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
Caryn Dolley discusses The Untouchables: Drug Lords, Dirty Cops, and South Africa’s Darkest Secrets
Lester Kiewit speaks to journalist Caryn Dolley about her latest book, “The Untouchables: Drug Lords, Dirty Cops, and South Africa’s Darkest Secrets,” which delves into South Africa’s underworld and how deeply organised crime as worked its way into the arms of government. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Thi
A World View from London: Iran targets exercising Americans
Iran targets exercising Americans as the result of an app security lapse; a US citizen and ex marine freed by Russia; and the Danube reveals more history. 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 Tow
Meet the Cape’s new Police Commissioner
Lester Kiewit speaks to the new SAPS Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lieutenant General Sizakhele William Dyantyi about his mission and priorities as the Cape sees a brutal spike in murders and gang related 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
Could South Africa have a Men’s Day?
Could South Africa have a Men’s Day? A proposal for a dedicated Men’s Day in South Africa has sparked a conversation about whether men and boys need greater recognition and support. Nikita Harris, a media and PR professional, social impact advocate and founder of Legacy Nation, joins Lester Kiewit to discuss the proposal, her concerns around the empowerment of boys and young men, and w
WCED clarifies existence of school rule on learners not entering shop alone
Lester Kiewit speaks to Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communication at the Western Cape Education Department, to clarify if schools such as San Souci have ever imposed a rule that learners may not enter specific shops on their own (without being accompanied by a parent or an adult). Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is
New V&A Waterfront hotel divides opinion over its bold architectural design
The new Cape Town EDITION hotel at the V&A Waterfront is already dividing opinion online. The roughly R1 billion development, part of the Quay 7 project alongside the new superyacht marina, has attracted praise for its bold, contemporary design, while others have compared its concrete-heavy aesthetic to Brutalism. Allan Nenguke, Development Executive at the V&A Waterfront, speaks to Lester
How harm reduction programmes can save more lives
Lester Kiewit speaks to journalist Roger Young, who has spent 12 years on and off, living on the streets, battling his addiction. He explains how harm reduction can be harnessed to save more lives, but it has to be done consistently. 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 Morn
A World View from London: Colombia earthquake aftermath
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including Colombia’s earthquake aftermath, President Trump’s plane swap due to Iranian threats, and France's ban on cold calling. 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 on Go
Sans Souci Engen ban: Parents question why pupils are being singled out
Concerns are being raised by a parent of a Sans Souci Girls’ High School learner after pupils were reportedly told they could not enter a nearby Engen service station unless accompanied by a parent. A video circulating on social media appears to show the restriction being enforced, raising questions about why Sans Souci learners are being singled out and whether restricting access for an ent
Sea Point e-scooter rules put the brakes on unsafe riding
The City of Cape Town is introducing new rules for e-scooters, e-bikes and other electric mobility devices on the Sea Point Promenade, following concerns about speeding and conflicts with pedestrians. The new Sea Point Promenade Management Protocol includes an 8km/h speed limit in shared pedestrian areas, gives pedestrians right of way, and introduces restrictions on reckless riding, oversized and
Why new mining regulations miss the mark and only punish the poor
Lester Kiewit speaks to Christopher Rutledge, Executive Director at Mining Affected Communities United In Action (Macua) about the General Mining Laws Amendment Bill which has been approved by Cabinet. Government is hoping it plugs the holes in their efforts to stop illicit mining and related criminal activities. But Macua says it merely targets the poorest people involved and does not tackle the
GroundUp News: Jamestown luxury development row
Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October, deputy editor of GroundUp News, about the latest local stories. This includes the future of a farming community in Jamestown, which is under pressure as residents oppose plans for a new luxury gated development, while a police torture case involving three officers accused of assaulting a Mowbray barber heads to the regional court today after more than
E-scooter operators respond to new Sea Point Promenade rules
The City of Cape Town is introducing new rules for e-scooters, e-bikes and other electric mobility devices on the Sea Point Promenade, including an 8km/h speed limit in shared pedestrian areas and tighter controls around rider behaviour and the size of devices. But what do the operators themselves make of the changes? Muhammed from Scoot Up, one of the e-scooter operators on the Promenade, sp
The Africa Report with The Continent: Malaria, Elections and Russian Mercenaries
Malaria moving south, Zambia heading to the polls and Russian mercenaries accused of bombing a village they were supposed to be protecting in Mali. The latest stories from across Africa are discussed with the editorial team at The Continent, the free online newspaper delivering insightful reporting from journalists across the continent. You can get The Continent for free and have it delivered to y
Are non-alcoholic drinkers changing the way bars and restaurants price their drinks?
Cara’s viral video questioning a R72 bill for three soft drinks opened up a much bigger debate about the cost of going out in Cape Town. While Cara said the price felt steep, she also acknowledged that restaurants have significant overheads and that there is nuance to the debate. So what happens when more customers choose soft drinks, mocktails and other non-alcoholic options instead of alco
When extreme heat becomes a sporting hazard: How hot is too hot for athletes?
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, has died in Japan after suffering suspected heatstroke following a training session in extreme summer heat. Vunilagi played for second-division Japanese club Kyushu KV. His death has renewed concerns about the dangers extreme heat poses to athletes, particularly as rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves make conditions increasingly challenging for
The Luxury Lowdown: The all-new Intercontinental Table Bay Hotel
Lester Kiewit speaks to Bianca Resnekov, CapeTalk’s design correspondent, to get the Luxury Lowdown, and this week they focus on the relaunched Intercontinental Table Bay Hotel. 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, e
A World View from London: Notorious crime boss behind bars
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the mass evacuation ahead of a powerful typhoon in China, the latest developments involving notorious crime boss Daniel Kinahan, and the bizarre American court case involving motorists who claim they have been burnt by their car logos. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of
Why South Africa struggles to stop corruption
Lester Kiewit speaks to Lawson Naidoo, Director of Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC), about what it will take to get South Africa’s anti-corruption state apparatus operating effectively. 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 C
What the Hack: Arthur Goldstuck on boarding maths, Spider Man’s low tech gadgets, and a R299 smart button phone
In this week’s What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about the surprisingly flawed mathematics of boarding aircraft and why human behaviour keeps getting in the way. He also looks at the low tech approach behind the latest Spider Man blockbuster, before revisiting the humble button phone with the Telkom Citrus L05, which brings WhatsApp and 4G to a familiar format for just
Make your voice heard on important issues affecting the city
Lester Kiewit speaks to Kira Alberts, research coordinator and co-chair of the Citizens' Assembly Working Group at Stellenbosch University. The program will select a group of residents from all walks of life to discuss key issues and make recommendations to City leaders. The focus is on transport and climate. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast s
A World View from London: A 2,000-year-old discovery
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the detention of hundreds of alleged arsonists in France, an extraordinary attempt to board a passenger jet by bypassing the normal airport process, and the discovery of an ancient Roman trading vessel that has spent roughly two millennia beneath the water. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester
Captain Karin Botha: Giving child victims a voice in court
As part of Women’s Month, SAPS is highlighting the work of Captain Karin Botha, a forensic social worker attached to the Germiston Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit. Botha specialises in conducting forensic interviews with child victims of abuse and trafficking, helping to ensure their voices are heard in court. Her work played an important role in the successfu
It’s snow joke: prepare for a cold week
Lester Kiewit speaks to Juandre Vorster, the Weather Hooligan, about the icy weather hitting the Cape and parts of the country this week, with snow fall expected. Snow and bad weather has already forced the closure of the Swartberg Pass. 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
Money on a Monday: Don’t be fooled into undergoing debt review
Banks are warning their customers to be cautious of advertisements promising significant discounts on debt repayments without clarifying that they actually referring to debt review or debt counselling. While debt review can indeed help to manage debt, it also has serious implications such as losing access to credit and incur the payment of upfront fees. Lester Kiewit speaks to René Moonsamy
Catch Bottelnek Breek Bek at Artscape Women’s Humanity Festival
Lester Kiewit speaks to Dianne du Toit Albertze about her production of Bottelnek Breek Bek, a stage adaptation of her new novel of the same title which was commissioned especially for the 20th Artscape Women’s Humanity Festival. 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 Mo
Preparing South Africa for an electric future
Electric vehicles have quickly become commonplace on our roads, but the sector can only grow as fast as charging stations can be constructed. Lester Kiewit speaks to Norbert Stallkamp, black tower Business Development Manager, about how they are taking the complexity out of EV charging and helping prepare South Africa for a more electric future. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is
Is the City on the right track with its draft Short-Term Letting By-Law?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Brinn Tomes, entrepreneur and specialist in short-term rentals and Airbnb hosting, about his view on the City of Cape Town’s draft Short-Term Letting By-Law which is now open for public comment. 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
A World View from London: Pressure on FIFA
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the continued pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, a poignant reunion for Afghanistan's women footballers far from home, and the resumption of work on Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower, which aims to become the world's tallest building. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast
Shining the spotlight on Cape Town Stadium’s new lighting system
The City of Cape Town has just completed an overhaul of the overhead floodlight system at DHL Cape Town Stadium, replacing 360 old floodlights with 1,500 locally produced, energy-efficient LED lights which are also programmable and capable of running full-colour dynamic lighting sequences. The new system will not just dazzle with exciting light shows but also significantly reduce energy cons
How energy traders impact SA’s changing electricity market
Lester Kiewit speaks to Davide Pasi, Business Development Director at Red Rocket, about how South Africa’s electricity market is changing and the role of energy traders, who help connect renewable energy producers with the customers who need that power. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape To
Cape Town Stadium ready for DHL Stormers vs All Blacks
The All Blacks begin their Greatest Rivalry tour in Cape Town when they take on the DHL Stormers on Friday evening, giving locals an opportunity to see their fiercest rugby rivals (or heroes) in action. Lester Kiewit speaks to Gina Woodburn, CEO of DHL Cape Town Stadium, to discuss what fans can expect in the newly-updated stadium. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of t
Living legend: meet the WP player who beat the All Blacks in 1976
As the Stormers prepare to face the All Blacks, Lester Kiewit speaks to legendary Western Province player Bossie Clarke, who scored a try when the men in blue and white hoops last took on the All Blacks in 1976 and won 12-11. 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
Red Rocket: Shaping South Africa’s energy future
Lester Kiewit speaks to Matteo Brambilla, CEO of independent power producer, Red Rocket, about how they are helping shape South Africa’s energy future through renewable energy generation, energy trading and electric mobility. 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 Mornin
Emerging economies – Focus on India: Supreme Court and the youth protests
Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University. They discuss India-China trade at high altitude; climate change and floods on the southwest coast, and the Supreme Court and the youth protests. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authen
South African doctor behind pioneering womb surgery to fix baby with intestines outside his body
A London family are smiling today thanks to a South African doctor in Texas who led a team in performing an operation on a foetus while he was still in the womb, gently pushing its intestines back into his tiny body. The procedure was carried out in Texas where Dr Michael Belfort has been performing similar operations in the past, helping babies with spina bifida. He just so happened to be in Cape
A World View from London: A lottery ticket miracle
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the fallout of war in Iran, Nazi-era wrecks and secrets being exposed by low water levels in the Danube, and the Italian lottery player whose discarded jackpot ticket could so easily have become the world's most expensive piece of litter. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of t
Don’t let your children be victims of financially-motivated sextortion scams
Cybercriminals are targeting children and teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 in what has become known as financially-motivated sextortion scams. Using fake profiles and private online conversations, they lure their victims into sharing intimate photographs of themselves before making threats to release them unless monies are paid over. Jessica Shelver is the founder of The Digital Bodyguard a
South Africa’s standard of living crisis
Lester Kiewit speaks to Sibusiso Mboto, Advocacy Co ordinator at Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group (PMBEJD) about how the standard of living has declined for the average South African. This after Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, recently said: "We didn’t have a macroeconomic collapse; we didn’t lose a war. But living standards are l
Sick leave, sick selfie: Can your social media posts get you into trouble at work?
Being on sick leave doesn’t necessarily mean your social media activity is off limits. But could that innocent post from bed, or a photo someone else tags you in, create problems with your employer? Lisa Szöke, Associate Director at Guy & Associates Incorporated, joined Lester Kiewit to look at what the law says, where the risks lie and why your sick leave might be best kept off you
Can free parking ban spark shift to public transport?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Megan Bruwer, transportation engineering lecturer at the Civil Engineering Department of Stellenbosch University about his proposal to drive more people towards public transport and lower road congestion, by banning all free parking in the City. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your auth
Mitchells Plain Legacy Project on celebrating their golden jubilee
Mitchell’s Plain is celebrating its golden jubilee throughout 2026, and the team behind this celebration is the Mitchell’s Plain Legacy Project, whose goal was to reframe the narrative beyond the negative crime headlines and turning the spotlight on community resilience, local heritage, and youth potential. Lester Kiewit speaks to Jo-Anne Müller, member of the steering committee o
Mitchell’s Plain: Beyond being just a place on the map
2026 marks 50 years since the official establishment of Mitchell’s Plain, with many families settling in Westridge in 1976. Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Edgar Pieterse, a political scientist and founding director of the African Centre for Cities (ACC) at the University of Cape Town, to discuss how Mitchell’s Plain has become much more than just a geographical region on the map, bu
Unlocking Mitchells Plain’s economic potential
Lester Kiewit speaks to Sean Achim, founder of the Plein Chamber of Commerce, about what it will take to unlock the true economic potential of Mitchells Plain. 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 accessib
A World View from London: Russian drone safari
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including a Russian drone safari that sees a Ukrainian civilian hunted down and targeted, France’s wildfires expose old bombs, and a birdwatching boom in Britain, especially among the under-30s. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester K
GroundUp News: The Morita Forestry investment scam
Lester Kiewit is joined by GroundUp investigative reporter Joel Cedras for a special follow-up on the Morita Forestry investment scam, which GroundUp reports has cost South Africans hundreds of millions of rand. Cedras explained how the scheme attracted investors through promises of daily returns, social media promotion and an appearance of legitimacy, before withdrawals began failing. The investi
How to make our schools safe and inclusive spaces
Lester Kiewit speaks to Ridwan Samodien, a veteran teacher and Education Lead at Citizen Leader Lab. They discuss two recent incidents involving learners and parents acting violently and using racial slurs at sporting events. Our schools are meant to be safe spaces where inclusivity and equality are respected. Are our social inclusion programs sufficient or are they failing? Good Morning Ca
Mitchells Plain at 50: A suburb with a history that predates apartheid
Mitchells Plain is 50 this year, but its history stretches much further back. Doctoral researcher and journalist Nathan Adams has been digging through archives, deeds and government records and uncovered references to Mitchells Plain dating back to at least 1898. He also explores the mystery behind the suburb's name, the 183 pieces of land appropriated during apartheid, and how thousands of reside
Lester in your Lounge: Meeting our host Ebrahim “Boeta Hiemie” Abdullah
Mitchell’s Plain is marking 50 years since it was officially established and Lester Kiewit speaks to one of its original residents, Ebrahim “Boeta Hiemie” Abdullah, who was integral in establishing organised sports such as football and cricket in the early days. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is y
The Luxury Lowdown with Bianca Resnekov: Louis V in CPT
Lester Kiewit speaks to CapeTalk style correspondent Bianca Resnekov to get the Luxury Lowdown on the new Louis Vuitton store that opened at the V&A Waterfront. 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 acc
The Africa Report with The Continent: Rwanda’s online influence operation
Lester Kiewit gets latest news on Africa from Simon Allison, International Editor of The Continent. They discuss the accidentally leaked spreadsheet that revealed how Rwanda conducts influence operations online; Chad announces plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court; and the mass border crossing at Ceuta. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk bre
ATM argues South Africa’s migration problem is the symptom of state’s failures
Lester Kiewit speaks to Vuyolwethu Zungula, African Transformation Movement MP, about their stance on illegal migrants, government’s role and whether their view has changed since we saw a rise in xenophobic sentiment in recent months. 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. Go
A World View from London: Ukraine hits Russian beach
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including Ukraine targeting a tourist beach in Russia, Aung San Suu Kyi being seen, and jubilation in Tuvalu after success at last at the Commonwealth Games. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and reliable
The Templar: The real-life superhero on a mission to clean up the Cape
Cape Town’s newest superhero isn’t fighting villains, he’s fighting litter. The Templar, also known as Johnny, describes himself as a real-life superhero and has been cleaning up areas around the Cape, with plans to grow his efforts into Cleaners of the Cape, a community initiative encouraging people to get involved, costumes included. He speaks to Lester Kiewit about the inspira
Cost of living in SA is up but so are new car sales
Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Paulina Mamogobo, Chief Economist at National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa(Naamsa) about recent data which shows that while the cost of living may be high, South Africans have still managed to buy more cars than in the last ten years. And there is an increase in the number of electric and hybrid vehicles sold. Good Morning Cape Town with
What the Hack! Arthur Goldstuck on Zoho's South African growth, AI travel advice, and Samsung's passport-sized Fold8
In this week’s What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about Zoho’s rapid growth in South Africa, following the company’s Zoholics conference in Midrand. He also explores whether AI assistants could offer travellers better advice than traditional online booking platforms, before revisiting Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 and putting its passport-sized design to th
Emerging Economies - Latin America: El Nino has arrived in Latin America
Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: The U.N. leadership race heating up, with Latin Americans in Pole position, El Nino has arrived in Latin America, Peru’s Fujimori’s first signals: Talk right, walk centre; and World Cup Star goalkeeper from Cape Verde signs in Chile. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiew
How gambling is stacking the deck against young South Africans
There is a gambling crisis in South Africa. Research shows young South Africans who gamble are spending an average of 41% of their income on betting, while some middle-income gamblers are spending between 38% and 50% of their income, around 30% more than they spend on groceries. Lester Kiewit speaks to Anwar Parker, psychologist and System of Support Lead at YearBeyond, a government youth developm
A World View from London: Wildfires in Greece
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including wildfires in Greece, a record run across the Alps as an amazing ultramarathon concludes, and a Harvard University study that tells us drinking coffee is healthy. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and
Swopping hunger for help in tough economic times
Lester Kiewit speaks to Leonie Strickland, who runs Helderberg Swop, a community welfare initiative which collects donated second-hand items and swaps them for money or food for vulnerable pensioners or others in need. 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 w
School rugby race row: what is the protocol for referees?
Following an alleged racist incident at a school rugby match between Settlers and Fairmont, Lester Kiewit speaks to chairperson of the Boland Rugby Referee Society, Sebastian Abrahams, about the protocol a referee has to follow in such a case. 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.
Cape designer loses pants in confrontation with SANDF
Lester Kiewit speaks to Hanover Park fashion designer Zughdi Mohammed who says the SANDF confiscated his custom-made camouflage pants, saying he was violating national regulations preventing civilians from wearing the camouflage pattern which is reserved exclusively for use by the South African National Defence Force. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk br
Money on a Monday: The attraction and pitfalls of Buy Now Pay Later
South Africans are reliant on credit and payment options in order to afford things such as school clothes, small appliances, and other household necessities, and Buy Now Pay Later platforms have given them an affordable alternative to taking out a store account or a loan from a lender or financial institution. But there is also a danger as these platforms do not cross-reference each other to
Tracking Cape Town’s cumulative rainfall so far
Despite some promising heavy rains at the beginning of Cape Town’s winter rainfall season, the cumulative rainfall figures in the vital catchment areas quickly tapered off, leaving a pattern of another year of below-average rainfall. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Christien Engelbrecht, Lead Scientist for Long Range Forecasting at the SA Weather Service, to discuss the long term prognosis for th
Binge-watching options this weekend: Being Gordon Ramsay, Silo, Ride or Die
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: Being Gordon Ramsey (Netflix) Silo Season 3 (AppleTV) Ride or Die Season 1 (Prime Video) Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme i
The Bottom of the Week with Tyrone Fisher: Data that expires, colonial throwbacks and fake traffic fines
Tyrone Fisher shares his take on expiring mobile data, the ongoing relevance of the Commonwealth Games and the latest vehicle fine scams as he speaks to Lester Kiewit about some of the week's more bizarre stories. 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 L
What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Ramaphosa impeachment appeal
Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day political correspondent, about the latest news coming out of Parliament, including Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment committee voting to seek a direct appeal to the Constitutional Court after a Western Cape High Court ruling halted public hearings into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s impeachment inquiry, reigni
A World View from London: Migration pressures
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including a dramatic migrant influx into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco, a Brazilian player banned until his injured opponent can return to training, and a student fined after licking and returning a vending machine straw in Singapore. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk
When dogs, seals and beachgoers clash: How to safely respond to wildlife on our beaches
A video circulating on social media showing four dogs confronting a seal on a beach has sparked concerns about how people and pet owners should behave around marine wildlife. The dogs appear to be off leash, while the encounter becomes increasingly tense before the owner eventually calls them back. Another man then approaches the seal, which charges at him, prompting him to slap the animal se
As gun violence continues to rock Cape we must ask if ShotSpotter was an expensive failure?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Grant Oosterwyk, lecturer in Information Systems at UCT about why it is important to critically evaluate and understand the effect of the City of Cape Town’s multi-million rand ShotSpotter program. 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 Ca
Cyber sense, making sense of scams: are you being groomed for the kill?
Online romance can become a gateway to devastating financial fraud. This week on Cyber Sense, Making Sense of Scams, Lester Kiewit looks at the growing problem of pig butchering scams, where criminals build fake romantic relationships with victims before manipulating them into handing over money. The discussion comes as two more suspects are arrested in connection with an alleged R14 million roman
Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Palau caught between US and China, locust farming and a costly rogue seal
Katie Macdonald joins Lester Kiewit with this week’s Pacific Dispatch, looking at growing tensions between the US and China in the Pacific, a New Zealand farmer exploring insects as a food source, and the extraordinary damage caused by one rogue seal, with a bill reportedly nearing AUD $50,000. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. 
20th Annual Artscape Women’s Humanity Festival set to commence
The 20th annual Artscape Women's Humanity Festival will be running from July 30 to August 31, 2026, at the Artscape Theatre Centre and featuring theatre, music, and public dialogues under the theme "A Place For All". One of the highlights will be the Women’s Humanity Walk on Sunday 9 August where participants will walk from the Cape Town Civic Centre to Artscape, paying tribute to lead
What’s the beak deal? How do pigeons survive if we don’t feed them?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Arjun Amar, Associate Prof at the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornothology at UCT, about how pigeons survive, if we do not feed them. This comes after some Cape Town residents have been found in contravention of City by-laws that say you may not scatter food directly on the ground or cause unsanitary conditions that attract rodents or pests. Good Morning Cape
A World View from London: A very British prison protest
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including renewed military escalation between the US and Iran, America's move to restrict Chinese and other foreign-made robotics on national security grounds, and Charles Bronson's extraordinary protest after his prison pudding was served without custard. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podc
Salt River residents react to Culemborg eviction order and what happens next
Lester Kiewit speaks to Warda Rahim, Chairperson of the Salt River Residents’ Association, about the High Court’s decision to order the eviction of 161 occupiers from the Culemborg site. Rahim shares the community’s reaction to the ruling, the impact the occupation has had on residents in Salt River and surrounding areas, particularly around crime and safety, and what the communi
Why ethical lobbying matters to South Africa’s democracy
Abdul Waheed Patel, President of the South African Lobbying Association, speaks to Lester Kiewit about why it is important to understand the role of professional, ethical and responsible lobbying in South Africa’s constitutional democracy. This comes as Action SA announced it is preparing a proposed Lobbying Transparency Bill, a Private Member's Bill intended to regulate lobbying and prevent
Will AI harm the Cape’s call centre sector?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Clint Crowster is the founder of AskOsca.com - a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company based in Cape Town. They discuss whether the advent of AI in the call centre sector will lead to a loss of jobs. 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&n
It is your last chance this weekend to register or re-register as a voter
The next and final Voter Registration weekend is on 1 and 2 August 2026 and voting stations across South Africa will be open from 8am to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday. All South Africans, and especially those who are 16 years and older, are urged to register if it’s their first time, or to re-register if their place of ordinary residence has changed. Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael H
Corporates That Care: Why Belgotex is investing in South Africa's creative economy
As part of Primedia Cares' Corporates That Care initiative, Lester Kiewit speaks to Evan Lockart-Barker, CEO of Belgotex, about why supporting South Africa's creative economy is good for business and communities alike. They discuss Belgotex's partnership with the inaugural KZN Art Fair and the Making Ground exhibition at the Hilton Arts Festival, the relationship between design and manufacturing,
