Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Mignon McCulloch, head of the Clinical Unit of Paediatric Nephrology and Solid Organ Transplantation at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, and a senior lecturer at UCT, about what has been perceived to be an increase in cases of kids falling ill with a fast-spreading tummy bug. Is it normal for this time of year, and what can parents do to avoid these illnesses.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Daniël le Roux from Stellenbosch University about a new research report on South African teenagers’ smartphone habits. The study reveals that adolescents spend an average of 3 hours and 17 minutes per day on their phones, with girls using social media more and boys spending more time gaming. It also highlights that most parents don’t regulate their children’s screen time, despite concerns about excessive use. Dr le Roux unpacks the findings, discusses the impact of smartphones on learning, and explores what parents, educators, and policymakers can do to encourage healthier digital habits.

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As we approach the colder months of autumn and winter, we delve into the more economical and efficient ways of heating up our washing-up and shower water, from instant gas water heaters to solar heating systems, from heat pumps to simple geyser timers. Lester Kiewit gets the expert advice from Thinus Booysen, professor in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Neil Robinson, CEO of the Pedal Power Association, about the ‘Look to Save Lives’ campaign. They discuss the dangers of ‘dooring’ incidents, the campaign’s goal to raise awareness, and how it aims to improve road safety for cyclists in South Africa.

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Lester Kiewit speaks with Iain Banner, whose 92-year-old father, Stewart Banner, is the oldest cyclist to complete the Cape Town Cycle Tour yesterday. Taking up cycling at 67, Stewart has now finished the race 18 times, and despite surviving a stroke three years ago, he continues to defy the odds. He completes the 109km tour in an impressive time of 4 hours and 31 seconds, proving that resilience and passion know no age limits.

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Argentina’s President Javier Milei visited Washington DC to participate in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC); President Milei promises IMF deal and lauds economic wins; it’s carnival time across Latin America! Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at GIBS and research associate with the Brenthurst Foundation.

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Does the Western Cape lose more structures in informal settlement fires than in other provinces? If so, what might the reasons be for this and what should we be doing to prevent this? Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Robyn Poole, senior researcher at the Research Alliance for Disaster and Risk Reduction (RADAR) at Stellenbosch University.

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Adam Gilchrist shared the latest global headlines with Lester Kiewit. In Syria, anti-Assad attacks are intensifying, targeting those still loyal to the former president. Meanwhile, tensions between Iran and the U.S. continue to escalate, opening a new chapter in their long-standing geopolitical rivalry. And on a lighter note, as the Commonwealth marks its annual day, King Charles delivered a message reflecting on the shared values and future of the 56-nation bloc.

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Lester Kiewit, EWN reporter Carlo Petersen about the events that unfolded during the first week of trial of Steveno van Rhyn, Kelly Smith and her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis. They are facing charges of kidnapping and human trafficking related to the disappearance of Kelly’s daughter, Joshlin Smith, aged six.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Imraahn Mukaddam, of the Elsies River Safety Initiative, about the war zone they find themselves trapped in as murders happen daily, with innocent citizens caught in the crossfire and escalating violence.

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