Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October, deputy editor of GroundUp News, about the latest local stories. 

This includes the City of Cape Town’s New Water Programme, including its desalination plant, which is now only expected to be operational by 2036; a Zimbabwean community among those arrested in Robertson allegedly for immigration violations; and how Apartheid spatial planning still influences where people live, how they travel, and their exposure to climate-related risks.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October, deputy editor of GroundUp News, about the latest local stories.&nbsp;
This includes the City of Cape Town&rsquo;s New Water Programme, including its desalination plant, which is now only expected to be operational by 2036; a Zimbabwean community among those arrested in Robertson allegedly for immigration violations; and how Apartheid spatial planning still influences where people live, how they travel, and their exposure to climate-related risks.
Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.&nbsp;
Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and reliable start to the day on Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit.
The show covers the stories that matter to Cape Town, with clear, thoughtful conversations and a focus on what&rsquo;s relevant and interesting.
Thank you for listening.
Catch the show live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (South African time) <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>
Find more from the show and catch‑up podcasts on Primedia+ <a href="https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT">https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT</a>
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Every Wednesday at 06:40 on Good Morning Cape Town, we feature stories from GroundUp, a non-profit news agency that specialises in public interest journalism. GroundUp focuses on reporting stories that are often overlooked by mainstream media — especially those affecting marginalised communities and low-income South Africans.

Every Wednesday at 06:40 on Good Morning Cape Town, we feature stories from GroundUp, a non-profit news agency that specialises in public interest journalism. GroundUp focuses on reporting stories that are often overlooked by mainstream media &mdash; especially those affecting marginalised communities and low-income South Africans.

GroundUp News

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.

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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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GroundUp News: Cape Town’s water programme beset by further delays

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“Robert Mugabe: The Black Victorian” is a book written by Zimbabwean journalist and writer Percy Zvomuya, who moves past the oft-heard but reductive "liberator-to-dictator" narrative, offering a nuanced and intimate portrait of Mugabe as an outsider in his youth, a revolutionary leader, and a long-reigning president. He was in Cape Town for the book’s launch and he spoke to Lester Kiewit.

 

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. 

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&ldquo;Robert Mugabe: The Black Victorian&rdquo; is a book written by Zimbabwean journalist and writer Percy Zvomuya, who moves past the oft-heard but reductive "liberator-to-dictator" narrative, offering a nuanced and intimate portrait of Mugabe as an outsider in his youth, a revolutionary leader, and a long-reigning president. He was in Cape Town for the book&rsquo;s launch and he spoke to Lester Kiewit.
&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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Robert Mugabe: The Black Victorian by Percy Zvomuya

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Ukrainians reunite as sanctuary is given for those who left besieged Oleshky; Thailand’s anti-royal renegade is imprisoned for a very long time; and a luxury car chase after the boss of Bugatti left his keys inside. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

 

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. 

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

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Ukrainians reunite as sanctuary is given for those who left besieged Oleshky; Thailand&rsquo;s anti-royal renegade is imprisoned for a very long time; and a luxury car chase after the boss of Bugatti left his keys inside. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.
&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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A World View from London: Thailand’s anti-royal renegade imprisoned

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku about new developments in the taxi sector including the Western Cape Provincial Taxi Registrar suspending the registration of CATA Langa Inter-township Taxi Association for six months. And the Western Cape High Court granting an interim interdict against CATA, CODETA and their leadership, in response to an urgent application by the Western Cape Department of Mobility, forcing them to cease all forms of violence and intimidation.

 

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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Lester Kiewit speaks to Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku about new developments in the taxi sector including the Western Cape Provincial Taxi Registrar suspending the registration of CATA Langa Inter-township Taxi Association for six months. And the Western Cape High Court granting an interim interdict against CATA, CODETA and their leadership, in response to an urgent application by the Western Cape Department of Mobility, forcing them to cease all forms of violence and intimidation.
&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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LIVE AND LOCAL: Court orders warring taxi factions to stop violence

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