Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

A historic verdict delivered against Chiquita (the US kings of banana); new cocaine beer hits market. Prof. Lyal White shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit. 

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael Mack, the founder of ebooksforkids about his goal of uplifting children AND educators by providing access to online books as well as an opportunity for online learners and educators to connect with each other. 

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A Ukraine peace offer at Leaders’ summit in Switzerland; one annoying airline passenger (refusing to let a plane take off). Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit. 

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Carel Willem Hendrik Boshoff is The Head of Vryheidstigting Orania Think Tank and Deputy Chair of The Orania Representative Council. He joins Lester Kiewit to share insight about the Freedom Front Plus stance on seeking constitutional recognition for Orania. Boshoff emphasized the party's intent to secure a position within the local government's accountability ecosystem rather than direct participation in government.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa, SA Medical Association chairperson about their call to the presiden to cut down on his cabinet so the money could be used to secure post for much needed healthcare professionals.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael Atkins, an independent elections analyst, about the merits to the MK Party’s approach to the Electoral Court to have the May 29 election results set aside, and have the elections rerun.

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Thanks to Gen Z and Millennials prioritising balanced experiences over excess, alcohol-free travel or “try-tripping” is making waves as the must-try holiday style for 2024. Lester Kiewit speaks to Lynette Machiri, Customer Experience Leader, Flight Centre Travel Group South Africa.

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Jan Vermeulen is the Editor of MyBroadband, and he joins Lester Kiewit to explore Cell C's decision to franchise 44 of its 47 retail outlets and the impact this will have on the company's brand, finances, competitive edge and employee safety. Despite job loss concerns, Cell C aims to create jobs and maintain brand continuity.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo, to discuss how the swearing-in process of Parliamentarians will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, which is being used in place of the fire-damaged National Assembly. 

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I.C.C. Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan sees evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur. Funeral plans for late Malawi Vice President who died in plane crash; Nigerian entrepreneur facing jail time for reviewing tomato puree. Lester Kiewit speaks to JJ Cornish about the headline-making stories on the continent.

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