Binge-watching options this weekend: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Paradise, The Lincoln Lawyer

In need of some binge-watching options this weekend? Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including:     - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Showmax)     - Paradise Season 2 (Disney+)     - The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 (…

A World View from London: Trump wants to pick new Iran leader

Dionaly Trump says he wants a hand in choosing the next leader of IRam; why Gen Z men want their wives to obey them; and the dramatic rescue of a wolf trapped under and Italian bridge. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is …

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: David Skosana demands retraction of debt claim

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: MK Party MP David Skosana has demanded that Paul O’Sullivan retract the claim that he owes more than R600 000 to a bank; the ANC secures the c…

The impact of Middle East warzone on SA travelers

Lester Kiewit speaks to Otto de Vries, CEO of the Association of Southern African Travel Agents (Asata), which represents about 95% of the SA travel agency market to discuss the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on travel through and from the region, as we are already seeing a limited numbe…

LIVE AND LOCAL: The 48th Cape Town Cycle Tour logistics: How it all comes together

The 48th Cape Town Cycle Tour is back with [riders to be confirmed] set to take on the road. Operations Director joined Lester Kiewit to share the incredible logistics behind the event, from early setup and working with the city on road conditions to managing parked cars, unexpected challenges and …

Ingrid Jones remembers Soli Philander as a larger-than-life character who lit up every room

Writer and publisher Ingrid Jones joined Lester Kiewit to reflect on the life and legacy of broadcaster and entertainer Soli Philander following news of his death. Jones recalled meeting Philander during her early days in radio, describing him as a larger than life personality whose presence was al…

Unwanted presence? What powers do private security officers actually have?

Can private security company patrollers force people to leave a residential suburb without just cause? Does such action not infringe on an individual’s freedom of movement on a public street? Lester Kiewit speaks to Eddie Booysen, the acting provincial manager in the Western Cape for PSIRA (Private…

Cranes galore across Cape Town’s skyline

Have you noticed an increase in construction cranes across the Cape Town skyline? Have you ever wondered what it is like to operate a tower crane when the notorious Cape Doctor is blowing? Lester Kiewit speaks to Lorcan Aylward, manager at E.T.C.S. (Ernie’s Tower Crane Services) which specialises i…

A World View from London: ‘Baby brain’ is real say scientists

They are toast'. That’s the US Secretary for War's assessment of the Iran regime's future; Spanish scientists discover 'baby brain' in pregnancy is a real thing; and the squirrels driving a small town in the UK nuts Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.   Good Morning C…

Bookmakers concerned over proposed betting tax

In response to the concern over the surge in online betting, National Treasury has proposed a 20% betting tax on operators, but bookmakers fear that this could result in their sector being unfairly burdened with an effective 39% tax, which would be crippling for them. Lester Kiewit speaks to Sean C…