Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit
Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a weekday morning show that provides an authentic Cape Town wake-up call. The program features high-profile interviews, watercooler conversations, and daily editorial segments at 6:10am. It includes the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays and WorldView with Adam Gilchrest. The show also hosts monthly #CoffeeDate outside broadcasts from different communities. It airs Monday to Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 on 567 AM or online.
Episodes
Hollywood executive Quan Phung discusses taking African stories to the world
Hollywood television executive Quan Phung, whose development work includes hit series such as How I Met Your Mother, House and Arrested Development, joined Lester Kiewit to discuss the future of storytelling, the rise of African content and the opportunities for local creators to reach global audiences. In Cape Town as part of the American Film Showcase, Phung spoke about his workshop with emergin
A World View from London: Deadly attack in Berlin
Suspect shot dead in extremist attack in Berlin; wildfires in France threaten Bordeaux and jail for an Italian Hoaxer who had constructed an “ancient Roman” site. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up cal
The skills gap we need to fill to create more jobs
Lester Kiewit speaks to Joshua Cox, the CEO and founder of Fix Forward, a non-profit social enterprise that creates opportunities for entrepreneurs from low-income communities. They discuss the challenges facing young people looking to find employment, and how to make a difference. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is
SA’s Corruption Conundrum as Andrea Johnson resigns
Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Oscar Van Heerden, the Senior Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg's Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership, about why South Africa can’t seem to sustain anti-corruption efforts. This comes on the heels of Andrea Johnson, the head of this country's Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, formally requesting permission from President Cyril Ra
Money on a Monday: Testamentary trusts can keep heirs in check
Simply leaving an inheritance to one’s heirs might not be the sound way to do things, especially if they have never managed a meaningful sum of money or struggle with financial discipline. Lester Kiewit speaks to Rita Cool, Head – Retail: Best Practice at Alexforbes, to discuss why one should consider linking a testamentary trust to a living annuity. Good Morning Cape Town with
Ja well no fine, fine?
Given that we do our best to avoid spam and scam calls, and instructed by the likes of City of Cape Town not to click on any links purporting to take us through to a list of outstanding traffic or parking fines, what are the consequences for ignoring genuine attempts to contact us? Lester Kiewit speaks to Stephanie Fick, Executive Director of the Accountability Division at OUTA. Good Mornin
Nedbank's Business Ignite in partnership with CapeTalk has once again celebrated the country's most promising small businesses
South Africa's entrepreneurs continue to turn real-world challenges into innovative businesses. Nedbank's Business Ignite in partnership with CapeTalk has once again celebrated the country's most promising small businesses. After receiving more than 740 entries from across the country, two outstanding businesses have been named the 2026 winners. Today, we're joined by Alan Shannon, Executive: Nedb
The Bottom of the Week with Tyrone Fisher: Data centres, rising prices, gambling fever and the great coffee shop table conspiracy
Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the po
The Week that Was in Parliament with Tara Roos: Ramaphosa unveils National Water Action Plan
Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of Parliament, including: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s launching of the National Water Action Plan (NWAP) to tackle South Africa’s worsening water crisis; Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment committee has nine nominated advocates under consid
A World View from London: Is the Commonwealth Games sustainable?
Mass European wildfires are especially bad in Spain, France & Italy; UK millionaires make an offer to pay more tax; the Commonwealth Games begin, but are they sustainable? Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up c
Meet the man behind Parking Poephol
Lester Kiewit speaks to Harry, the man behind Parking Poephol. He targets drivers who park really badly, and gives them a “fine” in the form of a pink sticker on their windscreen informing them of their “poephol” status. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call
Cyber sense, making sense of scams: the fake job offer that's costing desperate South Africans
This week's Cyber Sense feature focuses on the growing number of fake online job scams targeting unemployed South Africans. Lester Kiewit speaks to Boikokobetso Makhetloane, also known online as Mr Fingerz, a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content creator, about how criminals are impersonating trusted companies, using sponsored social media advertisements, and moving victims o
Research reveals links between alcohol, violence and HIV infection
Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Zoe Duby, a Senior Scientist at the Health Systems Research Unit at South African Medical Research Council. They discuss research which analysis links between hazardous drinking, sexual violence, condomless sex, and the increased risk of HIV infection in young women and adolescent girls. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakf
Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Commonwealth Games commence
The King and Queen of England open the Commonwealth Games (which were originally supposed to be in Melbourne); historic non-stop flight for Qantas; rare set of identical quadruplets for Brisbane woman. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape T
RMB Wins Global Recognition at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026
Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World Vi
Emerging economies – Focus on India: The March of the Cockroaches
Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University. They discuss the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party and the staging of protests; the memory chip shortage and an AI computing deficit; the escalating crisis in West Asia and how it poses major economic, diplomatic, and security challenges for India. Good Morning Cape
A day in the life of Mister Deliver: Inside the world of an Uber Eats motorcycle rider
After a phone call earlier this week left listeners wanting to know more, Gideon Joubert, better known as Mister Deliver, joins Lester Kiewit in studio to share what life is really like as an Uber Eats motorcycle delivery rider. From unpredictable earnings and customer expectations to road safety, dangerous driving and the realities of working in South Africa's growing gig economy, Gideon takes li
A World View from London: US to oversee Saudi nuclear programme
A nuclear deal for Saudi Arabia with the U.S. overseeing the programme; ants for pudding - a South Korean restaurant is in trouble as a result; and Japan’s big shorts dispute : to reveal or not to reveal male legs. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This program
How South Africa is slowly opening its arms to our LGBTI citizens
Lester Kiewit speaks to Dipuo Virginia Magwaza, MD of Parents, Families & Friends of South African Queers, about research by The Other Foundation that shows South Africa is slowly changing its conservative view and becoming more accepting of the LGBTI community. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic
St George’s Cathedral sets record straight on upcoming march
Reverend Chesnay Frantz , Sub-Dean of St George's Cathedral speaks to Lester Kiewit to clarify that the Cathedral has become aware of a poster circulating on social media advertising a march scheduled for 23 July 2026, by “March to March” which lists the Cathedral as the starting point. The Cathedral has made its wishes clear that it has not authorised, endorsed, organised, o
Why internet cafes remain a lifeline for millions of South Africans
Lester Kiewit speaks to Thabiso Legodi, Market Researcher at The Entries, about why internet cafes remain popular in parts of the country. Smartphones have not closed the digital divide. And internet cafés reveal the gaps in government service delivery, and are a lifeline for millions trying to be part of the digital economy. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of
Corporates That Care: How the CTICC is turning business events into opportunities for communities
As part of Primedia Cares' Corporates That Care initiative, Lester Kiewit speaks to Taubie Motlhabane, CEO of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), about how the organisation is creating impact beyond the events it hosts. They discuss how the CTICC uses its venue, partnerships and expertise to support youth development, community organisations and social initiatives, including the
Run your business the Bok way
Lester Kiewit speaks to PJ Claasen about his book ‘The Bok Way’, in which he takes the reader through a parallel journey of creating a team of world champions and leading a successful business. Written for anyone leading a group, team or organisation, it translates best-practice knowledge of organisational health and employee experience into practical, entertaining tools to repl
A World View from London: Norway observes 15th anniversary of massacre
It has been 15 years since the Anders Breivik mass killing in Norway; A U.S. / Canada trade tiff; a lucky escape for a grandfather who was charged by a bison. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape
The true cost of representing South Africa at the highest level
Lester Kiewit speaks to SA Hockey player Onthatile Zulu who was left disappointed at seeing the Sports Ministry spending R31 million on a trip to the Football World Cup while she and the rest of the womens’ hockey squad are having to raise funds and approach sponsors just to represent the country at the upcoming Womens World Cup in Netherlands and Belgium. Good Morning Cape Town with
GroundUp News: Beacon Valley housing project stalled for years as desperate Mitchells Plain residents continue waiting for homes
Mitchells Plain families still waiting for homes but delays at Beacon Valley Housing Development continues to be stalled; five gambling myths that may bankrupt you; Capetonians take a stand against xenophobia. Lester Kiewit speaks to Masego Mafata of GroundUp News about these stories. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme
Dogs on leashes: Overstrand Municipality responds to growing complaints from residents
Overstrand Municipal Manager Dr Dean O’Neill speaks to Lester Kiewit about the municipality’s reminder that dogs must be kept on leashes in public open spaces unless otherwise indicated. The discussion follows growing frustration from residents about dogs being allowed to roam freely, owners not cleaning up after their pets, and broader concerns around people disregarding municipal by
TV coverage of women’s sports: A different point of view from now on
In a bid to focus on athletic performance rather than the physical form of female athletes, the European Broadcasting Union and European Athletics have released an official guide for television directors and camera operators. To discuss this development, Lester Kiewit speaks to Geraldine Pillay, former sprinter and sprint coach, and Dr Alexia Smit, lecturer in film studies at the Centre for Film a
The Luxury Lowdown with Bianca Resnekov: Garden Route voted best
South Africa’s Garden Route has been crowned the number one road trip in the world, officially outranking global icons such as Route 66 in the USA scoring 90.6 out of 100 in an Autotrader study. CapeTalk’s style correspondent Bianca Resnekov shares the details with Lester Kiewit, along with some firsthand observations. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of th
Nedbank Business Ignite: Meet our 2026 winner
After weeks of excitement, anticipation and a rigorous judging process, we are thrilled to introduce our winner of the 2026 Nedbank Business Ignite, who receives a phenomenal R200 000 in cash, as well as mentorship, national exposure, and support beyond banking with SimplyBiz. It was a close call but the business which wowed our judges the most was South African Naturals Beauty Brand, and Lester K
The Africa Report with The Continent: DR Congo healthcare workers go on strike
Lester Kiewit gets latest news on Africa from Christine Mungai, news editor of The Continent. They discuss how healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have gone on strike over lack of pay and poor working conditions amidst the Ebola outbreak; Kenya's High Court has dismissed a bid by the Rastafari Society of Kenya seeking to legalise the use, possession, and cultivation of cannabis
A World View from London: Conflict escalation concerns
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including fears of what could intensify the US-Iran war, who Andy Burnham is, the UK's new Prime Minister, and a delivery driver-turned-poet in China. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and reliable start to the
Burgernomics: Why your favourite burger costs more
Lester Kiewit speaks to Brandon De Kock, Director of Storytelling at BrandMapp about why your favourite burger cost more these days. Part of the problem is the rising price of pork and beef. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informa
Can private partner unlock potential of Cape Town port?
The World Bank ranked Cape Town as the worst of the world’s 400 ports. Volker von Widdern, head of Strategic Risk at Riskonet Africa, speaks to Lester Kiewit about Transnet’s plans to turn this around by bringing a private partner on board. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake
What the Hack! Arthur Goldstuck on Range Rover's electric future, Amazon's satellite breakthrough, and the gadget protecting your smartphone
In this week's What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit from London, where he offers a behind-the-scenes look at Jaguar Land Rover's next generation of electric vehicles ahead of their official unveiling. He also explains how Amazon unexpectedly beat Starlink to bringing low Earth orbit satellite connectivity to South Africa and what it means for consumers. Arthur rounds off the fe
Mister Deliver reveals the realities of life on the road as a delivery rider
Uber Eats rider Gideon Joubert, better known as Mister Deliver on social media, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the challenges facing delivery riders, from road safety concerns to the pressure of earning a living in the growing gig economy. Gideon, who has been a delivery rider for two years, admits that some riders take dangerous risks on the roads, but says the pressure to maximise earnings can in
Emerging Economies - Latin America: Oil industry gains from US-Iran wa
Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: Latin America’s petroleum power; US-Cuba talks moving ahead with a new player from an old Cuban family; Venezuela’s information gap; Nicaragua cuts ties with Italy over extradition row. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.&
Avrum Burg on how Jews and Palestinians can break free from cycle of violence and find peace
Lester Kiewit speaks to Avraham (Avrum) Burg, formerly one of Israel's most influential political figures, a former Speaker of the Knesset, interim President of Israel and chairman of the Jewish Agency. Burg has spent the last two decades as one of its most searching critics, steadily moving away from the frameworks that defined his career: abandoning the two-state solution, joining the Hadash par
A World View from London: Damning World Cup verdict
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the Council of Europe, Russia’s degrading game show involving drinking out of toilets in a shopping mall, and a very cool race in the Arctic. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and reliable
Can old office space be solution to new rentals in CBD?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Murray Clark, CEO and co-founder of Neighbourgood about how old buildings in the city could be repurposed to provide a solution to the scarcity of long term, affordable rental space in the CBD. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town wi
Live from Madrid: Spain celebrates its second FIFA World Cup triumph
Journalist Nicholas Bauer speaks to Lester Kiewit from the streets of Madrid as Spain celebrates winning its second FIFA World Cup. They discuss the electric atmosphere across the capital, Spain's disciplined route to victory, FIFA's new World Cup winners' rings, and why the triumph has united a politically divided country ahead of co hosting the 2030 tournament. Good Morning Cape Town with
Madonsela on immigration: Neither open borders nor closed hearts
Former Public Protector Prof Thuli Madonsela speaks to Lester Kiewit about her new policy brief urging business and government to jointly craft a humane, Ubuntu-informed response to South Africa's immigration challenge, and her warning that vigilantism risks a continental backlash. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is
How Moaning Musk’s Starlink lost South African market to Amazon Leo
Lester Kiewit speaks to Duncan McLeod of TechCentral, about how Elon Musk’s Starling lost out to Amazon Leo, who have secured a route into South Africa. Herotel, the Maziv-owned internet service provider and fibre/wireless operator, will distribute Leo’s satellite broadband under a new brand, Evry, with commercial launch expected in 2027. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewi
Money on a Monday: Disconnect between buyers and sellers in Cape Town property market
Lester Kiewit speaks to real estate specialist Nancy Oeschger about how the Cape Town property market is undergoing an unusual phase where buyers are looking to pay less for properties, while sellers are looking to get more than is realistic. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and reliable start to the day o
De Beers feeling the heat of lab-grown diamonds and depressed market
The mining giant De Beers has announced that it is suspending production at South Africa’s biggest diamond mine for two years. A change in consumer behaviour as well as competition from cheaper lab-grown diamonds are the main reasons for the company needing time to cut costs and streamline operations. Lester Kiewit speaks to Peter Major, mining analyst and director of mining at Modern Corpor
Binge-watching options this weekend: The Boroughs, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, X Men 97
Are you in the mood for some binge-watching this weekend? Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including: - The Boroughs (Netflix) - Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (AppleTV) - X Men 97 (Disney+) Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your au
Spain or Argentina: who is lifting the Fifa World Cup?
Young Cape Town football enthusiast Mia Altbeker joins Lester Kiewit to call Sunday's FIFA World Cup final between defending champions Argentina and a resurgent Spain. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and
What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Decision by Treasury to withhold municipal funding to face scrutiny
Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day political correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance holding a high-level meeting to examine National Treasury’s decision to withhold equitable share funding from 69 municipalities. Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee has also
Currie Cup rugby is back
The 2026 season of the Currie Cup is back, and the newly-rebranded DHL Stormers XXIII will be making their tournament “debut” against the defending champions, Suzuki Griquas. The teams will face-off on Friday evening (17 July) at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, with kick-off at 19h05. Lester Kiewit speaks to Stormers Director of Rugby, John Dobson. Good Morning Cape Town with Les
A World View from London: Is China more popular than US?
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the Popularity Index, the luxury makeover for a nuclear hide-out in Canada, and a tattoo to regret for an overly optimistic England football fan. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and reliable start t
Cape Town’s data centre dilemma
Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Pitso Tsibolane, CITANDA Associate, Senior Lecturer, Department of Information Systems at University of Cape Town about the impact of massive data centres on the environment, and their electricity and water consumption. Two giant data centres could soon be built in Cape Town. At the same time, New York has placed a moratorium on building any new centres. Good Morn
Cyber sense, making sense of scams: Beware the lure of AI explicit video generators
There are a number of apps and websites which boast that you can use their AI tools to generate video content from photos, and especially luring in new users by showcasing how they can be used especially for the creation of adult content. Lester Kiewit speaks to Boikokobetso Makhetloane, also known as Mr Fingerz, a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content creator, to discuss the
Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Elderly ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ escape from old age home
Globally adored New Zealand actor, Sam Neill, passed away unexpectedly at 78 years of age; Australia’s foreign minister summons Laos ambassador as families of teens fatally poisoned by methanol crushed over lack of justice for their deaths; an elderly ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ holed-up in motel after escaping from their aged care home. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester
The Art of Signwriting: A job AI won’t be able to steal
Retired signwriter Norman Arendse speaks to Lester Kiewit about 40 years of hand-painting signs, his years on the road for Coca-Cola, and why he believes this old-school craft is one job AI will never replace. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Leste
Understanding loyalty discount cards and our consumer rights
Many stores offer loyalty cards to customers which allows them to enjoy discounts on certain products, but they also require the contact details of said customers for marketing purposes. Lester Kiewit speaks to CapeTalk’s resident consumer expert Wendy Knowler to find out if this practice is fair or not. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast
Do “rat runs” help or hinder overall traffic flow?
The City of Cape Town is considering the closing off of roads used by some motorists as “rat runs” to bypass more congested routes, but causing greater congestion further along the route. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Megan Bruwer, a transportation engineering lecturer at the Civil Engineering Department of Stellenbosch University, to discuss whether “rat runs” help or hinder
Alleged victim of train security mistreatment & assault speaks out
Lester Kiewit speaks to Lumka, who posted a video on TikTok and described how she was allegedly mistreated and manhandled by train security guards after she did not return a smile to the one security guard who greeted her. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape To
A World View from London: England bottles it
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the Three Lions losing their advantage and crashing out of the World Cup, an American scientist arrested and held in China over seismic spying, and Italy’s delivery riders taking strike action due to a heatwave. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk bre
DA’s plan to take over policing in Cape Town
Lester Kiewit speaks to Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Cape Town mayor and leader of the Democratic Alliance, about their recently launched “Stronger Policing Pledge” which includes creating their own team of detectives. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape
Far too many roadblocks on way to passing new learners license test
Lazarus Mokwena is the Secretary General of National Driving School Association of South Africa (NDSASA). He speaks to Lester Kiewit about why there is a high rate of learners license failures under the new Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing (CLLT). The online test is meant to weed out corruption but the NDSASA says with the low pass rate, those that fail may ty to get their learners lic
CapeTalk Nedbank Business Ignite 2026 Winner: Tanya du Bois, Founder of Naturals Beauty
In this year’s Nedbank Business Ignite, we have been celebrating entrepreneurs who have turned personal challenges into businesses that make a real difference. Over the past few weeks, entries rolled in, and finalists were selected through a rigorous judging process. The 2026 winner was revealed at an awards dinner and receives a massive R200 000 cash injection into their business, as well a
Restaurant switches to takeaways only as dine-in patrons fade away
After 44 years of serving patrons, the popular Tai Ping Chinese restaurant in Newlands has made the switch to serving take-away meals only. This difficult decision was prompted by a drop in dine-in patrons and a shift towards food delivery orders says owner Colin Wing, who spoke to Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Th
Western Cape housing crisis: almost nothing being built below R900 000
Economist John Loos speaks to Lester Kiewit about new provincial studies showing a severe shortage of Western Cape homes priced below R900 000, and what it means for the working households being priced out of the communities they serve. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good M
A World View from London: America’s explosive diarrhoea problem
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the US and Iran war escalating with oil warnings, US Senators demanding answers about the deadly attack on an Iranian school, and America’s explosive diarrhoea problem. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings you
Homegrown anti-spam App born out of frustration
Lester Kiewit speaks to Mathew Riddle, the founder of Fokoffmense, an app the helps the user avoid pesky spam calls. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot &
Township economy is still recovering from June 30 disruption
Lester Kiewit speaks to Thandeka Khumalo, customer insights manager for YeboFresh, an e-commerce and supply chain platform that connects major brands with informal township retailers like spaza shops. They discuss how June 30 and the anti immigrant movement impacted spaza shops and bread prices. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Thi
GroundUp News: Legal Resources Centre to represent objectors against proposed data centre
Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October, deputy editor of GroundUp News, about the latest local stories. This includes the Legal Resources Centre representing the Housing Assembly and Foxglove for their objections regarding the proposed Equinix hyperscale data centre at King Air Industria, residents of the Kai !Garib Local Municipality in the Northern Cape face collapsing services, frequent
Wants to warn listeners about being scammed by people seeking assistance
Don’t let your caring nature get taken advantage of. Louline shared with Lester Kiewit her recent experience of being approached by a car guard who asked for her and her partner to just buy him a bag of rice and some tins of pilchards rather than a monetary handout. Louline then found that her bank card had been charged R300 for the transaction at the shop, and when she went back to investig
The Africa Report with The Continent: Malawi consulate crisis
Lester Kiewit gets the Africa Report from Simon Allison, co-founder and international editor at The Continent. This week they discuss the situation outside the Malawi consulate in Johannesburg. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is info
When does a motoring influencer become a journalist?
Brendon Staniforth, Chairman of the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the growing overlap between motoring influencers and traditional journalists following the crash of a high performance vehicle during a review. They discuss where the line is drawn between content creation and journalism, the responsibilities that come with reviewing vehicles, and whether
A World View from London: Haggling over Hormuz
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including both the U.S. and Iran wanting blockades at a price, Spain's accusation against the French World Cup team, and a construction boss blaming the mobile phone for poor productivity. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings
SA Rugby to tackle high ticket prices
Lester Kiewit speaks to IOL rugby writer and author Mike Greenaway about SA Rugby announcing they will be revisiting their ticket price policy at the end of the current season. This comes after criticism about the high cost of tickets to watch the Springboks. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape To
How do crypto traders get their hands on luxury cars worth millions?
A viral video of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis impounding luxury vehicles has sparked debate around how some people afford cars worth millions. Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael Pashut, owner and founder of Change Cars, about crypto wealth, luxury vehicle purchases, financing, and how dealerships identify potential red flags when dealing with high value car sales. Good Morning Cape Town
What the Hack! Arthur Goldstuck on AI transforming heart surgery, SARS' new travel declaration, and the robots already changing our world
In this week's What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about how artificial intelligence is helping cardiac surgeons improve patient care and reduce surgical backlogs. He also explains South Africa's new digital travel declaration and what travellers need to know before heading to the airport. Finally, Arthur looks at the latest generation of robots, explaining why the machin
A special reunion of Claremont’s forcibly removed residents
Lester Kiewit speaks to Gary Dudley, a member of the Former Claremont Residents Union, which is organising a reunion of residents who were forcibly removed from the area during the 1960’s. It will be held at Rooikrans Hall in Grassy Park on Saturday, August 8, from 4pm to 11pm. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme
One last holiday treat: Puss in Boots brings family fun to the Baxter
Writer and director Steven Stead speaks to Lester Kiewit about Puss in Boots, KickstArt Theatre's colourful new pantomime at the Baxter Theatre. Set on a magical Caribbean island, the production combines music, comedy, larger than life characters and audience participation to create a fun filled theatre experience for the whole family. Stead explains what makes pantomime such an enduring tradition
Flying into the holidays: Peter Pan brings Neverland magic to Canal Walk
Director Fred Abrahamse speaks to Lester Kiewit about Peter Pan, Canal Walk’s 24th annual winter theatre production. The classic tale of pirates, fairy dust and a journey to Neverland comes to life on the Centre Court stage, bringing flying scenes, colourful characters and family entertainment to audiences during the school holidays. Abrahamse discusses the enduring appeal of J.M. Barrie&rsq
AI design slop: Are we creating a world where everything looks the same?
AI is making it easier than ever to create images, posters and marketing material in seconds, but as more people turn to these tools, a new concern is emerging: everything is starting to look the same. Lester Kiewit speaks to Mohammed Jogie, Design and Strategy Director at the Institute of Media, Strategy and Design, about the rise of “AI slop”, why generic AI-generated designs can mis
Western Cape Gambling Board invites public input on proposed law changes
Primo Abrahams, Chief Executive Officer of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, and Liezel Hartman, the Board’s Manager of Legal Services and lead official on the Western Cape Twentieth Gambling and Racing Amendment Bill, speak to Lester Kiewit about the proposed amendments now open for public comment until 19 July, how the public participation process works, what the changes could me
A World View from London: A shocking murder
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the devastating fire at a Bangkok bar that has claimed dozens of lives. They also discuss the murder of former British politician Anne Widdecombe and the auction of "Gus", a rare T. rex skeleton expected to command an extraordinary price. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast
