



Iran’s participation of FIFA 2026 uncertain
Will Iran be participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Their participation has been called into question following a comment from the country’s sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, that their team could not participate given his view that the United States was responsible for the death of Iran’s Supre…

A World View from London: Deserting Dubai
Dubai is the deserted desert city as the emirate is feeling the force of war; Iran’s female footballers and the question of defection to Australia; and Russia’s low tech revolution after a big electronic switch off. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning…

LIVE AND LOCAL: Why the delay in SANDF deployment to Cape gang hotspots?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Western Cape Premier Alan Winde about the expected deployment of the SANDF to gang hotspots in the Cape. There has been a delay in the deployment, accompanied with concerns that the operation be intelligence driven and based on success from previous interventions. Good M…

Live and Local: Why are there no Outsurance pointsmen in Cape Town?
The deployment of Outsurance pointsmen to busy intersections in a number of municipalities has helped traffic to flow better, easing congestion and reducing travel times. But their presence is missing in the City of Cape Town, despite having been there before. Lester Kiewit speaks to Alderman JP Sm…

Money on a Monday- the psychological tipping point which triggers lifestyle change
How are consumers trimming their spending? Are they downscaling their streaming services or opting to forego getting a new car every five years? Lester Kiewit speaks to Brandon De Kock, Director of Storytelling at BrandMapp. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk…

LIVE AND LOCAL: Motorists remain at mercy of criminals on N2
Lester Kiewit speaks to councillor Emre Uygun, about continued concerns that the N2 is a deadly risk for motorists, after a woman was robbed and assaulted and another had a firearm pointed at them along the popular highway. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk …

My store account was used for a fraudulent online order by someone
Listener Ferouz reached out to Lester Kiewit to voice her concern after she detected an online purchase being made on her Woolworths account, which she says was fraudulent as it was a sizeable order for alcohol and for a different delivery address. Her concern is that she battled to report it to th…

The week that was with Tyrone Fisher
Lester Kiewit speaks to artist and comedian Tyrone Fisher to get his unique take on the heatwave that hit the city, and dogs in coffee shops. 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 Mo…

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Hilda Senthumule responds to ad hoc committee on allegations raised at Madlanga Commission
Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: Acting Deputy National Commissioner Hilda Senthumule appeared before Parliament’s ad hoc committee to respond to allegations arising from the …

No nudity at Sandy Bay?
SANParks has clarified that Sandy Bay Beach forms part of Table Mountain National Park and is not, and has not been, formally designated as a naturist beach. As such, nude sunbathing is not permitted there. Lester Kiewit speaks to Marthinus Pretorius, a member of the naturist community, to find out…