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.
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South African company has novel alternative to toothpaste
March 20, 2024 05:03 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBIt's World Oral Health Day and a South African company has developed what is believed to be a world first, an alternative to the traditional toothpaste which we are all accustomed to, in a tablet format. This has a number of advantages especially for the visually impaired, as well as children and the elderly with poor hand coordination, and also great for the traveller. There is also no battle to squeeze out that last nurdle of toothpaste, nor empty tubes which cannot be recycled. Lester Ki...
The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation Leading for Humanity programme returns
March 20, 2024 04:58 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Janet Jobson, Chief Executive Officer of the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, about their second running of the Leading for Humanity programme, following the successful pilot of 2023. The programme will be bringing together diverse individuals representing various sectors, backgrounds, and professions, from ages 25 – 40, to collectively explore the work of leading for humanity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What you need to know about the three ballots on May 29
March 19, 2024 06:49 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Mawethu Mosery, the deputy chief electoral officer for outreach at the IEC, about the three ballots South African voters will find in polling booths on May 29. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SA Gunowners Association seeks transparency from political parties on gun ownership
March 19, 2024 06:44 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBThere are approximately 4 million legal firearm owners in South Africa at the moment, and as we approach the elections on 29 May, the South African Gunowners Association has initiated a campaign inviting the top political parties to articulate their policies and perspectives on South African firearm ownership. Lester Kiewit speaks to SAGA chairperson Damian Enslin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - A parade for Putin
March 19, 2024 05:58 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBVladimir Putin has been controversially re-elected; protests in Cuba over food, fuel and medicine shortages; a London Museum has put Margaret Thatcher and Adolf Hitler together. Lester Kiewit gets all the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are there one too many political pensioners sitting in office?
March 19, 2024 05:55 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBLester Kiewit speaks to political analyst Mpumelelo Makhabela, about his opinion piece published on News24, sharing his concern about the reality of the ruling governments aging members and why their time is up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Angela Sobey: A Western Cape Premier in the making?
March 19, 2024 05:43 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBAccording to Action SA leader Herman Mashaba, the Western Cape will be hotly contested in the upcoming election and his party aims to take a large piece of the pie. He announced the party's Angela Sobey as the WC Premier candidate at the end of February. Take a listen to Lester Kiewit's one-on-one with hopeful premier candidate Angela Sobey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big names? Big push? How will the ANC fare in the WC at the polls?
March 19, 2024 05:27 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBWith just weeks to go until the 2024 general election, the heat is on, and the ANC seems to be pulling out the stops to gain ground in the DA-led Western Cape. Last week former Premier Ebrahim Rasool announced his entry back into the active political arena and yesterday DIRCO Minister Naledi Pandor's name made headlines as a possible ANC premier candidate. What is the party's plan of action? Lester Kiewit speaks to Neville Delport, ANC Western Cape Secretary. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
What the Hack: criminals getting smarter in their phishing expeditions?
March 19, 2024 05:13 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBHave you been receiving more believable emails from criminals out to get you click on their links in what is known as “phishing”? Their goal is to mine your sensitive information such as usernames and passwords, so that they can breach your online security and steal your money. In the past their mails have always had typical “alarm bells” but they have become more sophisticated now, mimicking the emails which you would normally follow or engage with. Lester Kiewit speaks to Leon Hannibal, h...
Metrorail says Stellenbosch is back on track
March 19, 2024 05:10 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Raymond Maseko, Western Cape acting regional manager, about how trains are once again running to Stellenbosch after four years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mostert’s Mill is grinding away once again
March 18, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBLester Kiewit speaks to John Hammer from Friends of Mostert’s Mill, about the successful restoration of the last working windmill in Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melt rate of Greenland ice sheet can predict summer weather in Europe
March 18, 2024 06:40 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Dr. Marilena Oltmanns, of the Marine Physics and Ocean Climate department at the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, about how they have carried out a study which says the melting rate of ice in Greenland can help predict how severe Europe’s summer will be. This as the region experiences higher temperatures in recent years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CAF launches investigation into Hawks raid at SAFA
March 18, 2024 06:29 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBFollowing the Hawks raid of SAFA over fraud allegations, CAF has launched an investigation into the matter. Lester Kiewit speaks to football blogger, Sizwe Mbebe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - A landslide win in Russia
March 18, 2024 06:04 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBRussia’s presidential election concludes; an anti-climate change project in Canada; an Australian billionaire plans to build Titanic 2. Lester Kiewit gets all the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How safe is Long Street these days?
March 18, 2024 05:43 - 6 minutes - 6 MBIn the early hours of Saturday morning, a 31-year-old man was stabbed to death on the corner of Long and Pepper Streets. This has raised further concersn about the safety of this vibey strip of town. Lester Kiewit speaks to Cllr Ian McMahon, ward 115 councillor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WC the ultimate provincial battleground as de Lille raises eyebrows eyeing premier title
March 18, 2024 05:28 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThe Western Cape could easily be the most heated battleground of provinces ahead of the elections – with many disgruntled by the rule of the DA- smaller parties are hoping to chip away at the old block. With Tourism minister Patricia de Lille now also vying for premiership, interesting weeks lie ahead to May 29. Lester Kiewit speaks to elections analyst Wayne Sussman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money on a Monday: These little things can bring the value of your property down
March 18, 2024 05:05 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBAre you hoping to sell your property and make a tidy sum? How certain are you that a potential buyer will be won over when they step inside for a viewing? Today on Money on a Monday Lester Kiewit speaks to Jan Myburgh of Harcourts discuss the factors which can devalue your property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are squash courts disappearing?
March 18, 2024 05:01 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBHave you been noticing that there are fewer and fewer squash courts around these days compared to a few years ago? Is the sport in decline or are the facilities just not feasible to operate anymore? Lester Kiewit speaks to Brian Scott, head of marketing at Planet Fitness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Man City trophy tour in the Mother City
March 15, 2024 06:59 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBLester Kiewit speaks to former Manchester City star, Shaun Wright-Phillips who is in Cape Town as part of the club's trohpy tour to South Africa where fans can get to see the five cups City currently hold: Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are consumers eating more or less jam since the peanut butter recall?
March 15, 2024 06:49 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBAfter receiving an interesting message from a listener as to whether consumers are eating more or less jam since the peanut butter recall, the team thought to ask local jam manufacturers Jacobs Jam Co about whether a shift in demand and supply has been noted in recent weeks. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nigel Jacobs, co-owner Jacobs Jam Company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report: Somali pirates target ship from Maputo
March 15, 2024 06:21 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MBSomali pirates target ship carrying coal from Maputo; Kenya relieved at not having to send police to Haiti; Britain offers failed asylum seekers R70 000 to go to Rwanda. Lester Kiewit gets all the details from Jean-Jacques Cornish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - A Stasi murder trial
March 15, 2024 05:56 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBA Stasi trial of a former East German secret policeman who stands accused of murder; Filipino love scammers rescued from being forced into crime; Russia’s presidential elections. Lester Kiewit and Adam Gilchrist discuss some of the stories making world headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The high cost of not treating sewage before it is pumped into our water system
March 15, 2024 05:40 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Dr Leslie Petrik, emeritus professor in the department of chemistry at the University of the Western Cape, about the impact of the City of Cape Town not properly treating sewage before it is pumped into our oceans and water system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Consul General Todd Haskell on SA electoral system
March 15, 2024 05:26 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThe DA has called on the US to deploy election observers when South Africans vote in May. The move has angered the ruling party. But what is the view of the US on South Africa's electoral process? Lester Kiewit speaks to US Consul General, Todd Haskell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Technical Solutionist explains Microsoft service outage
March 15, 2024 05:03 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBAt midday on Thursday Microsoft was hit by a service outage across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. This led to thousands of users unable to access cloud services. Lester Kiewit speaks to Jay Mistry, Technical Solutionist at Nihka Technology Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep moving: School sport injuries
March 14, 2024 07:03 - 9 minutes - 9 MBSports have always been played at a competitive level at schools, especially when it comes to the more popular sports where we have fierce inter-school rivalries. Lester Kiewit speaks to Tony-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director at The Balance Group, about school sport-related injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Cape Town to Accra: Murray Ingram is new Ghana Rugby head coach
March 14, 2024 06:37 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Murray Ingram who has been appointed as Ghana’s head rugby coach. Ingram, from Cape Town, is the founder of Connect Academy and Connect Performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our water crisis is well and truly here
March 14, 2024 06:23 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Dr Anthony Turton of the Center for Environmental Management at the University of Free State, about why South Africa is on the brink of a water crisis if we do not devote enough resources and experts to solve the core issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Hostages & Fireworks stark stories from Gaza & East Jerusalem
March 14, 2024 06:16 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBStark stories of hostages and fireworks from Gaza and East Jerusalem as a Palestinian boy is shot dead after setting off fireworks; a former ally of Alexei Navalny attacked with hammer; the man who spent over 70 years in an iron lung has passed away. Lester Kiewit gets all the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business forum hits back at City accusing them of being part of extortion threat
March 14, 2024 05:34 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Marshall Nelson of the Mitchells Plain Integrated Development Forum, about accusations from the City of Cape Town, that groups like theirs are adding to the threats posed by extortion rackets, putting the brakes on projects like the AZ Berman MyCITI development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SAA negotiations fall through – goes back to being a SOE
March 14, 2024 05:25 - 7 minutes - 7.33 MBAfter almost three years of negotiations, government’s talks with the Takatso Consortium as a private equity partner for South African Airways (SAA) are off. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan made the announcement yesterday. Lester Kiewit speaks to aviation analyst, Phutego Mojapele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#Elections South Africans urged to sign up as independent election observers
March 14, 2024 05:06 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBIn order for our democracy to thrive and for our elections to be free and fair, independent election observers are needed on the ground on election day. Groundwork Collective (GWC) has just launched their Independent Election Observation registration portal, calling on all registered South Africans to sign up to be independent election observers at the polls on 29 May when South Africans will cast their votes in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections. Lester Kiewit speaks to Mbali Ntuli...
Trendspotting Thursday: Connected TV
March 14, 2024 05:03 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MBLester Kiewits speaks to HaveYouHeard’s Kirsty Bisset about the growth of connected TVs (CTV) and particularly CTV advertising. Essentially, a CTV is any TV set connected to the internet, most commonly used to stream videos, but it also covers gaming consoles and set-top boxes which are similarly connected to the Internet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday panel: Verifying academic qualifications has become critical
March 13, 2024 06:28 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBA lot of importance is placed on a person’s academic qualifications when hiring or promoting them. But there are those who will take their chance and lie about their qualifications in order to improve their odds of landing a position, and it has become vital to ensure that credentials are verified. On this panel discussion, Lester Kiewit speaks to Martin Hall, non-executive director in South Africa for UK-based Advanced Secure Technologies, and Allan Pike, CEO of Key Recruitment. See omnys...
The World View - Attacks in Russia by paramilitary groups
March 13, 2024 06:24 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBAirBnB acts to stop owners from snooping on guests; toxic cat on the loose in Japan. Lester Kiewit gets the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SAPO – Holding onto the last kilo?
March 13, 2024 05:50 - 7 minutes - 7.35 MBThe Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) will decide on whether to extend or scrap the exclusive legal right of the Post Office to deliver all parcels under 1 kilogram. Lester Kiewit speaks to Garry Marshall, CEO SA Express Parcell Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another ransomware attack hits government – this time The Government Employees Pension Fund
March 13, 2024 05:27 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBA group known as LockBit has unleashed a ransomware attack on the The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF). There are about 1.2 million public servants and 473 000 pensioners who belong to the fund. Lester Kiewit speaks to Jan Vermuelen, CEO at Mybroadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City turns to courts to stop extortion rackets from putting brakes on MyCiti project
March 13, 2024 05:15 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Mayco member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas about the City’s tactic to turn to the courts for an interdict to stop extortion rackets from putting the brakes on the MyCITI project in Mitchells Plain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Water quality at Zandvlei is improving
March 13, 2024 05:12 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Kyron Wright, Zandvlei reserve manager about reports that water quality is improving in the vlei, following years of concern at a decline in standards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Concerns as Ramadan coincides with CT Cycle Tour in 2025
March 12, 2024 07:56 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBLester Kiewit speaks to director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, David Bellairs, about concerns that the race might coincide with Ramadan in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beware of misinformation ahead of elections
March 12, 2024 06:50 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBLester Kiewit talks to former politician Phumzile van Damme about the need to be more aware of fake videos and such ahead of the elections, as people have access to technology which will allows them to create semi-convincing fake footage of politicians saying controversial things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Spiralling chaos in Haiti gangs appear to be running amok
March 12, 2024 06:08 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBSpiralling chaos ensues in Haiti as gangs appear to run amok; Indonesia looking into a midair incident; speculation galore over doctored image of royal family. Lester Kiewit gets all the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OHM ready for elections after clearing IEC's signature hurdle
March 12, 2024 06:04 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Lauren Evanthia, founder of the Organic Humanity movement, about how they managed to qualify for the upcoming elections, and what the party stands for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How civic education can change South Africa
March 12, 2024 05:56 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Confidence Dikgole, the CEO of the Independent Examination Board, about the power and potential of introducing civic education into our schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Referendum party ready for May 29
March 12, 2024 05:05 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Phil Craig, leader of the Referendum Party, about what they hope to achieve at the May 29 elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City of Cape Town encourages pensioners to apply for rates rebates
March 12, 2024 05:03 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBThe City of Cape Town is encouraging all pensioners, 60 years and older, to apply for financial support, as they may qualify for a rates rebate of up to 100%. Lester Kiewit speaks to councillor Siseko Mbandezi, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Finance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What the Hack: How important is two-factor authentication?
March 12, 2024 04:54 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MBHow safe are your profile on digital platforms? After Meta's big crash, people struggled to log back into their social media. Plus Forbes reported last week that millions of 2FA security codes for Google, WhatsApp and Facebook have been leaked online. To ensure that you are as safe as possible, Lester speaks to Adrian Standford CTO at ESET South Africa, a global digital security company to get the 411 on two-factor authentication. Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/03/06/...
91-year-old cyclist completes Cape Town Cycle Tour despite nasty fall
March 11, 2024 07:01 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBLester Kiewit follows up with Iain Banner to find out how their family ride went on Sunday during the Cape Town Cycle Tour, led by his 91-year-old father Stewart Banner. Stewart suffered a nasty fall at Misty Cliffs and they feared the worst, but after being attended to by medical personnel and after a delay of 45 to 50 minutes, Stewart continued and completed his ride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Save a Fishie founder jetting off to Switzerland for international Girl Guides event.
March 11, 2024 06:59 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBThe founder of the NGO Save a Fishie, and youth member of Girl Guides South Africa, Zoe Prinsloo, is flying to Switzerland. Her beach cleanups and other work to save marine life has been officially recognised by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. And she will be attending a youth programme from the 12th to the 19th of this month. Zoe chatted to Lester Kiewit before leaving SA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why the law must adapt to protect the neurodivergent
March 11, 2024 06:41 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi, the vice chancellor of University of Johannesburg, and father to a child with Down Syndrome, about why itis critical that we safeguard the rights of the neurodivergent, to foster a society where unique perspectives and abilities are embraced and respected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.