Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Ukraine says it has shot down dozens of Russian drones; unease over re-election of President Maduro has led to protests in Venezuela; France reveals cost of hosting banquet for England’s King Charles. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Chris Botes, who is leading South Africa’s bid to host the 2030 International Rugby League Men’s Rugby League World Cup.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Julian Stubbs, who wanted to share is story of how he is battling to get a past criminal record expunged. Stubbs was a 17-year-old when he was detained and beaten by members of the SAP in 1985 and received a two-year prison sentence for public violence, along with six others (later dubbed the Wynberg Seven).

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, Research Chair in Historical Trauma and Transformation at Stellenbosch University, about why she believes closing controversial residence, Wilgenhof, will foster an environment of mutual respect at the tertiary institution.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Michael Louis, the chairperson of One South Africa Movement, about the need to decrease the burden on our court system, and introduce an effective mediation system, which could help the wheels of justice turn a bit quicker.

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Lestet Kiewit speaks to Gregg Oelofse, the City of Cape Town’s Coastal Manager, about a recent probe into why Cape Fur Seals have acted aggressively towards water users, following cases of rabies being identified in.

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Lester Kiewit speaks with Mr. Larry Lewis, former Principal of Bokmakierie Primary School, about his moving effort to reconnect with former students through old photos. Discover the inspiration behind his touching initiative and his advice for fostering meaningful connections in education.

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Has there been a rise in coloured nationalism in the Western Cape? If so, what would be the main drivers of it? Lester Kiewit speaks to political analyst and writer, Dr Ebrahim Harvey, and to Fadiel Adams, Member of Parliament for the National Coloured Congress. 

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Israel claims it has killed top Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut; deadly mudslides in Indian state of Kerala; the river Seine in sewage drama. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Crowbar in Cape Town’s Waterkant street is one of the longer-running pubs in the inner city, and they are now counting down the pints that they’ll be serving to their loyal patrons. Lester Kiewit speaks to owner Reinhold Scheer about the difficult decision to close down. 

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