Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

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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

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Episodes

New HIV drug combo

November 28, 2019 05:35 - 6 minutes - 5.53 MB

Laura Lopez Gonzalez Deputy Editor of Bhekisisa speaks to Refilwe about Health Minister Zweli Mkhize launched a new three-in-one pill that will not only help people living with HIV take control of their health faster but could slash new infections and prevent tens of thousands of AIDS-related deaths in the country.

SAA a no show at SCOPA Meeting to present financial statements

November 28, 2019 05:32 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MB

Mkhuleko Hlengwa SCOPA Chairperson speaks to Refilwe about South African Airways (SAA) been pulled out of a meeting with Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa). SAA was expected to submit further information to parliament’s finance watchdog yesterday on why it failed to submit its annual financial statements for two years.

SAA a No Show at SCOPA Meeting to present Financial Statements

November 28, 2019 05:32 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MB

Mkhuleko Hlengwa | SCOPA Chairperson speaks to Refilwe about South African Airways (SAA) been pulled out of a meeting with Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa). SAA was expected to submit further information to parliament’s finance watchdog yesterday on why it failed to submit its annual financial statements for two years.

Yebofresh

November 28, 2019 04:35 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MB

Jessica Boonstra Founder at Yebofresh Yebofresh is a new online shopping service, delivering popular groceries straight into areas that are generally unserved by most formal retailers. Areas like Imizamo Yethu, Langa, Khayelitsha, Mfuleni and Gugulethu.

Strawberry Fizz pop

November 27, 2019 07:27 - 1 minute - 1.39 MB

Strawberry Fizz pop

Panel Discussion: Sex Ed

November 27, 2019 06:46 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Prof Michael le Cordeur Head of the Department of Curriculum Studies at Education Faculty at Stellenbosch University and Riaan van der Bergh | Manager: Education Technology at FEDSAS. Yes, sex, the subject that makes parents cringe when their little ones ask them uncomfortable questions about it. It is however a subject that needs to be talked about, and openly so, especially in schools, as knowledge of the subject can help make a fundamental impact in reducing cases of violence against wom...

The World View - Earthquake In Albania

November 27, 2019 06:02 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MB

Freed after 36 years in prison 3 men cleared in the US state of Maryland. British politics under fire from religion questions over the 2 main parties. Lord bucket head at last a British politician to raise a smile.

Why is nuclear waste piling up at Koeberg?

November 27, 2019 05:33 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MB

Riedewaan Bakardien Chief Nuclear Officer at Eskom Koeberg nuclear power plant produces 32 tonnes of spent fuel a year. The plant's fuel pool storage capacity is currently over 90% full. These pools will reach their capacity by April 2020. Around the corner.

Eskom slush fund scandal

November 27, 2019 05:18 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MB

According to investigative journalist Pieter Louis Myburgh, Kusile contractors Tenova Mining and Minerals, Esor Construction, Tubular Construction and Stefanutti Stocks "paid altogether R75-million to a little-known company whose bank account was used as a slush fund to enrich top Eskom officials. Pieter-Louis Myburgh Author of 'Gangster State' and 'The Republic of Gupta'

Wanderlust Wednesdays: Travel gifts

November 27, 2019 04:59 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MB

Melanie Van Zyl Freelance Travel Photojournalist The festive season is on our doorstep and that means shopping for that something special for your loved ones and even colleagues. Today we have some great tips for those of you who might be traveling or keen to buy something for that intrepid traveler in your life.

Tax deadline looms: What you need to know

November 27, 2019 04:56 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MB

Fareed Khan Executive Head of Compliance at Sars

Black Friday: Price Check

November 26, 2019 06:40 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MB

Kevin Tucker Founder at PriceCheck PriceCheck is Africa’s largest product discovery and comparison service showcasing an extensive range of products from South Africa’s favourite and most trusted stores. PriceCheck is the only place where consumers can see all the best deals aggregated in one place.

Competition Commission: Big retailers must loosen grip on exclusive leases

November 26, 2019 06:27 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Tembinkosi Bonakele South African Competition Commissioner The Competition Commission released the findings of a probe into the multi billion rand grocery retail sector which they began back in 2015. And it is not good news for the big four retailers. The Grocery Retail Market Inquiry report recommends that exclusive leases between shopping centres and the big four grocers - Spar, Woolworths, Pick n Pay and Shoprite Checkers - be ended.

The World View - Huge Diamond Heist In Germany

November 26, 2019 05:56 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MB

China’s Australian spy plot a tale of espionage in the Canberra parliament. London says no to Uber the ride sharing mega firm could be booted out.

Teens missing at sea: NSRI update

November 26, 2019 05:33 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MB

Craig Lambinon Spokesperson at National Sea Rescue Institute. An update, and also some advice for beach goers as we approach the festive season.

State Capture Inquiry

November 26, 2019 05:28 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MB

Freelance broadcast journalist at eNCA speaks to Refilwe about state capture inquiry testimony from the former head of the Secret Service, Moe Rieaz Shaik.

Tech Tuesdays: Sixty60

November 26, 2019 04:55 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MB

Neil Schreuder Head of Strategy and Innovation at Shoprite. Checkers has launched a new on-demand grocery delivery service which promises to deliver online purchases within 60 minutes.

Engyma Ventures

November 26, 2019 04:37 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MB

Lelemba Phiri Africa Operating Partner at Engyma Ventures speaks to Refilwe about Engyma Ventures fund looking to invest up R2-million in women led startups from the Southern African Development Community.

Enygma Ventures

November 26, 2019 04:37 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MB

Lelemba Phiri, Africa Operating Partner at Enygma Ventures speaks to Refilwe about Enygma Ventures fund looking to invest up R2-million in women led startups from the Southern African Development Community.

View from the Cockpit

November 25, 2019 06:40 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MB

Capt Piet Taljaard Former Chairman at SAA Pilot's Association

Road death toll plan

November 25, 2019 06:33 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MB

Ayanda Allie Paine Spokesperson for the National Transport Department Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula is considering various proposals in an attempt to reduce the carnage on SA roads as the festive period approaches. During the 2018-2019 festive season more than 1,600 people lost their lives on our roads.

The World View - Chinese Brainwashing

November 25, 2019 05:57 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MB

Drug smuggling submarine Spain has seized a Colombian cocaine sub. Social media attack from the comic actor Sacha Baron Cohen in America.

16 Days of Activism

November 25, 2019 05:33 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MB

Refilwe speaks to Nonhlanhla Skosana Community Education and Mobilisation (CEM) Unit Manager. at Sonke Gender Justice. As today marks the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we thought we would check in on whether government has been keeping to their word and what the priority for this year's campaign will be from an activist's perspective.

NPA takes on State Capture Big Fish

November 25, 2019 05:26 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MB

Refilwe speaks to Judith February Senior research associate at Institute For Security Studies. Has the arrest of former former State Security minister Bongani Bongo signaled beginning of the NPA's fight against those implicated in State Capture? Since her appointment as NPA head Shamila Batohi , all eyes have been focused on her office as we wait to see who will be the first to be charged in connection with years of rampant corruption and looting.

Moolah Mondays

November 25, 2019 04:50 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MB

Gerald Mwandiambira CFP and Managing Partner at Sugar Creek Wealth

Plant Swapping

November 25, 2019 04:38 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MB

Refilwe speaks to Shani Krige Market Lead at Candide The organisers are the brains behind Candide - the free community gardening app that connects gardeners with a worldwide community of almost 170 000.

The World View - The Israeli PM’s charged with corruption

November 22, 2019 05:56 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MB

The Philippines’ Chinese concerns it’s all about the control of energy. High class smuggling gang 10 are under arrest for money laundering. The world’s smartest boy set to graduate university at the age of 9.

Impact of business rescue of SOE's on goverments credit status

November 22, 2019 05:29 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MB

Louis Klopper, Senior Business Rescue Practitioner speaks to Refilwe about the impact of business rescue of SOE's on goverments credit status.

Prasa ordered to Re-Instate workers

November 21, 2019 06:25 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MB

Nana Zenani Spokesperson for Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa

The World View - Prince Andrew Steps Down

November 21, 2019 05:54 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MB

Donald Trump impeachment evidence from top US diplomat Gordon Sondland. The Nazi memorabilia sale criticised by the European jewish association.

City not decreasing water tariffs yet

November 21, 2019 05:37 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MB

Xanthea Limberg Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Waste Services at City Of Cape Town speaks to Refilwe about water tariffs

Standing Committee on the Auditor General

November 21, 2019 05:26 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MB

Sakhumzi Somyo Chairperson of The Standing Committee on the Auditor General-Parliament on the latest govt irregular expenditure now sitting at R62 billion

Aquamation

November 21, 2019 04:38 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MB

Guest: Adriaan Bester General Manager of Corporate Affairs at AVBOB

Panel Discussion - Tracking the political landscape in SA and the future of coalition

November 20, 2019 06:50 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Rebecca Davis Journalist and Author at Daily Maverick and Ralph Mathekga, Political analyst speaks to Refilwe about the political landscape in SA and the future of coalition politics.

The World View - Protests In Iran

November 20, 2019 06:18 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MB

Taliban hostage swap part of an effort to get peace talks going. The Julian Assange saga Sweden has dropped rape charges against him. U.K. Christmas calendar controversy or how to get worked up over nothing.