Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Jonty Tshipa, COO of the Robben Island Museum, about concerns raised over restricted access to the Robert Sobukwe compound. Journalist Pathiswa Tshangana’s viral post criticized the museum for limiting access, arguing it erases Sobukwe’s legacy. Dr. Tshipa clarifies the access policy and highlights festive season tour options.

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John Maytham speaks to Sarah Waries, the CEO of Shark Spotters about an agreement they have entered into with the City of Cape Town, SANParks and Cape Nature to implement the Baboon Strategic Management Plan.

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It’s summertime and that means that a number of fruits are now in season. But how does one select the best watermelon and sweet melon from a display of hundreds? John Maytham speaks to Mohammed Adam, a fresh produce buyer for M&R Marketing, which operates out at the Epping market.

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John Maytham speaks to Ted Baumann, a Muizenberg resident and Urban Development activist with 20 years of experience in urban development across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, about the growing traffic crisis in Muizenberg Village. The historic area is experiencing rising congestion, reckless driving, and traffic violations. Ted discusses the petition, "Stop Traffic Anarchy in Muizenberg Village.”

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On The World View from London, Verity Geere stands in for Adam Gilchrist (returning 6 January 2025) to bring you the latest global headlines. In Germany, a Christmas market tragedy prompts a government pledge for a full investigation. Meanwhile, in the Red Sea, the US military mistakenly shoots down one of its own fighter jets in a startling incident. And in the UK, a former Palace chef spills the beans on the unique way the Royals enjoy their mince pies.

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John Maytham speaks to Professor Imraan Valodia, Chairperson of the Naional Minimum Wage Commission, which has published a recommendation in the Government Gazette that the national minimum wage be adjusted by the rate of consumer price inflation plus 1.5% from March 2025, and also called for the public to submit written representations on their recommendation.

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John Maytham speaks to James Ndlebe, Chief Director of Education Management and Governance at the Department of Basic Education, about how they will now go about implementing the Basic Education Laws Amendment which has been signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, despite two controversial sections.

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John Maytham speaks to Dr Eldridge Kgaswane, Chief Scientist of Seismology at Council for Geoscience, about a seismic event that caused tremors in the Cape.

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Have you set up a trust to serve as a financial support vehicle for your minor children, a child with special needs, or a family member with a disability? Perhaps you have a trust set up for inheritance purposes. Did you know that there are a number of tax requirements when it comes to trusts? John Maytham speaks to Paul Roelofse, a certified financial planner with Paul Roelofse and Associates, to get an understanding of the tax requirements when it comes to trusts, because Trust Filing Season is currently underway and closes on 20 January 2025.

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John Maytham speaks to lead attorney and Head of the Law Centre at Ndifuna Ukwazi, Disha Govender about the outcome of their eight-year court battle representing the residents of Bromwell Street against the City of Cape Town. The Constitutional Court has declared the City’s housing programme as unconstitutional and declared that the City provide housing within close proximity of Woodstock within six months.

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