Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Final salute to South African Navy Commodore who spies for the Soviet Union against apartheid John Maytham speaks to Dr Rob Adam, former Director General of the Department of Science and Technology, former CEO of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation, former Managing Director of the SKA Radio Telescope project, and a fellow political prisoner of Dieter Gerhardt, following news of the former...

John Maytham speaks to Prof Ranel Venter, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sport Science at Stellenbosch University, about what the research says on the benefits of spending more time barefoot, how footwear influences foot development, and why letting children go without shoes may help improve balance and motor skills.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the Cap...

Councillor Rob Quintas, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility speaks to John Maytham about repair work being done to Kloof Road following a damaging storm. The road is expected to be reopened by mid-December this year.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  This programme is your authentic Cape Town wa...

Today's global stories range from a public health emergency to political controversy and pop culture. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, looking at Bangladesh's worsening measles outbreak, the debate surrounding controversial gifts from Turkey's president, and the unusual market for discarded items from the highly publicised Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding.   Go...

We speak to sports journalist Craig Ray about the Springboks' clash with Scotland, Rassie Erasmus' decision to make 10 changes to the starting XV, the key selection calls, and what to expect from the Nations Championship encounter at Loftus Versfeld.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-u...

This week's Cyber Sense feature focuses on a growing cyber threat targeting people downloading software and AI tools online. John Maytham speaks to Boikokobetso Makhetloane, also known online as Mr Fingerz, a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content creator, about how cybercriminals are creating fake websites and even buying sponsored Google advertisements to trick users into do...

Katie Macdonald joins John Maytham with the week's stories from Australia and the region, including the economic impact of Telstra's major network outage, an extraordinary family dispute involving the heirs to Thailand's beer empire, and new research suggesting Australia's brown huntsman spider could be the fastest in the world. Just another title to add to the country's ever growing list of formi...

Should South Africa regulate lobbying more closely? Rebecca Davis joined John Maytham to unpack the debate surrounding Tony Leon and Resolve Communications, arguing that the real issue is transparency around political influence. They also discussed why women may be using AI less at work, the rise of "divorce rings", and why Paul McCartney's reported wedding performance for Taylor Swift sparked sur...

John Maytham speaks to Tyrone Ping, a herpetologist and author of A Field Guide To Snakes & Other Reptiles Of The Western Cape, about the rescue of an injured puff adder and the use of medical-grade honey due to its natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which help promote tissue recovery.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast...

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From renewed conflict in the Middle East to concerns over artificial intelligence in the workplace and the growing global phenomenon of competitive gaming, today's stories cover politics, technology and sport. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, exploring the latest escalation between the United States and Iran, the prospect of industrial action by Australian dock workers over A...

Attorney in the Education Rights Programme at SECTION27, Thato Gaffane, speaks to John Maytham about the Department of Basic Education's announcement that it has cleared the backlog of dangerous pit toilets identified under the 2018 SAFE initiative, what this milestone means for learner safety, and why oversight and maintenance remain critical as unsafe sanitation challenges persist at some school...

We speak to Wayne McComans, Chief Director for Local Government Budget Analysis at the National Treasury, about the decision to withhold equitable share funding from 69 municipalities, what the intervention is intended to achieve, and how Treasury plans to improve financial accountability without compromising service delivery.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the Ca...

Master Reward Specialist and member of the South African Reward Association, Martin Hopkins, speaks to John Maytham about South Africa's new Companies Act amendments requiring certain companies to disclose the pay gap between their highest and lowest earners, why a single ratio doesn't always reflect fairness, and what the new rules could mean for executive pay, employees and corporate transparenc...

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches the quarterfinal stage, John Maytham is joined by SoccerBeat editor and football analyst Sizwe Mbebe to reflect on the tournament so far. They discuss Bafana Bafana's encouraging return to the global stage, the biggest surprises and standout performers, and which nation looks most likely to lift football's biggest prize.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester...

John Maytham speaks to the Canon Collins Trust's executive director, Ivor Baatjes, about the 2026 Troubling Power Essay Competition, highlighting the shortlisted scholars, the issues shaping their essays, and why young African voices are critical to debates on democracy, social justice and the future of the region.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk break...

We speak to Bettie Leedo, Programme Manager for Environmental Health at the City of Cape Town, a use of bird feeders, and how environmental health complaints are investigated and enforced.   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 info...

Cape Town is facing a growing housing crisis, but the debate over how to respond has become increasingly polarised, with the City arguing that partnerships with developers are essential to unlock well-located land and deliver much-needed housing, while critics say too much emphasis has been placed on private development rather than genuinely affordable homes. John Maytham speaks to Cape Town Mayor...

Today's global stories span crime, extreme weather and geopolitics. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, beginning with the widening investigation into a Monaco bomb attack that has led to three people being implicated in an alleged Ukrainian killing conspiracy. They then examine the deadly tornadoes that have left a trail of destruction across parts of China, before turning to D...

Barbara October, editor of GroundUp News, speaks to John Maytham about three of the newsroom's latest public interest stories: the postponement of a police torture trial after the State failed to secure an interpreter, a court ruling clearing the way for the controversial Botmaskop Estate near Stellenbosch, and the inspiring story of a nine year old Durban golf prodigy whose talent is turning head...

John Maytham speaks to Duncan McLeod, the founder and managing editor of TechCentral, about new regulations by Icasa that will allow mobile phone operators to deactivate certain mobile numbers that have been dormant for a long period of time. But they do have to warn you first.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  This programme is you...

John Maytham speaks to Gareth van Onselen, the CEO of Victory Research, about, his analysis of local government elections and party support since 2000. It shows a dramatic drop in support for the ANC, a worrying trend ahead of local government elections in November.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  This programme is your authentic...

As drones become increasingly common in South Africa, the laws governing their use are coming under greater scrutiny. From no fly zones at major sporting events to questions around privacy and what homeowners can do if a drone is hovering over their property, the legal landscape is far from straightforward. John Maytham speaks to Jason Berkowitz, Associate Director at Van Deventer Dowlath & Ma...

Luvuyo Rani, Executive Director of Africa Forward and founder of the Silulo Foundation, speaks to John Maytham about what needs to change to unlock South Africa's township economies. Against the backdrop of the national debate around spaza shops and economic opportunity, Rani explains why the focus should shift from who owns businesses to how more South Africans can be empowered to start, sustain...

John Maytham gets the Africa Report from Simon Allison, co-founder and International Editor at The Continent. This week they discuss Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger withdrawing from the International Criminal Court; And an update on the ongoing Ebola outbreak.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  This programme is your authentic Cape Town...