Have you been noticing that there are fewer and fewer squash courts around these days compared to a few years ago? Is the sport in decline or are the facilities just not feasible to operate anymore? Lester Kiewit speaks to Brian Scott, head of marketing at Planet Fitness.

Have you been noticing that there are fewer and fewer squash courts around these days compared to a few years ago? Is the sport in decline or are the facilities just not feasible to operate anymore? Lester Kiewit speaks to Brian Scott, head of marketing at Planet Fitness.

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Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchrest shares his take on the biggest global stories daily at 7:45am. Tune in daily for the ‘Hood Hang-out at 7:55am.

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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 at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchrest shares his take on the biggest global stories daily at 7:45am. Tune in daily for the ‘Hood Hang-out at 7:55am.
#CoffeeDate is a regular outside broadcast that happens on the first Monday of the month, starting in November. Each #Coffeedate is broadcast from a different community, featuring the voices and opinions of residents, ward councillors, local celebs, community leaders and you, the listener.
Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit, Monday to Friday 06:00 to 9:00 on 567 medium wave (AM) or streaming online at www.capetalk.co.za
#GMCT with @lesterkk @CapeTalk #JoinTheConversation
Follow Lester on Twitter: @lesterkk Twitter and Facebook: @CapeTalk

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 at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchrest shares his take on the biggest global stories daily at 7:45am. Tune in daily for the ‘Hood Hang-out at 7:55am.
#CoffeeDate is a regular outside broadcast that happens on the first Monday of the month, starting in November. Each #Coffeedate is broadcast from a different community, featuring the voices and opinions of residents, ward councillors, local celebs, community leaders and you, the listener.
Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit, Monday to Friday 06:00 to 9:00 on 567 medium wave (AM) or streaming online at www.capetalk.co.za
#GMCT with @lesterkk @CapeTalk #JoinTheConversation
Follow Lester on Twitter: @lesterkk Twitter and Facebook: @CapeTalk

Are squash courts disappearing?

Lester Kiewit spoke to Joline Young about her work with the Slave Quarter Remembrance Gallery at Leeuwenhof, where she has been instrumental in shifting the focus from honoring slave owners to recognizing the lives of those who were enslaved. Joline shared the story behind this transformation, shedding light on the importance of giving these individuals the recognition they deserve. Her deep research into the history of slavery in Cape Town brings a powerful new dimension to understanding the past, as she helps to ensure these voices are not forgotten.

Lester Kiewit spoke to Joline Young about her work with the Slave Quarter Remembrance Gallery at Leeuwenhof, where she has been instrumental in shifting the focus from honoring slave owners to recognizing the lives of those who were enslaved. Joline shared the story behind this transformation, shedding light on the importance of giving these individuals the recognition they deserve. Her deep research into the history of slavery in Cape Town brings a powerful new dimension to understanding the past, as she helps to ensure these voices are not forgotten.

Remember us: Leewenhof in context – the Slave Quarter Remembrance Gallery

In this month’s special broadcast of Lester in Your Lounge, Lester Kiewit visited the residence of Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, where he spoke with Tracy Winde about her public role and her dedication to community well-being. As founder of Heartshine, Tracy leads creative arts and mindfulness programs to support emotional health for children, especially in underserved areas. With a deep commitment to fostering resilience and self-expression, Tracy brings compassion and innovation to her work, embodying her roles as a community leader, family figure, and advocate for positive social change.

In this month’s special broadcast of Lester in Your Lounge, Lester Kiewit visited the residence of Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, where he spoke with Tracy Winde about her public role and her dedication to community well-being. As founder of Heartshine, Tracy leads creative arts and mindfulness programs to support emotional health for children, especially in underserved areas. With a deep commitment to fostering resilience and self-expression, Tracy brings compassion and innovation to her work, embodying her roles as a community leader, family figure, and advocate for positive social change.

On the couch and in conversation with Mrs Tracey Winde

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference a.k.a. COP29 is currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. Lester Kiewit speaks to Jana Marx, Business Day correspondent at COP29, about the significance of COP29 for South Africa and how we are measuring up in terms of our climate goals for April 2025. 

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference a.k.a. COP29 is currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. Lester Kiewit speaks to Jana Marx, Business Day correspondent at COP29, about the significance of COP29 for South Africa and how we are measuring up in terms of our climate goals for April 2025.

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