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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Caryn Dolley discusses The Untouchables: Drug Lords, Dirty Cops, and South Africa’s Darkest Secrets
Lester Kiewit speaks to journalist Caryn Dolley about her latest book, “The Untouchables: Drug Lords, Dirty Cops, and South Africa’s Darkest Secrets,” which delves into South Africa’s underworld and how deeply organised crime as worked its way into the arms of government. Good Morning Cape Town…
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A World View from London: Iran targets exercising Americans
Iran targets exercising Americans as the result of an app security lapse; a US citizen and ex marine freed by Russia; and the Danube reveals more history. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk br…
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Meet the Cape’s new Police Commissioner
Lester Kiewit speaks to the new SAPS Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lieutenant General Sizakhele William Dyantyi about his mission and priorities as the Cape sees a brutal spike in murders and gang related violence. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the Cap…
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Could South Africa have a Men’s Day?
Could South Africa have a Men’s Day? A proposal for a dedicated Men’s Day in South Africa has sparked a conversation about whether men and boys need greater recognition and support. Nikita Harris, a media and PR professional, social impact advocate and founder of Legacy Nation, joins Lester Kiewit …
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WCED clarifies existence of school rule on learners not entering shop alone
Lester Kiewit speaks to Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communication at the Western Cape Education Department, to clarify if schools such as San Souci have ever imposed a rule that learners may not enter specific shops on their own (without being accompanied by a parent or an adult). Good Morning…
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New V&A Waterfront hotel divides opinion over its bold architectural design
The new Cape Town EDITION hotel at the V&A Waterfront is already dividing opinion online. The roughly R1 billion development, part of the Quay 7 project alongside the new superyacht marina, has attracted praise for its bold, contemporary design, while others have compared its concrete-heavy aesthet…
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How harm reduction programmes can save more lives
Lester Kiewit speaks to journalist Roger Young, who has spent 12 years on and off, living on the streets, battling his addiction. He explains how harm reduction can be harnessed to save more lives, but it has to be done consistently. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the…
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A World View from London: Colombia earthquake aftermath
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including Colombia’s earthquake aftermath, President Trump’s plane swap due to Iranian threats, and France's ban on cold calling. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk break…
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Sans Souci Engen ban: Parents question why pupils are being singled out
Concerns are being raised by a parent of a Sans Souci Girls’ High School learner after pupils were reportedly told they could not enter a nearby Engen service station unless accompanied by a parent. A video circulating on social media appears to show the restriction being enforced, raising question…
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Sea Point e-scooter rules put the brakes on unsafe riding
The City of Cape Town is introducing new rules for e-scooters, e-bikes and other electric mobility devices on the Sea Point Promenade, following concerns about speeding and conflicts with pedestrians. The new Sea Point Promenade Management Protocol includes an 8km/h speed limit in shared pedestrian…
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