Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

What next for Iran after latest Israeli air strikes? A U.S. presidential apology to native Americans; an astronaut’s mystery illness in space. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with John Maytham.

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John Maytham speaks to Gregg Oelofse, the City of Cape Town’s Coastal Manager, about a suspected shark attack at Mnandi Beach that left a man with injuries to his hands and feet.

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John Maytham speaks to Ian Cameron, chair of the parliamentary portfolio committee of police, about the current backlog in forensic testing hampering court cases, and failing victims, and the possible avenues to bring this to an end.

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Many retailers are focussing on Black November sales instead of just Black Friday sales this year, which means consumers will be surrounded by promotion after promotion and there is a real danger of consumers losing control of their spending. John Maytham speaks to Annaline van der Poel, COO of DebtRescue, to get some advice on how they can control their spending this Black November. 

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John Maytham speaks to Denver Janklaas, manager at J&A Funeral Services in Atlantis, about the evolution of funerals from that of sombre affairs to more joyful celebrations. One of their offerings is a stretch limousine-hearse so that the deceased can be accompanied by loved ones as they are given a final send-off. 

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Lester Kiewit and binge-buddy Matthew Jantjies-Green discuss a number of shows which you can indulge in this weekend, including:

 - Disclaimer (AppleTV)

- ⁠American Horror Stories (Disney)

- ⁠Glass House and The Fix (both Showmax)

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Lester Kiewit gets the Africa Report from Jean Jacques Cornish. They discuss seats for Africa on the UN Security Council; Ghana’s pre-election chaos, and ask.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson ahead of their United Rugby Championship match against the defending champions Glasgow Warriors. The match will be played at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on Saturday 26 October, with kick-off at 13h45

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Lester Kiewit spoke to Daneel Steinmann, the founder of Old School SA, about the brand's journey from a dorm room idea to a thriving business. They discussed the brothers' quest for the perfect vintage.

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A mother in the U.S. is suing a chatbot company over son’s suicide; leaders at the Commonwealth summit push for slavery reparations; scurvy makes a return. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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