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: Tax thresholds adjusted
Africa Melane speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of Parliament, including the expected announcement by City of Cape Town Executive Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, of his intentions to run for the position of Federal Leader…
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NPO VUSA Rugby & Learning Academy turns 25 and continues to help children of Langa
The VUSA Rugby and Learning Academy in Langa is a registered NPO started 25 years ago by Bishops Prep teacher, Brendan Fogarty, to address the lack of sport at disadvantaged schools. It began as a part- time rugby programme but as greater needs were identified, the programme developed. The academy …
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A World View from London: Hilary Clinton testifies over Epstein files
Hilary Clinton testifies over the Jeffrey Epstein files - and offers no defence for her husband Bill; Assisted Dying Controversy, as 2 islands agree to legalise it; and why the artist Tracey Emin thinks her artwork 'My Bed' saved her life. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with Africa Me…
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LIVE AND LOCAL: Police Minister on SANDF deployment to Cape gang hotspots
Africa Melane speaks to Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia about the deployment of SANDF to gang hotspots in the Cape, in support of the under resourced SAPS. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town w…
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Who are the strongest candidates in the DA’s leadership race?
Africa Melane speaks to Prof Dirk Kotze, Professor in the Department of Political science at the University of South Africa about the race for the leadership of the Democratic Alliance. The main candidates appear to be Cape Town mayor, Geordin Hill Lewis, and the party’s Gauteng leader, Solly Msima…
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Rental realities, deposits, defaults and the debate over so called professional tenants
Three month deposits, application fees and the rise of so called “professional tenants” are all under the spotlight as Gary Phelps, Director of Sales at Icon Property Group, speaks to Africa Melane about the growing tension between landlords and tenants in a pressured rental market. From what’s sta…
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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: ICC commences pre-trial hearings into former Philippine President
The International Criminal Court starts pre-trial hearings into former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s murderous war against drugs; the Kiwi exodus to Australia now includes former PM Jacinda Ardern; actor Chris Hemsworth ingites the debate on Aussie slang. Katie Macdonald shares all the det…
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Emerging economies – Focus on India: PM Modi visits Israel
Guest: Prof Dilip Menon | Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University, about Prime Minister Narenda Modi’s visit to Israel; India’s Su…
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Independence and resilience: South Africans explore new ways of living
Guest: Peter Jacops, community engagement leader for !NAU Intentional Community As more South Africans look for ways to live independently from unreliable municipal services, alternative communities are emerging that focus on self-sufficiency, shared resources, and resilience. Lester Kiewit speaks…
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A World View from London: Bomb threat linked to a dance troupe
Donald Trump lashes out at Robert de Niro; an Australian bomb threat bizarrely linked to a Chinese dance troupe; toilets blocked on world’s largest aircraft carrier. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the Cap…
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