Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Australia told to expect more warships off coast but China says it’s navy poses no threat; Cook Islands’ deal with China blindsides New Zealand and its citizens; Aussie NRL fans flocking to Las Vegas ahead of upcoming matches there. Katie Macdonald shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Bryan Schimmel and Clinton Fein, the creators of Bully Dialogues. Through online storytelling on social media and in their podcast, Bryan and Clinton share deeply personal stories on bullying—made even more compelling by the fact that Clinton was once Bryan’s bully. They reflect on their past, unpack the complex realities of bullying from both perspectives, and explore the impact it has long after the school years are over.

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A US/ Ukraine deal is taking shape; crypto detectives to find over $1billion; China’s favourite noodle dish in a very unusual restaurant. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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In a written reply to a question from the EFF’s Mbali Dlamini to the Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu, it was revealed that during the period 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024, 188 children were reported missing in South Africa, of which 102 were found and 86 were still under investigation. Lester Kiewit speaks to Bianca van Aswegen, criminologist and national coordinator for Missing Children South Africa, to get a clearer understanding of the dynamics of why children go missing.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Patrick Bond, the Director of the Centre for Social Change in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities at University of Johannesburg. They discuss the postponement of the Budget presentation, and the statement by the SA Revenue Service boss that raising taxes is not the answer.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers, Influence Lead at HaveYouHeard Marketing, about the growing movement among younger generations in South Africa (and across the continent) who are blending Christianity, traditional African spiritual practices, and global New Age beliefs like astrology, energy healing, and tarot. Instead of adhering strictly to one belief system, they curate spiritual practices that resonate with their personal and cultural identities.

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Will our phones be rid of unwanted calls from insurance companies and car-tracking services? Will we be free from robo-calls? There will be an amendment to Regulation 4 of the Consumer Protection Act and once promulgated, will allow for consumers to submit their choice to opt-out on a national registry run by the National Consumer Commission. Lester Kiewit speaks to Hardin Ratshisusu,  the acting Commissioner at the National Consumer Commission, about the introduction of an opt out registry for direct marketing.

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John Maytham speaks to Prof Nick Maynard, an Associate Professor of Surgery at Oxford University who has been leading groups of surgeons to Gaza to teach medical students and help where needed. Prof Maynard will be sharing his experiences at a special event at UCT.

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Couple distraught after dead passenger put into open seat next to them; Spain honours two illegal immigrants, anti-AI protest album by 1000 artists. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with John Maytham.

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John Maytham speaks to Western Cape Premier Alan Winde ahead of his State of the Province Address (SOPA), looking at a number of key issues which will be addressed later at the opening of the Western Cape Parliament.

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