Lester Kiewit speaks to founder of The DNA Project, Vanessa Lynch about the reality of the country's forensic log-jam, after Police Minister Bheki Cele announced they had reduced the backlog from 240 000 to 71 000 cases. 

Lester Kiewit speaks to founder of The DNA Project, Vanessa Lynch about the reality of the country's forensic log-jam, after Police Minister Bheki Cele announced they had reduced the backlog from 240 000 to 71 000 cases.

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.

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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

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Forensic backlog: The real picture

Twenty-five years after being born in a tree in a flood ravaged Mozambique, Rosita Salvador Mabuiango, also known as Rosita Pedro, has died. Alvin Andrews was one of the journalists who covered her birth, and rescue. He also stayed in touch with her family over the years and joins Lester Kiewit to reflect on her life.

 

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. 

This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. 

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Twenty-five years after being born in a tree in a flood ravaged Mozambique, Rosita Salvador Mabuiango, also known as Rosita Pedro, has died. Alvin Andrews was one of the journalists who covered her birth, and rescue. He also stayed in touch with her family over the years and joins Lester Kiewit to reflect on her life.
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Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.&nbsp;
This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team&rsquo;s ability to spot &amp; share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don&rsquo;t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily.&nbsp;
Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast &ndash; from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news.&nbsp;
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Mozambique’s flood miracle baby dies of illness at 25

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In this edition of the Luxury Lowdown, CapeTalk’s design correspondent takes Lester Kiewit through some of the eye-catching jewellery on display at this year’s Golden Globe awards.

 

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. 

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In this edition of the Luxury Lowdown, CapeTalk&rsquo;s design correspondent takes Lester Kiewit through some of the eye-catching jewellery on display at this year&rsquo;s Golden Globe awards.
&nbsp;
Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.&nbsp;
This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team&rsquo;s ability to spot &amp; share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don&rsquo;t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily.&nbsp;
Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast &ndash; from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news.&nbsp;
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Luxury Lowdown with Bianca Resnekov: Golden Globe jewels outshine the stars

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After matric results sparked a conversation about the divide between maths literacy and pure maths, a listener suggested introducing an intermediate maths stream for learners. Dr Bruce May, senior mathematics lecturer at the University of the Western Cape, speaks to Lester Kiewit about whether this idea has merit and why so many learners struggle with maths in South Africa.

 

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. 

This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. 

Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. 

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. 

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After matric results sparked a conversation about the divide between maths literacy and pure maths, a listener suggested introducing an intermediate maths stream for learners. Dr Bruce May, senior mathematics lecturer at the University of the Western Cape, speaks to Lester Kiewit about whether this idea has merit and why so many learners struggle with maths in South Africa.
&nbsp;
Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.&nbsp;
This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team&rsquo;s ability to spot &amp; share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don&rsquo;t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily.&nbsp;
Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast &ndash; from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news.&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit.&nbsp;
Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>&nbsp;
For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT">https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i">https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i</a>&nbsp;
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Why so many learners struggle with maths in South Africa

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Forensic backlog: The real picture

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