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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
North Korea
Wizz Air
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.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Sally James
Educationalist and head of the Diocesan School for Girls
Diocesan School for Girls
Episode: Should South Africa follow Australia and France in banning social media for under-16s?
Dr. Kathleen Ross
Specialist Geriatric Specialist at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital
Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital
Episode: Understanding whether Donald Trump is showing signs of dementia and cognitive decline
Rachel Irvine
Writer at Irvine Partners and contributing author to Business Day
Irvine Partners
Episode: The hospitality sector needs to prepare for “Ozempic culture”
Mikhail Manuel
Ward Councillor for Ward 59
Episode: Stanhope Bridge lane closures spark traffic chaos in Claremont
Jens Horber
Research and Urban Planner with Ndifuna Ukwazi
Episode: LIVE AND LOCAL: Tourism Minister admits AirBnBs are behind city’s sky high rent prices
Caryn Dolley
Journalist and reporter for Daily Maverick specializing in organized crime
Daily Maverick
Episode: LIVE AND LOCAL: Why does Constantia attract underworld figures and criminals?
Deacon Stephanie Anderson
Pastor at the Augustana Lutheran Church in West Paul, Minneapolis
Augustana Lutheran Church
Episode: A view from Minnesota
Eddie Andrews
Deputy Mayor and member for Spatial Planning and Environment
Episode: LIVE AND LOCAL: Muizenberg beachfront upgrade updat
Saul Berman
Co-founder of the Hands On Foundation and Berman Brothers Property Group
The Hands On Foundation
Episode: Why we need to bring technical training back to our schools

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Lester Kiewit
Host of a daily morning show that covers a range of topics including community issues, sports, and politics, engaging with diverse guests to provide a local perspective on current events.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 32 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 States6 months 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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Some find the episodes too short, wishing for more in-depth conversations.
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#74
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Apple Podcasts
#230
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Talking Points

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SA considers huge tariff on cars from China and India
Q: Is a possible 50% tariff a genuine industrial strategy, or is this a panic policy from the South African market?
Michael Pashut argues that raising the tariff would be a wrong decision and that the current market conditions are favorable, suggesting that government intervention isn't necessary.
Are there benefits to SANDF’s R372million Defence Force Day?
Q: How precarious is this moment, the relationship between the SA-NDF, the generals and the civilian politicians?
The SANDF is weary of politicians sending them on missions they are not equipped for, revealing a broader issue of government neglect towards military affairs.
Are there benefits to SANDF’s R372million Defence Force Day?
Q: How would the SANDF defend spending 372 million rand on a single day?
They may have inflated costs by including salaries and other consistent expenses, but the event serves training and recruitment purposes.
Why we need to bring technical training back to our schools
Q: How have we intentionally or maybe unintentionally sent a message that the practical skills are lesser than academic success?
The perception is that practical skills lead to lesser careers, yet skilled tradespeople can find jobs more easily and earn competitive wages compared to recent academic graduates.
A view from Minnesota
Q: What worries you the most looking ahead?
Vulnerable populations facing increased threats and the erosion of constitutional rights.

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1. Dr. Sally James
2. Dr. Kathleen Ross
3. Rachel Irvine
4. Mikhail Manuel
5. Jens Horber
6. Caryn Dolley
7. Deacon Stephanie Anderson
8. Eddie Andrews

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