Best Player Missile Podcasts (2025)

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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

7h ago6:31

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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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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

1d ago7:57

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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

1d ago8:38

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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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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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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

2d ago11:22

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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

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

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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

3d ago6:29

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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

3d ago7:47

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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

3d 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 …

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Binge-watching options: Love Death + Robots; Overcompensating; Niggies 6:22

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In need of some binge-watching options this weekend? Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including: - Love, Death + Robots (Netflix) - ⁠Overcompensating (Amazon Prime) - ⁠Niggies (DSTV) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Understanding blame-apportionment when dealing with insurance claims 8:26

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With two-thirds of vehicles in South Africa not being covered by insurance, the odds are high that many accidents will involve parties who are insured and those who are not. But how can damages be settled when that happens? Lester Kiewit and resident consumer expert Wendy Knowler discuss third-party claims and blame-apportionment. Good Morning Cape…

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What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos 10:35

6d ago10:35

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, a researcher and political analyst, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including. 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, enlightening and a…

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A World View from London: A Flattened Village in Switzerland, Sarajevo’s Rat Infestation and Destructive Tourismnd 5:06

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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 Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unus…

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Enhanced Games: Is doping the future of sport 7:54

6d ago7:54

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Khalid Galant, CEO of the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the controversial Enhanced Games — a new sporting event that allows athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision. Galant unpacks the health risks, ethical concerns, and what this could mean for the future of global sport. Go…

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SA pro darts player turns sport into a maths tool to inspire Cape Town youth 2:06

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SA pro darts player and founder of Dartboard Maths, Devon Petersen, speaks to Lester Kiewit about how he's using the game of darts to make maths more engaging for Cape Town’s youth. As the only South African competing on the global darts circuit — and heading to the Darts World Cup in Frankfurt this June — Petersen shares how his passion for the sp…

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The Joshlin Smith Case 9:50

6d ago9:50

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Lester Kiewit in conversation with Marcel Londt, Forensic Pathologist, discuss the role forensic science plays in complex cases like that of Joshlin Smith. They also touch on how forensics support investigations by linking suspects to crime scenes and assisting the court in understanding the scientific findings behind charges like kidnapping and hu…

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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Australian universities looking to capitalise on American policy changes 6:22

6d ago6:22

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Katie Macdonald shares all the details of trending news in the Pacific 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 Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot &…

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Are more countries starting to lose patience with Israel? 8:56

7d ago8:56

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The British government recently announced the suspension of free trade talks with Israel and imposed sanctions on three individuals and four entities involved in the settler movement. Foreign Secretary David Lammy also said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent actions were “wholly disproportionate” and “utterly counterproductive”…

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Countering the manipulative use of AI in influencing elections 12:26

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) can pose a threat to democracies if used in a manipulative manner. In his most recent piece, elections analyst and consultant Ben Graham Jones takes a look at how AI has created a new arena of power competition, and how state and private actors are competing to shape this arena in favour of their political, economic and…

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A World View from London: Wedding bomber found guilty of murder 4:51

7d ago4:51

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A jealous college academic who bombed a wedding in India found guilty of murder; France’s worst child abuser; bear meat on the menu in Slovakia. 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 …

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Democratic Alliance seeks amendment to “flawed” PIE act via Private Members Bill 9:34

7d ago9:34

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Luyolo Mphithi, DA Spokesperson on Human Settlement speaks to Lester Kiewit on the DA’s proposed amendments to the PIE Act, saying that the Bill is a necessary step to curb organised land invasions and restore order in municipalities overwhelmed by unplanned occupations. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfa…

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This is what it is like living under regular drone and missile attack in Kyiv 11:41

7d ago11:41

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What is daily life like currently for ordinary civilians in Kyiv, Ukraine? Lester Kiewit speaks to Kobus Olivier, a South African man who has been living there and growing the sport of cricket in the country but is now making a documentary of what daily life is like in a city which is under regular missile and drone attack. Good Morning Cape Town w…

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Making fake porn pictures could land you in jail 9:00

7d ago9:00

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Creating fake naked pictures of someone and distributing them could land you in serious trouble, as 36-year-old Scebi Nene has found out. Nene was sentenced to five years in jail by the Pietermaritzburg regional court for creating pornographic images of high-profile people including President Cyril Ramaphosa and former police minister Bheki Cele. L…

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City of Cape Town’s revised budget in review 9:43

7d ago9:43

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Lester Kiewit in conversation with Sandra Dickson, Founder of STOP-COCT chat about the City of Capetown’s revised budget plans. They touch on the concerns about whether these changes truly reflect the daily struggles of poorer communities. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your …

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Teaching Gen Z to talk tackling telephobia in a digital age 14:33

8d ago14:33

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Cape Town-born Abduragmaan Jacobs joined Lester Kiewit to explore the topic of telephobia — the fear of making or answering phone calls, particularly among Gen Z. Speaking from Dubai, where he leads onshore and offshore contact centre operations for a major telco, Maanie shared his insights on how digital-first communication is reshaping social hab…

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A World View from London: The King of Canada’s speech 5:08

8d ago5:08

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King Charles III sends a message to US President; a reunion of strangers after a stem cell gift from England to Australia; a rule change of booze consumption for the 2034 World Cup. 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…

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Contentious song should be the least of our concerns 9:56

8d ago9:56

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Nigel Branken is a pastor, social worker, and social justice advocate who believes that people calling for the ban of the song Dubul’ ibhunu, from which the phrase “kill the boer” comes from, are focussing too much on the song and should be prioritising issues such as social inequality instead. He shares his reasonings with Lester Kiewit. Good Morn…