Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

The extended deadline - for spaza shops and food-handling informal outlets to become registered through their local municipalities - is approaching once again. The deadline was extended to 28 February 2025 by President Cyril Ramaphosa in December 2024, and came about after blame was pointed at spaza shops following a number of children had fallen ill and died after consuming suspected contaminated food, and with added concerns over the sale of goods which had passed their best-before and sell-by dates. Lester Kiewit speaks to Rosheda Muller, President of the South African Informal Traders Alliance, to find out whether informal traders have been taking heed of this registration process.

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The remains of the 14 South African National Defence Force soldiers who lost their lives in the easter Democratic Republic of the Condo (DRC) will be repatriated on Thursday, 13 February, and handed over to their respective families. The soldiers died when they were caught in the crossfire during conflict between DRC army forces and M23 rebels a fortnight ago. Lester Kiewit speaks to Rear Admiral Prince Tshabalala, Director of Defence Corporate Communications at the SANDF, to get details on the process.

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India’s Prime Minister to meet with US President amidst fears of tariffs; a look at India’s budget for 2025; and how much is an Indian cow worth? Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University.

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US President Trump says talks will begin to end Russia-Ukraine war; UN has heavily condemned Bangladesh riots of 2024; aluminium prices could soar in price and impact canned drinks. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to EWN reporter Carlo Petersen, about the trial of suspected underworld kingpin, Nafiz Modack. Modack testified in the case that sees him and others face 122 charges relating to operating a criminal enterprise.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Liubov Abravitova, the Ukraine ambassador to South Africa, about the US Defence Secretary saying Ukraine must abandon its goal of trying to get back land claimed by Russia in 2014. The US says it will also not support any post-ceasefire programs in Ukraine and urged Nato to do the same.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Craig Kensley, Executive Director of social investment agency GrowZA, about the critical role of first-mile and last-mile support in education. They discuss how bursary programs can do more than just provide financial aid by ensuring students are equipped with the resources and guidance they need from the start of their journey through to successful careers or further studies. Craig highlights the importance of holistic support systems in shaping long-term student outcomes. For those interested in applying for bursaries, please send your applications to [email protected] or visit growza.co.za.

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The nomadic visa, also called a "digital nomad visa" in South Africa, is expected to positively impact the country's economy by attracting a new influx of foreign remote workers who can contribute to local businesses through their spending on accommodation, food, and services while enjoying the South African lifestyle. Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers, Influence Lead at HaveYouheard Marketing about the pros and cons which we need to consider when it comes to digital nomads in our space.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Jonathan Cherry, Director of Cherryflava Media, about why brands are increasingly updating their logos and why these changes often trigger strong emotional reactions from consumers. They discuss recent examples, including Jaguar’s rebrand, which reignited interest in the brand, and Mazda’s logo update, which faced widespread backlash. Jonathan unpacks the strategic thinking behind these redesigns, the shift toward digital-friendly branding, and why nostalgia and consumer attachment make logo changes so controversial.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Janet Anderson, a journalist covering The hague, about the impact of US sanctions on the International Criminal Court.

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