100 episodes

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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    • 4.9 • 18 Ratings

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

    This is why some election posters are falling apart

    This is why some election posters are falling apart

    Why are some of the political party campaign posters on our streetlamps looking as if they have been through a war? Why are some of them peeling away from the backing boards or folded over from the wind? Lester Kiewit speaks to Craig Petersen, factory and production manager at Trident Press, which is one of many companies which print such posters. 
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 6 min
    The Africa Report - Genocide in West Darfur

    The Africa Report - Genocide in West Darfur

    Human Rights Watch publishes 185-page report charging Rapid Support Forces with genocide in West Darfur; Ugandan privately- owned radio and television refuses to broadcast messages promoting a national census citing lack of funds; a Boeing 737 catches fire and skids off runway in Senegal. Jean-Jacques Cornish shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. 
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    • 7 min
    The World View - Judge in “Trump Trial” keeps gag order on former US President

    The World View - Judge in “Trump Trial” keeps gag order on former US President

    A Victory Day parade in Russia but depleted military is evident; Argentina’s sunken sub revealed as Nazi u-boat. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit. 
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    • 5 min
    Mandatory Tipping: Is it legal for restaurants to include automatic service charges on your bill?

    Mandatory Tipping: Is it legal for restaurants to include automatic service charges on your bill?

    Lester Kiewit speaks to Mike Said, a FEDHASA member, who clarifies that in South Africa, tipping typically ranges from 10% for standard service to up to 20% for exceptional service. He addresses concerns about the legality and acceptance of mandatory 10% service charges on bills
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    • 6 min
    How Temu and Shein are hurting South African businesses

    How Temu and Shein are hurting South African businesses

    Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael Lawrence, National Clothing Retail Federation Executive Director, about the impact on local producers and state coffers, that online shopping giants Temu and Shein are having.
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    • 9 min
    CTICC wins two massive global awards

    CTICC wins two massive global awards

    Lester Kiewit speaks to the CEO of the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Taubie Motlhabane, about winning two categories at the prestigious Eventex Awards.
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    • 3 min

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