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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. Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchres ...
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If you’re involved in tourism in Cape Town and the Western Cape, the podcast is for you. It’s presented by Cape Talk morning drive host and all-round Western Cape champion, Aden Thomas. He asks the questions you’d like to ask and looks at the issues you’re interested in.
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Red, rocky outcrops, headlands and sheltered coves are a feature of the Light to Light walk. One of the genuine surprises of the walk is the dramatic variety of landscapes and habitats you pass through. Meander across the invisible boundaries (ecotones) that demarcate one set of plant habitats from another. As if stepping through a door, heathland gives way to tall open forests. Thick groves of tea tree or paperbark trees merge into open coastal banksia woodlands or imposing forests of wooll ...
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Danish Prime Minister visits Paris, Berlin and Brussels to save mineral-rich Greenland from Trump; bizarre Canadian public inquiry concludes that there were no traitors; anti-oil protestors took to the London stage. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Africa Melane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Africa Melane speaks to Brooks Spector, the associate editor at Daily Maverick about President Donald Trump cutting aid to foreign nations, and whether this jeopardises any influence and “soft diplomacy” that may come with being a major donor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk
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Africa Melane speaks to Mia Malan, the founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa, about what effect the freezing of US aid to South Africa’s various Hiv linked NGOs and programs will have not only on patients, but also on staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk
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Wallacedene residents, fed up with the uncollected refuse in their neighbourhood, have taken it upon themselves to clean up the area of illegal dump sites; Healthcare providers left with uncertain future after Donald Trump executive order; court rules aspects of SRD grant unconstitutional, Africa Melane discusses these stories with GroundUp editor …
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Africa Melane speaks to Dr Ruhann botha, the chair of the Junior Doctors Assocation of SA, about their open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa about the lack of jobs for young doctors despite a shortage of staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk
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Following a disturbing conversation with former Western Cape MEC for Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle about the poor safety interventions in place at the Buttskop Road railway level crossing, Lester Kiewit speaks to Roberto Quintas, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, to find out whether any progress has been mad…
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Mark Barnes argues that we need to be diverting priorities away from producing more university graduates and focussing more on developing skills which are desperately needed in order for the South African economy to grow. He explains his line of thinking to Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Robert McDonald, the Social Development Head of Department to see what interventions can be made to help a little boy whose parents appear to be grooming him to be a gangster. They have posted pictures of him with prison style gang tattoos drawn on his tiny body. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Linda-Gail Bekker, a leading HIV researcher, about concerns over President Donald Trump’s proposed PEPFAR budget cuts and a 90-day suspension of foreign aid. She highlights the potential catastrophic impact on HIV prevention and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa if this life-saving funding is disrupted. See omnystudi…
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Television viewing boxes are quite popular as they offer a central source for all your viewing apps, which is extremely convenient. There are also some TV boxes which are offering access to live international channels and streaming services without the need for a monthly subscription, but are these legal? Lester Kiewit speaks to Jan Vermeulen of My…
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The period of validity for SASSA Gold Cards has come to an end, and these are to be replaced by the Postbank Black Cards. Lester Kiewit speaks to Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA head of communications, to find out the process which Gold Card holders will need to follow in order to ensure a smooth experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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Latin America is in Trumps crosshairs and a US foreign policy priority for action; why the US should not take back the Panama Canal; US-Cuba police whiplash as Trump reinstates “terrorism” designation. Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Lyal White on these stories from Latin America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks with Canadian author Stephen Marsh about the fragile state of the United States under President Trump, highlighting concerns over his rhetoric, the January 6th insurrection, and the rise of political violence. Marsh also addresses the weakening of US military influence, internal divisions, and the potential for global instabili…
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It has been 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz; a massive iceberg on the move; a dog owner’s grim demise in Romania. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Nkanyiso Gumede, a researcher at Institute for Poverty Land and Agrarian Studies who focuses on land reform. They discuss the new expropriation laws and what they mean for the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to News24 journalist, Velani Ludidi, following the Hawks raid on the offices of Alderman JP Smith, and Councillor Xanthea Limberg, in connection to a massive housing fraud case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Neil Robinson, the CEO of the Pedal Power Association, about the tragic death of a cyclist close to St James. They discuss safe driving habits motorists need to observe, as well as acceptable and safe behaviour cyclists need to observe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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We are a society that has a huge appetite for credit. Some of them are necessary (“needs” such as homeloans) while others are optional (“wants” such as gadgets and fashionable clothing) as they’re aligned with purchases which we undertake to spoil ourselves with. But what happens when we are unable to repay them all? Which debts are more likely to …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Henry August, Chair of the South African Coloured Ex-Servicemen's Legion, about 100-year-old WW2 veteran Jacob Human, who served in the Indian Malay Corps and South African Cape Corps but never received his medals or compensation. They discuss efforts to rectify this injustice and honor his legacy. See omnystudio.com/listene…
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Your Passion will lead the way. By Pastor George Lehman There is no passion to be found in playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. Passion is a powerful emotion that drives us towards a deeper commitment to God. 1 Corinthians 15:57-58(Amp) – 57But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory [making…
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Lester, listeners and presenter Dan Corder weigh in on whether there is a right way r a wrong way to pronounce places like Muizenberg, Bonteheuwel and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to elections analyst Ben Graham Jones about the geopolitical landscape for 2025, looking at the influence of a Donald Trump presidency and also at the elections taking place in Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk
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Following its critical success in Johannesburg, The Market Theatre’s production, The Cry of Winnie Mandela, based on Njabulo Ndebele’s celebrated novel of the same name, will be making its Cape Town debut next week at the Baxter Flipside from 29 January to 15 February. Lester Kiewit speaks to director Momo Matsunyane. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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A new fire in Los Angeles as winds pick up to fan the flames; Russian ships in Syria and observers confirm a military pull out; the world’s oldest choir (in terms of the average age of its members). Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Janusz Walus, the man convicted for the murder of Chris Hani, has been engaging in media interviews in Poland, where he was deported in December 2024 after completing his parole. In several interviews, Walus appeared unrepentant and even justified his act. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Rafal Pankowski, political scientist & head of the "Never Again" A…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Robin Carlisle, the former Transport and Public Works MEC for the Western Cape, who recently visited the Buttskop level crossing in order to pay his respects to the children and men who died there in accidents in 2010 and 2018. He was deeply saddened by what he saw there, as certain safety protocols appeared to be lacking. S…
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Thailand becomes first South East Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage; South Australian government proposes changes to planning legislation which includes increasing the size of garages; thousands queue at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Sydney to see an endangered Corpse plant that only flowers every 7 - 20 years in the wild. See omnystudio…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Kirstie Haslam, of DSC Attorneys about school sport injuries. They discuss liability and legal steps that can be taken by parents or guardians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk
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Cape Town recently experienced some very hot days and while some people opted to stop their physical activities, some continued as they might have had little choice. Lester Kiewit speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger of The Balance Group about exercising and physical activities when the weather is extremely hot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Ian Pearson, a futurist and AI expert, in a mind-bending conversation about the future of sex with robots. Dr Pearson delves into the impact of advanced AI and robotics on human relationships, examining how these technologies might redefine intimacy and companionship. He shares his insights on the potential psychological,…
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US President Trump issues an ultimatum to end war in Ukraine; Prince Harry scores victory against tabloid for intrusion; a US court’s unusual decision over the fate of five elephants. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Hlalanathi Gagayi., Western Cape spokesperson for the South African Municipal Workers Union, about the City of Cape Town’s plan to amalgamate the various arms of its safety and security divisions under one unit, as a number of its members are opposed to such a move, saying it is not what they signed up for when joining. See …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Basil Manuel of National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa about increasing concerns that classrooms in the Cape are severely overcrowded following the cutting of 2400 teacher posts from the budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk
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In the scientific world, atomisation refers to the breaking of bonds to retrieve the smaller parts, and the term has now been borrowed to describe how members of society gravitate towards individualism, breaking their bonds within communities, doing their own thing in isolation. Kirsty Bisset, Managing Director at HaveYouHeard Marketing, discusses …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Denosa chairperson in Gauteng Simphiwe Gada, about concerns they have raised at the ninth annual congress. The union feels there is a lack of investment in health infrastructure, and the nursing shortage is not being adequately addressed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Salim Abdool Karim, Professor for Global Health in the Department of Epidemiology at the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa, about the implications of Donald Trump’s order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organisation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Arthur Goldstuck, founder of Worldwide Worx, about algorithmic literacy in today’s digital world. As social media algorithms shape our online experiences, Arthur explains how they work, why understanding them matters, and how we can navigate the digital landscape more consciously. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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Dozens killed at ski resort hotel; A bishop begs the US President for kinder policies; Australia’s mysterious toxic balls. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Sibongiseni Faku, an activist with Freedom to The Forgotten, about concerns that disabled people are having to spend the night in queues outside Sassa’s Khayelitsha office, so they can secure a place, to apply for a disability grant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Steve Kretzmann, journalist at GroundUp, about Cape Town not being immune from wildfires at a scale which destroyed large parts of Los Angeles. They also discuss a number of other interesting articles covered recently, including the stalling of the Clanwilliam Dam project and the long queue of people which formed outside SAS…
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There are some really expensive penthouses and apartment units being sold in South Africa, but who can actually afford them? Lester Kiewit speaks to Ash Muller, a property broker and columnist with the Mail & Guardian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Sanusha Naidu of the Institute for Global Dialogue about what we can expect from President Donald Trump’s America First policy, which will see him clamp down on borders and renegotiate trade deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Kajal Carr, a PhD candidate in the Psychology Department at UCT and a member of the Hub for Decolonial Feminist Psychologies in Africa, about her groundbreaking research on gender-based violence. Kajal’s study invites men who have used violence against women to share their life stories through confidential, anonymized interv…
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Video game creators have found that not all gamers are being lured by hyper-realistic graphics and are instead preferring to play games such as Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nick Holden, co-owner of Africa Cyber Gaming League about what this could mean for the future of video game development. See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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Why is it that so many gardens have a rolling green lawn, or that those who don’t have manicured lawns are made to feel embarrassed about their “failure”? Lester Kiewit speaks to Rupert Koopman of the Botanical Society of South Africa about the fixation over immaculate lawns in a water-scarce country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…
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