Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Lester Kiewit explores the progress of esteemed Neurosurgeon Dr. Llewellyn Padayachy’s revolutionary ultrasound method for diagnosing hydrocephalus - a serious condition in which fluid builds up in the brain, particularly affecting children. They discuss how this innovative approach has advanced, its impact on diagnosing the illness in underserved areas, and its future potential.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Adam Haupt, Director of the Centre for Film and Media Studies at UCT. They discuss the Olympic breakdancing saga stirred up by Aussie dancer RayGunn, and they reflect on the life of a promising Cape dancer, Ruben Jansen, who was shot dead on August 11.

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The US announces deployment of submarine amid growing Israel-Iran tensions; slave ship to be preserved; a proliferation of Banksy after Banksy all over London. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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The 32nd General Assembly of the International Astronomy Union is currently taking place in Cape Town and is the largest astronomy conference which is held every four years. Lester Kiewit speaks to Claus Leitherer, Chair of the Resolutions Committee of the International Astronomical Union, to find out what topics they discuss at these events. 

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Bruno Druchen, National Director of Deaf SA, about the significance of Mia Le Roux winning Miss SA as a hearing-impaired person.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Chris de Kock, independent crime analyst, about the discovery of two covert military-style training camps. How are these camps allowed to operate under the radar, and is this a homegrown threat, or are operatives infiltrating South Africa?

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Lester Kiewit talks with Nazareen Ebrahim, CEO of Naz Consulting International, about the risks of AI voice cloning. They explore how this technology can mimic voices to bypass security systems and question whether it's possible to tell real voices from fake ones, highlighting the challenge of detecting AI-generated audio.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Duma Ngcobo, Chief Operating Officer of Tracker Connect, about the ways in which criminals are now stealing vehicles which are fitted with smart immobiliser technology. 

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With the 2024/25 competitive football season about to start, Lester Kiewit speaks to former England striker-turned television pundit and Sunbet Ambassador, Michael Owen, to get his assessment of the teams vying for glory, not just in England, but also in Europe.

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Venezuela’s election crisis continues; who keeps Venezuela afloat given the international criticism of the regime? Colombia’s ceasefire ends. Prof. Lyal White gives details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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