In the space of hours it was announced that the country's GDP had grown by 1,2%, and also that Eskom is very concerned about the steep price of diesel, as it powers a number of key plants we rely on, when coal operations breakdown. Mike Rossouw is an industry expert and CEO of Independent Energy Thought Leader and speaks to Refilwe Moloto about keeping the economy growing in the face of these challenges being navigated by an already struggling Eskom.

In the space of hours it was announced that the country's GDP had grown by 1,2%, and also that Eskom is very concerned about the steep price of diesel, as it powers a number of key plants we rely on, when coal operations breakdown.&nbsp;Mike Rossouw is&nbsp;an industry expert and CEO of Independent Energy Thought Leader and speaks to Refilwe Moloto about keeping the economy growing in the face of these challenges being navigated by an already struggling Eskom.

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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
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Follow Lester on Twitter: @lesterkk Twitter and Facebook: @CapeTalk

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Government must explore alternatives to failing Eskom to nurture continued GDP growth

Scores of would-be travellers from across South Africa have been supposedly swindled by a KZN businesswoman, after having waited months for their refunds. Refilwe Moloto speaks to Tashreeq Amien, a client of Hello Darlings who has yet to receive his refund from the travel service and attorney Farhana Asmal who is representing several clients. 

Scores of would-be travellers from across South Africa have been supposedly swindled by a KZN businesswoman, after having waited months for their refunds. Refilwe Moloto speaks to Tashreeq Amien, a client of Hello Darlings who has yet to receive his refund from the travel service and attorney Farhana Asmal who is representing several clients.&nbsp;