Lester Kiewit speaks to Johann Maré, Chairman of the Charity Cycle Tour, about their 1,749km journey from Sun City to Cape Town ahead of the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Bianca shares insights into the club’s mission to raise funds for destitute children and build the sport of cycling, as well as the excitement leading up to race day.

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With the Cape Town Cycle Tour fast approaching this Sunday, Nicola called in to the show to share an inspiring story about her 15-year-old son, Ethan Simpson. Unlike most riders tackling the iconic race on two wheels, Ethan will be taking on the challenge on a unicycle—all in support of CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa). Nicola was on her way to collect Ethan’s race pack at the Cycle Tour Expo when she spoke to Lester, expressing both pride and excitement for her son’s remarkable effort to raise awareness for children battling cancer. Ethan’s unique ride is set to turn heads on race day while shining a light on an important cause.

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What would it sound like if we looked at events in the Global North or “The West” using the same tone which they use when reporting on Africa? Lester Kiewit speaks to Patrick Gathara, a Kenyan-based journalist, cartoonist, blogger, and author, as they look at the growing tension between the neighbouring countries of North America; a European Union defence force, and how the (African) Global South is framed by the West.

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In need of some binge-watching options? Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including:

- Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+)

- ⁠White Lotus (Showmax)

- ⁠Yellowjackets (Showmax)

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Adam Gilchrist about international headlines, and this week they discuss student murders in Mexico, South Korea accidentally bombing its own people, and Denmark’s letter ban.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi about a range of proposals and options to save the SABC and stabilise the national broadcaster. A possible streaming levy is being considered. 

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Nadene Grabham, Operations Director at Door of Hope Children's Mission and co-founder of Baby Savers SA, about their legal battle to ensure the state does not amend the definition of child abandonment to include instances where babies are placed in baby savers.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Gareth Ramsay, a development engineer who is proposing an alternative to completing the City of Cape Town’s unfinished freeway and is suggesting an elevated train line between Woodstock and Sea Point.

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Queensland in Australian is evacuating residents, experiencing power outages and floods as Cyclone Alfred approaches; New Zealand fires its UK High Commissioner after remarks made; Singapore woman offers US$1500 for anyone who can find her a life partner (T&Cs apply).

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director of The Balance Group, about how one should pace oneself over the last few days ahead of the Cape Town Cycle Tour.

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