Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit
6,050 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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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Concerned marine biologists call for urgent conservation measures for white sharks
March 11, 2024 06:24 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Dr Enrico Gennari of the Oceans Research Institute and the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science at Rhodes University, to discuss why he led a rebuttal against a recent study which suggested that the dramatic decline in white shark sightings around South African waters is due to them fleeing predation from orcas (Killer Whales). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Pope upsets Ukraine with “surrender” comments
March 11, 2024 05:55 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBThe Pope has upset Ukraine with “white flag” comments; the big winners at the Oscars; Cresta Run: women get to participate for the first time since 1921. Lester Kiewit gets all the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Democratic Alliance sends letter to USA requesting assistance during forthcoming national elections
March 11, 2024 05:51 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBThe Democratic Alliance (DA) has written a letter to the US asking for assistance during the forthcoming national elections. The letter is addressed to US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, through the US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety and was sent by Emma Powell, the DA’s Shadow Minister for International Relations. She speaks to Lester Kiewit to explain the reasoning behind the letter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Court shoots down anti-vaccine lobby’s quest to end vaccine programme
March 11, 2024 05:31 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Dr Nicholas Crisp of the Health Department following a court ruling that shot down a bid by NPO’s to legally stop the government from making Covid vaccines available. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SANParks is looking at ways to manage the Knysna elephant and possibly introduce more to the forest
March 11, 2024 05:06 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBSANParks is trying to decide on the best way to manage the female elephant living in the Knysna forest. According to a statement it’s also considering reintroducing more elephants to the area. It says it’s using evidence-based decision-making guided by sociological and ecological assessments. Lester Kiewit spoke to SANParks Scientist and Wildlife Ecologist. Liz Moolman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Master’s Office is now online - but have things improved?
March 11, 2024 05:02 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBOne of the functions of the Master’s Office (Master of the High Court) is supervising the administration of deceased estates, with the purpose of ensuring an orderly winding up of the financial affairs of the deceased, and the protection of the financial interests of the heirs. But over the past few years, many people have been frustrated by the lengthy delays and backlogs, and the situation was to be streamlined by making the service available online. Lester Kiewit speaks to attorney Bevan ...
Information Regulator takes action on company for unsolicited and unwanted direct marketing
March 11, 2024 04:59 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBThe Information Regulator of South Africa recently issued its first enforcement notice following a complaint from a person on the receiving end of unwanted direct marketing (or spam) messages, despite numerous requests from the data subject to opt out of receiving such communication. Lester Kiewit finds out what this entails for marketers and unwilling recipients going forward. He speaks to Tayyibah Suliman, who is the Director in Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s Corporate & Commercial practice and h...
Four generations of family to ride the Cape Town Cycle Tour together
March 08, 2024 07:02 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBFour generations of the Banner family will be riding the 2024 Cape Town Cycle Tour together on Sunday 10 March, from great-grandfather Stewart who is aged 91, to the youngest who is 12. Lester Kiewit speaks to Iain Banner, who is the son of Stewart, and the grandfather of the pack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Naked (and nearly-naked) cyclists to grace roads of Cape Town
March 08, 2024 06:49 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBSince 2008, it has become somewhat of a tradition that the World Naked Bike Ride Cape Town takes place the day before the Cape Town Cycle Tour. It is used as an awareness campaign on a number of issues such as cyclist safety and the need for non-polluting modes of transport. Lester Kiewit speaks to organiser Juanita Pretorius. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Rory Petzer live in Cape Town for one night only
March 08, 2024 06:35 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBLester Kiewit speaks to award-winning comedian Rory Petzer, who is currently touring with his debut solo stand-up comedy performance and will be at the Protea Fire and Ice for one night only on Friday 8 March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report: Sudan is becoming the world’s worst hunger crisis
March 08, 2024 06:27 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBSudan is becoming the world’s worst hunger crisis says chief of UN World Food Programme; khat seller greeted by hyena; Nigerian bandits kidnap more than 100 school students and a teacher. Lester Kiewit speaks to Africa correspondent Jean-Jacques Cornish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - A peace port for Gaza U.S. plan to get humanitarian aid in
March 08, 2024 06:00 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBUS plans for “peace port” to get humanitarian aid into Gaza; autonomous ships with no crew; five movie precedents for Oscar night. Lester Kiewit chats to Adam Gilchrist to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What measures have City of Cape Town put in place to address issues at Milnerton Lagoon?
March 08, 2024 05:56 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBFollowing a recent interview with Caroline Marx of Rethink The Stink, where we spoke about the ongoing issues with the rivers of Cape Town as well as Milnerton Lagoon, the City of Cape Town has reached out to discuss some of the measures which they have put in place to address the issues with Milnerton Lagoon. Lester Kiewit speaks to Gregg Oelofse, City of Cape Town manager for Coastal Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How are student accommodation providers dealing with delayed payments from NSFAS?
March 08, 2024 05:49 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBDelays in NSFAS payments to students have meant that many have been unable to pay for meals, but what about their accommodation? How are providers of student accommodation dealing with the situation? Lester Kiewit speaks to Rasagee Pillay, owner of Baobab Student Accommodation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics of Pain: From the Station Strangler in 1994, to Joshlin Smith in 2024
March 08, 2024 05:29 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Jeremy Vearey, the Cape’s former head of detectives, and also a former teacher, about the politicising of crimes against children at the time of election. This was the case when the Station Strangler was being hunted in 1994, and now in 2024, as we approach the polls, and cops unravel the case of missing Joshlin Smith of Saldanha. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Developers on Cape’s biggest housing project pull out over construction mafia
March 08, 2024 05:11 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Deon van Zyl, chair of the Western Cape Property Developers Forum, about how the construction mafia continues to stifle business. In the latest blow, the ACSA Symphony Way project of 3200 housing units has been put on hold after developers pulled out over extortion threats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How does the City of Cape Town tackle rat infestations?
March 08, 2024 05:04 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBWithout a Pied Piper around to lend a hand, how can one deal with a rat infestation? Such is a situation in the Cape Town suburb of Claremont, where residents and local businesses are pointing the finger at a neglected plot of open land where people have been taking shelter, having meals, and relieving themselves. We ask how one can request assistance from the City of Cape Town as Lester Kiewit speaks to Bettie Leedo from the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Health department. See omnystu...
Test your IQ and see if you have what it takes to join MENSA
March 08, 2024 05:02 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBMensa is the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the world and open to people who score at the 98th percentile or higher on a standardised, supervised IQ or other approved intelligence test. Mensa Winelands is conducting a membership eligibility testing session on Saturday 9 March in Somerset West. Lester Kiewit speaks to Yvonne Steyn, Secretary of Mensa Winelands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get Moving: Post-cycle tour recovery
March 07, 2024 08:30 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and Clinical Director at The Balance Group, about the best ways to recover after taking part in the upcoming Cape Town Cycle Tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shark Spotters is twenty years old
March 07, 2024 06:43 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBThe pioneering shark safety and research organisation Shark Spotters is turning twenty in 2024. Founded in 2004 following a spate of shark bite incidents and an increase in sightings close to popular beaches of Cape Town, the project was soon adopted by the City of Cape Town. Lester Kiewit speaks to CEO Sarah Waries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why is it wrong for big companies to fund health research?
March 07, 2024 06:38 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBThe conducting of health research costs money. A lot of it. As a result, funding is always sought by the institutions running the research programmes, and their targets are often big companies. A number of academics recently wrote a piece for The Conversation expressing their concerns over large companies with a reputation for manufacturing non-healthy products provding funding towards health research. Lester Kiewit speaks to lead author Susan Goldstein, Associate Professor in the SAMRC Cent...
The World View - Problems getting food and medicine to Palestinians
March 07, 2024 06:01 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Adam Gilchrist about the difficulty being experienced in supplying Gaza with food aid and medicines; a man revealed U.S. secrets to girlfriend; and might Colombia’s famed “cocaine hippos” be killed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DBE to consider reviewing school uniform policies
March 07, 2024 05:37 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBFollowing a South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) investigation into the affordability of uniforms in the country, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) says it will consider reviewing current school uniform policies, such as the need for different winter and summer school uniforms. Lester Kiewit speaks to Matakanye Matakanya,General-Secretary: National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Western Cape Police Commissioner on missing Joshlin Smith case
March 07, 2024 05:33 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Lt Gen Thembisile Patekile to confirm details on the suspects who will be appearing in court in connection with the case of missing Joshlin Smith. The 6-year-old girl went missing from Middelpos in Saldanha Bay on 19 February 2024 and has yet to be found. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trendspotting Thursday: How loadshedding has impacted working from home trends
March 07, 2024 05:29 - 6 minutes - 6.43 MBThe Covid-19 pandemic resulted in many companies allowing their staff to work remotely, especially from home. But, with power disruptions due to loadshedding, what has the impact been on hybrid work arrangements? Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers, Culture Lead at HaveYouHeard Marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tug-of-war over election observers as ANC threatens to call in Russia
March 07, 2024 05:25 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBLester Kiewit speaks to experienced international election observer Derrick Marco; about how local parties are conducting a tug-of-war over which nations should be election observers in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unpacking Cape Town’s China Town retail spaces
March 06, 2024 06:58 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBWhen you think of China Town retail outlets in Cape Town, what comes to mind? You will either be in the camp that loves them or avoids them. Lester Kiewit speaks to Steve Kruger, a trustee at the China Town Trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understanding the challenges of Ward 4 including Milnerton and Joe Slovo Park
March 06, 2024 06:44 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Anthony Benadie, DA Ward Councillor for Ward 4 (Phoenix, Milnerton Ridge, Joe Slovo Park, Sunset Beach, Summer Greens, Montague Gardens, Royal Ascot), and Cowen Banjatwa, a community leader from Joe Slovo Park, to discuss a number of challenges the area faces on a daily basis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Haiti airport attacked by armed gang
March 06, 2024 06:12 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBHaiti has cut itself off as armed gangs attack their main airport; a climbing fee for Mount Fuji to curb numbers; and a hotel guarantees good weather or your money back. Lester Kiewit gets the lowdown from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello Café Villagio!
March 06, 2024 05:49 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Lillia Bosmos the owner of Café Villagio about their to-die-for offerings and amazing catering menu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US changes tactics to target Zimbabwe president and other human rights violators
March 06, 2024 05:49 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi, founding Director at Tribe Africa advisory, about how the US has changed tactic to ensure sanctions target Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and a number of others in relation to human rights abuses in that country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NCC SA’s race against time to collect thousands of signatures ahead of national elections
March 06, 2024 05:45 - 6 minutes - 5.54 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress of SA, about their race to collect enough signatures to legitimise their participation in the May 29 national elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cleaning up Koeberg Road and more is a priority for CPF
March 06, 2024 05:23 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Justin Kumlehn, a member of the Western Cape Provincial Community Policing Forum, about the challenges of dealing with sex workers who are plying their trade along Koeberg Road, much to the chagrin of local residents and businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#RethinkTheStink – warriors of the Milnerton lagoon
March 06, 2024 05:19 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBConcerns regarding the Milnerton lagoon and its environmental hazards have been ongoing for years. Caring citizens like those from the Milnerton #RethinkTheStink group mobilise to pressure authorities to take action. Lester Kiewit speaks to Caroline Marx, administrator of Rethink The Stink group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Orca filmed killing white shark in two minutes
March 05, 2024 07:09 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBLester Kiewit speaks to marine biologist Dr Alison Towner about remarkable footage showing a lone Killer whale attacking a white shark and removing its liver in two minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#Move4Food, a beacon of light for SU’s hungry students – let down by NSFAS
March 05, 2024 06:37 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBThe #Move4Food fundraising campaign was launched in August 2018 with the goal of raising funds to help sustain the food security initiatives at Stellenbosch University (SU). In light of many students at Stellenbosch University who have still not received funding from NSFAS and are going hungry, this morning, Lester Kiewit speaks to #Move4Food fundraiser, Candice Egan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New HIV trial hopes to reduce deaths in those living with Aids
March 05, 2024 06:24 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBLester Kiewit finds out more about a new trial aimed to determine whether the antibiotic azithromycin, when taken once daily over four weeks, can reduce death in adults with advanced HIV. Dr Sean Wasserman, co-principal investigator of the study based at St George’s, University of London, and adjunct associate professor at the University of Cape Town explains how it will work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Court rules that Donald Trump cannot be barred from ballot
March 05, 2024 05:59 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBThe US Supreme Court has ruled that former US President Donald Trump cannot be removed from the ballot in Colorado or any other state; Germany accuses Russia of ‘information war’ after Kremlin releases leaked military call of Nato involvement in Ukraine; calls to end the misogynistic tradition of groping a statue in Dublin. Lester Kiewit speaks to Adam Gilchrist in London about some of the stories making international headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lamberts Bay reverend on missing girl children
March 05, 2024 05:45 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBThe recent disappearance of 6-year-old Joslin has reminded communities that there are many young girls who are still missing. Two years ago, 16-year-old Donna-Leigh disappeared from her parents Lamberts Bay home and has not been found. Lester Kiewit speaks to Reverend Farren Cloete of VGKSA Lambertsbaai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ANC pushes through bill to boost coffers ahead of May 29 polls
March 05, 2024 05:19 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Robyn Pasensie of MyVoteCounts about the impact of the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill, which will translate into more funding for cash strapped parties like the ANC as they approach the May 29 elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What the Hack – don’t say too much when speaking to spam callers
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBCould those annoying spam calls you’ve been getting actually be after something else? How about your unique voice? Lester Kiewit speaks to Andrew Bourne, Regional Manager in Africa for Zoho Corporation about the possibility that your voice could be what AI bots are after. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Storm damage and flood update
March 05, 2024 04:57 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Colin Deiner, head of disaster management in the Western Cape about how the province survived a night of heavy rain and severe storms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet Ivyn Sambo – SA’s top financial literacy influencer
March 04, 2024 07:02 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBIvyn Sambo is an influencer in all the right ways. Using his love for financial literacy, Ivyn hopes to help other young South Africans become financially savvy using platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Lester Kiewit speaks to UWC master’s student, Ivyn Sambo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emerging Economies Latin America: New giant Anaconda species in Amazon
March 04, 2024 06:58 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBCaribbean summit addresses crisis in the region. Diplomatic data and representation reveal interesting picture from Mexico to Brazil. Super food under threat from salty waters in Amazon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#Elections2024 Is it a case of - so many political parties, but so few options?
March 04, 2024 06:28 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBSouth Africa has some 400 political parties and independent candidates who will be vying for South Africans favor at the upcoming polls. Why the need for so many parties? And what will an increase of new party entries mean for the ruling party and oppositions? Lester Kiewit speaks to Tessa Dooms, director of programs at Rivonia Circle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Israel / Hamas deal it seems to hinge on hostage identification
March 04, 2024 05:57 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBA mass jail break in Haiti gangs have freed 4,000 prisoners. Switzerland’s pension increase approved in a referendum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amateur crime sleuths taking to TikTok – but are they hampering investigations?
March 04, 2024 05:46 - 8 minutes - 8.25 MBYou might have noticed that there have been a number of amateur sleuths sharing on TikTok their thoughts on the case of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith, or even their conversations with Joshlin’s mother Kelly Smith. Lester Kiewit speaks to Emma Sadleir, founder of The Digital Law Company, to discuss whether such speculative posts are more of a hindrance to investigations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why change won’t start now for Jardine
March 04, 2024 05:30 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Roger Jardine, leader of Change Starts Now, about why his party will not be contesting the May 29 polls, even though they have already launched their election manifesto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NSPCA raises concern as second livestock ships sails through SA waters
March 04, 2024 05:26 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBThere is another ship destined to round the Cape of Good Hope, with a cargo of livestock. It will however most likely not need to dock in Cape Town. But the NSPCA says there is still reason to be concerned. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Bryce Marock, NSPCA veterinary consultant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money on a Monday – How much life cover do you need?
March 04, 2024 05:06 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBLife cover ensures that your financial responsibilities are taken care of in the event of your death and replaces the income you would have earned during your working life, ensuring that your family is financially secure. Lester Kiewit speaks to Neesa Moodley, Personal Finance Editor at Daily Maverick, on how one should calculate the amount of life cover required. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.