatment for gambling-related addiction, why the damage is often underestimated, and how gambling mirrors the trajectory once seen with alcohol and tobacco, from glamorisation to serious public health concern

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8:43

The World View from London with Adam Gilchrist:...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/31

A World View from London: Protests, a daring Christmas crime and environmental alarm bells Adam Gilchrist joins John Maytham for a global check-in on three stories making headlines. The discussion looks at mass protests in Iran driven by economic strain and public frustration, a bold festive bank heist in Germany where thieves drill into a vault and escape with millions, and fresh warnings about endangered shark populations in the Mediterranean as scientists call for stronger protections. This

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9:46

Table Mountain at risk: tackling rising crime on Cape...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/31

Table Mountain remains one of Cape Town’s most iconic outdoor destinations, but rising crime has made some trails and areas increasingly risky for both tourists and locals. John Maytham speaks to Taahir Osman, founder of Take Back Our Mountains, about the broader safety challenges, the hotspots hikers should avoid, and the push for stronger intervention from SANParks and the City of Cape Town to make the mountain safer for everyone. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good

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10:11

Concern at SA hosting China, Russia and Iran for...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/31

John Maytham speaks to defence analyst Dean Wingrin about South Africa hosting BRICS partners China, Russia and newcomers to the group, Iran, in naval exercise from January 9. The Democratic Alliance has questioned the timing of the exercises, saying it can only further weaken SA/U.S relations. 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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11:44

The universe’s surprising twist: a big crunch on the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/31

The Universe is expanding, driven by a mysterious force called dark energy, but recent research highlighted by the BBC suggests this force might be changing. John Maytham speaks to Carl Lindemann, former board member of the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa, Cape section, about what this could mean for the future of the cosmos. Carl explains in plain, listener-friendly terms how a weakening of dark energy could one day allow gravity to pull galaxies back together in a “Big Crunch”

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7:12

Bafana book place in Afcon last 16 knock out stage

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/30

John Maytham speaks to former national goalkeeping coach and soccer writer Farouk Abrahams, about the progress made by Bafana Bafana at the African Cup of Nations. With a 3-2 win over Zimbabwe, South Africa have qualified for the knock round of 16. GoodMorningCape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of theCapeTalkbreakfast show. This programmeis your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. GoodMorningCape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative,enlighteningand accessible. The team’s ability to spot

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9:36

The ‘fairness’ of the Bulls getting extra help to get...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/30

Jan de Koning, freelance rugby journalist and regularCapeTalkcontributor, speaks to John Maytham about the controversy surrounding Springbok coaches providing short-term support to the Vodacom Bulls. He discusses whether theassistanceis fair or gives the franchise an advantage, and reflects on the wider implications for fairness,accountabilityand collaboration in South African rugby. GoodMorningCape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of theCapeTalkbreakfast show. This programmeis your authentic

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11:38

Restaurants struggle with no-show bookings as tables...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/30

Restaurants across Cape Town are facing a growing challenge as tables are reserved online, sometimes filling venues completely, only for patrons not to show up. This trend is causing lost revenue, wasted food, and disrupted service for staff and owners. Lee-Anne Singer, FEDHASA Cape Chairperson, speaks to John Maytham about how widespread no-show bookings have become, the impact on the hospitality industry, and what measures restaurants and FEDHASA are consideringto addressthe problem

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7:19

The World View from London with Adam Gilchrist

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/30

A World View from London:Geopolitical tension, environmentalclean-upsand predictions for the year ahead Adam Gilchrist joins John Maytham for a global round-up that starts in East Asia, where China has launched fresh military drills around Taiwan, escalating regional tensions and prompting concern about stability in the Taiwan Strait. The conversation then shifts to the slopes of Mount Everest, where Nepal’s efforts to tackle mounting rubbish left by climbers are under scrutiny as authorities

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11:50

Hero lifeguard revives drowned child in multiple rescue

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/30

John Maytham speaks toSaadiq Parker ofStrandfonteinSurf Lifesaving Club, who pulled off the daring rescue of four people including two children at Miller’s Point, on his day off.Oneeight year-oldgirl had to be resuscitated after she showed no signs of life. Saadiq and bystanders managed to stabilise the child until emergency services arrived. GoodMorningCape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of theCapeTalkbreakfast show. This programmeis your authentic Cape Town wake-up call

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6:44

E-hailing drivers shoot down Police Commissioner’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/30

John Maytham speaks to chairperson of the Western Cape E-hailing Association, Siyabonga Hlabisa, about why they disagree with the assertion by the Western Cape police commissioner Lieutenant General ThembisilePatekile, that despite the high demand for services during the festive season, there has been no spike in e-hailing-related crimes, such as robberies, hijackings, or driver assaults. GoodMorningCape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of theCapeTalkbreakfast show. This programmeis your

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15:02

Creatine powder may do more for your health than you...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/30

As research uncovers health benefits beyond sports and bodybuilding, John Maytham speaks to Tayla Du Plessis, registered dietician at the Sport Science Institute of South Africa (SISSA), about how creatine can support brain health, cognitive function and mental resilience. They also discuss what the latest findings on creatine could mean for everyday health choices and who might benefit from including this supplement in their routine. GoodMorningCape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of

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13:30

South Africa’s film industry sounds the alarm as jobs...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/12/30

South Africa’s film and television industry is facinga serious crisis, with stalled productions putting thousands of jobs at risk. John Maytham speaksto, Simon Makwela,a representative from the Save SA Film Jobs coalition, about the urgent need to reform the DTIC’s Film and TV Incentive Scheme. They explain how delays and mismanagement are driving projects abroad, costing the country investment, and outline the coalition’s planned marches to the DTIC offices in Cape Town and

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