Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Online fraud is a very real concern these days as we’ve found electronic payments to be extremely effective and efficient, but so too have the criminals. So what do we need to keep in mind to avoid being taken in by fraudsters?Lester Kiewit speaks to Thomas Pays, who is the CEO and co-founder of Ozow, the South African fintech company that specialises in digital payments.

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To mark the 190th anniversary of the end to slavery in the old Cape Colony, an Emancipation Day Walk will be taking place on November 30, starting from the steps of St George’s Cathedral, also known as “Freedom Stairs”, and concluding with the renaming of Church Square to ‘Freedom Square’ which is adjacent to the site of the Slave Tree in Spin Street. Lester Kiewit speaks to Chrischene Julius – Director at the District Six Museum.

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Dr Kgosi Letlape is a medical practitioner, the former Chairman of the South African Medical Association, former President of the Health Professions Council of South Africa, and currently a member of Parliament with Action SA. In an address to Parliament Dr Letlape said that we cannot have a conversation about HIV/Aids without also talking about gender-based violence. He speaks to Lester Kiewit about why he believes the two go hand-in-hand.

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Coca Cola has used AI to re-create a popular 1995 advert, and people have been calling them out on it. Lester Kiewit speaks to Glenn Gillis, CEO of Sea Monster Entertainment, to discuss whether the use of AI to produce content should be encouraged or not.

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The recent deaths from methanol poisoning in Laos has sparked concern and increased warnings for travellers to southeast Asia; Social Media ban for under 16’s is passed by Aussie parliament and the world reacts;  Conservative speaker, Candice Owens ,banned from entering NZ following Aussie ban. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director at The Balance Group, about the recent Ultra Trail Cape Town and the related injuries and niggles one can pick up from participating in such a gruelling event.

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Ester Mbathera, a journalist at the Windhoek Observer, about the elections that are unfolding in Namibia, including a shortage of ballot papers, and last-minute court action by contesting parties.

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We explore the possibility of Cape Town hosting the 2040 Summer Olympics following recent discussions between Minister Gayton McKenzie and the International Olympic Committee. While the city hasn’t confirmed any plans, the idea is gaining traction. Guy Briggs, architect and urban designer, who is leading the think tank Cape Town 2040 (CT2040), joins us to discuss the infrastructure, economic challenges, and urban regeneration opportunities that could come with such a major event. Does Cape Town have what it takes to host the first Olympic Games on the African continent?

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FBI confirms bomb threats against a number of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks; police officer convicted for Taser death of 95-year-old woman; mystery drones spotted over US air bases in Britain. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Pippa Hudson.

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Karabo Ozah, the director of the Centre for Child Law, about the prevalence of child labour in undocumented migrants, this after the North West provincial department of social development confirmed 96 children were among the miners who emerged from the illegal Stilfontein mine.

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