Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit
6,050 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -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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Episodes
New Marriages Bill could officially recognise polygamous unions
April 17, 2024 06:37 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Ceri von Ludwig, a family law attorney, and Charlene May, of the Womens Legal Centre, about possible amendments to the Marriages Bill which would recognise polygamous cultural and religious unions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World view - The Middle East in the balance
April 17, 2024 05:56 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBDonald Trump’s jury sees six selected, but dozens excluded; a Canadian mega con targets victim with psychic predictions. Lester Kiewit gets the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#Elections 2024: Africa Restoration Alliance
April 17, 2024 05:44 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBIn the lead up to the May 29 elections, Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Jerome Swartz, leader of the Africa Restoration Alliance party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel says Iran's attack will be “responded to”
April 17, 2024 05:25 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBProfessor Seyed Mohammad Marandi is an Academic and political analyst at the University of Tehran and joins Lester to unpack the situation between Israel and Iran, following the recent attack from Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation Leading for Humanity programme: Bridget Hannah
April 17, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBWe continue highlighting the 2024 cohort of the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation’s Leading for Humanity Programme. This week we are speaking to Bridget Hannah, an Innovation Director at the DG Murray Trust, leading the portfolio, 'All young people on pathways to productivity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SARS Office in Tshwane has electricity cut off due to unpaid tariffs
April 17, 2024 04:56 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBJacqui Uys is the Mayco Member for Finance in the City of Tshwane and joins Lester to speak on some of the entities in the city that owe sums of debt to the city for unpaid electricity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The IEC explains how special votes will work
April 16, 2024 06:35 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Michael Hendrickse, the head of the IEC in the Western Cape, about exactly how special votes will work, ahead of the May 29 elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why we should be ignoring opinion polls predicting election outcomes
April 16, 2024 06:23 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Ebrahim Fakir, consultant election analyst at EISA (Electoral Institute For Sustainable Democracy In Africa), about why we should be ignoring opinion polls which predict election results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View – French Olympic safety concerns
April 16, 2024 06:13 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBConcerns over security at the Olympics opening ceremony; a race inquiry in China; and a hairy event in Florida. Lester Kiewit gets all the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#Elections 2024: Conservatives in Action (CIA SA)
April 16, 2024 05:40 - 13 minutes - 12 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Samuel H. Kennedy, leader of the political party Conservatives in Action (CIA SA), which was renamed in 2022 from the People’s Alliance, and their main aim is to be South Africa’s moral compass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thoughts on the Electoral Court
April 16, 2024 05:22 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBMbekezeli Benjamin is a researcher at Judges Matter, and joins Lester to speak on his views surrounding the Electoral Court ruling on the eligibility of candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What the Hack – internet speeds get fast and furious in SA
April 16, 2024 05:19 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBDue to the trend of online gaming and the streaming of television shows and movies, many households are opting for faster and faster internet connections – but do they really need the bandwidth? Lester Kiewit speaks to Paul Colmer, executive committee member at the Wireless Access Providers Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two-Oceans Marathon – Were some runner's cut-off prematurely?
April 16, 2024 05:15 - 4 minutes - 4.59 MBMike Finch is the Editor of Runner’s World and joins Lester now to unpack the idea that some runner's that competed in the Two-Oceans Marathon feel they were cut-off prematurely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abdullah Ibrahim back where he started
April 15, 2024 07:30 - 14 minutes - 13 MBAbdullah Ibrahim took Cape Town by Storm on Friday night with a performance at the City Hall on the same stage where he made his musical debut at 16 - more than 70 years ago. Lester Kiewit spoke to Abdullah Ebrahim about his legacy, the meanings of some of his iconic songs and folktales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why phonics is not working for our kids
April 15, 2024 06:35 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Prof Willem Hollmann, a professor of Linguistics at Lancaster University, about why the traditional method of teaching kids to read with phonics is not working, and why it is better to instil a love for reading and stories at a young age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why “construction mafia” is a dangerous blanket term
April 15, 2024 06:26 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Kayla Brown of SA Cities Network, about the dangers of lumping SMME’s in the same category as criminal networks that have become known as the construction mafia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View – Iran attacks Israel in retaliation
April 15, 2024 06:05 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBIran’s retaliatory attack on Israel – what it means and where to from here? Sydney man stabs six shoppers fatally. The ultimate eat-and-run in Italy. Lester Kiewit gets all the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What has Jacob Zuma set his sights on via the MK party?
April 15, 2024 05:39 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MBJacob Zuma, a former South African president has naturally garnered much attention upon his return to the political arena. But many are questioning his return and what is he after? What could an 82-year-old former president with many questionables possibly have to give back to this country? Lester Kiewit speaks to politial analyst, Dr Levy Ndou. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SAHPRA recalls 2 batches of Benilyn paediatric syrup
April 15, 2024 05:20 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBSAHPRA has recalled 2 batches of Benilyn Paediatric Syrup. This after the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) shared a report on the detection of high levels of diethylene glycol in the medications. Lester Kiewit speaks to Deon Poovan, SAHPRA Senior manager: Inspectorate and Regulatory Compliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hanover Park SAPS to aquire 30 additional member after Cele visit
April 15, 2024 05:12 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBPolicing in Hanover Park will see a bump up as 30 additional police members will join the station, bringing the shortage of personal from 34 down to 4. This was announced by Police Minister Bheki Cele to angry residents at an Imbizo in the area yesterday. Lester Kiewit speaks to Hanover Park activist Yaseen Johaar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What you need to know about the new ZiG
April 15, 2024 04:59 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MBEddie Cross is an economist and a former Zimbabwe MP and advisor to that country’s Reserve Bank. He speaks to Lester Kiewit about Zimbabwe’s introduction of the ZiG, as its new currency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What the hippo is going on in Grassy Park?
April 15, 2024 04:44 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBThe Grassy Park SAPS alerted the Cape of Good Hope SPCA of a hippopotamus on the loose in the early hours of Sunday morning. Lester Kiewit speaks to Belinda Abraham, CGHSPCA spokesperson about the roaming hippo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the stage
April 12, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBLester Kiewit speaks to acclaimed actor Dr John Kani about his son Atandwa Kani playing the role of Othello at a Baxter production. It is the same role Kani senior played in 1987, at the height of apartheid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hanyani Shimange | From humble beginnings in Elim to Springbok status
April 12, 2024 06:51 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Hanayani Shimange. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alleged Fish Hoek arsonist released due to lack of evidence
April 12, 2024 06:50 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Simon Liell-Cock, Ward 61 councillor, about news that a 28-year-old suspect linked to a devastating fire in Fish Hoek, has been released due to a lack of evidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - Mali suspending all political activity
April 12, 2024 06:37 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBLester Kiewit speaks to JJ Cornish about Africa beefing up its maritime security, and Britain's deportation plan with Rwanda coming apart as Paul Kagame visits London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Vietnam’s Big Fraud Trial
April 12, 2024 05:58 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBThe death of OJ Simpson universally loved & then loathed. A new gaming film yes it’s Monopoly the movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Western Province Rugby changed its name to Stormers Rugby
April 12, 2024 05:41 - 8 minutes - 8.27 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Lloyd Burnard, sports editor for News24, about Western Province Rugby changing its name to Stormers Rugby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stellenbosch staff call on senate to take clear stand on Gaza
April 12, 2024 05:24 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Professor Ashraf Kagee, from Stellenbosch University’s Department of Psychology, about why his one of many signatories to a letter calling for the Stellenbosch University Senate to take a clear position on the atrocities in Gaza, as has been done by UWC and UCT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stellenbosch university senate calls for clear stand on Gaza
April 12, 2024 05:24 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Professor Ashraf Kagee, from Stellenbosch University’s Department of Psychology, about why his one of many signatories to a letter calling for the Stellenbosch University Senate to take a clear position on the atrocities in Gaza, as has been done by UWC and UCT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep moving: How to prepare for the Two Oceans marathon
April 11, 2024 06:56 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director at The Balance Group, about how to safely prepare for the Two Oceans marathon, including the recovery after such a gruelling race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Emerging economies Russia: Floods in the Orenburg region
April 11, 2024 06:36 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Irina Filatova, Emeritus Professor UKZN on the latest news to come out of Russia including floods in the Orenburg region, and the attitude of Russian Orthodox Church to war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Reunion in Colombia after a woman went missing in 1972
April 11, 2024 06:01 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBAdam Gilchrist speaks to Lester Kiewit about a reunion in Colombia after a woman went missing in the 70s; prize money at the Olympics, and a cheeky art gallery employer who put his own work up at an exhibition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farewell e-tolls! Farewell debt?
April 11, 2024 05:21 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBThe end of e-tolls came to an end at midnight, the bane of Gauteng motorists lives since 2013. Lester Kiewit speaks to Wayne Duvenage, OUTA CEO, who have been fighting the case against e-tolls in and out of the courts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trendspotting Thursday: Influencer “farms”
April 11, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Kirsty Bisset, MD at Have You Heard marketing, about the emergence of influencer farms, set Up to maximise product sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does the extended Labour Activation Program initiative mean for jobs in SA?
April 11, 2024 04:57 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Kristal Duncan-Williams, project leader at Youth Capital about the UIF’s plan to enter into partnerships with private business, SETA’s and NGOs to create jobs for Gauteng residents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday Panel: Are political parties listening to our disabled population?
April 10, 2024 06:59 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBLester Kiewit discusses the rights and needs to south Africa’s population living with disabilities, as we approach the May 29 polls. He speaks to Dr Armand Bam, Head: Social Impact and Senior Lecturer in business in society at Stellenbosch University, and Therina Wentzel, National Director at the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Champions league alert threats from Islamic state supporters
April 10, 2024 06:05 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBAdam Gilchrist speaks to Lester Kiewit about a terror threat to a Champions League match; an interesting ruling relating to climate change emerging from a European Court, and South Korea’s onion election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Action SA calls out MPC’s cozying up to ANC
April 10, 2024 05:41 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Michael Beaumont, Interim National Chairperson of Action SA about the DA’s stance on smaller political parties and its revelation of a possible coalition with the ANC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Red meat's stake in SA’s economy has room for growth
April 10, 2024 05:27 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Dewald Olivier, the CEO of Red Meat Industry Services, about the room for growth in an already massive sector that is now also being embraced by the Middle East market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation Leading for Humanity programme
April 10, 2024 05:26 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBIn the latest of our conversations with the cohort of the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation’s Leading for Humanity Programme 2024, Lester Kiewit speaks to Brigitta Mangale, a human right’s lawyer who specialises in women’s rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City making progress attending to storm affected electricity faults
April 10, 2024 05:25 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBThe weekend’s storm resulted in many areas in and around Cape Town losing their electricity connection. The City of Cape Town’s electricity teams had their hands full attending to a number of faults. Lester Kiewit speaks to Councillor Beverley van Reenen, Mayoral Committee Member for Energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why has the Electoral Court given Zuma the green light to contest the elections?
April 10, 2024 05:25 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBIn late March the IEC said it had removed former president Jacob Zuma from the electoral candidate list – siting his imprisonment of over 12 months. Now the Electoral Court has handed down an order in favour of Zuma. Lester Kiewit speaks to Terry Tselane, Executive Chairman of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How our artificial lights are affecting animals
April 09, 2024 07:49 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBLester Kiewit speaks to science writer Sibusiso Biyela about research which shows the effect of artificial lighting on animals in an urban setting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40-day phone free school campaign firs of its kind in SA
April 09, 2024 06:47 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBHoly Rosary School for Girls (Johannesburg) has just completed a voluntary phone-free 40-day challenge that encouraged Gr 1-7 pupils to abstain from using their smart phones from 14 February to 31 March (Lent). How did the students achieve this great feat? Lester Kiewit speaks to Natalie Meerholz, Principal at Holy Rosary School –Edenvale Johannesburg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government’s plan to expand biodiversity economy is step in the right direction
April 09, 2024 06:40 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Hayley Clements, Senior Researcher, African Wildlife Economy Institute and Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch University, about the strides that can be made as South Africa’s government amends its biodiversity economy plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government’s plan to expand biodiversity economy is step in the right direction
April 09, 2024 06:36 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Hayley Clements, Senior Researcher, African Wildlife Economy Institute and Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch University, about the strides that can be made as South Africa’s government amends its biodiversity economy plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Gaza in the balance as some Palestinians return to Khan Younis
April 09, 2024 05:56 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBRising floodwaters causing much devastation in Russia & Kazakhstan. An Eclipse & a Sandstorm 2 natural phenomena on the move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Extreme weather impacts attendance at schools
April 09, 2024 05:42 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Bronagh Hammond, spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Department, about the impact of recent storms on school attendance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One in four people with HIV not on treatment – Why the disengagement?
April 09, 2024 05:34 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Spotlight editor-in-chief, Marcus Louw about why South Africans living with HIV have disengaged with their treatment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.