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Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

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Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Two-Part Retirement System
Presidential Pardon
Astronomy
Cape Town
Matthew Perry
Smash-and-Grab Incidents
Julian Stubbs
Vanity License Plate
South Africa
Springboks
India
Thailand
Wizz Air
North Korea
Sudan
The Umbrella Academy
Not Dead Yet
Household Disposable Income
Avocado

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.

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Recent Guests

Saadiq Parker
Volunteer lifeguard at Strandfontein Surf Lifesaving Club
Episode: Hero lifeguard revives drowned child in multiple rescue
Simon Makwela
Representative of the South African Guild of Editors
South African Guild of Editors
Episode: South Africa’s film industry sounds the alarm as jobs hang in the balance
Mike Vonk
CEO of the NSRI
NSRI
Episode: Past achievements and future goals of the NSRI
Patrick Porter
Chair in International Security and Strategy at the University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Episode: Outlook for the 2026 global political year
Nick Clelland
Head of consultancy Government Guild and author of the dystopian novel Good Hope
Government Guild
Episode: Project Idries: Cyclists to raise funds to better protect themselves in Cape Town roads
Santa Sterndorf
Station Commander of the George Fire Department
George Fire Department
Episode: Water-scarce George Municipality uses high-powered blowers to put out vegetation fires
Danny Dilberto
Founder of Ladles of Love
Ladles of Love
Episode: Ladles of Love Christmas Special
Traci Kwaai
Founder of the Fisher Child Project and sixth generation resident of Kalk Bay
Episode: Step into Kalk Bay’s history: the virtual museum bringing erased stories to life
Abdessamad Benzakour
Co-founder of Revibe, a company revitalizing used smartphones
Revibe
Episode: Understanding the preloved cellphone market

Host

Lester Kiewit
Host of a daily morning show offering insights on local and global events, featuring engaging discussions and interviews with community figures, promoting inclusive dialogue.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Short Episodes

    Great show but I just wish the episodes were longer than a few minutes…also the episodes abruptly cut off…they just end

    Apple Podcasts
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    nndeen
    United States5 months ago
  • Just make it full

    Why you gotta cut down a 3 hour show into half a dozen ~4 minute episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Fizzers Addict
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Apple Podcasts
#48
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Hero lifeguard revives drowned child in multiple rescue
Q: What do you ask people to do, to think about not to do on New Year's Day, to make sure that you and your fellow volunteer lifeguards don't have to risk your lives to save others?
Lifeguards advise to swim at monitored beaches between red and yellow flags, keep children within arm's length, and consider the city's Identikit initiative for child safety.
Water-scarce George Municipality uses high-powered blowers to put out vegetation fires
Q: Is this something which has been around for a long time?
The concept of using tools to blow fire out is not new, but leaf blowers weren't used frequently in firefighting until now, due to the water crisis.
Water-scarce George Municipality uses high-powered blowers to put out vegetation fires
Q: How effective are leaf blowers in fighting fires?
Leaf blowers are effective for smaller fires and can help blow flames back into already burned areas to extinguish them without using water.
Water-scarce George Municipality uses high-powered blowers to put out vegetation fires
Q: What's the fire situation in, have you had a lot to fight with your scarce water resources?
The fire season has definitely started, but there have been no major incidents for George Municipality; all fires have been moderate and manageable.
Past achievements and future goals of the NSRI
Q: Can you help clarify the donation process?
Sue is advised to visit the NSRI website for the central account for donations to avoid confusion with multiple accounts.

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Content covers a wide array of topics pertinent to Cape Town, including local news, global stories, and community-focused discussions. Regular segments such as the daily Editorial provide insights into current events, while engaging conversations with various guests and community leaders highlight lived experiences and local initiatives. The podcast aims to educate and inspire its listeners, making regional and global issues accessible and relatable. Unique features such as the #CoffeeDate outside broadcasts and the flagship #LesterTester segment also provide a distinctive flair, allowing the audience to engage with their community and the show's content actively.

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1. Saadiq Parker
2. Simon Makwela
3. Mike Vonk
4. Patrick Porter
5. Nick Clelland
6. Santa Sterndorf
7. Danny Dilberto
8. Traci Kwaai

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