Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

One passenger died and many injured during massive air turbulence on flight; Greece’s people smuggling trial might have wrong suspects; Russian paranoia over colours of Ukraine.  Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit. 

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Lindiwe Mazibuko, the founder and CEO of Futurelect, a non-profit, non-partisan organisation supporting a new generation of engaged citizens and ethical political and government leaders in Africa.

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Dr. Mamphela Ramphele joins Lester to discuss the decision by the Archbishop Tutu IP Trust to withdraw Archbishop Tutu's name from the Marabastad Refugee Centre. This action follows recent corruption raids and ongoing allegations of human rights violations at the facility.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Zukiswa Kota, Programme Manager at the Public Service Accountability Monitor, about what happens now that parliament’s term has expired ahead of the May 29 elections, and Bills that were awaiting the president’s signature, remain on ice.

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Juandré Kruger, a former Springbok Professional Rugby Player joins Lester to celebrate ‘The Gift of sight Golf Day 2024’ an event held on 16th May at De Zalze Golf Club in Stellenbosch. Sponsored by ZOHO & Eye Laser Clinic, The Gift of Sight, event aimed to raise awareness and funds for cataract surgeries in South Africa, supporting those unable to afford private healthcare.

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We are joined in the studio this morning by Crystal Orderson to discuss the role of banks such as RMB when it comes to Sustainable Finance in Africa and growth opportunities on the African continent

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Have you ever driven past a traffic light which has been destroyed in a collision and wondered to yourself how much it costs to repair or replace? Lester Kiewit was wondering about this himself, so he asked Roberto Quintas to share some information on just how much the City of Cape Town spends in attending to damaged traffic light systems. Quintas is the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee member for Urban Mobility. 

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Ellie Gennings, Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching at the Department of Sport and Event Management, at Bournemouth University, about research they have conducted which points to the dangers of treating young kids as future sports stars and money spinners.

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UK blood scandal investigated; Moldovan man survives being buried for four days; Taiwan’s new Premier sends message to China. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit. 

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Wolf #14, a founding member of "The Wolves," comprised of Uber and Bolt drivers in Gauteng. "The Wolves" aims to protect and support e-hailing drivers against crime and provide a safety net for drivers in distress.

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