Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Lester Kiewit speaks to Lauren Kansley, spokesperson for Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), about the overwhelming demand for study placements and student accommodation. With enrolment near full capacity and thousands of hopefuls applying for limited residence space, Kansley explains how CPUT is managing the challenge, including increasing bed capacity and reallocating unclaimed spots. She also sheds light on why the university has not opened for walk-ins this year and how staff are working around the clock to assist students where possible.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to FNB Agricultural Economist Paul Makube to discuss how the policy-changes announced by US President Donald Trump might impact us here in South Africa, especially in terms of the agricultural sector.

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The DHL Stormers will be hosting the Bulls this Saturday in their North-South clash in the United Rugby Championship, with the Stormers desperate for a win in order to secure a top eight slot. Lester Kiewit speaks to Stormers director of rugby John Dobson.

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Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including Living Undocumented (Netflix); High Potential (Disney+); and I Blew It (Showmax)

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After last night's State of the Nation Address, Lester invited Conrad Koch and his suitcase of puppets, including the ever-cheeky Chester Missing, to share their observations. Conrad and Chester offered sharp political commentary through humour, with Chester giving his cheeky take on SONA. Known for his witty perspective on both local and global issues, Conrad discussed how comedy can shed light on the political landscape.

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State of emergency in Santorini following days of earthquakes; Panama insists the U.S. is not taking charge of Panama Canal; rail passenger fined for talking too loudly. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Myrtle Clarke, co-founder of the Fields of Green for All, about how practical the government’s plan is to develop the hemp and cannabis sector and trade in South Africa.                                                                                                            

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Lester Kiewit speaks to author and political commentator Ebrahim Harvey about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address that seemed to make the same promises about creating jobs, attracting investment, improving policing and showing the world that “South Africa is open for business.”

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Lester Kiewit speaks to historian and founder of the Fisher Child Project, Traci Kwaai, about a photographic exhibition in Kalk Bay, showing generations of fishing families, many of whom were forcibly removed from prime coastal sites in Cape Town.

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Floods devastate communities in Northern Queensland; Australian football heroine facing court in London charged with racially aggravated harassment;  scientists create first kangaroo embryo using IVF. Katie Macdonald shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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