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Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

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Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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India
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The Umbrella Academy
Household Disposable Income
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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.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Marcel Londt
Former head of department in social work at the University of the Western Cape
University of the Western Cape
Episode: Why does the law protect the identity of convicted child offenders even when they become adults?
Mark Cussons
Founder of Coffee Sensations and a blind entrepreneur
Coffee Sensations
Episode: Seeing through scent: How blind founder Mark Cussons crafted Coffee Sensations
Richard Griffin
Creative director of The Royal Countess Zingara and original creator of Madame Zingara
The Royal Countess Zingara
Episode: The Royal Countess Zingara is back in Cape Town with 'La Dolce Royal’
Linda Jordaan
Chief Executive and Director of Herold Gie Attorneys
Herold Gie Attorneys
Episode: Owner sells but stays – Usufruct vs life rights explained
Johann Andersen
Professor in Traffic and Transport Engineering
Stellenbosch University
Episode: Public input sought as City of Cape Town revises Travel Demand Management Strategy
William Booth
Attorney at Law
Episode: A fine mess: Confusion overpaying for traffic offences
Alan McVitty
CEO of Classic Rail and the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe
Classic Rail
Episode: The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe is set for a return
Stuart Dods
Cape Town-based photographer featured in BBC's Africa Eye documentary discussing psychedelic therapy.
Episode: A journey with anxiety and alternative psychedelic therapies
Lee Soobrathi
Ombudsman with the Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman
Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman
Episode: It is illegal for shops to add surcharge for card payments?

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Lester Kiewit
Host with a focus on Cape Town news and culture, frequently engaging in community-focused discussions.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 27 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 States3 months ago
  • Just make it full

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

    Apple Podcasts
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    Fizzers Addict
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and inclusive nature of the discussions. They value the focus on local issues and the diverse range of guests and topics covered. Some feedback indicates a desire for deeper explorations into topics rather than brief segments.

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#103
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Why does the law protect the identity of convicted child offenders even when they become adults?
Q: Should someone who commits a brutal murder at 17 still have their identity protected at 25 or 30?
This question is posed to the audience, initiating a debate on the appropriateness of continued identity protection for serious offenders as they age.
Why does the law protect the identity of convicted child offenders even when they become adults?
Q: What is the particular philosophy behind the legal principle of child offender protection?
Dr. Londt explains that while outrage exists over identity protection, it is essential to consider both public safety and the future of the offenders, implying a balance of rights and responsibilities.
It is illegal for shops to add surcharge for card payments?
Q: Can I be charged a surcharge for a card payment?
No, it is illegal for suppliers to charge a surcharge for using card payments.
The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe is set for a return
Q: Are you receiving any support for this revival?
McVitty mentions interest and possible financial support from the provincial government during the second phase of the project.
A journey with anxiety and alternative psychedelic therapies
Q: How do you determine whether psychedelic therapy is right for you?
Stuart suggested that individuals should do their research and consider various professional assessments before engaging in psychedelic therapy.

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2. Mark Cussons
3. Richard Griffin
4. Linda Jordaan
5. Johann Andersen
6. William Booth
7. Alan McVitty
8. Stuart Dods

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