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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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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The World View from London: Deadly avalanches
Many dead or missing after avalanches in America and Europe; Nine arrested in France over death of right-winger; alarm over Nipah virus in India. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast s…
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Mass shooting kills 3 people in Athlone, Cape Town
Lester Kiewit is joined by Vernon Piedt, Chairperson of the Athlone Community Policing Forum and Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, following the recent shooting in Bridgetown, Athlone leaving 3 people dead. They touch on how impactful the deployment of the SANDF alongside other policing inter…
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Muizenberg animal cruelty case ends in maximum sentence — what it means for animal protection in Cape Town
The Muizenberg Magistrates’ Court has imposed the maximum sentence in a serious animal cruelty case, marking a major victory for animal protection. Lester Kiewit speaks to Jaco Pieterse, the former Chief Inspector of the Cape of Good Hope now candidate attorney at Gishen McLeod Attorneys, about the…
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Johannesburg water crisis: Prof Anthony Turton on ignored warnings and what comes next
Johannesburg’s water crisis has exposed deep weaknesses in the city’s infrastructure, planning, and governance, with residents facing extended dry taps and mounting frustration. Prof Anthony Turton speaks to Lester Kiewit about the warnings he and other experts raised more than a decade ago, why th…
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AI misuse in exams raises urgent questions about academic integrity
Akhil Boddu, an AI engineer and founder of Zaio, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the growing misuse of artificial intelligence by students, after the University of South Africa reported a marked rise in AI-related academic dishonesty. He explains how easy access to AI tools is challenging traditional…
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Reaction to the passing on of Rev Jesse Jackson, Friend of SA, and anti-apartheid activist
Lester Kiewit speaks to Rev Allan Boesak, Theologian and Anti-apartheid activist on the life and legacy of the now late Rev Jesse Jackson. They touch on his passion and commitment to social justice not limited to his own country, but also internationally as he advocated for an apartheid free South …
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A World View from London: Death of Jesse Jackson, Russia’s Logistics Problem and America’s UFO Files
Adam Gilchrist gives Lester a rundown of the biggest news stories of the day. These include the death of a civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, Russia’s logistics problem and America’s UFO files. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme…
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One year anniversary of the Tafelberg matter in court
Lester Kiewit speaks to Buhle Booi, Head of Political Organising and Campaigns at Ndifuna Ukwazi on the one year anniversary of the Tafelberg matter since the judgement on it was reserved . They touch on the increasing housing crisis in the city of Cape Town and the City’s slow response to the need…
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