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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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Political commentator and Business Day parliamentary correspondent Tara Roos tells Lester Kiewit that the ANC’s move to open its mayoral candidate selection process to the public is unprecedented for the party, but not new in South African politics, ... more

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Jeff Ayliffe
Correspondent reporting from the Garden Route, on the ground during the Victoria Bay storm coverage
Geography/field reporter (on-location)
Episode: Victoria Bay storm aftermath, foam blankets homes as Garden Route assesses damage
Bruce Hendricks
Lawyer for Fadiel Adams
Unspecified law firm
Episode: The strange case against Fadiel Adams
Maria Von Kirchhoff
Head of Pandemic Threat Management at the World Health Organization
World Health Organization
Episode: Four being monitored in Western Cape after possible Hantavirus exposure
Foster Mohale
Spokesperson for the National Department of Health
National Department of Health
Episode: Four being monitored in Western Cape after possible Hantavirus exposure
Gerhard van Wyk
Final editor of the Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal
Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal
Episode: Weird and wonderful new Afrikaans words
Jonathan Procter
Primedia Group CEO, former head of Bop TV
Primedia/Bop TV
Episode: Remembering media giant Ted Turner
Bruce Cameron
Veteran finance journalist and co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Retirement in South Africa
Independent journalist
Episode: Why the City of Cape Town’s rates increase policy is poison for the vulnerable
Michelle Du Plessis
Vox Meteorologist
Vox (Vox weather team)
Episode: Storm watch: what battered Garden Route can expect in next 48 hours
Diane Smart
Member, Pinelands Friends of the Oval
Pinelands Friends of the Oval
Episode: Live and Local: Residents unhappy with proposal for Pinelands Oval

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Lester Kiewit
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3.9 out of 5 stars from 33 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 States9 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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Social media and teen wellbeing: new global study highlights unequal impact
Q: Why is it that, maybe first let's quantify, what counts as problematic social media use and the negative impacts of it?
Kyle explains that while there is variability in what counts as problematic use, a general threshold is around three to four hours per day on social media. More important than raw time is what adolescents engage with online and how their online environment mirrors and amplifies social inequalities.
Victoria Bay storm aftermath, foam blankets homes as Garden Route assesses damage
Q: What is the current situation in Victoria Bay and surrounding areas as the storm abates?
Jeff describes homeowners clearing foam from houses, widespread but not catastrophic damage, and ongoing cleanup efforts while cautioning about potential new weather threats and continued road closures.
China scraps tariffs on all imports from 53 African countries
Q: Jervin Naidoo, how significant is this move from China in practical economic terms for African countries?
Naidoo explains that the tariff-free access is a major signal, potentially opening markets for African exporters and expanding Chinese demand for African goods, but benefits will be uneven with advanced economies like South Africa, Ghana, and Egypt likely to gain more than smaller, commodity-heavy economies. He also notes the need to balance tariff-free access with infant industry protection and non-tariff barriers that could limit impact.
The strange case against Fadiel Adams
Q: Are you going to be waiting till next week for a bail hearing, or are you planning to bring any form of application to have a bail hearing as soon as possible?
The host and guest imply that Adams' team is considering all options, but Adams himself wants the law to follow its course and not seek special treatment while the legal team explores avenues to challenge the warrant.
Storm watch: what battered Garden Route can expect in next 48 hours
Q: First of all, maybe give us an idea. What did we experience in that part of the world over the last 24 hours?
A strong cut of low pressure brought heavy rainfall across the western and eastern Cape, with parts like Neysna seeing around 200 mm and higher totals in mountainous areas, leading to widespread flooding and related hazards.

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This show offers daily wake-up coverage of Cape Town's news, politics, and life with a morning drive energy. Listeners can expect frank discussions on local governance, public services, and community stories, often featuring sharp commentary from a guest and a mix of light banter and practical insights. Recurring segments blend local reporting, political analysis, and human-interest angles—ranging from city policy and elections to sports, health, and technology—delivered with accessible, neighborhood-wide relevance. A standout pattern is the mix of high-profile interviews, activist perspectives, and expert briefings that aim to connect policy with everyday experiences, making it valuable for professionals tracking regional affairs, PR oppor... more

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2. Bruce Hendricks
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8. Michelle Du Plessis

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