Best Selenium Podcasts (2026)

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Health authorities caution parents on children’s zinc and selenium supplements 8:48

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24h ago8:48

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The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has recently warned against the use of selenium and zinc picolinate supplements for children, commonly marketed as “immune boosters.” These products can cause side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and headaches, and selenium carries a risk of overdose. Professor Mignon McCulloch, Head…

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Biofortify Your Greens: Iodine, Selenium & Hydroponic Nutrition 6:45

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Host Dr. Russell Sharp of Hydroponics Daily explains how hydroponic fertigation and his product Gold Leaf (Liquid Gold in the UK) can be used to biofortify edible crops with nutrients like iodine, selenium, iron, zinc and silicon. The episode covers practical benefits, higher micronutrient content, potential shelf-life and quality improvements, and…

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Mozambique’s flood miracle baby dies of illness at 25 11:10

21h ago11:10

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Twenty-five years after being born in a tree in a flood ravaged Mozambique, Rosita Salvador Mabuiango, also known as Rosita Pedro, has died. Alvin Andrews was one of the journalists who covered her birth, and rescue. He also stayed in touch with her family over the years and joins Lester Kiewit to reflect on her life. Good Morning Cape Town with Le…

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Luxury Lowdown with Bianca Resnekov: Golden Globe jewels outshine the stars 3:06

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In this edition of the Luxury Lowdown, CapeTalk’s design correspondent takes Lester Kiewit through some of the eye-catching jewellery on display at this year’s Golden Globe awards. 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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Why so many learners struggle with maths in South Africa 12:08

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After matric results sparked a conversation about the divide between maths literacy and pure maths, a listener suggested introducing an intermediate maths stream for learners. Dr Bruce May, senior mathematics lecturer at the University of the Western Cape, speaks to Lester Kiewit about whether this idea has merit and why so many learners struggle w…

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A World View from London: Fatal garbage landslide in the Philippines 6:24

23h ago6:24

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Philippines landfill collapse buries dozens; researching brains of astronauts; a unique Happy New Year celebrated in a tiny part of Wales. 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. …

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Is it time to drum-up water saving measures? 9:55

23h ago9:55

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The latest figures for the dams supplying the City of Cape Town have been released and are collectively 2.3 percentage points below that from a week before and 19.7 percentage points lower than from a year before. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Kewin winter of UCT’s Department of Environmental and Geographical Science to discuss how concerned we should…

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Fires and drought fuel call for Cape to be declared state of disaste 7:44

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Anton Bredell, the Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs, and Development Planning has asked the National Disaster Management Center to declare the province a disaster zone. Lester Kiewit speaks to the minister about how this would help the province in battling multiple wildfires and crippling drought. Good Morning Cape …

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GroundUp News: Vigilantes kill suspect in Phillipi 7:23

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Residents in Philippi beat, stone and burn suspected robber; migrant workers from Lesotho forced to make dangerous river crossing; making money from alien invasives in the Overberg. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Thi…

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Locust Performance Testing with AI and Observability with Lars Holmberg 30:03

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Performance testing often fails for one simple reason: teams can't see where the slowdown actually happens. In this episode, we explore Locust load testing and why Python-based performance testing is becoming the go-to choice for modern DevOps, QA, and SRE teams. You'll learn how Locust enables highly realistic user behavior, massive concurrency, a…

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Locust Performance Testing with AI and Observability with Lars Holmberg 30:03

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Performance testing often fails for one simple reason: teams can't see where the slowdown actually happens. In this episode, we explore Locust load testing and why Python-based performance testing is becoming the go-to choice for modern DevOps, QA, and SRE teams. You'll learn how Locust enables highly realistic user behavior, massive concurrency, a…

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Back-to-school haircuts and what schools mean by “neat” in 2026 9:46

2d ago9:46

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Kids heading back to school are still getting those first-day haircuts, but what they look like is changing. Warren Theunis (Mr Barber) from CW International Barbershop on Dean Street, Newlands, speaks to Lester Kiewit about how the classic “school cut” has evolved, with many learners choosing fades, tapers and natural curls while schools still ins…

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Dealing with parasitic tenants and fraudsters 18:55

2d ago18:55

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How can one avoid being scammed by a fraudulent tenant with a track record of re-leasing properties and not paying over any rent to the landlords? How can such property-hijackers be evicted? Lester Kiewit speaks to Marlon Shevelew and Associates , and to Jacques of Property Recovery Unit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of th…

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A World View from London: Russia/Ukraine war passes a milestone 8:16

2d ago8:16

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Russia has been fighting Ukraine longer than it did Nazi Germany; London’s murder rate successes; stranded by the cold in Finland. 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 Morn…

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The price SA could pay for being pals with Iran 13:11

2d ago13:11

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Lester Kiewit speaks to journalist and author John Matisonn about the cost South Africa could pay for getting close to Iran, as relations with the U.S remain frosty. 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 Kiewi…

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Universities only receive final matric results 24hours ahead of students 9:49

2d ago9:49

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For the first time in our history, public universities will only release application outcomes to prospective first-time students after the official release of the NSC results to learners. Dr Phethiwe Matutu, Universities South Africa CEO joins us this morning to discuss the shift, why it’s happening, and what it means for new students. Good Morning…

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Chemical cloud forces evacuation in Montague Gardens 3:00

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Jermaine Carelse, the Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the cause of a huge chemical cloud in Montague Gardens, and how the situation was contained at Ecowize, a food safety cleaning and hygiene service company. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This p…

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What the Hack! CES 2025 highlights, AI in sport, robots, and smart glasses 10:11

2d ago10:11

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In this week’s edition of What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck shares with Lester Kiewit his reflections from CES in Las Vegas, where AI’s impact on sport emerged as a major storyline, alongside increasingly lifelike robots and a surge of smart glasses for everything from productivity to entertainment. Now back in Johannesburg, Arthur unpacks what thes…

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Competition Commission issues reminder on school uniform and learning material guidelines 5:57

2d ago5:57

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The Competition Commission is working with the Department of Basic Education on developing a tool which will monitor suppliers of school uniforms and learning material to ensure that they are not engaging in anti-competitive practices and charging unfairly higher prices as a result. Lester Kiewit speaks to Mpho Moate, analyst at the Competition Com…

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Landowners and government need to shoulder fire damage blame 9:40

3d ago9:40

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Lester Kiewit speaks to botanist Dr Brian du Preez about the spate of wildfires in the Western Cape over the past few months and why he believes the blame for property destruction lies with landowners and government for not ensuring firebreaks and the proper clearing of alien vegetation. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the…

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AI, privacy and your content: What disclaimers actually mean 14:21

3d ago14:21

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Concerns about AI and personal content are growing as more platforms use tools that can generate, modify, or share images and videos. Many users are posting disclaimers to try to protect their photos, but it raises the question of whether these statements actually carry any legal weight. Grok, an AI platform, recently confirmed it would respect suc…

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A World View from London: Mega Iranian protests 7:38

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Hundreds die during protests in Iran; ceasefire holding in Syria; a rare Superman comic sold for millions. 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 with Lest…

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Missing middle students find creative ways to pay university fees 11:14

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Many returning university students are facing financial hurdles that prevent them from registering or accessing results. With funding gaps leaving the “missing middle” exposed, some students are turning to crowdfunding platforms like BackaBuddy, GoFundMe, and Facebook to cover tuition and residence fees. Junay Lange, former Stellenbosch University …

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Cape of firestorms 6:01

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Western Cape Chief Director for Disaster Management and Fire & Rescue Services, Colin Deiner speaks to Lester Kiewit about the multiple wildfires raging across the province; the damage done, and how it is impacting their budget. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic C…

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Money on a Monday: Paying school fees upfront for a discount 6:57

3d ago6:57

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Many schools offer parents a discount on school fees if they are paid upfront at the beginning of the year rather than in monthly instalments, but is the sacrifice worth it? Lester Kiewit speaks to Maya Fisher-French, personal finance journalist at Maya On Money. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.…

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How affordable is local tourism in Cape Town? 7:22

3d ago7:22

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Cape Town is an inviting and enticing city for visitors from the world over, and it is unsurprising that some venues charge premium entrance fees and prices. But are there still places for locals to visit without blowing their budget? Lester Kiewit speaks to Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podc…