Lester Kiewit speaks to veteran labour lawyer and Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament, Michael Bagraim, about the concept and behind “suspension on full pay” for workers who are facing disciplinary action. While there are good reasons for the law to compel employers to continue paying salaries to suspended workers, the process can be abused via delaying tactics.

Lester Kiewit speaks to veteran labour lawyer and Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament, Michael Bagraim, about the concept and behind “suspension on full pay” for workers who are facing disciplinary action. While there are good reasons for the law to compel employers to continue paying salaries to suspended workers, the process can be abused via delaying tactics.

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

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

Suspension on full pay- scope for abuse

It was another glorious day of fun and entertainment at Killarney International Raceway as thousands of families came through to drop off toys for the less fortunate. Lester Kiewit speaks to promoter Mike Clark to find out how many toys were donated this year.   

It was another glorious day of fun and entertainment at Killarney International Raceway as thousands of families came through to drop off toys for the less fortunate. Lester Kiewit speaks to promoter Mike Clark to find out how many toys were donated this year.

Another successful Toy Run in the bag? 

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Hein Willemse Emeritus Professor of Literature and Literary Theory Department of Afrikaans at the University of Pretoria about the brilliance of Afrikaans poet, writer and painter, Breyten Breytenbach, who passed away in Paris, France at the age of 85.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Hein Willemse Emeritus Professor of Literature and Literary Theory Department of Afrikaans at the University of Pretoria about the brilliance of Afrikaans poet, writer and painter, Breyten Breytenbach, who passed away in Paris, France at the age of 85.

Remembering the brilliance of Breyten Breytenbach

Lester Kiewit speaks to Azeeza Rangunwala, coordinator for Africa at Global Green and Healthy Hospitals, about concerns that hospitals are adding to the globe’s climate change crisis. They discuss ways to reverse the worrying trend which sees a large amount of waste and greenhouse gases.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Azeeza Rangunwala, coordinator for Africa at Global Green and Healthy Hospitals, about concerns that hospitals are adding to the globe’s climate change crisis. They discuss ways to reverse the worrying trend which sees a large amount of waste and greenhouse gases.

Suspension on full pay- scope for abuse

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