South Africa's entrepreneurs continue to turn real-world challenges into innovative businesses. Nedbank's Business Ignite in partnership with CapeTalk has once again celebrated the country's most promising small businesses. After receiving more than 740 entries from across the country, two outstanding businesses have been named the 2026 winners. Today, we're joined by Alan Shannon, Executive: Nedbank Private Wealth, Private Clients & Small Business, to reflect on this year's campaign, celebrate the winning businesses, and discuss why supporting entrepreneurs remains central to Nedbank's commitment to helping South African businesses grow and thrive.

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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