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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
Not Dead Yet
The Umbrella Academy
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.

Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment... more

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Carl Lindemann, former board member of the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa: Cape Chapter, about interesting research, developments, and other aspects relating to our cosmos. This week they take a look at the news that... more

The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) saves lives across South Africa, delivering emergency medical care and rural health outreach. AMS CEO Farhaad Haffejee speaks to Lester Kiewit about their helicopter fundraising initiative, which supports thes... more

Cape Town continues to face deep inequality and a persistent housing crisis nearly 30 years after the end of Apartheid, and the documentary Mother City explores this struggle through the story of activist Nkosikhona ‘Face’ Swartbooi and the Reclaim t... more

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mmusi Maimane, the leader of Bosa, about their proposed Fair Pay Bill, which aims to amend the Employment Equity Act and bring fairness, transparency, and dignity to the South African job market, by outlawing the very mechanis... more

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Western Cape chairperson of Fedhasa
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Farid Esack
Emeritus professor in the study of Islam and former Gender Equality Commissioner
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Jean De Villiers
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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

4.0 out of 5 stars from 28 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

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    nndeen
    United States4 months ago
  • Just make it full

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

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    Fizzers Addict
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: G20 Summit standoff
Q: Unfortunately, we've seen very little justice. Can you explain the situation with the UIF Commissioner?
Despite being suspended multiple times, the UIF Commissioner continues to earn a salary while the case has faced significant delays.
What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: G20 Summit standoff
Q: Do you think this is simply just the fallout of the allegations of Ntlan Thamkwanazi?
The ongoing issues within procurement are largely seen as fallout from these allegations, revealing deeper systemic problems.
Has U.S done a 180 on G20 in South Africa?
Q: How does the U.S. view its relationship with South Africa at the G20 summit?
The U.S. seems to have a contradictory stance, recognizing South Africa's business potential while also pushing back against political statements.
Has U.S done a 180 on G20 in South Africa?
Q: What is the current state of US and South Africa diplomatic relations?
It's complicated, with a mix of tensions and positive business engagements despite political disagreements.
Fire it up: How to light up a braai when you run out of firelighters
Q: What's your weirdest or most interesting way to start a fire this summer?
Listeners are invited to share their unique methods, with one mentioning using Doritos chips.

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2. Lisa Vetten
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