Lester Kiewit converses with renowned academic, Jonathan O. Chimakonam, in a thought-provoking discussion about the contentious origins and implications of the name "Africa," especially relevant as September marks Heritage Month in South Africa. 

Lester Kiewit converses with renowned academic, Jonathan O. Chimakonam, in a thought-provoking discussion about the contentious origins and implications of the name "Africa," especially relevant as September marks Heritage Month in South Africa.

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.

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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

Should Africa be renamed? A challenge to the colonial legacy of our beloved continent

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bevil Lucas, a Reclaim the City Leader, and resident of the occupied Woodstock Hospital, now known as Cissie Gool House. The City of Cape Town has given the go ahead for the public participation process for the development of the hospital for social housing, meaning the current 900 occupants are a step closer to being booted out.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bevil Lucas, a Reclaim the City Leader, and resident of the occupied Woodstock Hospital, now known as Cissie Gool House. The City of Cape Town has given the go ahead for the public participation process for the development of the hospital for social housing, meaning the current 900 occupants are a step closer to being booted out.

Is this the end of the road for occupants of Woodstock Hospital

Growing anger at the slow release of hostages by Hamas; Vladimir Putin’s Mongolia trip and whether he will be arrested; Orcas attacking and sinking yachts put down to playful teens. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

Growing anger at the slow release of hostages by Hamas; Vladimir Putin’s Mongolia trip and whether he will be arrested; Orcas attacking and sinking yachts put down to playful teens. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

A World View from London: Protests in Israel over hostage situation

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ian Cameron, DA MP and chair of the Portfolio Committee on Police, about a memorandum of understanding signed between three spheres of government to combat crime in the Cape. Cameron also discusses what will be needed to eradicate the national scourge of extortion rackets, by entrenching the state’s legitimacy to protect and serve.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ian Cameron, DA MP and chair of the Portfolio Committee on Police, about a memorandum of understanding signed between three spheres of government to combat crime in the Cape. Cameron also discusses what will be needed to eradicate the national scourge of extortion rackets, by entrenching the state’s legitimacy to protect and serve.

Should Africa be renamed? A challenge to the colonial legacy of our beloved continent

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