Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Dr. Eric Schickler is the Co-director of the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, and he joins Lester Kiewit to bring context to the political reality in the USA after Donald Trump’s final speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention last night.

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The six mysterious Bangkok hotel deaths mentioned by Adam Gilchrist is thought to be from cyanide poisoning; has the world’s rarest whale washed up on a New Zealand beach? Thai government gives 50 million people payouts in economic stimulus plan. Katie Macdonald shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Former prison warder Chris Malgas calls in to Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

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A number of Springbok players have been ruled out for the next few weeks and miss a number of test matches as a result of injuries sustained recently. Lester Kiewit discusses the injuries and their recovery processes with physiotherapist Toni-Lynne Monger, clinical director with The Balance Group. 

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As a result of recent rains in Cape Town, the water table has been rising and the City of Cape Town released a statement saying that their Recreation and Parks Department is closely monitoring the situation at cemeteries, and that cemetery staff might need to prepare shallower graves, depending on water table levels at a particular cemetery. Lester Kiewit speaks to Councillor Patricia Van der Ross, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health.

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Rob Meintjes joins Lester Kiewit to discuss his captivating book ‘Freedom Street: A photo memoir set in ’80s Long Street … and connections’, which vividly captures the vibrant life and culture of Cape Town's Long Street during the 1980s — a haven that miraculously escaped the apartheid-era demolitions affecting nearby District Six.

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Schools and colleges shut as protests in Bangladesh turn violent; a bride-from-hell arrested in Mexico on her wedding day; super-spicy crisps land students in hospital in Japan. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Correctional services minister Dr. Pieter Groenewald and Lester Kiewit discuss a viral TikTok video showing Zimbabwean prisoners celebrating prison life, raising questions about appropriate prison conditions.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Chris Landsberg (University of Johannesburg), Director of the Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership (CADL), about whether the government of national unity is on the right track, as President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opens parliament.

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Are you a parent who is concerned that your child is spending too much time on computer games? Perhaps you believe that it is compromising on their studies and that it isn’t going to help them when they need to start earning a living. Brett Rogers, Influence Lead at HaveYouHeard Marketing, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the many opportunities that are available in the gaming sector. 

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