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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Join us as we dive into the past present and future of the business and the culture surrounding it. Raw and uncut tales brought to you from the men and women who lived it before the legal era of cannabis. The trials and tribulations of entrepreneurs making their way into the legal market. Honest reviews and info brought to you on local product currently on the market. Is it gas or is it trash.
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The City of Oshuamp is the first weekly live-play Dungeons & Dragons series from NotGreatRPG, brought to life by a ragtag group of friends and guided by DM Jon. Broadcast live on our Twitch channel and available wherever you get your podcasts, this campaign dives headfirst into dark fantasy horror, blending tense roleplay, creeping dread, and high-stakes storytelling in a world fraying at the edges. Set in a frostbitten city at the end of the world, Oshuamp is a place of broken faith and des ...
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Smart women are investing in two key assets these days, themselves and real estate! Join your hosts Sharon Lechter and Jason Hartman once a month as they bring you exciting authors, entrepreneurs, top-tier investors and financial experts that are sharing their secrets of success. Learn tips and tools to apply to your own career, business, and life from experts such as: Lori Ann LaRocco (7-Steps To Success In Business), Nancy Doyle (CFA, Manage your Financial Life), Darlene Coquerel (CEO of K ...
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Welcome to The Bible OverBrew. This is where Rachel Redeemed and Matt Searles take you through an overview of the whole Bible story in a year. Maybe like them you know the experience of wanting to read the whole Bible but getting lost in the details, ending up feeling discouraged and so you give up. That’s why they've made The Bible OverBrew! Rachel and Matt can be some friends along the way, helping you get an overview of the whole Bible story... or an ‘overbrew’ some may say… The Bible Ove ...
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Exploring the Heart of the Parables Stories Jesus Told is a six week mini-series with teaching from author Daniel Fusco. Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a novel, film, or song, we are products of the narratives that have formed us—for good or bad. If you need fresh inspiration or are stuck living under the weight of a story you can’t shake off, consider this study of the parables of Jesus. Through six sessions, you’ll hear directly from Jesus through the Word. His parables not only ...
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"The Mysterious Traveler" was a popular and influential American radio drama anthology series that ran on the Mutual Broadcasting System from December 1943 to September 1952. Here's a breakdown of the show: Concept: Each week, listeners were invited to join a "Mysterious Traveler" (primarily voiced by Maurice Tarplin) on a train journey, where he would introduce a dark, mysterious, or suspenseful tale. The stories often had elements of mystery, suspense, crime fiction, horror, and science fi ...
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Book explores South Africa's obsession with blaming crime on the occult
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22:53In her book “The Devil made me do it – Understanding Occult Crime in South Africa”, Professor Nicky Falkof addresses why so many are quick to blame the influence of witchcraft and Satanism for some of South Africa’s most notorious crimes. Using examples such as the murder of a child mistaken for a tokoloshe in the 1920s, the satanic panic that grip…
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A World View from London: The Greek Watergate
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4:19Claims of wide-ranging spying in Greece; a plane stowaway from Afghanistan; vote for your favourite fat bear. 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 L…
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Specialist physician raises alarm over chronic childhood stunting in the Northern Cape
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8:47Dr Errol Visser, specialist in emergency medicine and hyperbaric physician, speaks to Lester Kiewit about his recent volunteer visits to remote Northern Cape communities, where he has witnessed the devastating effects of chronic childhood stunting. He explains how long-term malnutrition during early childhood is causing permanent damage to brain an…
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Why Trump’s Autism claims are cause for concern
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9:22This week, US President Donald Trump’s administration stated boldly that the use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol and an ingredient in Tylenol) during pregnancy may be linked to autism. Lester Kiewit speaks to Leryke Kleynhans, National Training Coordinator for Autism South Africa, to discuss the damage the assertion by the U.S could cau…
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Uncle Pythagoras makes maths and science fun for students online
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9:21Abei Ngwenya, an unemployed teacher from Vosloorus known online as Uncle Pythagoras, shares how he brings Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology to life on his YouTube channel. He explains how he makes complex concepts easy to follow and how online platforms allow him to reach a new generation of learners. Lester Kiewit speaks to him about his work …
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Cycling Road World Championships held in Africa for the first time
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7:51For the first time, Africa is hosting the UCI Road World Championships, with Kigali, Rwanda, welcoming the world’s top cyclists in a week-long celebration of racing that started this past Sunday, 21 September. Known for its challenging hills and the annual Tour du Rwanda, the city is staging Junior, Under-23, and Elite races, while Women Under-23 r…
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Don’t miss the 54th Annual Youth Classical Concert at Artscape
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9:59Each year, young singers and instrumentalists are offered the opportunity to perform with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra on a professional stage. The 54th Youth Classical Concert will be taking place on 27 September 2025 at Artscape’s Theatre Stage and featuring classically-trained musicians ranging in age from 17 to 24. Lester Kiewit speaks …
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Parenting advice through the pens of psychoanalysts
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23:42Andy Cohen is a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst who released a book earlier this year entitled “Parenting Psychoanalysed: Letters to a Parent”, which is made up of a collection of 39 letters written by psychoanalysts from around the world. Candid, yet deeply personal, these letters reflect not only their professional views but also those of a par…
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A World View from London: World stunned at Trump’s UN speech
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7:08A mother in New Zealand is accused of keeping her kids’ bodies in suitcases; Donald Trump has caused a stir following his wide ranging speech at the UN; and police have arrested a woman who said she was out to stab immigrants after watching right wing videos. Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Patrick Bond, Director of the Centre for Social Change in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities at University of Johannesburg, about US President Donald Trump’s speech to the United Nations. Trump called climate change a “con” and said European nations were “going to hell” because of immigration policies. G…
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Countdown to Rapture: What makes extreme religious groups popular
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12:59Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Dion Forster, University Research Chair in Public Theology and Ethics, School of Religion and Theology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. They discuss the emergence of fringe and extreme religious movements and what makes them popular. This after a local self-styled prophet c…
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GroundUp News: Delft residents homeless after police van destroys shacks
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7:59Residents in Delft were left injured and homeless after a police van crashed into their shacks; the Constitutional Court is to hear a landmark case on “consent” when it comes to sexual offences; and a wild fire which swept through Silvermine in April is proving to be a blessing in disguise as it is making it easier to clear the land of alien trees.…
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Camps Bay residents unhappy with proposed sale of library and land
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8:21Lester Kiewit speaks to Chris Willemse, chairperson of the Camps Bay and Clifton Ratepayers Association, to discuss the proposal from the City of Cape Town to sell off the Camps Bay Library and surrounding land on which the library’s parking lot is located. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This …
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Catch Vusi Mahlasela live in Cape Town on Heritage Day
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8:03Singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela will be one of the headliners performing on Heritage Day at the Mojo Heritage Day Street Festival. He speaks to Lester Kiewit about his amazing musical journey, performing at the 1994 inauguration of Nelson Mandela, as well as sharing the stage with the likes of Dave Matthews Band, Sting, Paul Simon, Josh Groban, Ra…
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Lester Kiewit interviews Dr Pieter Groenewald about shocking crime statistics—over 200 murders and 300 rapes tied to parolees in 2024—and the government’s plans to reform parole. Minister Groenewald details proposals coming out of the National Summit on Parole Reform: tighter eligibility, better supervision, accountability, and closer cooperation a…
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The Africa Report with The Continent: Authentic Italian leather - Made in Nigeria
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5:53Lester Kiewit gets the latest news on Africa from Simon Allison, co-founder and international editor of The Continent. Today’s stories include: How “Authentic Italian” leather products are made in Nigeria; witchcraft accusations in Zambia; a thriving trade in space rocks (meteorites) in Libya. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast …
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Volvo green tip of the week: WESSA’s Stop the Strangle campaign
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2:42This week’s Volvo Green Tip featured Mike Denison, Senior Coastal Programme Manager at WESSA, who spoke about their Stop the Strangle campaign. The initiative highlights the dangers of ghost fishing gear and marine entanglement, raising awareness about its devastating impact on marine life and how communities can take action. Read more about the ca…
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A World View from London: Super typhoon hits Philippines and Taiwan
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6:14Over 400 000 evacuated ahead of massive typhoon; Brits lack attention span; Emil the lost elk. 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 Kiewit is…
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Will Ekurhuleni land expropriation become test case?
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10:22Will the expropriation of a 34-hectare piece of property in Ekurhuleni without compensation become a test case for South Africa? Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Ruth Hall, Director of the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) at the University of the Western Cape. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the Ca…
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Lester Kiewit speaks with Mitchell Plitnick, author and president of ReThinking Foreign Policy, about the renewed push for a two-State solution. This follows a UN summit in New York, backed by France and Saudi Arabia but boycotted by the US and Israel, aiming to revive negotiations for two states coexisting in secure borders. UN Secretary-General A…
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Lester Kiewit is in conversation with SANParks Head of Communications, JP Louw, about National Parks Week. The initiative allows South Africans free day access to most of the country’s 21 national parks, encouraging citizens to explore and connect with their natural heritage. Visitors are reminded to bring their South African ID and note that free …
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What the Hack! Huawei’s wearables, Vivo’s youth-focused phone, and SA’s lowest-cost EV
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8:24Back from Paris, Arthur Goldstuck shares highlights from Huawei’s latest launches at the Velodrome National, where the tech giant unveiled the Watch GT6 smartwatch boasting a 21-day battery life, the Watch Ultimate 2 rated for 150 meters, and the Nova 14 mid-range phone series aimed at young consumers with strong selfie features and powerful batter…
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Correction to Metrorail Cape Town to Fish Hoek route
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5:16Lester Kiewit is joined by Raymond Maseko - PRASA Regional Manager to correct a statement made previously regarding the pricing of Metrorail tickets for the SanParks partnership this week. 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…
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Emerging Economies - Latin America: Bolsonaro’s shadow continues to loom despite conviction
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7:09Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: Jair Bolsonaro continues to influence Brazilian political landscape despite his recent conviction; tariff tensions between Brazil and China; a percussion pioneer from Brazil has died - aged 89. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a p…
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Fast-track visa isn’t helping as SA loses Chinese and Indian visitors
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10:13Lester Kiewit speaks to Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA). They discuss the troubling decline in tourist arrivals from China and India, despite government efforts to introduce a fast-track visa system. Tshivhengwa reflects on what these numbers mean for the broader tourism economy, highlights the imp…
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