Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit
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…Social links:
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Is SuperSport not so super anymore now that Canal+ has taken over?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Nqobile Ndlovu, a sports business researcher at Cash N Sport about whether we are seeing a waning of SuperSports dominance of world sports coverage now that Canal+ has acquired MultiChoice? Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast …
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Has World War III already started?
Might the Third World War already be under way despite no such declaration having been made? We already have the Russia-Ukraine war going on for three years, while the US has intervened in Venezuela’s affairs, set its eyes on Greenland, and made joint attacks on Iran with Israel. Lester Kiewit spea…
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A World View from London: Iran football team seeks asylum
The aftermath of what Hegseth called the most intense day of strikes on Iran; more of Iran’s football team claim asylum in Australia; and Italy buys rare Caravaggio Portrait for €30 million to protect national heritage. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morni…
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Fear, bombs and hope: Life in Tel Aviv as Iran attacks
Lester Kiewit speaks to Noa Harell, an activist in Combatants for Peace, living in Tel Aviv. She talks about living through the conflict, the human cost of the war across the region, and why she still believes peace is possible. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the Cape…
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LIVE AND LOCAL: Why SANDF deployment delay is a deadly concer
Lester Kiewit speaks to chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, about his concerns at the delay in the deployment of SANDF to the Cape’s gang hotspots. There is no clear operational plan, and the delay provides gangs with the opportunity to hide weapons. Good Morning Cape…
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GroundUp News: Central Karoo municipalities lag behind rest of Western Cape
The Central Karoo towns of Beaufort West, Laingsburg and Prince Albert are trailing behind other Western Cape municipalities; the Special Investigating Unit has launched a probe into a R66 million grant to Netball SA for a World Cup 2023 legacy project; the Clanwilliam Animal Welfare Society (CLAWS…
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Dining with dogs: What City policy says about pets at restaurants
After a recent incident at Dario's Café led the restaurant to ban dogs, the issue sparked several days of listener questions about whether animals are actually allowed at eateries and what the law says. To clarify the rules, Bettie Leedo from the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Health Department …
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The Luxury Lowdown: South Africa’s top culinary talent recognised at Luxe 2026
When it comes to memorable and enjoyable dining experiences in South Africa, we are blessed with a range of exquisite offerings. The best of the best were recently honoured at the 2026 Luxe Restaurant Awards, as encapsulated here by CapeTalk’s Design Correspondent Bianca Resnekov. Good Morning …
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The Africa Report with The Continent: Oil price surge brings mixed fortunes for Africa
Lester Kiewit gets latest news on Africa from Christine Mungai, news editor of The Continent. They discuss the mixed fortunes for Africa brought forth by the spike in oil prices; a Chibok survivor shares her story of being held captive by Boko Haram for 11 years- being forced into multiple marriage…
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LIVE AND LOCAL: Dario's Café no longer allows dogs - here's why
Hout Bay restaurant, Dario's Café recently announced that they will no longer allow dogs at their establishment. This is a statement that garnered a lot of comments, both on social media and on CapeTalk. To get all information on this no dog policy, Lester Kiewit speaks to the owner of Dario's Café…
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