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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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8:23

A World View from London: Deadly prison rioting

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/11

At least 31 dead in Ecuador prison rioting; BBC’s director-general and news chief resign as Trump threatens defamation lawsuit over speech edit; the mysterious French “Fedora Man” reveals himself. 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

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9:32

Time for the country to unite and oppose Trump’s lies...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to executive director of the FW De Klerk Foundation, Christo van der Rheede about why it is important that all South African citizens to unite and refute the statements by President Donald Trump, his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio and others, that Afrikaners are being killed and slaughtered and their land and farms are being illegally confiscated. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town

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5:10

What the Hack! AI bridging Africa’s digital divide,...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/11

In this week’s What the Hack! feature, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewitfrom the Africa Tech Festival about AI’s role in bridging Africa’s digital divide, key takeaways from SAP Tech-Ed in Berlin, and the launch of Acer’s new AiTV streaming device. 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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7:14

Why the Grindr7 case is critical for LGBTQ+ rights in...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/11

Lester Kiewit speaks to Iranti Advocacy Officer Nthuthuzo Ndzomo about a case in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court where seven men are accused of luring a student into a trap by using the Grindr app. The 20-year-old Wits student was assaulted and held hostage before being rescued by police. The Grndr7 case is now being monitored by LGBTQ+ rights groups calling for greater protection and accountability in a country where queer people continue to face targeted violence both online and offline. Good

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9:49

Thousands of plant species are missing from places...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/10

Lester Kiewit chats to Dr Julian Schrader about “dark diversity” — the plant species missing from places they could thrive. How human footprints thin out ecosystems, why that weakens services people rely on, and the practical fixes conservation can deploy. 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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7:08

A World View from London: A super typhoon in the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/10

Typhoon Fung-wong hits the Philippines; U.S. government shutdown hitting airlines hard; Prince Harry’s Remembrance message ahead of Armistice Day. 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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7:19

Dion George’s sacking will aid hunting and wildlife...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Adam Cruise, investigative environmental journalist, and editor of the online Journal of African Elephants, about the move by Democratic Alliance leadership to remove Dion George as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. Dr Cruise says it looks a lot like a calculated move to drag the environment portfolio back into the arms of South Africa’s powerful hunting and wildlife trade lobby. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the

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10:43

Trump’s continued rejection of G20 and SA is sign of...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Kingsley Makhubela, a former diplomat and risk analyst about US President Donald Trump’s assertion that South Africa should not be part of the G20, because of the persecution of white people and confiscation of land without compensation. Trump says this is why he will not attend the G20 gathering 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

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8:57

Debate over how teachers should dress at school

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Basil Manuel, the executive director of the National Professional Teachers Organisation of SA, on whether teachers should wear uniforms, or dress professionally while at school. But who will decide what is “professional”? 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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6:28

Money on a Money: Is it the right time to sell your...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/10

Ran Loupo, owner of Gold Capital, speaks to Lester Kiewit about selling gold, including jewellery, coins, and bars. They discuss when it’s worth selling, how to get the best value, and what sellers need to know about the gold market. Ran also shares practical tips for anyone looking to turn their gold into cash safely and confidently. 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

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6:48

Fire it up: We’re a Sosatie Society

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/07

“Steak Chop van Zijl” (Jaap-Henk Koelewijn) of Braai Witness News isguiding 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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16:38

Seabelo Senatla launching Senatla 7s youth tournament

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/07

Rugby star Seabelo Senatla managed to recover from his 2023 car accident which almost claimed his arm, as well as overcome alcoholism and earn his way back into the Stormers team. He is about to launch his very own tournament, the Senatla 7s youth tournament, aimed at developing young male and female rugby talent from less privileged backgrounds. He joined Lester Kiewit in studio to share his story. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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4:25

G20 Correspondence Desk with RMB & FNB: B20 Energy...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/07

In this edition of the G20 Correspondence Desk, brought to you by RMBand FNB, Lester Kiewit speaks to Nigel Beck, Head of Sustainable Finance and ESG at RMB, to unpack the key outcomes of the B20 Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force. They explore what transition finance really means for Africa, and understand how banks and investors can help unlock climate-aligned investment at scale. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is

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13:36

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

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/07

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: GNU Clearing House Mechanism has now approved Terms of Reference, chaired by Deputy President Paul Mashatile. The Ad Hoc committee hears from Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, who confirms that the deployment of specialised national policing units is under the SAPS National Commissioner and not the President; President Ramaphosa answers

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6:31

Maitland fire destroys refugee tent and other...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/07

A fire in Maitland opposite the cemetery has destroyed informal structures as well as the large marquee which sheltered refugee families. The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre has registered 211 persons affected and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has been informed to provide assistance, while humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers assisted with immediate humanitarian relief needs in the aftermath of the fire. Lester Kiewit speaks to Ward 56 councillor,

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5:25

Special seal squad out to bust illegal feeding

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/07

Lester Kiewit speaks to Jaco Pieterse, Chief Inspector at Cape of Good Hope SPCA, about a special task team put together to tackle the illegal feeding of seals. Four people were arrested recently at Hout Bay Harbour. 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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7:06

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: No more Reddit...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/07

Reddit and Kick have been added to Australia’s under-16 social media ban, which comes into effect on December 10th. ⁠Qantas releases images of plane that will fly Sydney to London non-stop but not until 2027; Australian PM accused of being a “Philistine” and un-Australian for making MPs work on day of Melbourne Cup. 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

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7:21

Emerging economies – Focus on India: Delhi’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/06

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University, about pollution in Delhi and cloud seeding; trouble in TATA land and H1B visa fee, Indian doctors, and rural health care in the USA, and India’s response to Zohran Mamdani becoming mayor of New York. 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

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12:13

mRNA vaccines show promise in boosting cancer...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/06

Dr. Elias Sayour, a pediatric hematologist and oncologist, joins Lester Kiewit to discuss research suggesting that Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines can enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy in some cancer patients. Dr. Sayour explains that when administered within 100 days of starting checkpoint inhibitor treatment, the vaccines “act like a 911 siren,” mobilizing immune cells to better target tumors, with evidence observed across cancers including lung, melanoma, breast,

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7:41

City inviting residents for input on subway closures

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/11/06

Lester Kiewit speaks to the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas, about a proposal to close a number of subways in and around Wynberg and Southfield. The City wants to get input from residents on proceeding with the temporary closures. 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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