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Good Bad Billionaire

BBC World Service

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How did the planet's richest people make their billions? From iconic celebrities and secretive CEOs to sporting legends and titans of technology, Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng find out, and then decide whether they think they’re good, bad, or just another billionaire. Ever wondered how Taylor Swift went from country singer to money-spinner? How Amazon boss Jeff Bezos came to launch one of the biggest corporations of the internet age? And how six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan made his fortune ...
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A podcast from the Continence Service in the Northern Trust, providing listeners with a greater understanding of bladder and bowel dysfunction and education of what may be contributing to the problem and supportive measures which could be implemented to improve bladder and bowel difficulties. The series will give an introduction to the Continence Service and discuss common types of bladder and bowel incontinence difficulties, such as overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence and functi ...
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Transit Unplugged

Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo

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We share the stories, challenges, and successes of the top transit professionals from around the world. Learn how top transit leaders got to where they are with stories and insights from their careers. Get the inside story about public transit and transit trends from the people who run it. Transit Unplugged is hosted and produced by Paul Comfort and brought to you by Modaxo Learn more at https://transitunplugged.com/
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Candid interviews with successful Self-starters. On Build It. They'll Come, you'll hear from some amazing Australian entrepreneurs who bet big to build great businesses. Journalist Helen Dalley interviews business innovators and visionaries on how they turned their lightbulb idea into a viable, sustainable enterprise. This podcast is about the human face behind taking a simple idea and turning it into a business or movement. It's the beating heart behind what it takes to build an empire, fro ...
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At Risk Radio is an audio production of Spirit of Martyrdom who Internationally Serves Leaders Who Risk Much For Jesus. Each podcast includes a variety of reports directly from the field in restricted and unreached regions of the world. Be inspired by personal stories of faith being tested, perspectives of the Holy Spirit transforming lives, and biblical insights to the global work. We will equip you with ways to apply these observations to your life and grow as a leader and courageous influ ...
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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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Railways Africa Magazine discusses the activities of African railway operators and the supporting railway industry. Railways Africa has been providing railway news and rail-related business intelligence - focused specifically on the African continent since the early ’50s. Our platforms consist of - Railways Africa Live, Coffee with the editor, the immersive experience and our weekly and monthly publication. Our online premium platform provides project information as well as opportunities to ...
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Mark Barnes, Executive Chairman and CEO at Purple Group and SA Post Office former CEO, about his recent column, exploring whether South Africa is nearing a pivotal turning point and what bold action is needed to unlock its full potential. In other interviews, Nqobile Ndlovu Sport Business Expert chats about the FIA’s appro…
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What does it take to build a transit system that powers a city—and wins global recognition for livability? In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Ryan Daniel, CEO of St. Cloud Metro Bus, and Dave Kleis, Board Chair and former mayor of St. Cloud, Minnesota, share how their long-running partnership has driven bold innovation and national recognition. …
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Health Island, founded by business owner Philip Rubin and a finalist in the Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite competition, is a one-stop shop for healthy grab-and-go snacks. The business supplies customers nationally through vending machines, bulk office deliveries on standing orders, and curated hampers for staff appreciation, wellness days, and e…
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Steven Stead, writer and director of Jack and the Beanstalk, chats to Lester Kiewit about bringing KickstArt Theatre’s award-winning pantomime tradition to Cape Town for the very first time. With the school holidays fast approaching, he shares what families can expect from this magical production at the Baxter Theatre, running from 3 to 27 July 202…
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How harmful is gambling to our economy? Sports betting has become extremely popular in South Africa, and as much as it is quite legal as an industry, it could be argued that much of South Africa’s hard earned disposable income is channelled away from the “real” economy. Lester Kiewit speaks to Johan Fourie, professor and director of the Laboratory …
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Donald Trump has posted fresh online threats aimed at Iran, fuelling tensions amid an already volatile Middle East climate. Meanwhile, in the world of presidential merchandising, Trump-branded gold mobile phones are reportedly on sale—yes, really. And doctors are urging patients to stop filming themselves during operations, as a bizarre new trend i…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to independent researcher and writer Bianca Van Wyk, about a murder case in the Mthatha Magistrate’s court where a man is accused of murdering his partner. As cover for his alleged crime, he wrote an emotional letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa saying he can no longer live in a country overrun by crime and criminals. Accused M…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to independent economist Duma Gqubule about the country’s true unemployment rate, and why an assertion by Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie, that it hovers close to 10percent is merely “voodoo” stats with no foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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The Children’s Institute has taken government to court over its late birth registration backlog; Theewaterskloof is in a stinking mess due to poor governance; and a document has gone missing in a police torture case. Lester Kiewit speaks to Daniel Steyn of GroundUp News about these stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Isaack Lesole, the CEO and host of Transit Ringas podcast. They discuss the challenges faced by government in bringing the sector into the formalised business fold, in line with the recent call by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Sipho Pityana about his ongoing legal battles with Absa, where Pityana is challenging his removal as a director and the South African Reserve Bank's Prudential Authority's objections to his nomination as Absa chair. In other interviews: Warren Ingram, Financial advisor and Co-Founder of Galileo Capital, talks about financi…
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The Right2Write initiative affords the commercial world the unique opportunity to make a direct contribution to the education of youth by providing free exclusively branded school exercise books to learners across the country, while using that same opportunity to market their brand to a young and very influential target market, no matter the brand.…
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AirCnC Property Management is reshaping short-term rentals in Cape Town’s South Peninsula by combining local expertise, hands-on care, and flexible service options that challenge the one-size-fits-all model of traditional property management. They add value by educating property owners on short-term rental regulations, insurance, and Airbnb policie…
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The RMB Africa Focus series is back on CapeTalk to give insights into Africa’s economic resilience and why the continent remains central to global investment conversations. Lester Kiewit speaks to Crystal Orderson about Africa’s Economic Growth Opportunities in Critical Minerals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Michelle Du Plessis, a meteorologist at Vox Weather, about the cold fronts approaching the city, and the effect it will have in coming days. 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…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Mitchell Plitnick, President of ReThinking Foreign Policy,and co-author of Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics. They discuss the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, its cause, and likely outcomes. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This program…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to activist and journalist Hasina Kathrada about her involvement in the global March to Gaza, which saw scores of pro-Palestine supporters head to the border of Egypt and Rafah. It is a peaceful international mobilisation demanding an end to Israel’s siege and the immediate opening of humanitarian corridors. The march has now b…
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On this week’s episode of What the Hack! Arthur Goldstuck talks to Lester Kiewit about Cisco Live in San Diego, where it’s all about The year of reinvention: from customer experience to hybrid work; the WhatsApp features you didn’t know about; and why and when your data expires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Sharmi Surianarain, Chief Impact Officer at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, about new youth unemployment data and how employers can hire smart through the SA Youth platform. In other interviews, Jan Vermeulen, Editor at Mybroadband on MultiChoice's potential plan to unbundle SuperSport from DStv channels. The Money …
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On Youth Day, Clotilde Angelucci, Acting Lead at Youth Capital, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the structural barriers facing young people in South Africa — from high unemployment to unequal access to opportunity & Ekta Somera, South African youth activist, community facilitator at Youth Capital, and author and founder of Paper Trail Literary Journa…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at GIBS and research associate with the Brenthurst Foundation about a pre election attack in Colombia; Bolivia pushing to change global drug controls; Ecuador being a test case for curbing organised crime; and remembering ta journalist and activist who were murdered in the Amazon three years ago…
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Prof Mpumelelo Ncube, Head of the Department of Social Work at the University of the Free State, speaks to Lester Kiewit about South Africa’s ongoing femicide crisis — a national trauma that continues to claim the lives of women across the country, often at the hands of intimate partners. Drawing on his recent opinion piece and personal tragedy — t…
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Amid rising military exchanges, both Iran and Israel are being urged to de-escalate and avoid further conflict. In the U.S., Donald Trump had a weekend of contrasts—celebrating with a patriotic parade while also facing angry protests. And in the UK, police have asked festivalgoers to stop calling emergency services from mosh pits, reminding them th…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to journalist and author, Niren Tolsi, about the significance of the Proteas’ win over Australia to take the crown of World Test champions. They discuss what it means, especially for black South African players, like captain Temba Bavuma who has endured racist-tinged criticism for years.Lester Kiewit speaks to journalist and au…
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It has been estimated that South Africa’s GDP is 10% lower than it could be if our children were not physically and intellectually damaged by a lack of nutritious food. Since the 1990s, the rate of child undernourishment has hovered at around 25%, and it is an issue which needs to be addressed in order to lift the economy. Lester Kiewit speaks to D…
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Ruth Goble, Operations Executive at the MedicAlert Foundation of Southern Africa, speaks to Lester Kiewit about which option is more effective in an emergency. She unpacks the importance of immediate access to critical medical information and weighs up the question: Is it better to wear your medical info or save it on your phone in a crisis? Good M…
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In this episode of At Risk Radio, hosts Mark Stafford and David Witt chat with Dan Russell, a Las Vegas men's ministry leader with a powerful story of transformation and global impact. Dan opens up about his journey from a challenging season of personal crisis to wholehearted faith, describing how a simple email from an Indian pastor sparked a life…
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Have you found that mobile internet speeds in South Africa are much slower than abroad? Lester Kiewit speaks to Paul Colmer, exco member with the Wireless Application Providers Association (WAPA) to find out the main reasons why this is the case. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme i…
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This is a curated compilation of the best interviews from The Money Show this past week, featuring insightful discussions on business trends, personal finance, and leadership. Stephen spoke with Saki Macozoma, Chair of Vodacom and Safika Holdings, about his transformative journey, leadership principles, and impact on the private sector and civil so…
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Hywel George, Director of Investments at Old Mutual Investment Group about the recent surge in oil and gold prices, and the decline in stock markets following Israel's strikes against targets in Iran, which has led to increased uncertainty and fragile sentiment in the market. In other interviews, Nkosiyati Yati Khumalo, Ed…
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Bluey is an award-winning animated television series which has captivated audiences across the globe, and there are now numerous podcasts dedicated to discussing each episode after airing. Lester Kiewit speaks to the family behind the “Dinner with the Heelers” podcast series. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk br…
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The Emmy award-winning children’s television series Bluey is coming to South Africa in the form of a theatrical performance at the Artscape Opera House from 26 June to 6 July 2025. Rehearsals are currently underway and director Jacob Williams, one of Australia’s premier puppeteers and puppetry directors, spoke to Lester Kiewit about what audiences …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, a researcher and political analyst, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including. 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 a…
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A Devastating Airline Crash in India, Israel’s Impending Action in Iran and The Labubu Doll Craze. 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 Town with Lester Kiewi…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Elijah Mhlanga, the spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education, about why they do not keep up to date information on sex offender teachers. Currently the department leaves it up to the SA Council for Educators and individual provinces to keep track of offending teachers and carry out the necessary screening processes…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Aron Hyman, a senior analyst at Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (Gitoc) about the murder of underworld figure and security company boss Andre Naude. Naude had been facing murder charges relating to the death of Brian Wainstein, known as the steroid king. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Katie Macdonald in this week’s Pacific Dispatch. They discuss fresh uncertainty surrounding Australia’s AUKUS submarine deal after a U.S. review raised concerns, and the high-profile mushroom poisoning trial of Erin Patterson, who denies charges related to the deaths of three family members. Plus, they end on a lighter note …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to veteran aviation analyst Ahmed Bassa about the horrific crash of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, which slammed into a building in Ahmedabad, shortly after take-off. The Air India flight was headed for London, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. …
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Clinical psychology graduate Lauren Maytham spoke to Lester Kiewit about her research into the positive role social media can play in romantic relationships. Drawing from her Master’s work at Nelson Mandela University, Lauren challenged the usual doom-and-gloom narratives around platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp, instead highlighting how they c…
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Ayabonga Cawe, Chief Commissioner of the International Trade Administration Commission about South Africa's proposed 15% import tax on new energy vehicle batteries, aimed at boosting local production capacity and attracting original equipment manufacturers to set up units in the country. In other interviews: Duncan McLeod,…
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When Cape Town businessman Hector Elliot heard about a friend in Britain delivering vehicles to Ukraine to be used for humanitarian aid purposes, he decided to purchase a vehicle and drive it there himself. The journey was full of challenges, and he shares the experience with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University, about: India’s all-party mission following the India-Pakistan war; a thaw in Indo-Canada relations; and how Indian student visas to the USA have been affected. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the Ca…
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Justice Edwin Cameron’s latest book, “Behind Prison Walls” (co-written with Rebecca Gore and Sohela Surajpal), takes a look at our current correctional service system, and why it needs to be overhauled. Lester Kiewit speaks to criminal justice analyst and co-author Rebecca Gore. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk…
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One of the greats of pop has died; South Korea ends its speaker war; undersea treasure photos causing excitement in Colombia. 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 …
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According to Gerrie Fourie, CEO of Capitec, South Africa’s unemployment rate might be closer to 10% than 32.9%, due to many people engaged in the informal economy and not included in official statistics. Lester Kiewit explores this notion with Marc Lubner, Group Chief Executive Officer of Afrika Tikkun and Exec Chairman. Good Morning Cape Town with…
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