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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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6:22

Roelf Meyer to be appointed SA ambassador to US

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/15

It has been widely reported that Roelf Meyer will be appointed as the next South African ambassador to the United States of America. Although the official announcement has yet to be made, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed it to Reuters on Tuesday. Lester Kiewit speaks to former South African ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, Melanie Verwoerd, to get an analysis on the appointment. South Africa has not been represented by an ambassador to the US for over a year after former

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6:18

GroundUp News: Government bid to contain growth of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/15

The Department of Public Works is finalising a High Court submission to try and contain the burgeoning, self-proclaimed Khoisan settlement called Knoflokskraal in Grabouw in the Elgin Valley; Sheriff enforces court order against former Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters at her home on behalf of #UniteBehind; a plan to save South Africa’s most endangered bird. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of

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4:57

Last of the Zimbabwe Birds finally going home

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/15

The last of the Zimbabwe Birds, the national emblem of Zimbabwe, is finally returning home following a handover ceremony in Cape Town. Carved from single blocks of stone, the Zimbabwe Birds were discovered at the archaeological site of Great Zimbabwe - a vast stone city considered to be a political and spiritual center of a powerful pre-colonial kingdom built between the 11th and 15th centuries. Many of the stone carvings were removed during the colonial era, and following the nation’s

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3:45

Luxury lowdown with Bianca Reznekov: Rolls with It!

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bianca Reznekov for the Luxury Lowdown, and this week they focus on the all new, all electric R20million Rolls Royce Spectre. 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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9:48

Vincent, homeless man living on Table Mountain,...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/14

Following earlier conversations that began with a listener call from Table Mountain and an in-studio interview that drew strong interest, Vincent Van der Zeer returns to speak to Lester Kiewit in a follow up discussion about life living without a fixed home. Vincent reflects on what has been happening since they last spoke, the ongoing realities of homelessness, and the challenges of navigating day-to-day life while living on Table Mountain. He also shares his perspective on current affairs,

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11:23

Trump vs the Pope, pressure, power, and a presidency...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/14

Professor Mathew Schmalz speaks to Lester Kiewit about the intensifying public clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo, exploring what may be driving the confrontation at a political and psychological level. The discussion looks at growing pressure on Trump amid the Iran conflict and economic strain, divisions within his MAGA base, and why his response appears increasingly reactive. Schmalz also explains the significance of references to the Avignon Papacy, and what alleged US pressure on the

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8:50

LIVE AND LOCAL: Anger at Robben Island guard homes...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mpho Masemola, the Secretary-General of the Ex-Political Prisoners Association (EPPA) about their objection to 100 former guard houses on Robben Island being turned into tourist rentals. 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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8:25

LIVE AND LOCAL: Gangs appear unphased by SANDF...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to former gangster Ivan Waldeck, about the SANDF deployment to Cape Flats gang hotspots. The 200 soldiers on patrol seem to be making little difference as gangs continue to wage war in broad daylight. 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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4:56

Taxi associations protest against extortion from gangs

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Jay-Jay Maans, Chairperson of the Retreat Taxi Association, on why their protest to highlight the alleged extortion of taxi operators and commuters by gangs in the area. 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

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7:49

What the Hack! Arthur Goldstuck on “neoclouds,” SA’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/14

In this week’s What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about his time in Chicago at the Nutanix NEXT conference, where the future of cloud computing and artificial intelligence was shaped around flexibility and the emerging concept of neoclouds. The feature also explores South Africa’s strongest March vehicle sales in two decades, highlighting the growing impact of Chinese automotive brands on the local market structure. The segment wraps with the Tokit Omni Cook as

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5:43

Courts slam exorbitant levy debt collection costs

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Nicole Nel, a senior community schemes consultant, attorney and mediator at TVDM Consultants. They discuss an important ruling by the Johannesburg High Court that sent a clear message to bodies corporate: How the debt is recovered is just as important as the debt itself. The Johannesburg High Court refused to grant judgment against the homeowner owing just under R18,000 in unpaid levies after legal costs rocketed to nearly five times the original debt. Excessive legal costs

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14:24

Geordin Hill-Lewis elected DA Federal Leader

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/13

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially been elected as the Democratic Alliance's (DA) Federal Leader. The election took place at the party’s Federal Congress, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on Sunday. Hill-Lewis succeeds John Steenhuisen, who chose not to run for re-election in order to focus on his ministerial responsibilities, and won the internal race against Sibusiso Dyonase, the party’s caucus leader in Sedibeng. He spoke to Lester Kiewit about his

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6:53

Emerging Economies - Latin America: War and El Nino...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: Peruvians head to the polls for yet another election, the 9th in the last decade; 100 Days of Delcy Rodríguez; the perfect storm as Super El Niño and war-driven costs threaten global food security; and more prisoners are released in Cuba. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up

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10:53

Dangers of child raids for political points scoring

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Karabo Ozah, Director of Centre for Child Law, about the raids being carried out by politicians to remove children from homes they deem dangerous. The political points scoring could however be damaging in itself, in that the childrens identities are revealed. 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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8:05

South African Epstein survivor challenges Melania to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Juliette Bryant, a South African survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, about her challenge to Melania Trump to reveal the truth about her relationship with the deceased sex offender. This after the U.S first lady held a press briefing to shoot down rumours of her ties with Epstein and or his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. 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

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5:16

South Africa’s ConCourt will have women majority from...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/13

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Justice Nambitha Christabel Dambuza-Mayosi and Justice Katharine Mary Savage as Judges of the Constitutional Court, to take effect from 1 May 2026. As a result, South Africa’s apex court will have a women majority on the bench, making it only the third country in the world to reach this point. Lester Kiewit speaks to Alison Tilley, co-ordinator at Judges Matter. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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8:26

South Africa Sets Sights on an AI-Driven Future

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Nazareen Ebrahim, CEO of Naz Consulting International about the publication of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, a strategic blueprint to harness AI for inclusive economic growth, job creation, and social upliftment. The draft introduces proposals, including the establishment of an AI Insurance Superfund to compensate those harmed by AI, and an AI Ombudsperson to ensure accountability. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the

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4:47

Sad farewell to Stormers’ legend and team manager...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson, about the passing of well-respected team manager Christopher “Chippie” Solomon who served the team with dedication for 21 seasons. 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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7:55

South African photographer wins at World Press Photo...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to South African photojournalist Halden Krog about his 2026 World Press Photo award for capturing the final moments of a herd of elephants marked for culling in Zimbabwe. 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

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8:46

The week that was...with Tyrone Fisher: SANDF puts on...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2026/04/10

From a massive beam of light over Cape Town to the embarrassing display by the SANDF, Tyrone Fisher wraps up the week that was 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 thought-provoking

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