Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

John Maytham speaks to CapeTalk’s style and design correspondent Bianca Resnekov for this week’s Luxury Lowdown, and the focus is on South Africa’s first Club Med resort that recently opened in Durban.   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...

Today's global headlines take us from a shocking criminal investigation in Thailand to the aftermath of devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and a political storm in Australia. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, examining the discovery of four bodies in suitcases, remarkable survival stories emerging from Venezuela's earthquake zone, and the backlash facing Australia's Prime Mi...

News24 journalist, Karyn Maughan speaks to John Maytham, one year after Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's explosive allegations of political interference and organised crime within the criminal justice system, reflecting on the impact of his press conference and where the Madlanga Commission stands today.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast...

Research shows that illegal online gambling operators accounted for approximately 62% of all online gambling activity in South Africa, diverting more than R50 billion in gross gambling revenue offshore annually. John Maytham speaks to Sean Coleman, CEO of the SA Bookmakers Association about why we urgently need to regulate the sector, and how this can be done, following the example of country&rsqu...

Dylon Jordaan, former homeless person and now administrator of Mi-Change, speaks to John Maytham about how digital vouchers are changing the way Capetonians support people experiencing homelessness and why responsible giving can help create lasting pathways off the streets.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  This programme is your au...

In this week's What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to John Maytham about how Africa is increasingly shaping the future of artificial intelligence, following Google's first Cloud Summit on African soil. He also discusses Chery's opening of a manufacturing facility on the former Nissan site in Pretoria, a milestone that reflects the changing face of South Africa's motor industry. Arthur rounds o...

We discuss why Netflix's The Polygamist has become one of Africa's most talked-about dramas, exploring themes of polygamy, patriarchy, money, masculinity and modern relationships.   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, enlig...

Georgina Campbell, researcher and practitioner at the Wild Law Institute, speaks to John Maytham about a new perspective on South Africa’s migration debate in the aftermath of the 30 June anti-immigration “deadline”, which saw heightened public attention, protest activity, and intense social media debate. She unpacks the argument that rising anti-migrant sentiment may be driven m...

John Maytham speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: whether Venezuela’s earthquakes can lead to political change; World Cup upsets caused by South American teams; and family drama shakes up Brazil’s presidential race.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  This programme...

From a historic funeral in Iran to an alarming aviation incident over the United States and controversy at the Club World Cup, today's global headlines cover politics, public safety and sport. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, examining the millions who turned out to farewell Iran's late Ayatollah, the investigation after a firework struck a passenger plane near Chicago, and F...

John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Daily Maverick sports editor, about the Springbok’s winning performance against England in their opening game of the Nations Championship, which ended 45-21.   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...

John Maytham speaks to Lindy Sutherland, CEO of the Kariega Foundation, dedication to drive impactful, community-centered wildlife conservation across 12,000 hectares in the Eastern Cape. This area is vital as it sits at the convergence of two global biodiversity hotspots, serving as a critical sanctuary for rewilding and preserving endangered species.   Good Morning Cape Town with Leste...

Brandon de Kock, Director of Storytelling at BrandMapp, speaks to John Maytham about the rise of the “kidult” toy market and what it reveals about how adults are spending heavily on nostalgia-driven toys for themselves, while children grow up in an increasingly screen-based world. The conversation explores how parents are navigating spending decisions between traditional toys, digital...

John Maytham speaks to judge Dennis Davis about the significance of the Constitutional Court’s ruling on how the province and City of Cape Town handled the sale of controversial Tafelberg land, and what it means for spatial planning and housing going forward.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  This programme is your authentic C...

Nova Moto founder Karen Delport joined John Maytham after being named a finalist in this year’s Nedbank Business Ignite with CapeTalk competition. Karen shared how her experience in logistics and e-commerce led her to launch a business focused on reducing transport costs for delivery riders and fleet operators through electric motorcycles and scooters assembled in South Africa. She discussed...

Craig Ray, Daily Maverick Sports Editor speaks to John Maytham about the Springboks' opening Nations Championship clash against England, the key selection decisions, and what to expect from the first major Test of the 2026 season.   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...

Tara Roos, the BusinessDay political correspondent and CapeTalk commentator speaks to John Maytham about the NPA’s shockingly low drug case conviction rate, and the new look GNU after a reshuffle by President Cyril Ramaphosa.   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 Mornin...

Today's global stories range from war to celebration and celebrity. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, beginning with Russia's latest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine as the conflict intensifies. They then look at celebrations across the United States as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, before ending on a lighter note with the growing speculation that Taylor Swift an...

Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, speaks to John Maytham about the Constitutional Court handing down a landmark ruling declaring the Western Cape Government’s original attempt to sell the Tafelberg School site in Sea Point unlawful. The court also slammed the province and city’s failure to build affordable housing in and around the city.   G...

As South Africa considers tougher penalties for employing undocumented foreign nationals, including fines of up to R100,000 and possible jail time, what could it mean for households that rely on domestic workers and nannies? Lourandi Kriel, CEO of SweepSouth, speaks to John Maytham about how the proposed legislation, anti-immigrant tensions and growing safety concerns are already affecting the dom...

Katie Macdonald shares the latest stories from Australia and New Zealand with John Maytham, including the case of an Australian charged over an alleged suitcase murder in Thailand, a legal challenge to Equestrian Australia's whipping ban, and the return of one of Australia's favourite food debates, who makes the best supermarket roast chicken?   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a...

This week's Cyber Sense feature focuses on the growing threat of money mule scams following a recent fraud warning from Standard Bank. John Maytham speaks to Boikokobetso Makhetloane, also known online as Mr Fingerz, a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content creator, about how organised criminal syndicates recruit ordinary South Africans to move stolen money through their bank...

Rebecca Davis, senior journalist at Daily Maverick, speaks to John Maytham for this week's Plan B, reflecting on the anti-immigrant protests she covered across the Garden Route and why she believes South Africa has reached a dangerous moment. She shares her concerns about children witnessing and participating in acts of intimidation, challenges the claim that the protests are only about undocument...

Scarfixplus founder Robert Ellis joined John Maytham after being named a finalist in this year’s Nedbank Business Ignite with CapeTalk competition. The initiative celebrates small businesses that have built solutions from lived experience, turning everyday challenges into meaningful, practical products and services. Robert spoke about Scarfixplus and the problem it aims to solve, focusing on...

From football celebrations that ended in tragedy to an extraordinary rescue in Venezuela and renewed debate over one of history's most infamous landmarks, today's global stories span grief, hope and historical memory. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, exploring the deadly consequences of Mexico's World Cup celebrations, the miraculous survival of one person trapped beneath rub...