Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Lester Kiewit speaks to Rosheda Muller, Chairperson of the Presidents council of the Informal Economy businesses in South Africa and the National Informal Traders Alliance chair, about the call to end the practise by shopkeepers, of breaking their stock down into small affordable amounts for their customers. It is deemed by some to be part of the problem when it comes to foodstuffs becoming contaminated at neighbourhood shops.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Hopewell Sathekge, Director at STBB Attorneys, about the impact of lobola negotiations and customary marriages on homeownership in South Africa. They discuss how marriages governed by the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, typically "in community of property," affect legal and financial responsibilities, particularly when applying for joint home loans. Hopewell provides insights into the steps couples should take before purchasing a home to understand the implications of their marriage contract, and how assets, including property, are divided in cases of divorce or death under customary law.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Nkanyiso Gumede, researcher at the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, about a move by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to take the state to court over its failure to address land reform and distribution as required by the constitution.

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Lester Kiewit and binge-buddy Matthew Jantjies-Green take a look at some of the shows you can check out this weekend, including:

 -  Die Onderneemers (Showmax)

- ⁠Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (Disney)

- ⁠Arcane (Netflix)

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Lester Kiewit speaks to acclaimed chef Chris Erasmus of Terrarium, who has brought fresh, sophisticated flavours with a creative spin and a focus on sustainability to the five-star Queen Victoria Hotel at the V&A Waterfront. Lester also gets a chance to sample some of the dishes in studio, freshly prepared for the occasion.

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The popularity and effectiveness of call-filtering apps such as Truecaller appear to have raised the hackles of marketing companies, who are now crying foul. An argument has been put forward that their personal and private information is being unfairly harvested by such apps and in violation of privacy laws. Lester Kiewit speaks to Hitesh Bhagat, Truecaller head of corporate communications, to find out whether there is merit to the argument.

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Lester Kiewit crosses to London for a World View with Adam Gilchrist, bringing global headlines into sharp focus. This morning's stories include a tragic spike in deaths from fake alcohol in Turkey, highlighting the dangers of counterfeit booze; the intense manhunt in New York following the murder of a health insurance executive, a case gripping the city; and fresh allegations of Russian interference in Romania's elections, sparking concerns over regional stability. Stay tuned for these stories and more, unpacked with expert insight.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Judy Mann, Executive for Strategic Projects at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, about the critically endangered African Penguin and the urgent need for conservation measures to ensure its survival. With the species recently uplisted to Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, they explore the urgency of intervention, the challenges of balancing economic interests with conservation literacy, and the significance of public awareness in protecting marine biodiversity. The conversation also highlights the formation of the African Penguin Scientific Working Group and the practicalities of implementing measures such as expanding no-take zones around penguin colonies.

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A long-awaited report outlining how the City of Cape Town could take over management of the rail system is set to be presented to the council. Roberto Quintas, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, discussed the details with Lester Kiewit.

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A pilot project to count people “sleeping rough” on the streets has kicked off in parts of Cape Town. Jean-Ray Knighton Fitt, Chief Executive Officer · U-turn Homeless Ministries spoke with Lester Kiewit regarding this.

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