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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Arts community unites in raising concerns about Minister McKenzie’s actions
South Africa’s arts community has raised serious concerns after Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie withdrew artist Gabrielle Goliath’s acclaimed performance work Elegy from the country’s pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale. The work, which confronts gender-based violence and colle…
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How this e-hailing driver avoids dangerous Philippi
Ehailing driver BrownFitBoy has been sharing posts on his TikTok account of how he is constantly receiving ride requests from suspected criminals trying to lure him in with the intention of robbing him. He speaks to Lester Kiewit about how he can spot their schemes. Good Morning Cape Town with …
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A World View from London: Trump ties Greenland demands to Nobel snub
U.S. President says he no longer feels obligated to think only of peace after Nobel “snub”, three shark attacks in Australia; China’s baby shortage a concern. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTal…
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No arrests allowed for excessive speeding
Following his conversation with attorney Hymie Zilwa, who successfully managed to get the courts to rule that driving at excessive speeds is no grounds for an arrest, Lester Kiewit speaks to Craig Proctor-Parker, founder of Accident Specialist, to find out their response to the ruling. They also di…
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Why it is critical we dismantle South Africa’s monster illicit economy
Lester Kiewit speaks to Business Leadership SA’s CEO Busi Mavuso about why urgent interventions are needed to scale back the country’s illicit economy, as it threatens thousands of legitimate jobs and growth. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.…
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What the Hack! Cyber fraud trends, shifting smartphone power, and a new foldable as Gadget of the Week
In this week’s edition of What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks with Lester Kiewit from Johannesburg, where he highlights new World Economic Forum data showing cyber fraud emerging as a major global risk. He also explores how Huawei has overtaken Apple in China’s smartphone market while Vivo hold…
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Update on wildfires raging in Franschhoek area
Jo-Anne Otto of the Cape Winelands municipality provides Lester Kiewit with an update on efforts to control raging wildfires, fanned by high winds in the Franschhoek area. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic C…
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Cycling etiquette and road sharing ahead of the Cape Town Cycle Tour
With training season in full swing, more cyclists are sharing the roads and motorists are having to navigate larger group rides and early morning pelotons. With just 46 days until the Cape Town Cycle Tour, the conversation turns to cycling etiquette and road safety on busy public routes. CEO of the…
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Emerging Economies - Latin America: Is Cuba next for Trump?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: Is Cuba next after Venezuela? Venezuelan politics in limbo as prisoners released; why the US is upset over EU-Mercosur deal, Brazil’s Bolsonaro can cut his sentence by ready books on his coun…
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How to help the township economy be more self-sustaining
According to the 2025 Township Economy Report by 27four Investment Managers, South Africa’s township economy is worth almost R900billion per year, but much of that ends up leaving townships instead of circulating locally. Where does it all go to and what can be done to help small businesses and sma…
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