Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Lester Kiewit speaks with Susanna Coleman from the Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA) Campaign about the City's controversial approval of land rezoned for development. Coleman sheds light on how this decision could devastate Cape Town’s “breadbasket,” a vital agricultural hub that provides fresh produce to the city and explains the potential environmental and food security impacts. This is part of the ongoing fight to preserve one of Cape Town's last farming areas amidst urban expansion.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, Bosa deputy leader and MP, about their ten-point plan to save education in South Africa, which includes raising the 30 percent pass mark to about 50 percent.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers, Influence Lead at HaveYouHeard Marketing about wearable tech, devices that individuals can wear on their bodies to monitor and track various health-related metrics. These devices use sensors to collect data on everything from physical activity and heart rate to more advanced health indicators like glucose levels, brain activity, and even stress responses, interfacing with smartphones which then help to you monitor your health. 

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Rape survivor and popular motivational speaker Alison Botha is on the slow road to recovery following an aneurysm she suffered in September. Without medical aid, she will have many medical expenses to cover, and a trust has been created to help her in this regard. Lester Kiewit gets an update on Botha’s recovery from her lawyer Tania Koen. 

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Lester Kiewit spoke with Nicole Engelbrecht, host of the True Crime South Africa podcast, about the explosive growth of the true crime genre and its impact on audiences. During the discussion, they explored why this content is resonating with so many, particularly women, and the psychological effects it may have on viewers, such as heightened anxiety and increased vigilance. Nicole also shared insights into her journey leading the true crime podcast scene in South Africa

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For families on a tight budget, buying trendy toys are beyond their budget. You can help them by donating your pre-loved toys which are in good condition to charity shops such as Help the Rural Child, so that their shelves can be filled in time for the Christmas rush and help fill stockings. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nicky Antonie, Director of Help the Rural Child, which has a chain of retail charity shops across Cape Town that generates an income to support the programmes that the Goedgedacht Trust run to strengthen and support rural children in the Swartland area.

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Lester Kiewit speaks with Katie Modrau, South Africa Country Manager for The A21 Campaign, to explore the stark realities of human trafficking in South Africa. They discussed the disturbing case of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, whose mother is accused of selling her and her siblings. Katie provided insights into the global and local fight against human trafficking, shared statistics from A21's annual report, and highlighted the critical role of the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

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Two former bosses at Abercrombie & Fitch arrested for alleged sex trafficking; a power vacuum in Austria after recent elections; “Not gay enough” U.K. judge tells failed Bangladeshi asylum seeker. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Siganeko Magafela the head of supply at Fuels Industry Association of SA – formerly known as Sapia – about what led to the fuel shortage in Cape Town in the last few days.

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Lester Kiewit spoke with Siya Makunga, Spokesperson for the Competition Commission, about the recent findings highlighting retailers' slow response in reducing food prices, particularly for essentials like eggs and cooking oil. They discussed the impact on consumers, especially in low-income households, and the Commission's ongoing efforts to monitor and address this issue.

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