Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit
6,180 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours 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.
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Episodes
This is why some election posters are falling apart
May 10, 2024 07:51 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBWhy are some of the political party campaign posters on our streetlamps looking as if they have been through a war? Why are some of them peeling away from the backing boards or folded over from the wind? Lester Kiewit speaks to Craig Petersen, factory and production manager at Trident Press, which is one of many companies which print such posters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - Genocide in West Darfur
May 10, 2024 07:50 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBHuman Rights Watch publishes 185-page report charging Rapid Support Forces with genocide in West Darfur; Ugandan privately- owned radio and television refuses to broadcast messages promoting a national census citing lack of funds; a Boeing 737 catches fire and skids off runway in Senegal. Jean-Jacques Cornish shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Judge in “Trump Trial” keeps gag order on former US President
May 10, 2024 05:59 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBA Victory Day parade in Russia but depleted military is evident; Argentina’s sunken sub revealed as Nazi u-boat. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mandatory Tipping: Is it legal for restaurants to include automatic service charges on your bill?
May 10, 2024 05:54 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Mike Said, a FEDHASA member, who clarifies that in South Africa, tipping typically ranges from 10% for standard service to up to 20% for exceptional service. He addresses concerns about the legality and acceptance of mandatory 10% service charges on bills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Temu and Shein are hurting South African businesses
May 10, 2024 05:30 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Michael Lawrence, National Clothing Retail Federation Executive Director, about the impact on local producers and state coffers, that online shopping giants Temu and Shein are having. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CTICC wins two massive global awards
May 10, 2024 05:27 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBLester Kiewit speaks to the CEO of the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Taubie Motlhabane, about winning two categories at the prestigious Eventex Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Magic Moms: A mother to the Aids orphans of Langa
May 10, 2024 05:21 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Ndileka Xameni, the founder and director of the Siyaphambili Orphan Village, in Langa, where she is dedicated to protecting land empowering little ones left orphaned by Aids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald
May 10, 2024 05:14 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBRecord-breaking heatwave across South East Asia; “Teacher’s Pet Murderer” Chris Dawson to appeal conviction; and Australia is out of Eurovision. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get moving: Using the colder weather to your advantage
May 09, 2024 07:55 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBWhile the colder weather might entice you into being less active, you can also use it to your advantage. Lester Kiewit chats to Teri-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director of The Balance Group, to discuss how training can look different in colder months. They also discuss how to deal with wet and slippery terrain which is common in Cape winters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blindness not an obstacle to success for Hein Wagner
May 09, 2024 07:44 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBDespite being blind since birth, Hein Wagner has accomplished more than most people. He has completed the Absa Cape Epic, ran the Antarctica Marathon, the Two Oceans and New York Marathons, completed full Ironman, completed the Cape to Rio Yacht Race, holds the World Blind Land Speed Record at 322.52 km/h, and received a golden key from the university of Stellenbosch for his ongoing efforts towards social upliftment. He joined Lester Kiewit in studio to share his story. See omnystudio.com...
The Emerging Economies - Focus on Russia
May 09, 2024 06:46 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThe Russian Orthodox Church is expanding in Africa; developments on Ukraine president’s assassination plot claim, and a mix of dignitaries attend Putin inauguration. Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Irina Filatova, Professor Emeritus at UKZN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Through the eyes of a criminal: On the trail with a Hout Bay mugger
May 09, 2024 06:31 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBKimon de Greef is a freelance journalist who has contributed to The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The Guardian. He delves into a contentious 2016 GroundUp article that he wrote to emphasize the intricate reality of ‘Norton’, a violent criminal that he interviewed many times. He walked a tightrope, seeking to humanize Norton without glorifying his sinister deeds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Flooding in Brazil affects over 1 million
May 09, 2024 06:01 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MBTerrible scenes from Brazil where flooding has affected over 1 million people; plug pulled on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine; a specialist airline for dogs (and their owners). Adam Gilchrist shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The three healthcare reforms SA desperately needs
May 09, 2024 05:48 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Professor Bob Mash, the Executive and Divisional Head of the Department of Family and Emergency Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University about the three key healthcare reforms South Africa is desperately in need of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What now for petrol attendants as Shell pulls out of South Africa
May 09, 2024 05:36 - 6 minutes - 6.44 MBThabo Mabasa, CEO of the SA Petrol Attendants Association speaks to Lester Kiewit about the impact on jobs as oil giant Shell announced it would be pulling out of South Africa where they have about 500 forecourts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trendspotting Thursday: The TikTok ban
May 09, 2024 05:31 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBThe TikTok ban has been a popular topic lately as the app has been threatened to be banned in the United States if it isn’t sold within a year. And while this may only be in the U.S., ByteDance (who owns TikTok) has alluded to removing the app entirely as opposed to selling. Lester Kiewit speaks to Kirsty Bissett, MD of HaveYouHeard Marketing about the consequences of such a ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Serjeant-at Arms?
May 09, 2024 05:25 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBThere is an opening for the position of Serjeant-at Arms in the South African Parliament, with a salary of between R2 012 103 – R2 085 988 per annum. But what are the responsibilities which need to be carried out? Lester Kiewit speaks to Regina Mahlomi, who holds the distinction of being South Africa’s first-ever female Serjeant-at Arms in the South African Parliament, a position which she held for eight years, retiring from her post in 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Western Cape Premier candidate debate – Part 2
May 08, 2024 07:54 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this second session, Lester Kiewit moderates a debate with candidates representing ACDP, ActionSA, RiseMzansi, Al Jama-ah and Patriotic Alliance. This was a live event hosted at the District 6 museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Plot to kill Zelensky
May 08, 2024 06:25 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBUkraine’s president says he is being targeted for assassination; bonb threats across Slovakia; a royal snub for Prince Harry from King Charles. Adam Gilchrist shares the details with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Western Cape Premier candidate debate – part 1
May 08, 2024 06:16 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBLester Kiewit moderates a debate with candidates representing EFF, Democratic Alliance, Good, Freedom Front Plus, and the African Christian Democratic Party. This was a live event hosted at the District 6 museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Western Cape Premier candidate debate – Part 1
May 08, 2024 06:16 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBLester Kiewit moderates a debate with candidates representing EFF, Democratic Alliance, Good, Freedom Front Plus, and the African Christian Democratic Party. This was a live event hosted at the District 6 museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George Mayor Van Wyk Update: Victoria Street building collapse
May 08, 2024 05:29 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBThe Mayor of George, Leon Van Wyk, brings an update on the status of the tragic building collapse incident on Victoria Street. Over 200 rescuers have been working urgently to rescue trapped construction workers from the debris. The Mayor describes the city's plans for investigation and recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation Leading for Humanity programme
May 08, 2024 05:16 - 7 minutes - 6.82 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 Farah Abdurahman, political communicator, facilitator, Fairfax Journalist, advocate for peace, women's rights activist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
District 6 Museum commemorates a 30-year journey
May 08, 2024 05:06 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBZeenat Patel-Kaskar, the Executive Director of the District Six Museum, joins Lester Kiewit to chat about the District 6 Museum as the institution commemorates its pivotal 30-year journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George building collapse update from Disaster Management
May 07, 2024 07:21 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Colin Deiner, Head of Disaster Management in the Western Cape, to get an update on the rescue operations currently underway in George, where a building under construction had collapsed on Monday. At the time of going to air, there were 21 workers rescued and 5 deceased. Another 49 remain unaccounted for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Concerned over fate of construction worker
May 07, 2024 07:16 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Eve Jassi, who has been waiting at the site of the collapsed building in George, as her church brother is one of the construction workers still unaccounted for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RMB Africa Focus with Crystal Orderson
May 07, 2024 06:36 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBRMB is committed to investing in Africa’s growth, and they will be sharing their deep insights through the RMB Africa Focus series on CapeTalk. The series is being hosted by Crystal Orderson, who is sharing a number of interesting stories each week with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Early Childhood Development needs to be prioritised
May 07, 2024 06:27 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBIn South Africa, an estimated four out of ten Grade 1 pupils drop out of school before reaching matric. One of the contributing factors to this high dropout rate is a lack of early childhood development for many pre-schoolers. Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Eric Atmore, Director of the Centre for Early Childhood Development and Extraordinary Associate Professor in the department of education policy studies at Stellenbosch University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Three surfers murdered in Mexico
May 07, 2024 05:58 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBA vigil in Mexico after three surfers murdered; China hacks British defence; France reclaims title with record-breaking baguette. Adam Gilchrist shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cope boss Lekota to call it quits after May 29 polls
May 07, 2024 05:39 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Mosiuoa Lekota, leader of the Congress of the People, former ANC MP, and Defence Minister, about his decision to step aside from politics after the May 29 elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Impact of Shell pulling out of South Africa
May 07, 2024 05:24 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Peter Morgan, CEO of the Liquid Fuels Wholesalers Association of SA, about the effects on the sector and country, as Shell prepares to leave South Africa after more than a century of operations here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aftermath of deadly George building collapse
May 07, 2024 05:06 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBLester Kiewit speaks to EWN’s Natalie Malgas about the recovery operation after a building collapsed in George, where 75 construction workers were on site. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What the hack: Stack Overflow and OpenAI join forces
May 07, 2024 05:05 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBIt was announced on Monday (May 6 2024) that Open AI (owners of ChatGPT) and Stack Overflow (a Q&A forum for software engineers) will be partnering up to potentially improve the performance of AI models and to bring added technical information into ChatGPT. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nazareen Ebrahim, CEO of Naz Consulting International. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
De-Primed – has popular drink lost appeal?
May 07, 2024 05:03 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBThe popular Prime hydration drink went from R600 per bottle at specialist importer shops to R40, feeding a demand among young consumers. One year on since it became widely available at Checkers stores that same drink is now selling for as little as R6.99 per bottle. Lester Kiewit speaks to Brandon de Kock, Director of Storytelling at BrandMapp, about why the value has dropped so much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lester Kiewit weighs in on DA 'smouldering flag' election ad
May 06, 2024 08:56 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rev Isaac’s holy mission from Bethlehem
May 06, 2024 07:29 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Rev Dr. Munther Isaac, Minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, about his visit to South Africa as part of his mission to see the people of Palestine liberated from their own apartheid at the hands of Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Emerging Economies - Latin America
May 06, 2024 07:21 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBWild Elections in Panama at a time of challenge and controversy. A left wing symposium seeks to revisit an agenda from the 1970s An IMF study finds how demographics weighs on economic growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trapped inside Table Mountain lightning strike blaze
May 06, 2024 07:02 - 7 minutes - 7.35 MBLester Kiewit speaks to trail runner James Norbury about his life-threatening experience on Table Mountain after a lightning strike caused a fire, leaving him trapped in the middle of the blaze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Rockets & Border crossings the latest on the strife in Gaza
May 06, 2024 05:57 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBHacking for blackmail targeting psychiatric patients in Finland. Free madonna the Queen of Pop’s amazing freebie in Brazil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What needs to be done to restore integrity of SA Passport?
May 06, 2024 05:30 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBThe South African passport is not as welcome as before, given the number of cases where they have been fraudulently obtained, especially by people later seeking asylum in their host countries. Lester Kiewit speaks to immigration lawyer June Luna to discuss what needs to be done in order to restore the integrity of the South African passport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How serious is security threat behind postponement of Zuma’s ANC disciplinary hearing?
May 06, 2024 05:24 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MBLester Kiewit speaks to EWN political editor Tshidi Madia, about the reasons behind the postponement of Jacob Zuma’s disciplinary hearing. The ANC says it will now be held after the elections to avoid any security threats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money on a Monday – Subletting for extra income and reduce financial strain
May 06, 2024 05:22 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBIf you’re struggling to keep head above water and looking for ways to ease your financial burdens, subletting might be the solution for you. Lester Kiewit speaks to Neesa Moodley, Personal Finance Editor at Daily Maverick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car wipers constantly stolen from parked cars
May 06, 2024 05:17 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBHave your window wipers been stolen off you parked car? With an increase in people buying wipers to replace one that were stolen, Lester Kiewit speaks to Ernest Page, a motoring journalist, to find out how prevalent this crime is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Drama Lab to stage Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr the musical
May 03, 2024 07:52 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBStudent of The Drama Lab students will be performing the award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, Matilda Jr The musical from 10th – 18th May 2024, at Table View Primary School. Lester Kiewit speaks to Julie Dickson, founder and mentor at The Drama Lab, and to Aria Zhang, who will be one of the students playing the role of Matilda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Binge all of the critically acclaimed crime comedy Koek on Showmax
May 03, 2024 06:59 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBYou can now binge all episodes of the critically acclaimed local crime comedy Koek on Showmax. Lester speaks to actresses Sandra Prinsloo and Vinette Ebrahim who star in the show to find out what you can expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Navigating the world of social media
May 03, 2024 06:47 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Emma Sadleir-Berkowitz, founder of the Digital Law Company and the leading expert when it comes to the law and digital media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - Portugal’s president castigated for remarks on slavery and colonialism
May 03, 2024 06:32 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBPortugal's President de Souza has been castigated by the right for saying Lisbon should pay for its part in trans-Atlantic slavery and colonialism; a new look at peacekeeping with UN paying and Africa providing troops and operational direction; France’s President Macron urges Rwanda to stop supporting M23 rebels in Congo. Jean-Jacques Cornish shares the details with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Representation for 100 million displaced at Paris Olympics
May 03, 2024 06:16 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBMore than 100 million displaced people around the world will be represented at the Paris Olympics this summer; there may soon be a new resting place for Maradona to allow more of his fans to pay their respects; a Harry Potter work of art is expected to go for a very high price at auction in New York. John Adderley shares details with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's happening on Eskom Se Push?
May 03, 2024 06:06 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBWith 37 days of no loadshedding and none on the horizon (until the elections at least), Lester Kiewit speaks to Dan Southwood-Wells is a Co-Founder of EskomSePush to find out what else the app has to offer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Job creation and EPWP critical in election battleground
May 03, 2024 05:56 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBLester Kiewit speaks to former trade unionist, and the editor of Amandla, Roger Etkind, about the hot button election topic of unemployment and promises of job creation. The ANC have used the Expanded Public Works Plan to claim victories on this front, where billions have been spent on creating less than five million jobs in five years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.