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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 Gilchrest shares his take on the biggest global stories daily at 7:45am. Tune in daily for the ‘Hood Hang-out at 7:55am.

#CoffeeDate is a regular outside broadcast that happens on the first Monday of the month, starting in November. Each #Coffeedate is broadcast from a different community, featuring the voices and opinions of residents, ward councillors, local celebs, community leaders and you, the listener.

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit, Monday to Friday 06:00 to 9:00 on 567 medium wave (AM) or streaming online at www.capetalk.co.za

#GMCT with @lesterkk @CapeTalk #JoinTheConversation

Follow Lester on Twitter: @lesterkk Twitter and Facebook: @CapeTalk

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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 Gilchrest shares his take on the biggest global stories daily at 7:45am. Tune in daily for the ‘Hood Hang-out at 7:55am.

#CoffeeDate is a regular outside broadcast that happens on the first Monday of the month, starting in November. Each #Coffeedate is broadcast from a different community, featuring the voices and opinions of residents, ward councillors, local celebs, community leaders and you, the listener.

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit, Monday to Friday 06:00 to 9:00 on 567 medium wave (AM) or streaming online at www.capetalk.co.za

#GMCT with @lesterkk @CapeTalk #JoinTheConversation

Follow Lester on Twitter: @lesterkk Twitter and Facebook: @CapeTalk

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Muizenberg’s infamous truck-eating bridge has been put onto a diet thanks to an early-warning system which is triggered by height sensors. Kevin Rack has previously given (too many) updates each time a truck has unsuccessfully challenged “Bridget” and come up short but is now moving out of Muizenberg and heading to pastures green. He explains to Lester Kiewit how changes were introduced after all the attention in the media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
 
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Nathi Ngubane, the author and illustrator of From the River to the Sea, after the book was confiscated from a bookstore in Jerusalem where authorities claimed the childrens’ colouring and activity book is an incitement to violence. The bookstore owners have been arrested and are currently under house arrest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
 
Tensions escalate as Australia and China trade blame over fighter jet incident in South China Sea; nurses who were caught on videocall making anti-Semitic remarks banned from practicing anywhere in Australia; Aussies expected to have spent over $500 million on Valentine’s Day’s gifts. Lester Kiewit gets all the details on these stories from Katie Macdonald. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
 
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Many who grew up with strict parents were discouraged from dating until after school, but does this approach set us up for future struggles, expecting us to suddenly be ready for relationships without prior experience? After a listener called in, upset that his granddaughter’s primary school is hosting a Valentine’s Day dance, the debate reignited over whether schools should encourage such events. Lester Kiewit speaks to registered counselling psychologist Charl Davids about when and how we should introduce kids to relationships in an age-appropriate way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
 
The extended deadline - for spaza shops and food-handling informal outlets to become registered through their local municipalities - is approaching once again. The deadline was extended to 28 February 2025 by President Cyril Ramaphosa in December 2024, and came about after blame was pointed at spaza shops following a number of children had fallen ill and died after consuming suspected contaminated food, and with added concerns over the sale of goods which had passed their best-before and sell-by dates. Lester Kiewit speaks to Rosheda Muller, President of the South African Informal Traders Alliance, to find out whether informal traders have been taking heed of this registration process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
 
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The remains of the 14 South African National Defence Force soldiers who lost their lives in the easter Democratic Republic of the Condo (DRC) will be repatriated on Thursday, 13 February, and handed over to their respective families. The soldiers died when they were caught in the crossfire during conflict between DRC army forces and M23 rebels a fortnight ago. Lester Kiewit speaks to Rear Admiral Prince Tshabalala, Director of Defence Corporate Communications at the SANDF, to get details on the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
 
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India’s Prime Minister to meet with US President amidst fears of tariffs; a look at India’s budget for 2025; and how much is an Indian cow worth? Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
 
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Liubov Abravitova, the Ukraine ambassador to South Africa, about the US Defence Secretary saying Ukraine must abandon its goal of trying to get back land claimed by Russia in 2014. The US says it will also not support any post-ceasefire programs in Ukraine and urged Nato to do the same. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
 
Lester Kiewit speaks to Craig Kensley, Executive Director of social investment agency GrowZA, about the critical role of first-mile and last-mile support in education. They discuss how bursary programs can do more than just provide financial aid by ensuring students are equipped with the resources and guidance they need from the start of their journey through to successful careers or further studies. Craig highlights the importance of holistic support systems in shaping long-term student outcomes. For those interested in applying for bursaries, please send your applications to bursaries@growza.co.za or visit growza.co.za. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
 
The nomadic visa, also called a "digital nomad visa" in South Africa, is expected to positively impact the country's economy by attracting a new influx of foreign remote workers who can contribute to local businesses through their spending on accommodation, food, and services while enjoying the South African lifestyle. Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers, Influence Lead at HaveYouheard Marketing about the pros and cons which we need to consider when it comes to digital nomads in our space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
 
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