Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit
6,050 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 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.
#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.
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Episodes
Cricket SA: The greatest show on earth
October 27, 2020 06:43 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBFirdose Moonda, cricket writer and analyst, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the state of CricketSA now that the entire board has resigned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will making alcohol more expensive address excess?
October 27, 2020 06:29 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBWill setting minimum pricing on alcohol lead to less abuse of it? That's our near future if Premier Alan Winde has his way. Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Corne Walbeek who is the director of the Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View with Adam Gilchrist - No vaccine for Santa
October 27, 2020 06:05 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why locust are swarming in Karoo/Eastern Cape
October 27, 2020 05:57 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBProf Frances Duncan of Wits' School of Animal Plant and Environmental Sciences explains why swarms of brown locusts are destroying crops in southern Africa, and are now in the Eastern Cape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strategy to entice MICE to Cape Town
October 27, 2020 05:37 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBLester Kiewit speaks to James Vos, the Mayoral Committee member for Economic Opportunities and Assets Management for the City of Cape Town, about the strategy for more MICE events (Meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) for the City of Cape Town and helping the CBD to recover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senzo murder kingpin still free
October 27, 2020 05:23 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MBGerrie Nel of Afriforum's private prosecution unit speaks to Lester Kiewit about the arrests of five suspects linked to the murder of football star Senzo Meyiwa and why it is naive to think this was all a robbery gone wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The real face of GBV in farmland SA
October 27, 2020 05:05 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBWendy Pekeur of the Ubuntu Rural Women and Youth Movement speaks to Lester Kiewit about the levels of brutal violence experienced in our farmlands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tech Tuesday : Is Cell C is shutting down its network?
October 27, 2020 04:53 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBCell C is shutting down its network. Fear not, as they aren't going anywhere. Tech wizard Brendon Petersen explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tech Tuesday : Cell C is shutting down its network, but don't worry
October 27, 2020 04:53 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBCell C is shutting down its network. Fear not, as they aren't going anywhere. Tech wizard Brendon Petersen explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AfroStory wants to give more African households access to books penned by Africans
October 27, 2020 04:35 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBAfroStory has launched its first mobile phone app, designed to put a billion books in African households where there were none or few before, and a small black author focused library in every home. Lester Kiewit speaks to founder Dr John Ashmore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Social Rundown - threats of a second hard lockdown?
October 27, 2020 04:28 - 5 minutes - 4.61 MBWith CapeTalk Breakfast producer, Stephan Lombard See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
@sign_diso is looking on the bright side of life
October 26, 2020 06:59 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View -Drama In The English Channel
October 26, 2020 06:53 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBTurkey’s French insult it has caused a major rift between Paris & Ankara Australia protests to Qatar after women were given body searches. The Welsh shopping question what is essential & what is not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Khayelitsha residents: We will show no fear
October 26, 2020 06:29 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBNdithini Thyido is the head of the Khayelitsha Development Forum and says they are not going to sit back and wait for government to defend them from brutal gangs extorting businesses in the area. This after Deputy Minister for State Security Zizi Kodwa, attended a meeting with leaders and residents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Miss SA 2020 crowned in the Cape
October 26, 2020 05:56 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBShudufhadzo Musida is your Miss South Africa 2020 and joins Lester Kiewit live in studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How is the farmed abalone sector coping?
October 26, 2020 05:33 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MBThe farming of abalone to satisfy the market demand for the seafood delicacy is vital in ensuring that rampant poaching does not lead to the wild population of the sought-after shellfish. But how is the commercial farming of abalone going given the global state of the market? Abagold MD, Tim Hedges, speaks to Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Offer of army of accountants to lead SA's economic recovery
October 26, 2020 05:24 - 8 minutes - 8.25 MBLester Kiewit speaks to Nicolaas van Wyk who is the CEO of the SA Institute of Business Accountants. He has offered thousands of his members to government to help them efficiently and honestly, navigate the country's economic recovery and reconstruction plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Moolah Monday: Long-term investing
October 26, 2020 04:55 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBLong-term investing is essential to secure a comfortable future. And sometimes it takes good ol' managed funds to achieve financial freedom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Social Rundown with Stephan Lombard
October 26, 2020 04:43 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBWith CapeTalk Breakfast producer, Stephan Lombard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KAMERS/Makers is BACK
October 26, 2020 04:33 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBKAMERS/Makers is on from 23 October to 1 November. Find out what is in store and how they're keeping you safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trailblazer: Saray Khumalo
October 23, 2020 06:27 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBConquering Everest isn't enough for Saray Khumalo, who will this weekend attempt to break a Cyclothon Guinness World Record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Trump Versus Biden
October 23, 2020 05:59 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBThe FBI conspiracy theory that Iran & Russia are trying to spoil the voting. Two new space centres for NATO & the U.K. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When should we start getting concerned about rise in WC infection rates?
October 23, 2020 05:39 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBThere are concerns that as people start to relax their approach towards Covid-19, that we might see the rate of infection climb up once again. John Maytham speaks to Dr Saadiq Kariem, Chief of Operations at the Western Cape Department of Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eskom Chief Nuclear Officer on Koeberg powering through 20 more years
October 23, 2020 05:20 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBEskom's Chief Nuclear Officer, Riedewaan Bakardien, talks to John Maytham about how and why they are going to keep Koeberg nuclear power station operational for two more decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A day in the life of a professional licence renewal queuer
October 23, 2020 05:06 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBThere has been an increase in demand for third party licence renewal services as many are unable to find the time to spend hours in a queue to renew their motor vehicle licences. John Maytham speaks to Carl Fernandes, who has built up quite a reputation for his efficient service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyday Xhosa - OKOKOKO
October 23, 2020 04:54 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBThis week on Everyday Xhosa with Qingqile Mdlulwa, John Maytham learns the meaning and usage of the word "okokoko". And just like the way the letters are repeated, it means "incessant, repeatedly, non-stop, on and on". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understanding the significance of Osiris-Rex probe tagging asteroid Bennu
October 23, 2020 04:48 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBAmerica's Osiris-Rex spacecraft has successfully made contact with a 500metre asteroid which was at the time 330 million kilometres from Earth, and its main mission was to collect around 60grams from the surface so that the composition can be analysed. John Maytham speaks to Dr Nicolas Erasmus, Instrumentation Scientist and Astronomer at the South African Astronomical Observatory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understanding your rights when it comes to smoking of cigarettes and marijuana in complexes
October 22, 2020 06:46 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBThe Constitutional Court confirmed in 2018 that it was no longer a criminal offense for an adult to use, possess, or grow cannabis in private for personal consumption, and this means one can smoke dagga in the privacy of one's home. But what if you live in very close proximity to others and your smoke enters their space? John Maytham speaks to Marina Constas, director at BBM Attorneys and specialist sectional titles attorney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prasa briefing to select committee on Transport
October 22, 2020 06:25 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBKenneth Mmoiemang, the chairperson of the Select Committee on Transport, speaks to John Maytham about their briefing by Prasa, on the state of their operations and infrastructure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - The Pope On Gay Union
October 22, 2020 06:11 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBTask force drugs bust a big one in the waters off Iran. Museum attacks in Germany 5 museums vandalised in Berlin. Giant Leap for mankind the U.K. has sent a chicken nugget into space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dept. of Education on matric exams and the impact of Covid-19
October 22, 2020 05:39 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBElijah Mhlanga, spokesperson for the Department of Education speaks to John Maytham about the criteria relating to Covid-19, which may mean some matriculants may not be able to write their final exams this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rondebosch golf course lease extended
October 22, 2020 05:25 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBDr Federica Duca, a senior researcher at the Public Affairs Research Institute, speaks to John Maytham about the implications and impact of the extension of lease granted to the Rondebosch Golf Club by the City of Cape Town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trendspotting Thursdays: Futureproof foods
October 22, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cut the SABC some slack
October 22, 2020 04:38 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBThe SABC might be a punchline, but it's no joke. It has to succeed. Duduetsang Makuse of the SOS Coalition speaks to John Maytham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strict precautions during Matric exams too harsh?
October 21, 2020 06:59 - 8 minutes - 8.25 MBThe Department of Basic Education has said that pupils showing Covid-19 symptoms such as a persistent fever would not be allowed to write the final paper this year. This would mean that with no supplementary exams scheduled for the new year, matric learners will have to wait until June or November 2021 to write their exams. This could therefore mean an entire year wasted, and is worrying many learners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday Panel: The future of events
October 21, 2020 06:35 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBGuests: James Bosenberg General Manager at Quicket Julia Savage Director of Savage and Strong events production company) Shai Evian Entrepreneur and CEO of Howler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World View - Google In The Dock
October 21, 2020 06:00 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBLethal ghost gear the growing problem of discarded fishing tackle. Football super league a breakaway European elite is taking shape See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What success has the Metal Theft Unit had?
October 21, 2020 05:56 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBThe general understanding behind most cases of metal theft at facilities such as Metrorail is that thieves are targeting the metal so that they can get cash from scrap metal dealers. But there has been a tightening on such transactions as they need to be documented to account for the source. John Maytham speaks to Alderman JP Smith, the City of Cape Town's Mayco Member for Safety and Security , about the success rate of the dedicated Metal Theft Unit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Innovation needed as Rhino population approaches tipping point
October 21, 2020 05:39 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBDr Jane Wiltshire, a senior Postdoctoral Fellow at African Wildlife Economics Institute, at the University of Stellenbosch, speaks to John Maytham about why South Africa, and Africa's Rhino population, desperately need innovative interventions to save them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Xanthea Limberg on water-wise tariff
October 21, 2020 05:21 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBMayco member for Water and Waste, Xanthea Limberg, speaks to John Maytham about the City’s decision to lift water restrictions in Cape Town and to move to the lowest tariff, being the no restriction, water-wise tariff from 1 November 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sassa on Covid-19 grant extension
October 21, 2020 05:04 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBSassa spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi speaks to John Maytham about the extension of the special Covid-19 grant for three months beyond the initial end date of October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wanderlust Wednesday: Baviaanskloof locals come together
October 21, 2020 05:01 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBGuest: Magriet Kruger Longtime 'Klowenaar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How is the Neighbourgoods Market doing?
October 21, 2020 04:57 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBBenjamin Cox, MD of the Neighbourgoods Market, speaks to John Maytham about how they are emerging from lockdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How has Covid-19 impacted our boat-building sector?
October 20, 2020 08:23 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBCape Town boat builders Robertson and Caine were dealt a blow when 50 out of their 188 orders were cancelled as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic, and also had to find a way to continue work given the restrictions of lockdown. John Maytham speaks to managing director Peter Giliam about how they've weathered the storm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Metrorail responds to accusations of stations being freely pillaged
October 20, 2020 06:59 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBPrasa regional manager Raymond Maseko speaks to John Maytham about allegations by a caller that Woodstock train station is regularly vandalised and pillaged. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
VBS: A Dream Defrauded
October 20, 2020 06:35 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBDewald van Rensburg discusses his new book with John Maytham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another unwelcome present from AARTO
October 20, 2020 06:15 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBThe new Aarto act will charge you an additional R100 for every fine or other offence issued. The AA is calling this a stealth tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
W/Cape government wants travel red list scrapped
October 20, 2020 05:34 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBWesgro's Tim Harris speaks to John Maytham about why they would like to see the government's travel red list scrapped. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City of Cape Town attending to pothole repair backlog
October 20, 2020 05:08 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBOne of the consequences of the lockdown has been the increasing number of potholes on our roads. The City of Cape Town has been issuing schedules of when certain areas will have their pothole problems attended to, as it makes more sense for them to attend to them on an area-by-area basis rather than individually. But how exactly are they determining which areas are attended to first? John Maytham speaks to Felicity Purchase, the Mayco member for Transport. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Tech Tuesday: Using AI to maximise crop yields
October 20, 2020 04:54 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBAs food security becomes an ever growing concern, scientists have been working on ways to maximise the yield of crops which have been planted. While hydroponics has shown to have many advantages over traditional field growing, Artificial Intelligence can add an additional layer to maximise production and avoid crop failure. John Maytham speaks to Mark Germishuys, CEO of NGA (data science experts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.