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Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit 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
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Tighthead prop Frans Malherbe talks about re-living the RWC thanks to Chasing the Sun 2
The documentary series Chasing the Sun 2 takes viewers behind the scenes during South Africa’s victorious defence of the Rugby World Cup, with many saying that it has given them goosebumps all over again. Lester Kiewit speaks to tighthead prop Frans Malherbe, who was part of that winning squad.
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The Africa Report: OPEC courting Namibia
Having lost Angola and other members, OPEC is courting Namibia, where production can start in 2030 pumping its 2,6 billion barrel oil reserves. Zambia's President Haikande Hichilema appeals for $900-million from the international community to relieve half of the nation's 20-million population devastated by drought. China is trying to shape the African media using soft power to increase its influence on the continent. Jean-Jacques Cornish shares details with Lester Kiewit.
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The World View - Israel fires missiles into Iran
Russian spies in Germany accused of sabotaging support for Ukraine; a heavy tattoo tribute with an inky link from Metallica to Motörhead. Lester Kiewit gets all the details from Adam Gilchrist.
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#Elections 2024: Abantu Batho Congress
As part of our goal to interview as many of the political parties ahead of the May 20 elections, Lester Kiewit speaks to Philani Mavundla, founder and leader of Abantu Batho Congress.
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SA’s misunderstood heroin crisis
South Africa is facing an escalating issue with heroin addiction. Most heroin users in the country consume the drug by smoking it, as reported by treatment centers, though a significant portion also choose to inject it. Researchers believe that the severity of the heroin crisis is being overlooked, partly because of misleading public narratives about the issue. Shaun Shelly - Drug Policy Consultant and Researcher joined Lester Kiewit on air to chat about this.
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Athlone triple-murder raises fear of gang-violence spilling over
Lester Kiewit speaks to Sharon Classen, of the Athlone CPF, about a triple murder which they believe to be gang-related, as the Fancy Boys gang try to assert power in the area.
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