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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What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: What our politicians earn
Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: a breakdown of what is earned by regular Members of Parliament, senior members, committee chairs, cabinet ministers, etc; serious work this we…
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A World View from London: Grim stats from Russia-Ukraine war
The slow grind of war in Ukraine; a crackdown on alcohol by UK Royal Navy; Chicago citizens to name a snowplough. 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 au…
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Should South Africa follow Australia and France in banning social media for under-16s?
As countries like Australia and France move to ban social media for under-16s, we asked whether South Africa should consider a similar approach. Education leader Dr Sally James speaks to Lester Kiewit about the impact of social media on young people’s self-worth, attention and emotional wellbeing, …
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LIVE AND LOCAL: City’s R114million safety project for N2
Lester Kiewit speaks to Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis about the R114million N2 Edge safety project which is meant to improve safety for commuters, pedestrians, and communities along a 9km stretch of the N2. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This…
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Understanding whether Donald Trump is showing signs of dementia and cognitive decline
Is the leader of one of the most powerful and influential countries in the world showing telltale signs of dementia and cognitive decline? U.S. President Donald Trump is known for his brash manner of speaking, but he has been going off-topic quite frequently and this has led to speculation among ob…
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Melania movie pulled from South African cinemas
Lester Kiewit speaks to Thinus Ferreira, independent TV critic and journalist about the fallout of Melania Trump’s movie being pulled from cinema’s in South Africa before it could open. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is yo…
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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: On alert for deadly Nipah virus
Australia is on alert as surrounding countries tighten screening measures for travellers; Australian Open organisers activate their highest extreme heat protocol; big fine for a woman caught spitting water on Singaporean train and sparks ‘bystander culture’ discussion. Katie Macdonald shares all th…
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Emerging economies – Focus on India: Mother of all deals
Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University, about a major trade agreement reached between the EU and India after 20 years of negotiations and during ongoing tensions with the US; India moving towards greater self-suff…
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The hospitality sector needs to prepare for “Ozempic culture”
We will likely see a shift in lifestyle and how people eat as more people try out a new generation of weight-loss drugs. How should our hospitality sector prepare itself for the Ozempic brigade? Lester Kiewit speaks to Rachel Irvine, CEO and founder at Irvine Partners, who has been looking into thi…
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Stanhope Bridge lane closures spark traffic chaos in Claremont
Severe traffic congestion in and around Claremont has followed the City of Cape Town’s decision to reduce Stanhope Bridge to one lane in each direction after a retaining wall on the southeast quadrant of the bridge failed on 26 January, prompting an emergency safety intervention. The lane closures …
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