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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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5:50

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: PIC, Ad Hoc...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos about a week in Parliament, including insights into the PIC, the marathon ad hoc committee investigating General Ntlantlam Konazi, and SCOPA’s inquiry into the Road Accident Fund. Roos explains the challenges in verifying testimonies, the delays in final reports, and the real-life impact on South Africans waiting for payments. 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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6:59

Lester’s thought: what drives the grossly corrupt?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/10

Lester Kiewit questioned what goes on in the minds of those who steal from the state and then flaunt their wealth so brazenly. Reflecting on the SIU’s raid at the Sandhurst home of businessman Hangwani Maumela, linked to the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal, he explained how investigators trace assets back to stolen public money and move to recover them for the state. But what fascinated him most was the psychology behind it. Reports of Maumela’s mansion detailed luxury cars,

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8:23

Claire Phillips on surviving life on the streets and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/10

Cape Town-born singer, songwriter and SAMA Award winner Claire Phillips speaks to Lester Kiewit as part of the show’s continued conversations marking World Homeless Day. After surviving childhood sexual abuse and battling addiction, Claire found herself living on the streets, where two young homeless boys showed her compassion and taught her how to survive. She reflects on that period of her life, what it revealed about resilience and kindness, and how it changed her understanding of those who

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5:45

G20 Desk with RMB & FNB: SA steps into a leadership...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/10

As South Africa leads the G20 for the first time, the focus turns to how the country uses this historic presidency to elevate Africa’s voice on the world stage. Eyewitness News journalist Nokukhanya Mntambo, covering the G20, reports that the Trade and Investment Ministerial meeting in Gqeberha is drawing attention to the city’s strategic position in regional and global trade. Discussions are centering on the Port of Gqeberha as a potential main export hub for auto giants like BMW and

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10:38

Bare Bones – new book from true crime podcaster...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Nicole Engelbrecht, host of the True Crime South Africa podcast, about her latest book “Bare Bones”, which looks at a number of South African cold cases she has covered in her podcast series, sharing information which hasn’t been made public before. From the bones of a Jane Doe which were discovered under a swimming pool to a troubled young man who seemed to vanish in the prison system, Engelbrecht sifts the evidence anew and shines a light on old and new

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5:27

A World View from London: What next in Gaza peace plan

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/10

What should be happening in the Gaza peace plan? Bad Halloween displays are a trend in the U.S and the EU is outlawing the contradiction in terms that is Meaty Veg. 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 &

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12:23

Let peace talks not blind us to the horrors of Gaza

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Yasser Abu Jamei, Director General of the Gaza Community Mental Health Programme, about the toll Israel’s war on Gaza has taken on its people. 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

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12:09

Is Trump’s peace plan the real deal to end Gaza genocide

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mitchell Plitnick, president of ReThinking Foreign Policy and a Middle East and U.S. foreign policy writer, about his impressions of the peace deal on the table in the Middle East, and the influence of US President Donald Trump in bringing Hamas and Israel to this point. 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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5:28

Deputy Police Commissioner Sibiya’s home raided

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Orrin Singh, EWN reporter, about the raid on the home of suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya which was carried out by members of the National Intervention Unit, Special Task Force, and Crime Intelligence. Officers presented Sibiya with a search and seizure warrant relating to various charges, including defeating the ends of justice, corruption and money laundering. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast

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7:31

World Homeless Day: Helping Cape Town’s Street...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/10

On World Homeless Day, Lester Kiewit speaks to Shadrick Valayadum, CEO of The Haven Night Shelter, about the organisation’s work to help people living on the streets in Cape Town. From temporary shelter and social work to rehabilitation and family reunification, The Haven creates real opportunities for homeless individuals to get back home and rebuild their lives. They also discuss how communities can support this work and the challenges still facing people experiencing homelessness. Good

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5:25

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Defence pact,...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/10

This week on Pacific Dispatch, Lester Kiewit speaks to Katie Macdonald about the signing of the historic Pukpuk Treaty, a new defence pact between Australia and Papua New Guinea, marking the first such alliance in more than 70 years and signalling shifting strategic priorities in the Pacific region. They also discuss Australia’s High Court decision against whistleblower David McBride, raising fresh concerns about government transparency, and the inspiring story of an 82-year-old astrophysicist

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19:38

In conversation with Mandy Wiener about her new book...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/09

Mandy Wiener, presenter of The Midday Report, has written a new book: The Deal, which looks at the frantic negotiations which took place in 2024 after the ANC failed to achieve a majority in the General Election. She shares with Lester Kiewit how she conducted exclusive interviews with party leaders to gain valuable insights and stories, as well as important context and thoughtful analysis. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your

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5:41

A World View from London: Myanmar festival attack

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/09

Paraglider bombers used in attack on holy festival in Myanmar; political fallout as National Guard Troops hit Chicago; and the promise of a fishy porridge revolution. 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 &

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11:17

Mom of boy shot dead in Tafelsig shares her grief and...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ronel Challis, the mother of Moegamat Faizel Challis, 12, who was shot and killed in Tafelsig while out collecting party packs for his siblings. It is believed he was hit by a stray bullet during a gang related shooting. 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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10:54

How Mkhwanazi’s testimony turned into media freedom...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to News24 Editor in Chief Adriaan Basson about the attack on media freedom and journalists that emerged from KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s testimony at parliament’s ad hoc committee probe into his allegations of collusion between political leaders and criminal syndicates. 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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8:52

Battle for Dial-A-Ride service continues on ground...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/09

Lester Kiewit speaks to Anthony Ghillino of the Western Cape Network on Disability about their continued fight to see the Dial-A-Ride service retained for the city’s disabled. He explains the latest developments as they plan to file a court application by October 10, to review the municipality’s decision to cut the service. 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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6:26

Potato prices tumble as bumper harvest leads to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/09

South African potato prices have plummeted to between R3.50 and R4 per kilo, less than half of what they were a year ago and well below production costs. The dramatic drop, driven by an oversupply following a bumper harvest, has left many farmers struggling to stay afloat. Lester Kiewit speaks to Food Lover’s Market buyer Paul Rauch about how the glut is affecting farmers, what it means for consumers, and how retailers are responding to the sudden shift in the potato market. Good Morning Cape

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7:21

Meet Carlton Arendse, the five-star chef who opened a...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/08

From five-star kitchens to focaccia-packed sarmies , Lester Kiewit speaks to Carlton Arendse, the chef behind The Idiot Sandwich Café in Observatory. 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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9:16

Is there a vehicle recall crisis or is this normal?

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/08

Why are so many cars being recalled and what does this mean for our safety on the road? Lester Kiewit speaks to Sean Nurse, Motoring Editor at AutoTrader to find out. 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

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7:39

A World View from London: Judge shot dead in Albania...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/08

A judge has been shot dead in an Albanian court; Fifa says Malaysian footballers have been forging birth certificates, and a scientist has a “grizzly” story to tell. 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

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