Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Lester Kiewit speaks to Petrus “Robbie” Roberts, the City of Cape Town Commissioner for public safety and operational co-ordination, about their readiness for the busy tourist season, and the additional deployments across the CBD and scenic mountain trails.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to the Solly Malatsi, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies about why he has decided to withdraw the SABC Bill in its current form. One reason being that it does not address the urgent need for a sustainable funding model.

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The COP29 climate conference has commenced in Azerbaijan; tinfoil hat prank played on Russian teachers; huge traffic jams in China caused by cycling students on dumpling quest. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Lester Kiewit speakes to David Mametja from the Health Professions Council of South Africa about the ANC Study Group on Defence and Military Veterans’ statement on the SA-Cuba Health Practitioners Internship Programme. With a reported cost of R291.6 million for 108 students, the program faces issues with South African accreditation of Cuban qualifications, limiting career options for graduates. The Study Group calls for stronger support systems and oversight to ensure the program effectively serves military veterans and the healthcare sector.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Mamphela Ramphele, Chair of the Archbishop Desmond Tutu IP Trust, about her call for the tightening of sanctions against Israel, and the cutting of diplomatic ties, in the face of their continued attacks on the people of Palestine.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Guy Leitch the Editor of Sa Flyer Magazine, to make sense of the turbulence that FlySafair is experiencing after allegedly violating regulations of the SA International Air Services Council.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Mmemme Mogotsi, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Communications and Marketing at the Border Management Association, about progress being made in getting the Lebombo border post open and operating smoothly after it was shut due to election-related violence.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dirk Du Preez, Acting Head of Non-Motorised Transport and Universal Access, about how residents can apply for pedestrian pathways to be considered in their neighbourhoods. With many listeners inquiring about pathways, such as the one between Glencairn and the beach, where residents seek a more accessible alternative to the current sand and gravel path, Dirk provided insight into the city’s process for pathway requests. He also shared updates on plans for creating pedestrian-friendly spaces.

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Russia and Ukraine trade massive drone attacks; Florida disaster worker sacked for being anti-Trump; snow in Saudi Arabia. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Rosheda Muller, President of the National Informal Traders Alliance of SA, about interventions announced by the government in order to end a spike in poisoning cases involving children who had consumed food from local traders.

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