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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 Gilchres ...
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If you’re involved in tourism in Cape Town and the Western Cape, the podcast is for you. It’s presented by Cape Talk morning drive host and all-round Western Cape champion, Aden Thomas. He asks the questions you’d like to ask and looks at the issues you’re interested in.
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Lester Kiewit is holding an outside broadcast to focus on the social grants systems and especially the challenges faced by applicants, some of whom arrive at the local office to stand in line from the night before. Armed with a roaming microphone, he conducts a quick survey of the Bellville office and shares his observations. See omnystudio.com/lis…
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Mexico faces monumental changes with Trump 2.0; Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has hopes of running in 2026, and will probably appeal for help from the next occupant of the White House; a year after being elected and revolutionising the Argentine economy, do we REALLY understand the Argentine president? Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Lyal …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Jennifer Molwantwa, Chief Executive at the Water Research Commission, about the need for innovative solutions to solve our toilet problem in South Africa, which relies too heavily on flushing with potable water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Adele Kirsten, director of Gun Free SA, about a case in the Cape High Court where a Durban gun shop owner is being prosecuted for murder, for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to a Cape Flats gang, the Terrible Josters. They discuss the structural weaknesses in the legal system that sees thousands of illegal firearms i…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Institute for Global Dialogue Senior Research Fellow Sanusha Naidu about a threat levelled at BRICS nations by Donald Trump, saying he will increase trade tariffs if the group even considers dropping or replacing the US Dollar as their preferred currency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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For the fourth consecutive year, the Cape Town Cruise Terminal has been honoured as Africa's Best Cruise Terminal at the World Cruise Awards, held this week in Funchal, the capital of Madeira, to celebrate outstanding achievements in the global cruise industry. We have already seen a number of cruise liners docked in Cape Town, heralding the start …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dalin Oliver, South African comedian and host of the 90 Day Comedian SA tour, as he wraps up his sold-out shows in Cape Town. Dalin, a former schoolteacher, shares stories from his international tours, the inspiration behind his 90 Day Comedian show, and his unique perspective on life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to JP Louw, Head of Communication at SANParks, and Ben Koene, owner of Black Box Coffee, about the recent closure of the popular coffee trailer in Table Mountain National Park. JP explains the evolved tender process and why it was introduced, while Ben shares the challenges small businesses face under this new system. With grow…
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New threats after Ukraine’s energy networks are hit; a social media ban for all under-16s in Australia; Belka the Russian hero dog waits patiently for owner’s return. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk
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Online fraud is a very real concern these days as we’ve found electronic payments to be extremely effective and efficient, but so too have the criminals. So what do we need to keep in mind to avoid being taken in by fraudsters?Lester Kiewit speaks to Thomas Pays, who is the CEO and co-founder of Ozow, the South African fintech company that speciali…
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To mark the 190th anniversary of the end to slavery in the old Cape Colony, an Emancipation Day Walk will be taking place on November 30, starting from the steps of St George’s Cathedral, also known as “Freedom Stairs”, and concluding with the renaming of Church Square to ‘Freedom Square’ which is adjacent to the site of the Slave Tree in Spin Stre…
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Dr Kgosi Letlape is a medical practitioner, the former Chairman of the South African Medical Association, former President of the Health Professions Council of South Africa, and currently a member of Parliament with Action SA. In an address to Parliament Dr Letlape said that we cannot have a conversation about HIV/Aids without also talking about ge…
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Coca Cola has used AI to re-create a popular 1995 advert, and people have been calling them out on it. Lester Kiewit speaks to Glenn Gillis, CEO of Sea Monster Entertainment, to discuss whether the use of AI to produce content should be encouraged or not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The recent deaths from methanol poisoning in Laos has sparked concern and increased warnings for travellers to southeast Asia; Social Media ban for under 16’s is passed by Aussie parliament and the world reacts; Conservative speaker, Candice Owens ,banned from entering NZ following Aussie ban. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiew…
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Pippa Hudson speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director at The Balance Group, about the recent Ultra Trail Cape Town and the related injuries and niggles one can pick up from participating in such a gruelling event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk
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We explore the possibility of Cape Town hosting the 2040 Summer Olympics following recent discussions between Minister Gayton McKenzie and the International Olympic Committee. While the city hasn’t confirmed any plans, the idea is gaining traction. Guy Briggs, architect and urban designer, who is leading the think tank Cape Town 2040 (CT2040), join…
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FBI confirms bomb threats against a number of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks; police officer convicted for Taser death of 95-year-old woman; mystery drones spotted over US air bases in Britain. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Pippa Hudson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Pippa Hudson speaks to Karabo Ozah, the director of the Centre for Child Law, about the prevalence of child labour in undocumented migrants, this after the North West provincial department of social development confirmed 96 children were among the miners who emerged from the illegal Stilfontein mine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…
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Pippa Hudson speaks to Kirsty Bisset, MD of HaveYouHeard Marketing. Gen Zs are those who were born between 1996 and 2010, so that means that the oldest members of that generation are well into the adulting phase, and that also includes becoming parents. How are they approaching the role differently from past generations? See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Pippa Hudson speaks to John Jurko II, the director and producer of Rhino Man. Anton Mzimba was a decorated South African ranger, who dedicated more than two decades to protecting rhinos from poaching syndicates but was murdered in front of his family 2022. His killers have never been caught, so earlier this week (Nov. 26th), the team behind the Rhi…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Lyndsey van Rensburg, the deputy principal of York High School in George, where the matrics have a tradition that at the end of their exams, they donate their school shoes to needy learners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Zachary Rudolph, Environmental Health Practitioner, with the City Health Department, about the increase in applications for Certificates of Acceptability, which is required if you intend to manufacture, store, distribute, prepare, transport or sell any kind of foodstuff intended for public consumption. They discuss whether a…
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Could ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah end decades of conflict? Barbados developing fuel from seaweed; 13-year-old cricket star signed up by the IPL. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk
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Once South Africa’s third largest political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters has seen a number of prominent defections. With their elective conference set to take place in December, what does the future look like for the EFF? Lester Kiewit speaks to political analyst and author, Dr Ebrahim Harvey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to GroundUp journalist Steve Kretzmann about the warning issued by the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA) that lack of accurate data could turn South Africa into a “wasteland” of landfills. They also discuss the plight of a desert town in the Richtersveld where people are battling poverty des…
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Virtually anything that is to be consumed now has a best-before or sell-by date, even Himalayan pink salt which has been around for millions of years. Is there a need to be concerned about consuming food that is past the best-before date? Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Tony Obilana, senior lecturer in the Food Science Department at CPUT. See omnystudio…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Gustavo de Carvalho, Senior Researcher on Africa's relations with global powers, BRICS and multilateralism at the South African Institute of International Affairs, about the pressures that South Africa will face as it takes over the presidency of the G20. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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It was another glorious day of fun and entertainment at Killarney International Raceway as thousands of families came through to drop off toys for the less fortunate. Lester Kiewit speaks to promoter Mike Clark to find out how many toys were donated this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Hein Willemse Emeritus Professor of Literature and Literary Theory Department of Afrikaans at the University of Pretoria about the brilliance of Afrikaans poet, writer and painter, Breyten Breytenbach, who passed away in Paris, France at the age of 85. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Azeeza Rangunwala, coordinator for Africa at Global Green and Healthy Hospitals, about concerns that hospitals are adding to the globe’s climate change crisis. They discuss ways to reverse the worrying trend which sees a large amount of waste and greenhouse gases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Mixed reaction to COP29 finance deal for climate compensation; Russia’s hypersonic missiles unrolled; the rise and call of Matt Gaetz as the next US Attorney General. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Sabelo Mnguni, the national administrator for Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua) about concerns that small scale and artisanal miners in towns across South Africa are being vilified for trying to earn a living. The standoff at the Stilfontein mine is an example of the desperation of many workers who have to…
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Many companies pay their staff a little earlier in December, so that they can have a little extra money in advance for the festive season holidays, and banks and their clients know this and move their debit order dates forward in order to ensure that your financial commitments are fulfilled before spending it all. But what if the debit order comes …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Samantha Filby Research Officer at Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP) about a booze sale curfew that cops in Limpopo are looking to enforce over the festive season in order to prevent crime and deaths. Is there an argument to be made that if these curfews are enforced nationwide, more lives would be …
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