Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Human Rights Watch publishes 185-page report charging Rapid Support Forces with genocide in West Darfur; Ugandan privately- owned radio and television refuses to broadcast messages promoting a national census citing lack of funds; a Boeing 737 catches fire and skids off runway in Senegal. Jean-Jacques Cornish shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. 

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A Victory Day parade in Russia but depleted military is evident; Argentina’s sunken sub revealed as Nazi u-boat. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit. 

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Mike Said, a FEDHASA member, who clarifies that in South Africa, tipping typically ranges from 10% for standard service to up to 20% for exceptional service. He addresses concerns about the legality and acceptance of mandatory 10% service charges on bills

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael Lawrence, National Clothing Retail Federation Executive Director, about the impact on local producers and state coffers, that online shopping giants Temu and Shein are having.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to the CEO of the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Taubie Motlhabane, about winning two categories at the prestigious Eventex Awards.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Ndileka Xameni, the founder and director of the Siyaphambili Orphan Village, in Langa, where she is dedicated to protecting land empowering little ones left orphaned by Aids.

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Record-breaking heatwave across South East Asia; “Teacher’s Pet Murderer” Chris Dawson to appeal conviction; and Australia is out of Eurovision. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. 

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While the colder weather might entice you into being less active, you can also use it to your advantage. Lester Kiewit chats to Teri-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director of The Balance Group, to discuss how training can look different in colder months. They also discuss how to deal with wet and slippery terrain which is common in Cape winters. 

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Despite being blind since birth, Hein Wagner has accomplished more than most people. He has completed the Absa Cape Epic, ran the Antarctica Marathon, the Two Oceans and New York Marathons, completed full Ironman, completed the Cape to Rio Yacht Race, holds the World Blind Land Speed Record at 322.52 km/h, and received a golden key from the university of Stellenbosch for his ongoing efforts towards social upliftment.

He joined Lester Kiewit in studio to share his story. 

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The Russian Orthodox Church is expanding in Africa; developments on Ukraine president’s assassination plot claim, and a mix of dignitaries attend Putin inauguration. Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Irina Filatova, Professor Emeritus at UKZN.

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