Los mejores podcasts de Queens Of Procrastination (2024)

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The Open Book Festival is back 5:21

17h ago5:21

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Mervyn Sloman about the 2024 edition of the ever-popular Open Book Festival, taking place 6-8 September. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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DHL Stadium ready for battle 3:57

17h ago3:57

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What does it take to prepare DHL Cape Town Stadium for a capacity crowd event? Lester Kiewit speaks to Gina Woodburn, CEO of DHL Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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What is it like to be on a team to face All Blacks? 5:23

17h ago5:23

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What is it like to face the All Blacks in Cape Town? Lester Kiewit speaks to former Springboks scrumhalf Rudy Paige, who was in the match 23 the last time the two sides clashed in Cape Town back in 2017. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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The Africa Report - The shooting of a Ugandan opposition leader 7:27

17h ago7:27

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Lester Kiewit gets the Africa Report from Jean-Jacques Cornish. This week they discuss the shooting of a Ugandan opposition leader; China’s support for Africa; and Algerian elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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A World View from London: Wolf attacks in India 6:25

18h ago6:25

6:25

An increasing number of child abduction by wolves in India; Haiti expands state of emergency to cover whole territory; Volvo the latest manufacturer to reduce electric vehicle production. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Match day train services 5:27

18h ago5:27

5:27

PRASA will be providing an all-day train service on Saturday to facilitate rugby fans making their way to Cape Town for the test match between South Africa and New Zealand. The normal fare will apply. Lester Kiewit speaks to Raymond Maseko, PRASA regional manager for the Western Cape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Justice on hold: Legal matters await trial in an unreasonably long queue 7:29

18h ago7:29

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Lester Kiewit and Mbekezeli Benjamin, a human rights lawyer and Research and Advocacy Officer for Judges Matter, delve into the alarming consequences of South Africa's judicial crisis, where a severe shortage of judges has led to crippling delays in the justice system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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It’s Fight Procrastination Day - what DIY projects have people been putting off? 4:45

19h ago4:45

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September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day, a day aimed at encouraging people to take charge of their procrastination problem and to find ways to combat the never-ending urge to put off important tasks for another day. The team at Builders Warehouse conducted a poll to find out which DIY projects people have been putting off the most. Lester Kiewit s…

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Understanding All Blacks support in South Africa 9:12

19h ago9:12

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Bryan Torien, a member of the All-Blacks Supporters Club of South Africa and who wrote their constitution, about the noticeable support which South Africa’s fiercest rivals enjoy so far from New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: New Māori queen is crowned 6:39

19h ago6:39

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A 27-year old has been crowned Māori queen as father is buried; Pope Francis and Indonesian Grand Imam call for peace; major changes to cat-pet laws. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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Get Moving: Careers in physiotherapy 6:53

1d ago6:53

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Physiotherapists play an important role, for those injured in sports, through accidents, or simply from the rigours of living an everyday life. Lester Kiewit speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director at The Balance Group, to find out what is required to embark on physiotherapy as a career. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Incorporating personal parenting stories into writings 7:17

1d ago7:17

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Lester Kiewit will be chairing a discussion at the 2024 Open Book Festival and the theme will be about writing fathers. One of the authors on the panel will be Alistair Mackay, whose most recent novel, The Child, was published in April 2024, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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The Mental health crisis in Gaza 15:28

1d ago15:28

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War and conflict don’t only cause physical pain and suffering, but also inflicts mental trauma. A special colloquium talk was recently held at the University of Stellenbosch, looking at the mental health crisis in Gaza. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Marwan Diab, the leader of the talk and a research associate in the Department of Psychology at Stellen…

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A World View from London: Another school shooting in USA 7:05

1d ago7:05

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14-year-old arrested after fatal high school shooting in Georgia; boat with dozens of migrants sinks in English Channel; Trump campaign told to stop using Isaac Hayes’ music. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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Increase in demand for green and gold supporter gear 5:15

2d ago5:15

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The Springboks will be taking on the All Blacks in front of a capacity crowd this Saturday at Cape Town stadium, and that means a lot of green and gold will be the theme of the day (along with the expected smatterings of black). Lester Kiewit speaks to Dirk Klopper, director of Kloppers Sport, to find out how busy they have been with demand for sup…

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WC Health Dept responds to Cape Talk Caller’s plea from Lentegeur Hospital 10:14

2d ago10:14

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Dr. Saadiq Kariem, Chief Operating Officer for the Western Cape Government Department of Health, joins Lester Kiewit to discuss the protocols in emergency care, particularly the South African Triage System, and how such incidents are managed in overwhelmed medical institutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trendspotting Thursday: Lab-grown meat 5:37

2d ago5:37

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It has been possible to “grow” meat in a laboratory through the collecting of stem cells from an animal and creating an environment in which the building blocks of muscle and other organs can grow, resulting in cultured meat. Lester Kiewit speaks to Kirsty Bisset, MD of HaveYouHeard Marketing, about the possibilities this can bring. See omnystudio.…

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Spring's beautiful bloom: Battling hay fever in Cape Town's wildflower season 6:49

2d ago6:49

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Candice Royal, an experienced paediatrician, allergy specialist and an expert from the South African Allergy and Clinical Immunology Foundation about how Cape Town's spring wildflower season, while beautiful, triggers hay fever for many. They discuss the causes, common triggers, and practical ways to manage symptoms, offe…

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Dental DIY: Worth a try? 7:02

3d ago7:02

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Lester Kiewit is joined by dental expert Elna van der Ham to explore the rise of TikTok dental DIY trends and their potential dangers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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Raising the standards of drug treatment in South Africa 11:55

3d ago11:55

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Goodman Sibeko, Head of the Division of Addiction Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at UCT about a recent UN Office on Drugs and Crime workshop held in South Africa, looking at improving treatment standards. The workshop took place as the world marked International Overdose Awareness Day, a re…

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Vending Machines: A modern solution for birth control access? 10:35

3d ago10:35

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Sipokazi Fokazi, Senior Health News Reporter for Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism, joins Lester Kiewit to discuss South Africa's contraceptive shortages and the Health Department's initiative to roll out vending machines for free sexual health products, including future birth control pills. While these machines aim to increase access and redu…

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A World View from London with Adam Gilchrist: Russia rewrites history 4:30

3d ago4:30

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Russia has introduced the war with Ukraine into school curriculum; Pope Francis visits Indonesia; a robbery victim in Argentina runs into help of the best kind. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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The potential long-term impact of teacher cuts 11:09

3d ago11:09

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Jonathan Jansen, professor of education at Stellenbosch University, about the long-term consequences we could see from government’s decision to cut the basic education budget, which will see many teacher posts being cut from 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Another Cape dam wall bursts: how vulnerable are our dams after heavy rains? 5:56

3d ago5:56

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Wally Ramokopa, the Department of Water and Sanitation’s Director of Dam Safety, about the latest incident in which a Cape dam wall burst, flooding major roads nearby. This follows a series of dam wall collapses in Swartland last month that led to R50million in infrastructural damage. So just how vulnerable are our dam walls…

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Renewing your vehicle licence via the NaTIS platform works 7:03

3d ago7:03

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We were pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to renew a vehicle licence using the NaTIS online platform, receiving the new disc via courier within two days. Lester Kiewit speaks to Simon Zwane, Chief Communication Officer at the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What’s making news on GroundUp? 8:49

3d ago8:49

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GroundUp is an independent non-profit news agency which publishes a range of news stories on issues such as rights to housing, education, health, safety, a decent environment, justice, food and dignity. Lester Kiewit speaks to editor Nathan Geffen and to deputy editor Barbara October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The (Haunted?) RMS Queen Mary 23:03

1d ago23:03

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Ghosts on a boat! It turns out that the most haunted hotel in America is a boat! In this episode, learn about the history, the deaths, and the potential hauntings in and because of an art deco ocean liner from the 1930s that's now permanently docked in Long Beach, California: The RMS Queen Mary. Note: Stick around til the very very end for an impor…

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Four critical factors must be met to end armed conflict 11:58

4d ago11:58

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Philipp Kastner is a Senior Lecturer at the Law School of the University of Western Australia, and he joins John Maytham to share an outcome of his extensive research in the areas of the resolution of armed conflicts and transitional justice. He has identified four key factors that will make (or break) mediation efforts and have the potential to en…

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Sinking yachts are just part of teen orca playfulness. Really? 8:16

4d ago8:16

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Over the last five years, orcas (a.k.a. Killer Whales) have been witnessed ramming yachts off Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, causing damage to the vessels and in some cases even sinking them. Could it really be put down to bored orca teenagers having some fun? John Maytham speaks to Dr Els Vermeulen, Research Manager of the Whale Unit at the Universit…

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Ramaphosa in China: A key diplomatic platform? 6:11

4d ago6:11

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Political Analyst Mpumelelo Mkhabela joins John Maytham to discuss South Africa's relationship with China in light of President Cyril Ramaphosa's current visit. He urges South Africa to use this diplomatic opportunity to push for reforms, especially in tackling corruption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A World View from London: Isolating Israel 6:25

4d ago6:25

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The U.K. is the latest to stop arms sales used in Gaza; will Olympic rings remain on Eiffel Tower? Oasis fans say they’re being ripped off. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with John Maytham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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Eskom's dangerous guess work on Koeberg 9:35

4d ago9:35

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John Maytham speaks to Dr Taylor, a research fellow in environmental ethics at Stellenbosch University, about how he discovered that Eskom did what he terms dangerous guess work when it came to the safety of Koeberg's Unit 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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Ramaphosa gives SIU power to probe Eskom dodgy deals under Koko 10:24

4d ago10:24

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John Maytham speaks to Wayne Duvenage, Outa CEO, about the significance of the SIU being granted the powers by the president to investigate unlawful and improper conduct at Eskom since 2006, bringing former Eskom boss Matshela Koko and the Guptas into focus once again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What the Hack: Brazil suspends X 8:34

4d ago8:34

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Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, has been in a prolonged dispute with Brazil’s judiciary after the Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes launched an investigation into X after Musk defied a court order to block accounts that supported right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro and were accused of speading misinformation and hate speech. John Mayth…

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Did you know you can now access PressReader with your library membership? 8:04

4d ago8:04

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Did you know that you can now get access to over 7000 current magazines and newspapers from around the world, via PressReader, paid for by the City of Cape Town and available to you with your library membership? John Maytham speaks to Patricia van der Ross, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health. See omnystudio…

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Business Reset with me! How to leverage your time, energy and happiness 44:45

4d ago44:45

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Last week, I shared why I wanted to tear my business up into tiny little pieces and throw it all in the bin. If you've ever felt that way or you ARE feeling that way, this episode is for you. In this episode, I walk through: - What it looks like inside a personal brand, service provider business two years in - The process I'm working through to tak…

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Is this the end of the road for occupants of Woodstock Hospital 8:35

5d ago8:35

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Bevil Lucas, a Reclaim the City Leader, and resident of the occupied Woodstock Hospital, now known as Cissie Gool House. The City of Cape Town has given the go ahead for the public participation process for the development of the hospital for social housing, meaning the current 900 occupants are a step closer to being booted…

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A World View from London: Protests in Israel over hostage situation 6:31

5d ago6:31

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Growing anger at the slow release of hostages by Hamas; Vladimir Putin’s Mongolia trip and whether he will be arrested; Orcas attacking and sinking yachts put down to playful teens. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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South Africa’s united front against crime 13:06

5d ago13:06

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Ian Cameron, DA MP and chair of the Portfolio Committee on Police, about a memorandum of understanding signed between three spheres of government to combat crime in the Cape. Cameron also discusses what will be needed to eradicate the national scourge of extortion rackets, by entrenching the state’s legitimacy to protect and…

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Money on a Monday: How to hold off from withdrawing from Two-Pot Retirement System 5:06

5d ago5:06

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Those who qualify can now make a withdrawal from the Two-Pot Retirement System and get access to a portion of their retirement savings before reaching retirement. But how does one fight the temptation and hold off from making a withdrawal? Lester Kiewit speaks to Neesa Moodley, personal finance editor at Daily Maverick. See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Transport minister wants ATNS to sort out issues causing flight delays 8:17

5d ago8:17

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Following ongoing flight delays at various airports around the country, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy recently convened an urgent oversight meeting with all transport aviation entities. Lester Kiewit speaks to aviation analyst Phuthego Mojapele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Binge-watching choices for you this weekend: Mr & Mrs Smith, Bad Monkey, Industry 3:22

8d ago3:22

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Lester Kiewit and Matthew Jantjies-Green take a look at some television shows you can binge on this weekend, including: Mr & Mrs Smith (Amazon), Bad Monkey (Apple), and Industry (Showmax). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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Breaking News: Western Cape Police Chief updates on fatal shootout with alleged extortion syndicate 2:57

8d ago2:57

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Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt General Thembisile Patekile, joins Lester Kiewit to provide an update on the breaking news that four members of an alleged extortion syndicate have been killed in a shootout with police in Milnerton. Five firearms have been recovered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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‘Brasse Vannie Kaap’ at Silwerskerm Fest: Afrikaans Cinema tributes Hip-Hop Legends 10:57

8d ago10:57

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Lester Kiewit discusses ‘Brasse Vannie Kaap’ with legendary DJ Grandmaster Ready D, a film that will premiere at the Silwerskerm Film Festival on Friday 30th August. The documentary, directed by Lauren Scholtz, captures the rise of the iconic 90s hip-hop group and their lasting impact. Learn more about the festival at www.silwerskermfees.co.za. See…

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The Africa Report: Africa hard pressed to get mpox vaccines 7:38

8d ago7:38

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Jean Jacques Cornish for the Africa Report, which this week’s looks at the richest people in Africa, the need for mpox vaccines, and new embassies opening up on the continent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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A World View: Israeli Raids in the West Bank the UN urges a de-escalation 6:15

8d ago6:15

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Israeli Raids in the West Bank the UN urges a de-escalation...A Chinese Toddler’s In-Flight Tantrum (it has sparked a fevered debate. Stranded in Northern Ireland (boat passengers on a world cruise. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Why are temporary classrooms so permanent? 7:39

8d ago7:39

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According to researchers from the University of Stellenbosch, classrooms made from converted shipping containers have been found to have elevated levels of carbon dioxide as a result of poor ventilation, impairing concentration among learners. Lester Kiewit speaks to Elijah Mhlanga, spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education, to discuss jus…

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Water and Sanitation Minister takes action after Swartland dam disasters 10:25

8d ago10:25

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Wally Ramokopa, Head of Specialist Unit on Dam Safety, Department of Water and Sanitation about the action the department will be taking after the failure of multiple dams that led to flooding in the Swartland municipality which displaced hundreds of people. The dams failed during severe weather in the Swartland town of Rive…

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Telegram CEO on trial: Tech titans clash over free speech 6:18

8d ago6:18

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Lester Kiewit is joined by Dr Timothy Koskie, a Post-Doctoral Associate for the Mediated Trust Project in the School of Media and Communications at the University of Sydney, to explore the implications of the detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for complicity in illicit transactions. The outcome of this case will mark a critical moment in global …

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The state of the South African secondhand car market from the eyes of WeBuyCars 6:59

8d ago6:59

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Faan van der Walt, CEO of WeBuyCars, to find out how the secondhand car market is looking, and the role the online vehicle selling platform is playing, given the current state of the South African economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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