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Join Lester Kiewit every weekday for an authentic Cape Town wake-up call. The show gets Cape Town as close to the story as possible, from high-profile interviews to did-you-hear watercooler conversations. The show is enlightening and accessible, inclusive and thought-provoking. It helps listeners navigate the (sometimes hectic) business of life. Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchres ...
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If you’re involved in tourism in Cape Town and the Western Cape, the podcast is for you. It’s presented by Cape Talk morning drive host and all-round Western Cape champion, Aden Thomas. He asks the questions you’d like to ask and looks at the issues you’re interested in.
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Elections for African Union chair; former Ghana finance minister declared a fugitive, people of the Niger Delta vs oil giant Shell. Kiri Rupiah, Communities Editor at The Continent, shares details of these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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16/2/2025 My Holy Spirit By Pastor Kobus Massyn I am the great I am - Yahweh Exodus 3:14 And God said to Moses, I Am Who I Am and What I Am, and I Will Be What I Will Be; and He said, You shall say this to the Israelites: I Am has sent me to you! Genesis 1:2 2The earth was without form and an empty waste, and darkness was upon the face of the very …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Chad Thomas of IRS Forensic Investigations, about a shocking case of a group of men who were tied up and violated at a Pretoria nightclub, allegedly by security staff. The horrific torture was captured on video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Isaac Matshego, Economist at Nedbank, for a preview of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025 Budget Speech. They discuss the key economic pressures shaping this year’s budget, expectations for government spending and revenue collection, and how the minister might balance economic growth with social support. See omnystudio…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor David Attwell about the ambitious plan to restore Simon’s Town’s historic tennis courts. What started as a vision in 2022 has now grown into a full-fledged project, with the Simon's Town Civic Association, the SA Navy Dockyard’s Facilities Management Department, and Cape Town Tennis joining forces. With over 100 me…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis about expectations for the upcoming Budget speech. The mayor says they can accelerate thousands of planned affordable rental apartments in well-located areas if the budget includes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA promise to improve state subsidy funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…
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The battle over returning to the office is heating up, with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon doubling down on full-time in-person work—despite employee pushback—while Karen Lowe from South Africa's Four-Day Work Week campaign offers alternative solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Taydren van Vuren, LLD candidate in children's rights in the Department of Private Law at the Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University, about how to best reintegrate thousands of child soldiers back into society. He also speaks to former child soldier José Maria Joao about how he was captured and forced into a life of viole…
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Ukrainian peace negotiations – except they do not include Ukraine; a British couple detained in Iran while motorbiking the world; a carry-on catch as airline makes you pay a small fortune for water on flight. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Chris Yelland, energy analyst and managing director at EE Business Intelligence, about what measures Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa could realistically put in place to ensure the electricity price remains affordable for ordinary South Africans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Zackie Achmat about the execution-style murder of openly gay imam Muhsin Hendricks. Hendricks was shot dead in Gqeberha on Saturday morning while sitting in a vehicle outside a Bethelsdorp house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Today, we’re chatting about the annual Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition. This prestigious competition aims to grow economic excellence in South Africa by developing future leaders in the field of economics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Many schools in Cape Town have to hold their interschool athletics competitions at a limited number of venues across the City of Cape Town, which sometimes means long travel distances and the possibility of conflicting schedules. Lester Kiewit speaks to Councillor Francine Higham, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services an…
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Muizenberg’s infamous truck-eating bridge has been put onto a diet thanks to an early-warning system which is triggered by height sensors. Kevin Rack has previously given (too many) updates each time a truck has unsuccessfully challenged “Bridget” and come up short but is now moving out of Muizenberg and heading to pastures green. He explains to Le…
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An asylum seeker has driven into crowns of people in Germany; a controversial shirt sponsor; Mafia experiencing personnel issues, Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Nathi Ngubane, the author and illustrator of From the River to the Sea, after the book was confiscated from a bookstore in Jerusalem where authorities claimed the childrens’ colouring and activity book is an incitement to violence. The bookstore owners have been arrested and are currently under house arrest. See omnystudio.c…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Corne Mulder, the leader of the Freedom Front Plus in parliament about the issues raised by President Donald Trump about the security and safety of Afrikaners in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Tensions escalate as Australia and China trade blame over fighter jet incident in South China Sea; nurses who were caught on videocall making anti-Semitic remarks banned from practicing anywhere in Australia; Aussies expected to have spent over $500 million on Valentine’s Day’s gifts. Lester Kiewit gets all the details on these stories from Katie M…
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Many who grew up with strict parents were discouraged from dating until after school, but does this approach set us up for future struggles, expecting us to suddenly be ready for relationships without prior experience? After a listener called in, upset that his granddaughter’s primary school is hosting a Valentine’s Day dance, the debate reignited …
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The extended deadline - for spaza shops and food-handling informal outlets to become registered through their local municipalities - is approaching once again. The deadline was extended to 28 February 2025 by President Cyril Ramaphosa in December 2024, and came about after blame was pointed at spaza shops following a number of children had fallen i…
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The remains of the 14 South African National Defence Force soldiers who lost their lives in the easter Democratic Republic of the Condo (DRC) will be repatriated on Thursday, 13 February, and handed over to their respective families. The soldiers died when they were caught in the crossfire during conflict between DRC army forces and M23 rebels a fo…
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India’s Prime Minister to meet with US President amidst fears of tariffs; a look at India’s budget for 2025; and how much is an Indian cow worth? Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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US President Trump says talks will begin to end Russia-Ukraine war; UN has heavily condemned Bangladesh riots of 2024; aluminium prices could soar in price and impact canned drinks. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to EWN reporter Carlo Petersen, about the trial of suspected underworld kingpin, Nafiz Modack. Modack testified in the case that sees him and others face 122 charges relating to operating a criminal enterprise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Liubov Abravitova, the Ukraine ambassador to South Africa, about the US Defence Secretary saying Ukraine must abandon its goal of trying to get back land claimed by Russia in 2014. The US says it will also not support any post-ceasefire programs in Ukraine and urged Nato to do the same. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Craig Kensley, Executive Director of social investment agency GrowZA, about the critical role of first-mile and last-mile support in education. They discuss how bursary programs can do more than just provide financial aid by ensuring students are equipped with the resources and guidance they need from the start of their jour…
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The nomadic visa, also called a "digital nomad visa" in South Africa, is expected to positively impact the country's economy by attracting a new influx of foreign remote workers who can contribute to local businesses through their spending on accommodation, food, and services while enjoying the South African lifestyle. Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Jonathan Cherry, Director of Cherryflava Media, about why brands are increasingly updating their logos and why these changes often trigger strong emotional reactions from consumers. They discuss recent examples, including Jaguar’s rebrand, which reignited interest in the brand, and Mazda’s logo update, which faced widespread…
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It might seem like a tempting offer, claiming refugee status in the United States of America, if you can prove to authorities there that you are Afrikaner who has been subjected to “government-sponsored race-based discrimination, including racially discriminatory property confiscation”. Lester Kiewit speaks to Andrew Thompson of the News24 Disinfor…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Johan Burger, an independent crime and policing consultant. In his previous role as a senior researcher in the Crime and Justice Programme at the Institute for Security Studie, he researched the attacks on South Africa’s farms and small holdings, and says this situation should be recognised for the national crisis that it…
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The Bayside Canal upgrade project has been put on hold due to a contractual dispute. Lester Kiewit speaks to Councillor Zahid Badroodien, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, to find out how far the project is from completion and whether it will still be completed according to schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Wesley Neumann, the technical official for Western Province High School Athletics about whether the city has enough high-quality athletics facilities for learners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Africa Melane speaks to Kiri rupiah, the community’s editor at The Conitinent, for the Africa Report. This week they discuss EAC-SADC talks; the passing of Sam Nujoma and the SANDF’s fallen heroes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Africa Melane speaks to Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis about a Human Sciences Research Council which found that the city has created more jobs in the last decade than any other metro in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Ceasefire and hostage deal falling apart in Gaza; emergency landing in Greece after pilot collapses mid-flight; power blackout across Sri Lanka caused by playful monkey. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Africa Melane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Are we at a stage where AI can be considered as just another tool on the same level as spell-and-grammar checking software? Is it acceptable for AI to be used in a newsroom to sub-edit articles or even for writing up articles based on media releases or news stories taken from other sources? Africa Melane speaks to Anton Harber, a veteran journalist…
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SAPS have deployed more officers to the Nyanga taxi rank after 16 taxis were set alight on Sunday evening. Africa Melane speaks to Mandla Hermanus, Chair of SANTACO Western Cape, to discuss what motives might be behind these attacks, and what it means for the safety of commuters and the effectiveness of the taxi services which thousands depend on. …
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The South African Weather Service was recently a victim of a cyberattack and their services are still offline. Africa Melane speaks to Craig Rosewarne, MD of Wolfpack Information Risk (Pty) Ltd on who is considered to be targets of such attacks and what we all need to do in order to avoid becoming a victim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…
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Africa Melane speaks to Riefdah Ajam, the general secretary of FEDUSA, about the recent announcement by government that they will be recruiting thousands of new labour inspectors. The union is however concerned that this critical function is being entrusted to far too many interns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The focus of US Secretary of State Rubio’s tour of Latin America last week; Elections in Ecuador: Noboa seeks more time to bring violence under control; Taxi art in Buenos Aires . Lester speaks to Prof Lyal White, focusing on Latin America and events taking place there in the past week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Janine van der Post, Motoring Editor at Wheels24, about the surprising shift in South Africa’s car market, with the Suzuki Swift outselling the Toyota Hilux in January. They discuss what’s driving Suzuki’s success, the growing influence of Chinese automakers, and whether reports about Chinese cars being among the most hijack…
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Israeli troops withdraw from key corridor dividing the Gaza Strip; death of a boxer a week after title fight; a first edition of Harry Potter sold for a small fortune. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Lester speaks to the minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, who will be visiting Ceres in the Western Cape today to witness the first lot of apples being shipped to Thailand in over 16 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks with Jan Bosman of the AfrikanerBond, on their views of the executive order signed by Donald Trump this past weekend, affecting South Africans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Lauren Kansley, spokesperson for Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), about the overwhelming demand for study placements and student accommodation. With enrolment near full capacity and thousands of hopefuls applying for limited residence space, Kansley explains how CPUT is managing the challenge, including increa…
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