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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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Sean Atremes
Representative of the Plain Business Chamber
Plain Business Chamber
Episode: Mitchell’s Plain: Beyond being just a place on the map
Professor Edgar Pieterse
Founding director of the African Centre for Cities at UCT
African Centre for Cities, University of Cape Town
Episode: Mitchell’s Plain: Beyond being just a place on the map
Sean Achim
Founder of the Plein Chamber of Commerce
Plein Chamber of Commerce
Episode: Unlocking Mitchells Plain’s economic potential
Joel Cedras
GroundUp investigative reporter
GroundUp
Episode: GroundUp News: The Morita Forestry investment scam
Ridwan Samodien
Education lead at the Citizen Leader Lab
Citizen Leader Lab
Episode: How to make our schools safe and inclusive spaces
Nathan Adams
Journalist and doctoral researcher researching Mitchell's Plain history
Independent researcher / local historian
Episode: Mitchells Plain at 50: A suburb with a history that predates apartheid
Ebrahim Abdullah
Founding resident of Mitchell's Plain, known as Boeta Hiemie
Mitchell's Plain community
Episode: Lester in your Lounge: Meeting our host Ebrahim “Boeta Hiemie” Abdullah
Vuyolwethu Zungula
MP, ATM President (as referenced in discussion)
African Transformation Movement
Episode: ATM argues South Africa’s migration problem is the symptom of state’s failures
Johnny Daniels
Founder of Cleaners of the Cape, inspired by Real Life Superheroes
Cleaners of the Cape
Episode: The Templar: The real-life superhero on a mission to clean up the Cape

Hosts

John Maytham
Host with deep involvement in Cape Town's morning discourse; often guides interviews and provides on-the-ground context for national stories.
Lester Kiewit
Lead host with a focus on municipal, civic, and urban mobility issues; frequently drives conversations on local governance and public policy.

Reviews

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 Statesa year 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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Listeners note the fast pace; some want longer deep-dives.
Episodes with short runtimes draw criticism for length and abrupt endings.
Appreciation for balance between local reporting and global context.
Positive: credible guests and timely topics; strong local relevance.

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Mitchell’s Plain: Beyond being just a place on the map
Q: But let's begin with a map. Why is Mitchell's Plain where it is? What did the location tell us about Apartheid's thinking of what it, and I quote, the literature here, wanting to create a so-called modern city, colored modern city in 1976?
Butahimi explains that the location and layout were deliberate: to house a large population with a twofold aim of security and containment, putting working-class housing away from the Cape Town core while showcasing a controlled version of white suburban modernity; the planning was tied to a broader strategy of segregation and control, yet the area also developed a sense of local community and economic potential over time.
Cost of living in SA is up but so are new car sales
Q: Before I talk about consumer finances, what's driving this growth?
The growth is driven largely by individual consumers supported by a broader availability of brands and improved financing options, with a shift toward affordable energy-efficient models and continued demand for mobility.
Lester in your Lounge: Meeting our host Ebrahim “Boeta Hiemie” Abdullah
Q: Tell me about moving into Mitchell's Plain in 1976 and what you found.
I moved in here when there was basically nothing but sand on my right, but I carried a map and a belief that Mitchell's Plain would take shape with housing, shops, and a community space, which gave me hope for a better future for my family.
GroundUp News: The Morita Forestry investment scam
Q: What exactly were South Africans being told they were investing in?
They were told the woodland investments would yield fixed daily returns, with multiple packages accessible from a small amount up to large sums, and that profits would come from timber sales, carbon credits, and land rentals.
The Templar: The real-life superhero on a mission to clean up the Cape
Q: Is the costume necessary, and how do you handle anonymity vs. visibility?
He responds that the costume is partly for attention and engagement, but the core goal is to inspire others and maintain some incognito to keep the focus on the mission rather than on himself.

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What is Good Morning Cape Town about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show operates as a fast-paced weekday wake-up program focused on Cape Town and broader current events, blending local politics, infrastructure updates, business news, sports analysis, and global perspectives. Episodes frequently feature in-depth interviews with ministers, city officials, academics, journalists, and subject-matter experts, plus timely updates on urban mobility, finance, and major regional/global headlines. A standout aspect is the mix of practical, actionable reporting with thoughtful commentary and regular guests who provide credibility on complex topics, along with a regional lens that ties national issues to Cape Town's context. This combination makes it helpful for listeners who want concise, credible insights across... more

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