Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith joins us live for an update on whats been happening in & around Cape Town this festive season.

Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith joins us live for an update on whats been happening in &amp; around Cape Town this festive season.

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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

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

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

Safety & Security Update with JP Smith 

John Maytham and Criminal Attorney Ashwyn Kassen explore the parallels between Spider-Man's ethos and South Africa’s Citizen’s Arrest laws. Kassen explains that citizens can arrest for serious crimes like murder, use reasonable force, and must inform authorities—but warns that wrongful arrests or excessive force can lead to liability.

John Maytham and Criminal Attorney Ashwyn Kassen explore the parallels between Spider-Man's ethos and South Africa&rsquo;s Citizen&rsquo;s Arrest laws. Kassen explains that citizens can arrest for serious crimes like murder, use reasonable force, and must inform authorities&mdash;but warns that wrongful arrests or excessive force can lead to liability.

Citizen’s Arrest: The Spider-Man's Approach

John Maytham speaks with Brandan Reynolds, one of South Africa's foremost editorial cartoonists, to discuss his debut book, A Cartoonist’s Story, a compelling collection of his work. Brandon has been the daily cartoonist for Business Day since 2002 and contributes weekly to the Sunday Times. In this interview, he delves into his 30-year career, offering insights into his creative process, the inspiration behind his most iconic cartoons, and the profound impact of his art on South Africa’s political and social landscape.

John Maytham speaks with Brandan Reynolds, one of South Africa's foremost editorial cartoonists, to discuss his debut book, A Cartoonist&rsquo;s Story, a compelling collection of his work. Brandon has been the daily cartoonist for Business Day since 2002 and contributes weekly to the Sunday Times. In this interview, he delves into his 30-year career, offering insights into his creative process, the inspiration behind his most iconic cartoons, and the profound impact of his art on South Africa&rsquo;s political and social landscape.

A cartoonist’s story, Brandan Reynolds, on his first volume of cartoons

John Maytham speaks to Velenkosini Hlabisa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, about the urgent need to address rising deaths in traditional initiation practices. With at least 27 fatalities in the Eastern Cape due to dehydration and abuse, Minister Hlabisa calls for suspending initiation ceremonies in areas with unregistered schools, emphasizing the need for better oversight and medical care to protect initiates while preserving cultural practices.

John Maytham speaks to Velenkosini Hlabisa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, about the urgent need to address rising deaths in traditional initiation practices. With at least 27 fatalities in the Eastern Cape due to dehydration and abuse, Minister Hlabisa calls for suspending initiation ceremonies in areas with unregistered schools, emphasizing the need for better oversight and medical care to protect initiates while preserving cultural practices.

Safety & Security Update with JP Smith

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