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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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8:33

Pens Down celebrations: How to have fun without...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/27

Class of 2023 learners are being urged to celebrate their Pens Down parties responsibly. From beach trips and house parties to more low-key gatherings, these end-of-exam celebrations are a rite of passage, but they can also come with risks. The Department of Basic Education highlighted concerns around excessive alcohol, unsafe sexual behaviour and exploitation of minors. Stephen Harrison from the Western Cape Liquor Authority speaks to Lester Kiewit on the show, sharing their perspective and

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6:37

Should jaywalking be policed or is it a waste of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/27

Lester Kiewit speaks to Craig Proctor-Parker of Accident Specialist, about whether the enforcement of jaywalking regulations are a waste of time, or there to save lives of pedestrians who make up more than 40percent of accident victim fatalities in the country. 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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5:28

Viral TikTok sparks debate as Strand jaywalker calls...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/26

The Strand jaywalking saga returned to CapeTalk this morning after first featuring on #BarbsWire on 5 November, when a TikTok about a jaywalking fine went viral. The man at the centre of the video called in to explain his side of the story. He confirmed that he received a R500 fine for crossing Strand’s municipal road outside the official pedestrian intersection. “Yes, I am the famous person that got a nail for jaywalking,” he told Lester, setting the scene for a lively discussion

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8:32

The South African drone that turned heads at the G20

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/26

South Africa’s homegrown Milkor 380 made a strong impression at the G20 Summit, drawing attention from global delegations and highlighting the country’s growing strength in defence and aerospace innovation. Daniel du Plessis speaks to Lester Kiewit about the interest the UAV attracted, what this global exposure means for Milkor, and where the programme could go next. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic

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8:27

What’s holding up the wheels of justice?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/26

Lester Kiewit speaks to Neelan Karikan, the president of the Judicial Officers’ Association of SA, about their response to the annual judiciary reports which found that in the last financial year, only 73% of criminal cases were finalised - just under the 75% target. 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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8:27

Cat got your tongue? Surprise at Matlala attempt to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/26

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, currently in Pretoria’s Kgosi Mampuru Maximum Security Prison, is set to testify before Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing police corruption and interference in policing. But he almost didn’t, as he tried to delay his testimony saying he is not prepared. Lester Kiewit speaks to Action SA MP Dereleen James why it is critical the investigation not be hampered by Matlala getting cold feet. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast

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8:01

South Africa urged to make smartphone-free childhoods...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/26

As children prepare for school holidays and the new school year, Claire Thompson from Smartphone Free Childhood South Africa (SFC-SA) joins Lester Kiewit to discuss the urgent need to restrict smartphone and social media access for children under 16. Thompson explains how early exposure to harmful online content contributes to South Africa’s gender-based violence crisis and argues that delaying smartphone use is not anti-technology but a crucial public health and GBV prevention measure

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7:13

GroundUp News: Woman turns home into GBV safehouse,...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/26

Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October from GroundUp about three compelling stories highlighting resilience, innovation, and creativity across South Africa.Victims of gender-based violence in Beaufort West are travelling nearly 200km to reach the nearest state shelter, prompting a local resident to turn her own home into a safehouse. UCT astronomer Kelebogile Gasealahwe’s striking photo of a neutron star is making international headlines, offering insights into the jets emitted by these

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2:56

The Luxury Lowdown

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/25

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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10:59

Planet Youth: How the Western Cape government is...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/25

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mireille Wenger, the Western Cape MEC for Health and Wellness, about their violence prevention programme, Planet Youth. Planet Youth was developed in Iceland in is now used in over 19 countries, and was piloted in the Western Cape town of George in 2023 and now being scaled up across the province. 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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7:29

The Africa Report with The Continent: Security,...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/25

Christine Mungai, news editor of The Continent, joins Lester Kiewit on today’s show to bring listeners the latest from Africa. They discuss Nigeria’s ongoing security challenges, the booming gold industry in Ghana and other regions, and the inspiring story of South Sudan’s blind football team, showcasing both the continent’s pressing issues and remarkable achievements. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is

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10:54

DA: Divided Alliance or healthy leadership battle?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/25

Professor of Politics and International Relations at North-West University, Dr Piet Croucamp, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the growing tensions within the DA between leader John Steenhuisen and ousted former minister Dion George, a dispute that has prompted the party to launch a formal probe and issue a gag order to stop public arguments. With questions swirling around Steenhuisen’s spending habits and the removal of his party credit card, Dr Croucamp unpacks whether this signals a deeply

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8:31

Scopa’s hunt for ex-RAF CEO and answers about fund’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/25

Lester Kiewit speaks to Songezo Zibi, the chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, on their inquiry into the dysfunction at the Road Accident Fund. A summons has been issued for former CEO Collins Letsoalo to appear before the committee, but he has not surfaced. 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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8:51

What the Hack! Workday’s workplace shift, AWS...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/25

In this week’s What the Hack! feature, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about the future of work through workforce automation, what to expect from AWS re:Invent, surprising innovation from rural materials, and Lenovo’s latest LOQ notebook. 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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6:47

What are vape users inhaling into their bodies?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/25

Have you ever wondered, besides nicotine, what goes into the fine mist which vape users inhale deep into their lungs, then exhale in a visible puff? Lester Kiewit speaks to Catherine Egbe, senior specialist scientist at the SAMRC's tobacco research arm. 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

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11:02

The hidden consequences of ageism in the workplace

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/24

Ageism isn’t just unfair — it’s bad for business according to Murshid Obaray, a businessman, lecturer in the School of Commerce, business coach and mentor. Lester Kiewit speaks to Obaray to find out why ageism against older professionals has consequences. 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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7:52

Will Ramaphosa’s GBV crisis declaration make a real...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/24

Lester Kiewit speaks to research associate at Wits’ Southern Centre for Inequality Studies, Lisa Vetten, about President Cyril Ramaphosa declaring gender based violence a national crisis, and what difference this will make in making women and children safer. 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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11:12

Why we should be proud of Ramaphosa standing up to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/24

Lester Kiewit speaks to News24 columnist and political commentator, Mondli Makhanya, about why he believes President Cyril Ramaphosa should take a bow for standing up to “bully” Donald Trump and the U.S who decided to boycott the G20 summit in South Africa. 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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5:20

The fight against malaria gets financial boost from...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/24

The South African organisation Goodbye Malaria recently pledged US $5.5million (R94 million) over three years to fight malaria in Mozambique, South Africa, and Eswatini, leading the way when it comes to South African organisations taking on the fight against the disease which continues to impact communities in high-risk areas. Lester Kiewit speaks to Sherwin Charles, CEO and co-founder of Goodbye Malaria, about how the private sector is stepping up as global funding to tackle malaria faces an US$8-

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7:10

Money on a Monday: Does shrinkflation fool consumers...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/24

Manufacturers may believe that by reducing the sizes of their products and keeping prices the same, they are allowing consumers to continue buying their products instead of seeking alternatives or foregoing them altogether, but are they not harming their reputation for indulging in shrinkflation practices? Lester Kiewit speaks to Ravi Pillay, who co-founded the Food Safety Leadership Initiative (FSLI) hosted by Wits Business School, and is also on the board of the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud

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