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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MasterChef South Africa Season 6 is about to begin
Season 6 of the popular MasterChef South Africa is about to kick off on e.tv, with twenty home cooks donning aprons as they vie for the R1million grand prize. Watching them carefully will be judges Zola Nene, Katlego Mlambo, and Justine Drake, who speaks to Lester Kiewit about this latest season. …
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Binge-watching options this weekend: The Burbs, Wonder Man, The Seven Dials
In need of some binge-watching options this weekend? Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including: The Burbs (Showmax) - Wonder Man (Disney+) - The Seven Dials (Netflix Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit…
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What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: SONA debate
Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the debate on the State of the Nation Address. 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…
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A World View from London: The arrest of the man formerly known as a prince
Big problems for King Charle’s brother; a life sentence for an ex-President; Donald Trump links Chagos Islands deal with military strikes against Iran. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk break…
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City invites public to engage on coastal water discharge at permit advisory forum
Councillor Zahid Badroodien speaks to Lester Kiewit about the City’s upcoming Permit Advisory Forum on coastal water discharge, explaining why the forum exists, what role public participation plays, and how residents can engage with officials and specialists around compliance, monitoring, and the m…
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The youth unemployment crisis in a South Africa full of work
Mapaseka Sethlodi, National Pathway Management Network Lead at the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative joins Lester Kiewit in conversation as they discuss the framing around the youth unemployment crisis that faces South Africa. They also explore how the job market must change to accommodate m…
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Will new Varsity Cup rule lead to a more attacking game?
The 2026 Varsity Cup has started, and as we have seen in previous years it is being used to try out new rules which might eventually be adopted by the more senior tournaments. One such rule being introduced this year, seemingly borrowed from American Football, is the “tap try”. Lester Kiewit speaks…
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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Australia refuses to repatriate women and children held in Syrian camp
Australian authorities refuse to repatriate women and children whom they claim are relatives of ISIL fighters; Olympics presenter goes off script; what Australians are most proud of as Australians. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kie…
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Why have so many taken a sudden interest in genealogy?
Why has there been a sudden interest among South Africans, especially those in the Western Cape, in seeking out their family history? Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Eleanor Damon. a South African historian, author and genealogist whose work uncovers the layered and often painful histories of family, sl…
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Are “sandwich seats” the latest hack in economy travel?
A growing travel trend doing the rounds on social media is the so-called “sandwich seat,” where two travellers book the window and aisle seats in economy, hoping the middle seat stays empty. While it is allowed under current booking systems, questions remain about whether it is a genuine hack or si…
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