Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Gang-related shootings are a major problem in many parts of Cape Town, and community members often know who is behind them. Should they blow the whistle on them (snitch) to the authorities? Would it be wise to do so given the dangers? Lester Kiewit speaks to Imraahn Mukaddam, an entrepreneur, consumer activist, and whistleblower.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Anelle Erasmus, Head of Fundraising a marketing at the NGO Mould Empower Serve on how those struggling on the streets are impacted by the extreme weather, and what the public can do to help. 

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The Loeries has come a long way since it was started 46 years ago and is now open to the wider market of Africa and the Middle East and internationally recognised by the WARC. Lester Kiewit speaks to Loeries CEO Preetesh Sewraj, as the deadline for final entries fast approaches.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Annette Botha of Vox Weather about the difference between a tropical cyclone and a mid-latitude cyclone.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Abongile Cokie, SABC Group Manager OTT about the recently unveiled and revamped SABC Plus app, which is slicker and available on more platforms.

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The popular Golden Dish take away in Athlone has reopened for business, after having to close after a devastating fire in November 2023 destroyed a large portion of the premises. Lester Kiewit speats to owner Mohammed “MA” Parker.

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Ostrich meat is growing in popularity as health-conscious consumers seek alternatives to beef and lamb, but are they being farmed under humane conditions? Lester Kiewit speaks to Celine Doak, UWC LLM Graduate of Environmental Law, who is calling for the development of national legislation on the rearing of animals for consumption.

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A South African flight school in Oudtshoorn has found itself in the middle of a situation which has led to US sanctions being imposed on a number of companies abroad with which they have ties. Lester Kiewit speaks to Peter Fabricius, an independent journalist and analyst on foreign policy issues, to try and get an understanding of the diplomatic games being played.

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Record temperatures in a number of American states; a French election surprise with far-right politicians pushed into third spot; Japan’s government finally updating and says goodbye to floppy disks. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dean McPherson, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, about his decision to put an end to procuring any new housing stock or offices for both the executive and parliamentarians.

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