Best St. Mark’s School Podcasts (2025)

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Emerging economies – Focus on India: Has India agreed to stop buying Russian oil? 5:18

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Has India agreed to US demands to stop buying cheap oil from Russia? Despite a slump in global art trade, Indian art is experiencing an art boom, changes for India’s call centre industry. Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester K…

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How environment sleuths proved authenticity of viral photo of badly burned elephant 12:04

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Why is it so significant that a team of environmental investigators from Bellingcat went to great lengths to prove the authenticity of a photograph showing a badly burned elephant in Namibia’s most-visited wildlife reserve, Etosha National Park? Lester Kiewit speaks to Martin Plaut, a journalist specialising in the Horn of Africa and Southern Afric…

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A World View from London: Gaza’s ongoing crises 6:33

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Four World War One soldiers finally get to rest in peace; the ongoing crises in Gaza, and mosquitoes found in the far north for the first time. 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 c…

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Why Charlie Kirk’s death struck a chord with South Africans 13:08

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Pontsho Pilane, an author and communications expert, about why the death of right wing American activist Charlie Kirk struck a chord with South Africans who mirrored his Christian nationalism. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wak…

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New Ukraine Ambassador sees South Africa as key to peace with Russia 7:37

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Lester Kiewit speaks to new Ukraine Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Olexander Scherba, about his role and its challenges; as well as the why he believes South Africa could play a central role in bringing peace to the Ukraine. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape …

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The Hospice Running Coffee Shops, Salons and Bookstores To Fund Care | Adam Underwood, St Columba’s 43:39

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St Columba’s Hospice in Edinburgh needs roughly £10m a year beyond government support to deliver world class end of life care. Business development lead Adam Underwood explains how they are building sustainable income with social enterprises that the public actually want to use, from a second-hand bookshop and coffee house in North Berwick to a fur…

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Dealing with bullying: The process schools need to follow 7:47

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Matakanye Matakanya, the National Association of School Governing Bodies General Secretary, about the process schools need to follow when it comes to dealing with cases of bullying, like the one currently being investigated at Milnerton High School. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk break…

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What are the limits when it comes to tough love and instilling discipline? 8:29

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How far can one go to rehabilitate someone with addiction and anger issues? Can it ever be justified to take someone to rehabilitation or a discipline camp by force and even in restraints? Lester Kiewit speaks to Patric Solomons, Director of Molo Songololo, a registered non-profit organisation that promotes the rights and protection of children and…

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Full Show 10-22-25 1:59:10

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Matt Pauley talks school daze- h4 16:33

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Thai Corollas, Travis Kelce is saving Six Flags, and Dave Murray's forecast!- h3 30:44

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Wednesday weather with Dave Murray 1:15

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St. Louis Magazine Executive Editor Sarah Fenske, and Mark Cantor of Cantor Injury Law!- h2 35:40

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Part of our interview with Sarah Fenske! 12:25

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The Very Hot Studio, dental concerns, and AI wife replacements!- h1 36:12

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How excited should we be over Test Twenty? 8:13

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A new era in cricket is coming in 2026 with Test Twenty, a combination of T20 and test cricket. This means four innings of twenty overs each for a maximum of 80 overs per game, with each team getting to bat and bowl twice. Lester Kiewit discusses the new incarnation of the game with Telford Vice, South Africa correspondent for Cricbuzz. Good Mornin…

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The law of the boerewors: What it takes to earn the name 10:13

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Chef Makamo joins Lester Kiewit on the line to explain the law of the boerewors, breaking down what legally qualifies as boerewors under Act 119 of 1990, published in Government Notice R2410 of 24 August 2022. From what ingredients can be used to why not every sausage on the braai earns the name, Makamo gives listeners the full picture on South Afr…

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Rent control: Empowering tenants and tackling Cape Town’s housing crisis 11:40

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Cape Town’s housing crisis is putting immense pressure on tenants, with rising rents, short-term rentals, and semi-migration reshaping communities across the city. Lester Kiewit speaks to Adam Narain about the Rent Control movement and how it aims to empower tenants, advocate for policy change, increase housing supply, and re-engage middle-class an…

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A World View from London: Summit placed on hold 7:31

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Putin-Trump summit put on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire; methanol poisoning warning alerts; the White House extreme makeover has started. 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 c…

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The battle against malnutrition and stunting: Ending South Africa’s silent catastroph 7:44

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Edzani Mphaphuli, the director of Grow Great, about their efforts to reduce stunting in South African children and address the root causes which include malnutrition and neglect. 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. …

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GroundUp news: Recovering addicts march for greater support from government 8:15

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Around 200 people marched through Cape Town in the annual Recovery Walk to celebrate recovery from substance abuse; draft affidavit describes how R17-million was paid to 28 companies for services not delivered to Fort Hare University; a private school in Ottery which caters to learners with disabilities has been ordered to close down due to zoning …

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Firefighters giving back by running for St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care 5:35

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As a way of saying “thank you” to the public for their consistent support and donations, members of the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service department are going to be running a Fun Run around Rondebosch Common this Thursday (23 October). All funds raised will be in aid of the little patients who are lovingly cared for at the St Joseph’s Int…

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Full Show 10-21-25 2:02:05

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The Think Tank with Steve Butz & Kurt Bahr!- h4 18:15

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Cardinals Senior Director of Field Operations Bill Findley, Kevin doesn't know the Oregon Trail, and Dave Murray's forecast!- h3 31:23

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Tuesday weather with Dave Murray 0:54

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Brad Young talks drugs n' guns, the founders of the Brock Street Burner are here to make us cooler, and alcohol vs. cannabis!- h2 35:45

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The White House Ballroom, a drive-thru ruling, and things we outgrow!- h1 36:41

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KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young on appointing the next sherriff 14:21

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DGSICYMI: Our full interview with Rene Knott! 29:51

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Local fisherman breaks down new lobster quota 5:35

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Local fisherman and boat owner from Kalk Bay, Faez Poggenpoel, joins Lester Kiewit to explain the recent increase in the West Coast rock lobster quota by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment. Faez details how the 58% hike mainly benefits commercial and small-scale fishers, while recreational divers see minimal changes, and why sust…

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Volvo Green Tip: How to compost on your balcony 2:52

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This week’s Volvo Green Tip features Morne Faulhammer, owner of Super Plants Garden Centre in Tokai, answering a common question about composting in small spaces. Morne explains how apartment dwellers can still compost on a balcony, the benefits of composting for soil and plants, and practical tips for making it work even without a garden. Good Mor…

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The Africa Report with The Continent: Zimbabwe’s ruling party makes moves to extend President’s term 4:42

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Lester Kiewit gets The Africa Report with Kiri Rupiah of The Continent. They discuss Zimbabwe’s ruling party moving to extend the president’s term. More US deportees arrive in Ghana as does a lawsuit and a US jury finds French bank BNP Paribas liable for complicity in Sudan atrocities. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the C…

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Could a basic income for artists work in South Africa? 9:27

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Ireland’s move to make its Basic Income for the Arts scheme permanent in 2026 has reignited debate about how governments value and sustain the creative economy. The programme, which provides artists and cultural workers with a weekly payment of €325, has shown promising results in reducing financial stress and allowing participants to dedicate more…

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A World View from London: Bangladesh fire shuts down airport 6:10

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A Damaging Fire in Bangladesh closes the airport and disrupts trade; how U.S marine’s celebration went to far and space debris in Western Australia. 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…

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What the Hack! AI, cloud power, and the AWS outage that shook the internet 6:54

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In this week’s edition of What the Hack! tech analyst and CEO of World Wide Worx, Arthur Goldstuck, shares insights from the Oracle AI World conference in Las Vegas, where artificial intelligence has become the core of modern business technology. He speaks to Lester Kiewit about Old Mutual’s full-scale migration to the cloud and how it’s paving the…

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Concerns over overcrowded classrooms in Western Cape 8:50

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The Western Cape will be retaining its basket of 35934 educator posts for 2026, but with a growing number of learners, it will mean that the learner-to-educator ratio will be placed under greater pressure. Lester Kiewit speaks to Basil Manuel, Executive Director of the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA), about th…

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Understanding the new rock lobster quotas 8:00

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Lester Kiewit gets an understanding of the new total allowable catch quotas for west coast rock lobsters. The process is explained by Odwa Dubula, Director for Inshore Fisheries Management at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This program…

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Why does the law protect the identity of convicted child offenders even when they become adults? 10:03

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Marcel Londt, former head of department of social work at UWC, and program director of Catts, about how the law protects even the most violent of convicted child offenders from being identified, even when they enter adulthood. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This prog…

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Full Show 10-20-25 1:43:39

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Happy Hour Truth, Dave Murray's forecast, and lying for burgers!- h3 32:04

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Destiny from STL CREW widow support group joins us, and Bernie Miklasz!- h2 34:42

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Our interview with Rene Knott, all about what happened- h1 37:03

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Seeing through scent: How blind founder Mark Cussons crafted Coffee Sensations 9:43

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Coffee is more than just a drink for Mark Cussons, founder of Coffee Sensations — it’s a full sensory experience. Born blind, Mark has always connected to the world through smell, taste, and texture, and that passion for coffee grew into a Cape Town-based artisan brand that celebrates every element of the brew. From sourcing beans from around the w…

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Rondebosch East residents protest new housing and commercial developments 18:04

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Residents of Rondebosch East are pushing back against a series of major developments in their suburb, saying hundreds of new housing units and commercial outlets will increase congestion and strain civic resources. Rashard Davids, Chairperson of the Civic Association of Rondebosch East, speaks to Lester Kiewit about why the community is demonstrati…

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A World View from London: U.S and Colombia in drug spat 8:02

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The United States and Colombia are embroiled in a spat over drugs and covert operations, a daring jewel heist in Paris and Prince Andrew in disgrace again. 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 To…

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Here’s why the City of Cape Town is putting up more fixed traffic enforcement cameras 11:48

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Alderman JP Smith, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, about why it seems that there are more permanent traffic enforcement cameras being erected all over Cape Town. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Tow…

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Ghostbusters: The mission to rid state of bogus workers being paid millions 5:42

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Cosatu’s parliamentary coordinator Matthew Parks about their support for the Department of Public Services and Administration’s drive to eradicate ghost workers from the state payroll. Millions are being wasted on paying workers that do not exist. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfa…

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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon CEO explains timeline before decision to cancel event 7:25

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Many entrants were left disappointed by the decision to cancel the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon due to strong wind conditions posing a risk, not only to participants, but also the many staff and volunteers along the route. Lester Kiewit speaks to Clark Gardner, CEO of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a p…

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A runner’s advice on how to deal with cancelled Cape Town marathon 3:07

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Lester Kiewit speaks to devoted and disappointed runner Richard Eberlein about his advice to the organisers of the Cape Town marathon after the event was cancelled at the weekend following gusting winds making it dangerous for competitors. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your …