Best Local Ai Deployment Podcasts (2025)

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Lawfare Daily: WITAOD? 52:00

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Lawfare Senior Editor Anna Bower has been on a quest. She wants to identify the administrator of DOGE. It's partly a comedic bit. And her lengthy article on the subject on Lawfare last week is laugh-out-loud funny. But it's also deadly serious. She came on the Lawfare Podcast to discuss the serious questions behind WITAOD with Editor-in-Chief Benja…

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Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra brings free community concert to Grassy Park 7:19

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David Langford, Orchestra Manager of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the CPO’s free community concert taking place in Grassy Park on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM. He shares details of the programme — which includes District Six, Jerusalema, and music from The Lion King — and explains how the initiative forms …

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Tinned fish, TikTok and taste tests: Marcus Ansell is hooked on the art of the tin 9:55

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From sardines in olive oil to smoked oysters in brine, UK-based TikToker Marcus Ansell is hooked — not just on seafood, but on the joys of cracking open a perfectly packed tin. His TikTok channel, reviewing tinned fish and other seafood, reels in thousands of curious viewers who come for the reviews and stay for the passion. He chats to Lester Kiew…

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Parliament: Week in Review – Fuel Levy Battles, Budget Alignments, and Police Corruption Concerns 6:12

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In this week’s Parliament: Week in Review, Tara Roos and Lester Kiewit unpack a range of critical developments, from legal battles to budget decisions and police accountability. The Western Cape High Court dismissed the EFF’s urgent application to halt a fuel levy hike, a ruling the party denounced as undermining democratic checks on taxation. The …

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A World View from London: NATO’s Call to Arms, Rhinos on the Move, and Starmer’s Waxwork Snub 7:18

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With warnings of a potential Russian attack within four years, NATO defence chiefs are meeting to boost readiness and counter an escalating threat. Meanwhile in Nepal, a video of a one-horned rhino strolling through town is raising questions about the shifting boundaries between wildlife and urban life. And back in London, Madame Tussauds has given…

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First Black African to Summit Mount Everest has done it again 8:21

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Lester Kiewit in conversation with Sibusiso Vilane, Motivational Speaker, Adventurer and first African black man to summit Mount Everest. He commemorated this achievement this week and talks about mental health advocacy. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town…

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Is the silver screen still an attraction? 6:54

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South African movie audiences can enjoy blockbuster movies opening in the same week as their international counterparts, if not just a few weeks after, but has that been enough to keep demand up for cinema attendance? Lester Kiewit speaks to Mark Sardi, CEO of Ster Kinekor, to find out the state of the South African cinema market. Good Morning Cape…

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Proposal to give local authorities more control over policing 7:09

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Lester Kiewit In conversation with Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of the City of Cape Town explore the City of Cape Town’s call for greater policing powers to combat gang violence and crime. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape To…

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A new rau-quagga foal is born at Vergelegen’s Environmental Camp 5:25

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Eben Olderwagen, Environmental Project Manager at Vergelegen Wine Estate, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the recent birth of a Rau-quagga foal at the estate’s Environmental Camp. Born on Tuesday last week, the foal is part of an ongoing conservation project to reintroduce this once-extinct subspecies to the area. Eben shares insight into the signifi…

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Escalation, Episode Five: Resets 51:53

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Today, it’s Episode Five of Escalation, our latest narrative series co-hosted by Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien and Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina. Throughout the show, Nastya and Tyler trace the history of U.S.-Ukrainian relations from the time of Ukrainian independence through the present. You can listen to Escalation in its entirety, …

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Lawfare Daily: A Tumultuous Week in Ukraine-Russia Relations, with Anastasiia Lapatina and Mykhailo Soldatenko 58:29

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It’s been a big week in Ukrainian-Russian relations. There were surprise attacks, an amassing of troops, the blowing up of bridges, and peace talks in Istanbul that didn’t really go anywhere. To talk through all of this and more, Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina and Legal Fellow Mykh…

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Nedbank Business Ignite highlights bold small business growth with judge Thuli Magubane 5:54

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Nedbank Business Ignite is back on Cape Talk — and this year, it’s all about rewarding small businesses that have dared to scale. If your business has expanded its customer base, innovated its offering, or transformed its operations, you could be in line for support to grow even further. Joining Lester Kiewit is one of this year’s judges, Thuli Mag…

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London’s first South African fine wine bar set to open 6:31

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While we are proud of our South African-produced wines, they face enormous competition in international markets, competing against wines produced in Spain, Italy, Portugal and even the USA. Lester Kiewit speaks to Ella Spira, who is opening the first South African fine wine bar in London’s West End, to elevate South Africa’s status as a producer of…

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Why it took 70 years for 'Waiting for Godot' to be translated into Afrikaans 10:32

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Associate Professor Rick de Villiers from the University of the Free State speaks to Lester Kiewit about the first-ever sanctioned Afrikaans translation of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. They discuss why it has taken over 70 years for this iconic play to be translated into Afrikaans and reflect on the significance of this milestone during Afri…

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A World View from London: Musk – Trump rift deepens 6:57

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Elon Musk disses Donald Trump as their once-chummy relationship collapses; mass evacuation in Cologne due to WWII bombs; how two fans sneaked into Champions League Final. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your au…

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Irregularities at Swellendam roadblock spark broader allegations of municipal mismanagement 7:35

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Citizen journalist and editor for News62.co.za, covering Route 62 and the greater Swellendam area, Mickey Mentz speaks to Lester Kiewit about a growing controversy involving the Swellendam Municipality. He highlights a roadblock held on 30 May where traffic fines were allegedly collected illegally by a private company without proper legal oversight…

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Major changes in the MK Party: Shivambu removed as Secretary General and deployed to Parliament 8:27

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Ebrahim Harvey, Political Analyst and Author about the removal of Floyd Shivambu from being the Secretary General to being redeployed into Parliament. They also speak to how this came about and the impact it might have on the trajectory of the party. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk brea…

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Is South Africa’s mobile internet service slower than in other countries? 10:58

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Have you found that mobile internet speeds in South Africa are much slower than abroad? Lester Kiewit speaks to Paul Colmer, exco member with the Wireless Application Providers Association (WAPA) to find out the main reasons why this is the case. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme i…

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Random act of kindness melts hearts 6:37

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Leonie, who is spreading the word so that it can reach the person she saw giving selflessly to a homeless man on a cold and rainy day in Cape Town. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester…

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Why Connection, Not Command, Is the Real Engine of High Performance | Michael Abrashoff | 649 18:21

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What if the worst-performing team you’ve ever seen could become the best—without changing a single person? Today, Peter Winick sits down with Michael Abrashoff, former U.S. Navy captain and author of the mega-bestseller "It’s Your Ship: How Great Leaders Inspire Ownership From The Keel Up". Michael shares the extraordinary turnaround story of the U…

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Rational Security: The “Huffin’ and Puffin” Edition 1:10:20

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This week, Scott sat down with Lawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina and Contributing Editors Eric Ciaramella and Alex Zerden to talk through the week’s big national security and foreign policy news, including: “The Road to Damascus.” Over the past two weeks, the Trump administration has done an extraordinary about-face on U.S. policy toward…

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Lawfare Daily: Democratic Backsliding and the Role of Technology 1:25:56

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Political scientists who study democratic backsliding—the slow erosion of a country’s institutions—have raised alarms about the state of democracy in the United States under the second Trump administration. At the same time, the administration has embraced technology—particularly AI—as a tool for implementing many of its policies, from immigration …

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The legacy of the Green Point Track 6:42

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The Green Point track has a long history and played an important role in the sporting development and achievements of young athletes from across Cape Town. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Francois Cleophas, Associate Professor and lecturer at Stellenbosch University, with a special interest in sports and social history. Good Morning Cape Town with Leste…

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LesterInYourBusinessLounge: An inside look at DHL Cape Town Stadium with CEO Gina Woodburn 18:38

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This month, Lester Kiewit launches #LesterInYourBusinessLounge, taking the show to a place of business instead of a listener’s home. He broadcasts live from the business lounge at the iconic DHL Cape Town Stadium, where he is joined by listeners who also get a behind-the-scenes tour. Gina Woodburn, CEO of DHL Stadium, joins Lester to talk about how…

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#LesterInYourBusinessLounge: inside the success of DHL Stadium 4:27

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This month, Lester Kiewit launches #LesterInYourBusinessLounge, taking the show to a place of business instead of a listener’s home. He broadcasts live from the business lounge at the iconic DHL Cape Town Stadium, where he is joined by listeners who also get a behind-the-scenes tour. Today, Lester is joined by two key figures behind the stadium’s s…

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A World View from London: Another attack on Gazan aid centre 6:25

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A second deadly attack on a Gazan aid centre in 3 days; political corruption claims cost Mongolian PM his job; a kidnapped president – snatched at a museum in France. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authen…

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MPs Clash with Sascoc President Over Online Conduct in Fiery Parliamentary Sports Committee Meeting 7:57

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Committee erupts as Olympic boss is ejected amid clashes over MPs’ social media posts. Lester Kiewit speaks to News24 journalist Jason Felix. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enligh…

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The collapse of the state’s case against Ace Magashule 8:38

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Yesterday the corruption case against former Free State Premier Ace Magashule has taken a dramatic turn with the Bloemfontein High Court having ruled that the extradition of his former personal assistant, Moroadi Cholota, from the United States was unlawful due to procedural missteps by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Lester Kiewit is joi…

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GroundUp News: Hundreds displaced in Eastern Cape after xenophobic attacks 4:37

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With the proliferation of AI generated contend and false stories posted to social media channels, it has become immensely difficult for readers to distinguish the good from the bad, so GroundUp has been advocating for our right to be informed. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nathan Geffen, Editor of GroundUp News, to discuss why they have turned this into …

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The City of Cape Town’s Universal Access Policy welcomed 5:35

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The City of Cape Town recently unveiled its Universal Access Policy, an initiative it says will revolutionise transport accessibility for all residents, especially the most vulnerable. Lester Kiewit speaks to Erica Du Toit, Coordinator for awareness and sensitisation at the Western Cape Association of and for Persons with Disabilities, to find out …

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Escalation, Episode Four: The Worst of Both Worlds 40:46

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Today, it’s Episode Four of Escalation, our latest narrative series co-hosted by Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien and Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina. Throughout the show, Nastya and Tyler trace the history of U.S.-Ukrainian relations from the time of Ukrainian independence through the present. You can listen to Escalation in its entirety, …

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Green Tip of the Week: Save A Fishie collects nearly 5 tons in coast-to-coast clean-up 2:57

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This week on Green Tip of the Week, Lester Kiewit caught up with Zoe Prinsloo, environmental activist and founder of Save A Fishie, who joined the show from Richard’s Bay as part of her ambitious coast-to-coast beach clean-up campaign. On a mission to tackle plastic pollution head-on, Zoe and her team are making waves—having already removed nearly …

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Lawfare Daily: Two Courts Rule Against Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs, with Peter Harrell 59:49

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For today’s episode, Lawfare General Counsel and Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson sat down with Contributing Editor and leading sanctions expert Peter Harrell to talk over the not one but two judicial rulings that enjoined President Trump's tariffs last week. They discussed the similarities and differences between the two rulings, what seems likely …

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RMB Africa Focus Season 4: Infrastructure and finance reshaping Africa's future 10:35

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As a leading African corporate and investment bank, RMB plays an active role in Africa’s growth; and through the RMB Africa Focus series, highlights some of the forces driving change across the continent. This week, we turn our attention to infrastructure and finance. Lester Kiewit chats to Crystal Orderson about financial innovations and major inf…

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The Africa Report with The Continent: State capture – Malawi style 4:42

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Lester Kiewit gets The Africa Report with Kiri Rupiah of The Continent. They discuss state capture – Malawi style; Ghana’s embassy in Washington DC being closed over fraud claims; Namibia recognises and honours the victims of German’s first genocide. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This program…

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Dangerous viral trend has experts worried 11:22

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After a tragic incident which led to the death of a young New Zealand man, experts are concerned over the viral trend of an online challenge called “Run It Straight”, where two participants run towards each other at full speed, to emulate a rugby or American Football-style tackle, and to determine a winner. Lester Liewit speaks to Dr Marshall Garre…

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A World View from London: Colorado antisemitic attack planned over a year 8:53

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Colorado’s antisemitic attack was plotted for a year by suspect; people flocking to see corpse of 16th century saint; the rise of the pre-nup. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up ca…

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Is there a humane way to get rid of rats? 6:13

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Are rats getting into your home to escape the cold? Lester Kiewit speaks to Toni Brockhoven, Chairperson of Beauty Without Cruelty South Africa, to find out humane ways to get rid of them. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape…

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Presidential Employment Stimulus Program - 200 000 Teacher Assistants hired and working 10:12

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The Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) has emerged as a lifeline in South Africa’s fight against soaring unemployment, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In just a few short years, it created over 1.5 million opportunities—offering hope, income, and dignity to the most vulnerable. Lester Kiewit and Andrew Donaldson, Research assoc…

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What the Hack! A smartwatch gets serious, sneaky phone mics, tech-filled detour via Champions League 9:06

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This week on What the Hack! with Arthur Goldstuck, we catch him live from Dubai International Airport, en route to the UEFA Champions League Final in Munich! Arthur chats to Lester Kiewit about the tech powering major sporting events, before diving into the Gadget of the Week: the no-nonsense Huawei Fit 4 Pro smartwatch. Plus, if you’ve ever had th…

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Nedbank Business Ignite returns on Cape Talk — win R200,000 to ignite your business! 8:48

4d ago8:48

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Lester Kiewit chats with Ashrinee Gopi, Nedbank’s Regional Manager of Small Business Services, about the return of Nedbank Business Ignite on Cape Talk. Celebrating 12 years of partnership, Nedbank continues to support and invest in small businesses by offering one outstanding entrepreneur the chance to win R200,000 cash plus an advertising package…

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Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, May 30 1:28:24

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In a live conversation on May 30, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Senior Editors Anna Bower, Scott Anderson, and Roger Parloff to discuss legal challenges against President Trump’s executive actions, including two court rulings finding President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs to be unlawful, the government’s appeal of those rul…

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Emerging Economies - Latin America: Presidents emulate northern counterpart 6:50

4d ago6:50

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at GIBS and research associate with the Brenthurst Foundation about El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele devolving from reformer to autocrat; Argentina’s President Javier Milei emulating US President Donald Trump; the highest rate of tropical forest loss in Brazil and Bolivia; and a photojournal…

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Is government taking crime more seriously after White House visit? 8:08

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South Africa faces high levels of violent crime, and while it has robust policing structures and crime-fighting strategies on paper, implementation often falls short. The government’s response has been criticized for lacking urgency, consistency, and coordination. Public trust in law enforcement remains low due to issues like corruption, under-reso…

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A World View from London: Sabre-rattling or practical planning? 6:29

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A series of defence warnings; a celebration turns nasty in Paris as PSG fans run amok after Champions League win. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town wi…

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Cabinet introduces policy action on foreign national employment 7:47

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In a bold move to curb rising unemployment and protect local jobs, the Cabinet has approved sweeping labour reforms targeting the employment of foreign nationals. Through the National Labour Migration Policy and the Employment Services Amendment Bill, the government plans to impose quotas, tighten visa enforcement, and restrict foreign-owned small …

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Re-opening of the Cradock Four inquest 9:03

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The inquest into the deaths of the Cradock Four activists is scheduled to open today at the Gqeberha High Court. Lester chats to Lukhanyo Calata, Journalist and author and son of Fort Calata, who was part of the Cradock Four, about the opening of the third inquest into the murders of Mathew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkonto, Fort Calata, and Sicelo Mhlauli. T…

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Money on a Monday: Loop turns WhatsApp into a cashless payment solution, expanding across Africa 9:48

4d ago9:48

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Jamie Thurston Wyngaard, co-founder and Chief Experience Officer of Loop, speaks to Lester Kiewit about how their fintech platform is transforming South Africa’s informal transport sector. Jamie shares how Loop turns WhatsApp into a real-time, cashless payment system that helps users pay taxi fares, book transport, and handle everyday transactions …

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Rylands community fights to save public sports fields from corporate development 6:25

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Riyaaz Parker, executive member of the Rylands Cricket Club, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the community’s urgent fight to stop the sale of public recreational land to a corporate developer. The land, currently used for cricket and soccer, supports over 300 children in regular sporting activities and is home to the recently promoted Premier League …