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Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

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Cape Town
South Africa
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Artificial Intelligence
Bafana Bafana
Democratic Alliance
Donald Trump
Cybersecurity
India
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Cape Town, South Africa
Johannesburg
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Iran
Sim Swap Scam
Fuel Levy
City Of Cape Town
Parliament
Air Mercy Service
London

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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Latest Episodes

Are you in the mood for some binge-watching this weekend? Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including:

- The Boroughs (Netflix)

- ⁠Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Ap... more

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Young Cape Town football enthusiast Mia Altbeker joins Lester Kiewit to call Sunday's FIFA World Cup final between defending champions Argentina and a resurgent Spain.

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast... more

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Parliament’s portfolio committee on cooperative governance will hold a high-level meeting to examine National Treasury’s decision to withhold equitable share funding from 69 municipalities. Parliament’s ad hoc committee has found no evidence that Pol... more

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The 2026 season of the Currie Cup is back, and the newly-rebranded DHL Stormers XXIII will be making their tournament “debut” against the defending champions, Suzuki Griquas. The teams will face-off on Friday evening (17 July) at DHL Stadium in Cape ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Rob Adam
Former DG of the Department of Science and Technology; involved with SKA and Mir‑Gutsch
Department of Science and Technology
Episode: Final salute to SA Navy Commodore who spied for Russia against the apartheid state
Ranel Venter
Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sports Science
Stellenbosch University
Episode: Sole power: Why it is better to go barefoot more often
Craig Ray
Sports editor, Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick
Episode: Boks vs Scots: Erasmus rings the changes as Springboks continue World Cup build-up.
Rebecca Davis
Daily Maverick journalist invited to discuss Plan B and lobbying ethics
Daily Maverick
Episode: Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The need for lobbying rules, AI scepticism and divorce rings
Tyrone Ping
Herpetologist and author of A Field Guide To Snakes And Other Reptiles Of The Western Cape
Author, Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of the Western Cape
Episode: Sweet ending: Honey used to save injured Puff Adder
Andrew Mashanda
Head of Africa, Regions and Offshore for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank Group
Standard Bank Group
Episode: Standard Bank Africa Unlocked 2026
Thato Gaffane
Attorney in the Education Rights Programme
Section27
Episode: Pit toilet backlog cleared, but is every learner now safe?
Wayne McComans
Chief Director, Municipal Finance Management Act Implementation
National Treasury
Episode: Treasury cracks down on municipalities, but will withholding funds improve accountability?
Martin Hopkins
Master Reward Specialist, member of the SA Reward Association
SA Reward Association
Episode: Will executive pay gap disclosures expose inequality, or oversimplify it?

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

    Apple Podcasts
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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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    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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#51
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Talking Points

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Cyber sense, making sense of scams: The download trap, don't trust the first link
Q: What happens after malware is installed?
The attacker gains control over your computer and files, enabling remote access and potential data theft, which makes remediation expensive and challenging.
Cyber sense, making sense of scams: The download trap, don't trust the first link
Q: How can you tell a site is legitimate?
Check the URL and domain carefully, compare with the original site, watch for redirects, and be wary of pages that prompt you to download or open a terminal command sequence.
Cyber sense, making sense of scams: The download trap, don't trust the first link
Q: What is the download trap?
It's when hackers pay to rank highly in search results, directing you to a fake site that lures you into downloading malware by prompting you to take actions that seem legitimate, like clicking links or running commands.
Will executive pay gap disclosures expose inequality, or oversimplify it?
Q: Okay, the intention of making JSE listed companies disclose this stuff, what's the noble good intention of it?
The intention is to shine a lens on disparities to push companies to address inequality, unemployment, and poverty by making pay gaps more transparent, while recognizing potential unintended consequences and the difficulty of changing pay structures without harming employment.
Update on Kloof Road repair
Q: Why can't the project widen the road to add cycling or walking lanes?
The terrain and environmental protections around the mountain, plus its status within Table Mountain National Park, limit how wide the road can be, making significant widening impractical while preserving heritage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Morning Cape Town

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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4. Rebecca Davis
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