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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South African photographer wins at World Press Photo Awards
Lester Kiewit speaks to South African photojournalist Halden Krog about his 2026 World Press Photo award for capturing the final moments of a herd of elephants marked for culling in Zimbabwe. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme…
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The week that was...with Tyrone Fisher: SANDF puts on a show of errors
From a massive beam of light over Cape Town to the embarrassing display by the SANDF, Tyrone Fisher wraps up the week that was 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. Go…
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What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: EFF will not be electing mayoral candidates
Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including, why the EFF will not be electing mayoral candidates; and the IFP gains momentum but faces a key urban growth test. Good Morning Cape Town …
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A World View from London: Artemis II set for “splashdown” today
Ireland’s fuel crisis leads to roadblocks and protests; a man survives two weeks in a flooded mine in Mexico, and the return to earth of Artemis II Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast…
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LIVE AND LOCAL: Mixed reaction to MPs raid of Cape home to remove six vulnerable kids
Action SA MP Dereleen James has come under fire for the manner in which she handled a swoop on a Cape home to remove six children from living in deplorable conditions. Critics have however called it a political stunt that also violates the POPI Act by revealing the identities of the six minors. Les…
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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Queensland diesel thief
Did this Queensland diesel thief have a crystal ball? Indonesian authorities lay human trafficking charges; fancy buying a small town in Australia? Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. …
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Cyber sense, making sense of scams: are we as South Africans naive about sharing our children online?
Kiewit speaks to Boikokobetso Makhetloane, also known online as Mr Fingerz, a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content creator, about how scammers are using publicly available images, videos, and voice clips to create sophisticated impersonation scams. The conversation explores t…
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Would sending Mama Joy to FIFA World Cup boost Brand SA?
Would it pay dividends for government, perhaps through the Department of Tourism, to send a superfan such as Mama Joy Chauke to the upcoming FIFA world Cup? Would each close-up shot of her colourful garb and infectious smile score points among television viewers for “brand” South Africa? Did it wor…
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What’s at stake for Democratic Alliance as new leaders elected at key congress
Lester Kiewit speaks to political scientist and author, Prof Susan Booysen about the upcoming Democratic Alliance federal congress, where new leadership will be elected. The congress comes as a critical local government election looms with parties like the Patriotic Alliance rivalling the DA in key…
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Engineered to scroll: understanding the behavioural science behind social media’s endless loop
A conversation with Kyle Janse, researcher at the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change, who speaks to Lester Kiewit, explored how social media platforms are deliberately designed to keep users engaged through powerful behavioural feedback loops. Rather than being a matter of weak willpower, …
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