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
Whatever happened to the old ‘coloured’ bioscopes?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Andre Marais, the owner of Surplus Bookstore who has now embarked on a journey of following up on whatever became of the old cinemas in the ‘coloured’ suburbs of Cape Town. While some such as the Bijou and Palace have been re-purposed, others such as the Luxurama in Wynberg are facing demolition after years of neglect. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester K
The Fifth Step: Exploring alcohol, addiction and male mentorship
Lester Kiewit recently watched The Fifth Step at the Baxter. He speaks to director Charmaine Weir Smith, and one of the actors, Lyle October. On the face of it, the play is about Alcoholics Anonymous, and the role alcohol plays in so many South African homes. But there is a subtext that speaks to mentorship and male guidance, a subject we have been discussing this week. Good Morning Cape To
A World View from London: Trump and Xi summit
The red carpet is being rolled out in Washington for a Trump/Xi summit; Indonesia’s toxic air pollution problems from devastating wildfires; and Russia and Belarus’ rival dictators in a boast off. 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 a
How male Zulu ECD teachers are shattering stereotypes of black men
Lester Kiewit speaks to Kwanda Ndoda, an early childhood development specialist at the DG Murray Trust, about documentary AmaGents that follows Zulu male crèche owners and qualified ECD practitioners who dedicate their lives to run early childhood centers in KwaZulu-Natal townships. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This prog
How to prepare the perfect bowl of Pronutro with Ebrahim Inglis
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
Cereal killers: Could Pepsico have saved Pronutro?
Lester Talks to Jonathan Cherry of Cherryflava, about the demise of the Pronutro brand following its recent relaunch and complaints about the taste. What could Pepsico have done differently to save the popular cereal that has become part of South African mornings. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Ca
Braais and bloodshed: Do we have a heritage of violence?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Wessel van den Berg, senior advocacy officer at Equimundo, the Centre for Masculinities and Social Justice, about whether South Africans have a heritage of violence. 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 infor
The stories that made us: Documenting and preserving your family history #HeritageMonth
In the final instalment of our Heritage Month series, historian and genealogist Dr Eleanor Damon joins Lester Kiewit to look at what happens after the research is done. She shares advice on organising family records, writing narrative histories, dealing honestly with gaps and uncertainties, navigating ethical questions and finding ways to preserve and share family stories with future generations.
Remembering Helderberg’s heritage
Lester Kiewit speaks to community historian and researcher Ebrahim Rhoda about the unique heritage of the Helderberg region. 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 spo
Instant noodles gaining popularity in Mzansi - But how healthy are they?
Approximately 800 million single-serve packs of instant noodles are sold annually in South Africa, and the market is expected to grow even further as more households turn to the instant meal as a convenient tummy-filler. But do instant noodles provide enough nutrients to be considered part of a healthy diet? Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Christine Taljaard-Krugell, associate professor and register
A World View from London: US strikes at sea, an Afghan cycling triumph and some very fat bears
A UN report raises serious questions about US strikes on suspected drug boats, an Afghan cyclist who once had to disguise herself as a man to train has reached the Asian Games podium, and Fat Bear Week is back, with voters choosing their favourite furry chubster. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk br
Kalk Bay locals to protest Brass Bell tidal pool deck
A protest has been organised to take place on Heritage Day, objecting to actions taken by a local restaurant (Brass Bell) whereby a wooden deck has been built over a kiddie’s tidal pool. Protest organiser Margie Pretorius says the restaurant has been steadily encroaching on public land over the years, but the restaurant’s management argues that the space was seldom used by the public a
Should apartheid era crimes influence candidate selection?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Felicity Harrison, Senior Practitioner at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, about how we treat potential councillors who want to run for public office, but have a criminal record linked to the apartheid era. This applies to those who enforced apartheid era laws, as well as those who fought against them. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podca
Lester In Your - Helderberg
Today's edition of Lester In Your Lounge is a special one. Taking place just before Heritage Day, Lester Kiewit is broadcasting from the KwikSpar Strand, thanks to owner Conan Doyle, who has also set up two braais to cook up a feast of lamb chops and boerewors, not only for Lester and his team, but also for Getruida, a local soup kitchen in Braddlands Park, Strand. Good Morning
LIVE AND LOCAL: What’s happening with Cape Town’s wild weather
Lester Kiewit speaks to the Weather Hooligan, Juandre Vorster, about the weird weather that hit Cape Town on Tuesday morning. Homes were destroyed by dangerous winds, there was lightning and thunder storms, and hail in parts of the city. 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
GroundUp News: Police and NPA found liable for murder by man released on bail
The Gqeberha High Court has ruled that the Minister of Police and National Director of Public Prosecutions are liable to pay damages for negligence to the family of a man who was murdered by a man who was released on bail. With the 2026 local government elections just a few weeks away, the GroundUp team visited the town of Beaufort West, which has seen ten years of political instability and f
Is it a case of no nudes is good news for Sandy Bay?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Roberto Quintas, councillor for ward 74, about why they are now enforcing a no nudity policy at Sandy Bay, after years of the popular spot being known for naked sunbathing. 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 i
Can Padel addictions and attractions put strain on marriages?
Are people using Padel as a way to meet potential romantic partners? Might the sport be the new addiction which puts a strain on existing relationships? Lester Kiewit speaks to Shelley Lewin, known as The Relationship Architect and author of Uncomplicated Love. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape
A World View from London: Typhoon hits Japan
Over a million people evacuated as a Typhoon hits Japan; The U.S. / China A.I. Deal that excludes the rest of the world; and a report reveals the unfair misnomer of the Snowflake Generation. 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
The fast and the busted: City cracks down on street racing
Lester Kiewit speaks to Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith, about the arrest of illegal street racers in Paarden Eiland recently. During the arrest, spectators turned on the officers. Two officers were left injured and three vehicles were damaged. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is yo
LIVE AND LOCAL: Storm damages homes in Tafelsig
Residents in Tafelsig, Mitchell’s Plain, were awoken in the early hours of Tuesday morning by a thunderstorm accompanied by strong gusts of winds which caused damage to properties. Lester Kiewit speaks to Anastasia Tetlane, a resident there whose backyard property had its roof blown off. She also surveyed the surrounding properties and described the damages they suffered. Good Morning
Why South African men are not becoming teachers
Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Shaaista Moosa, senior lecturer in the School of Education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, about why so few men take up teaching in South Africa. They also discuss why how more men teachers can help positively shape masculinity. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape To
What the Hack! Arthur Goldstuck on travel eSIMs, AI salespeople, adventure watches and BMW’s electric dreams
In this week’s What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about the return of travel SIM pioneer KnowRoaming in the age of eSIMs, and how the technology could change the way we stay connected when travelling. He also looks at Salesforce and Nvidia’s new AI reasoning model Koa, designed specifically for customer relationship management, before turning to Samsung’s Ga
Are drones key to ending the city’s growing smash and grab crisis?
Lester Kiewit speaks to AJ, a private drone operator, who has been tracking smash and grabs for a few years now. They discuss whether the attacks on Cape roads are becoming more co-ordinated, and whether this requires a dedicated drone patrol. 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.
Sandy Bay no longer a “clothing-optional” beach
Lester Kiewit speaks to Marthinus Pretorius, activist and naturist, about new signage at Sandy Bay and the debate over whether the beach remains clothing-optional. 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
Caught between a rock and a Hardekraaltjie
There are up to 300 families currently living at Hardekraaltjie Caravan Park in Bellville and who have been told that they need to vacate the site because the City of Cape Town is planning to develop the land into a sporting facility. Lester Kiewit speaks to Marinda van Wyk, one of the residents living there and who has also been playing the role of caretaker and manager. Good Morning Cape
A World View from London: A Ukrainian barrage of Russia
An intense weekend of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia; details of America’s Greenland deal; a look at the top earners in the English Premier League. 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 T
When outrage fades: Understanding ‘femicide fatigue’ in South Africa
With nine women found dead across Ekurhuleni in just over two months, once again the spotlight is on femicide and violence against women in South Africa. But as the shock, outrage and media attention surrounding each case eventually fades, are we becoming exhausted by the constant cycle? Media practitioner and lecturer Pontsho Pilane speaks to Lester Kiewit about “femicide fatigue&rdquo
How political parties and candidates have changed
Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael Atkins about the movement of political candidates between parties and independent candidacies ahead of the 2026 local government elections. 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
Money on a Monday: Credit checks, why should you care about your credit score?
You’ve probably seen the ads encouraging you to check your credit score, but do you know what that number actually says about your financial behaviour? In this Money feature, Lester Kiewit chats to financial journalist Maya Fisher-French of Maya on Money about why your credit score matters, what can affect it, whether checking your own score can hurt your credit profile, and what consumers s
#WeRunWithoutFear: 24 hours of running for women’s right to move safely
With the deaths of nine women now under investigation in Ekurhuleni, the issue of women’s safety has again come sharply into focus. Against this backdrop, Naiema Abrahams from the Bo Kaap Running Club is organising a 24-hour awareness run around Rondebosch Common, calling for women to be able to run, walk and move freely without fear. The #WeRunWithoutFear event starts at 19:00 on Friday, 25
The Bottom of the Week with Tyrone Fisher
In this week’s The Bottom of the Week with Tyrone Fisher, he shares with Lester Kiewit the horrors inflicted on his sinuses by the south easter, and the high cost of travel in South Africa. Each week, Tyrone speaks to Lester Kiewit about the week’s biggest talking points, mixing satire with sharp commentary on the stories that had the country talking. Good Morning Cape Town with
What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: IEC final lists reveal fierce battles for metros
Lester Kiewit and Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day political correspondent discuss the ConCourt striking down the Public Procurement Act over flawed public participation and how the IEC’s final candidate lists reveal major battles for the metros. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authenti
A World View from London: Trump’s Canada spat, a Ukrainian granny and Olympic crocodiles
Donald Trump is unhappy about Canada strengthening its relationship with the European Union, an elderly Ukrainian woman has gone viral after apparently disarming a Russian drone, and the 2032 Brisbane Olympics could see athletes sharing the water with some very unwelcome spectators. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a p
Influencers and celebs challenge politicians at the ballot boxes
Lester Kiewit speaks to Lorenzo Davids about the increase in influencers and celebrities running in the November local government elections. 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’
Data shows Cape rent is up more than R1000, and other reasons you can’t find a place
Lester Kiewit speaks to Michelle Dickens, Commercial Director at PayProp South Africa about why the Western Cape rental market is pricier than the rest of South Africa. According to PayProp, average rent has jumped 9.7% in a year to R12,561, almost R2,000 more than the next most expensive province, while more than a quarter of rental properties now cost over R15,000 a month. Good Morning Ca
Cyber sense, making sense of scams: Triangulation fraud, the scam with three sides
This week’s Cyber Sense feature looks at triangulation fraud, a form of e-commerce fraud in which a scammer acts as a hidden middleman between a genuine shopper and a legitimate retailer. Lester Kiewit speaks to Boikokobetso Makhetlane, also known as Mr Fingerz, a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content creator, about how these scams work, why an innocent customer may not
Voices that got the Cape Talking: From lobola negotiations to the secrets we leave behind
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
SA’s chess champ represents Africa in first Polar Chess Expedition
Lester Kiewit speaks to Jesse February, South Africa’s chess Woman International Master, who will be representing the continent of Africa in the first ever Polar Chess Expedition. The world’s first FIDE-rated chess tournament in Antarctica is set to take place during January 2027, with six players representing all six inhabited continents. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiew
Emerging economies – Focus on India: El Nino and India agriculture
Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University. They discuss registered unrecognised political parties and money laundering; Iran War and BRICS; El Nino and Indian agriculture. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wa
Turning kids into top athletes takes balance and care
Lester Kiewit speaks to Chris Ekron, Sport Education Specialist and Co-Founder of Playbook Ed, about what adolescent development tells us young athletes actually need, and what parents, coaches and schools can do differently, instead of piling pressure on young people with no real tools to deal with it all. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast sho
A World View from London: U.S weapons shortage
America’s weapons shortage - a big admission about U.S. defences; Canada’s big deals at the centre of investment, a bank and the EU; and tall tales in Japan for the start of the Asian Games. 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 au
Phantom traffic jams are real, and we are part of the problem
Have you ever been caught up in a traffic jam and assumed that an accident must have taken place ahead, but only to find that once you come to the end of that traffic jam that there is a clear road ahead and no sign of any accident?Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Megan Bruwer, a transportation engineering lecturer at the Civil Engineering Department of Stellenbosch University, to discuss how these Phan
Visa restrictions on South Africa are a sign of American weakness
Lester Kiewit speaks to journalist and editor Nic Dawes about the US imposing visa restrictions on South Africa because of their view that the state is waging a war on white South Africans. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement saying the visa restrictions would target those who promote "race-based discrimination, incite violence, or enable land confiscation without compensation
Ebrahim Rasool shares thoughts on US visa restrictions on South African officials
Lester Kiewit speaks to former SA ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, about the US imposing visa restrictions on South Africa because of their view that the state is waging a war on white South Africans. 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 Ki
Search for missing hiker on Table Mountain
Lester Kiewit speaks to Lauren Barnard, whose husband Wayne has been reported missing after going for a solo hike on Table Mountain. A search party has been arranged to try and find him. Wayne is 1.91m tall, Caucasian with brown/grey hair and approximately 90kg. He was last seen wearing a khaki-green O’Neill puffer jacket, bottle-green cargo pants, and black shoes. Good Morning Cape T
Why teens are choosing not to vape
Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Richard van Zyl-Smit, Associate Professor and Consultant Pulmonologist at UCT, about new research which shows that some teens are turning their backs on vaping while others are not even considering using e-cigarettes. For some its about staying healthy and for others the novelty of vaping is no longer appealing. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a pod
Accidents waiting to happen: Clueless car guards and dogs on laps
Lester Kiewit speaks to Craig Procter-Parker, also known as The Accident Specialist. They address two topical issues when it comes to daily scenarios on our South African roads and in car parks: drivers who have their dogs on their laps, and car guards trying to direct people out of parking bays and who would be held liable should a collision occur. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit
The stories that made us: The Cysters of Pniël #HeritageMonth
In week three of our Heritage Month series, historian and genealogist Dr Eleanor Damon joins Lester Kiewit to explore her research into the Cyster family of Pniël. Using mission station records, church registers, military service and community connections, she explains the detective work involved in reconstructing family histories and what one family's journey can reveal about the wider story
AI is advancing at a rapid pace: calls for greater oversight and what it means for Africa
AI is developing at a rapid pace, but are our systems of governance and safety keeping up? Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's call at the BRICS Summit for independent international evaluation of AI, and growing calls from AI developers themselves for greater oversight, Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Mpho Primus about the debate over whether AI development should slow down. They also consider
Corporates That Care: Building careers through the fibre network
As part of Primedia Cares’ Corporates That Care initiative, Lester Kiewit speaks to A focus on affordable connectivity, education and skills development as it works to create opportunities for young South Africans. They discuss Net Nine Nine’s fibre skills development programme at Mandisa Shiceka School of Specialisation in Kagiso, which introduced Grade 11 learners to fibre techn
A World View from London: Dutch rail sabotage
Sabotage in The Netherlands with mass problems on Dutch rail lines; America’s space weapons - the 1st confirmation the U.S. has them; and modern etiquette - a former royal butler offers his do’s and don’ts. 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 pro
“Crime Fontein” : Community in shock as teen accused of killing ten-year-old girl
Lester Kiewit speaks to Gavin Riddles, acting chair of Kraaifontein CPF and national chair of the Community Law and Order Foundation, about the horrific murder of ten-year-old Octavia Swarts in Joostenberg Vlakte. The community has been rocked by her death. Riddles says this comes as the community has seen a rise in GBV and violent crime in the area. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewi
US announces new visa restrictions targeting South African officials
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a new policy to restrict visas from South African officials alleged to be involved in “race-based discrimination” and “uncompensated land seizures.” This is the latest move from the Trump administration targeting the South African government for allegations that it is mistreating White South Africans, which the gove
Tipping culture: can restaurants work without tips?
Chef Judi Studdard joined Lester Kiewit to continue the conversation around tipping culture and explain why she has chosen a no tipping approach at her businesses. Formerly of Pilcrow & Cleaver and Fidelis, Judi is now the founder of four Judith Fresh Cafés, bringing fresh, healthy food to the fitness community alongside F45. She spoke about her philosophy on paying hospitality staff an
GroundUp News: Farmers and state clash over handling of foot and mouth disease
South African cattle farmers are concerned that the Agricultural Research Council veterinary research campus in Onderstepoort has not sent any new Foot and Mouth Disease samples to the Pirbright Institute in the UK, to test whether the vaccines being produced are properly matched to the strain affecting our cattle. Of the 470 communal toilets which GroundUp counted recently in Marikana inform
Speaking for the dead: Meet the Coffin Confessor
Imagine a funeral being interrupted during the eulogy and tributes, by a man not known by the family or close circle of friends, with the purpose of speaking out on behalf of the recently-deceased, and conveying words which were unable to be expressed before. This is the unique service of Bill Edgar, also known as the Coffin Confessor, who will (at a fee) attend your funeral or the reading of your
The Africa Report with The Continent: How Africa is tied-in with September 11 attacks
Lester Kiewit gets latest news on Africa from Christine Mungai, news editor of The Continent. They discuss how Africa was the staging ground of the 9/11 attack, and how Africa ended up being the theatre of post-9/11 politics. Included in their latest edition: how Osama bin Laden’s name first became known because of the 1998 bombings in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam; how the economy of Nigeria wa
LIVE AND LOCAL: LEAP officer’s split-second decision to save a drowning boy at Monwabisi Beach
LEAP Officer Brent Williams was on a routine patrol at Monwabisi Beach when he noticed a young boy in distress in the water. With no lifeguards on duty because it is out of season, Williams removed his tactical gear and ran into the water to help. Although he has no formal lifeguarding experience, his swimming ability, quick thinking and the assistance of members of the public helped bring the boy
A World View from London: Turkey’s anti-LGBT campaign
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including a Russian drone strike that narrowly missed a European diplomat’s train; Turkey’s anti-LGBT campaign in a worrying government crackdown; and Mexico’s peace protest after two years of horrendous gang violence. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of
Guns and roads: Cape mom on school run threatened by armed taxi driver
Lester Kiewit speaks to Nabilah Diedericks, a local business owner and mother who found herself being threatened with a firearm in morning traffic, by a taxi driver because she would not give way to him. 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 Kiew
Growing pains: Can Cape Town’s infrastructure keep pace with the rising population?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Alderman Eddie Andrews, the City of Cape Town Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment. They discuss the City’s rapidly expanding population, and the City’s challenge to keep up with housing, bulk water, sanitation, electricity, and efficient transport networks. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast o
What will rocketing oil prices mean for South African consumers?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Tracey-Lee Solomon, Economist at Bureau for Economic Research, about oil prices surging to a near four-month high, after an escalation in conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and new attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. What could this mean for South African consumers? Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This pr
SAPS won’t let crash victim open a criminal case of reckless and negligent driving
Ulrike was involved in a traffic accident after the other vehicle skipped a red light and collided into hers. She is of the belief that there was a case of reckless and negligent driving involved, but all attempts to open such a case at her local police station have failed. She shares her story with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakf
What the Hack! IFA brings back the gadgets, and aviation tech failures hit home
In this week’s What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about the revival of the Packard Bell brand announced at IFA in Berlin, where Gadget deputy editor Jason Bannier was on the ground. Arthur also looks at six of the most interesting gadgets showcased at the major consumer tech fair, with a focus on hardware and moving parts rather than the AI innovations that have dominat
Getting back in touch with each other through the Cuddle Puddle Club
What if what many adults are missing isn't sex, romance or another dating app, but simply safe human touch? Speaking to Lester Kiewit, Mary J Fourie, founder of the Cape Town Cuddle Puddle Club, explains the growing interest in facilitated spaces where consenting adults can experience non-sexual physical connection through hugs, handholding and other forms of touch. She discusses who attends these
Emerging Economies - Latin America: Falklands flare-up
Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: a Falklands flare-up as history repeats itself as Argentina garners nationalist sentiments; Ecuador’s prawn boom hits a limit; and Education checkup: Latin America is declining compared with global education trends. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the C
A World View from London: A modern-day American lynching
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including a modern-day American lynching as a woman is hanged in Mississippi; Russian war casualties; and Princess Diana’s “revenge dress” going up for auction in 12 weeks. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings you
The gambling marketing playbook: How betting is being normalised through sport and entertainment
As gambling advertising faces tighter regulation in countries such as the UK, betting companies are finding new ways to stay visible and connected to consumers. Lester Kiewit speaks to marketing strategist Juan Mouton about the changing gambling marketing playbook, from football club partnerships and training kits to sports stars, influencers and digital platforms. They discuss how gambling is inc
Safa own goal? Danny Jordaan maintains his 13 year grip on SA’s football association
Lester Kiewit speaks to Daily Maverick sports journalist Yanga Sibembe, about this weekend’s re-election of Danny Jordaan as President of SA Football Association. He has held the position for 13 years despite allegations of fraud and corruption. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town
Money on a Monday: Why do 70% of South Africans not have a will?
Did you know that as many as 70% of South African adults do not have a will? Lester Kiewit speaks to John Wessels, Executive: Product and Analytics at BetterSure Financial Consultants, to find out how a combination of factors, including a lack of financial education, not wanting to think about death, a belief that they don’t own enough assets, and inattention bias are preventing them from dr
Thousands of jobs on the line as teacher support program loses funding
Lester Kiewit speaks to Lala Maje, Director for Initial Teacher Education and National Project Manager for the Basic Education Employment Initiative(BEEI) at the Department of Basic Education. She discusses why there is no longer funding for the successful BEEI program that since 2021, placed more than one million young men and mostly women, as assistants in about 21 000 schools across the country
The final showdown in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is almost here
Can New Zealand level the series 2-2 or will Rassie Erasmus’s Springboks make it a triumphant 3-1 series win over their greatest rivals? Lester Kiewit speaks to former Springbok lock and current SuperSport rugby analyst Victor Matfield ahead of the final clash of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour which will be taking place in Baltimore in the USA. Good Morning Cape Town with Les
The Bottom of the Week with Tyrone Fisher: Who’d be Cape Town’s Mamdani?
In this week’s The Bottom of the Week with Tyrone Fisher, he shares with Lester Kiewit his thoughts on how some of our politicians have been trying to show how “with it” they are using terns like “clock it”; they then take a look at tipping culture and how restaurants are fueling the problem by not paying their waiters a proper salary. Each week, Tyrone speaks to Lest
What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Committee to defend decision to withdraw Thandazani Madonsela nomination
In this week’s edition of What’s News in Parliament with Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent Tara Roos joins Lester Kiewit to recap the latest developments in the Phala Phala impeachment enquiry, where Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment committee has voted 19-9 to oppose separate court challenges by the EFF and African Legal Practitioners&rsq
A World View from London: Killer AI?
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the extraordinary AI claim that has rattled the United Nations; Donald Trump’s cash-for-votes; and 9/11 in Canada – the tiny town of Gander has a unique memory. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings
Rugby-mad Texan Saffer heading to Baltimore
Lester Kiewit speaks to “Keith Rugby”, a South African expat living in the USA, who is a popular rugby content creator, social media personality, and sports commentator. He recently set up a crowdfunding page to help him travel from Denton, Texas, to Baltimore, Maryland, in order to watch the final match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between the Springboks and All Blacks
Do we want SAPS to be diverse or representative of South Africa?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Ismail Joosub, Manager of the Constitutional Advancement Programme at FW De Klerk Foundation about whether the SAPS should be representative of South Africa’s demographics, or whether it should be diverse? This after criticism that the SAPS intake was dominated by black South Africans. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk break
Voices that got the Cape Talking – Friday 10 September 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
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