Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Lester Kiewit speaks to Aydn Parrot, who was selected for the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation's Leading for Humanity Programme. Aydn Parrof is the Communications Officer for Mayor of Mossel Bay Dirk Kotzé and believes that the unique socio-poligcal make-up of small towns play a vital role in new global narratives.

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John Maytham speaks to Stormers coach, John Dobson, to break down the thrilling United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster this past Saturday, March 31st. Tune in as they discuss the highs and lows of the game and what's in store for the Stormers in the upcoming matches.

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John Maytham speaks to Dr Mosima Mabitsela about how a grand sacrifice by her farmer father has seen her realise her dream of becoming an Agronomy graduate, determined to solve Africa’s food crisis.

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Olayinka Ajala, Senior lecturer in Politics and International Relations, Leeds Beckett University, speaks to John Maytham about the threats posed by Niger cutting military ties with the U.S and cosying up to Russia.

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Four fires raged in Cape Town over the Easter weekend. The fires occurred in Mshumpela Way in Langa, Site 5 in Du Noon and Umzumbe Street in Mfuleni. John Maytham spoke to  Geordin Hill-Lewis, Executive Mayor of Cape Town on The City's response to these fires. 

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Professor Hartmut Winkler has penned a piece in The Conversation, looking at various party manifestos and their take on the energy crisis in respect of Privatisation vs nationalisation and whether parties are informed on the future prospects of renewables.

John Maytham speaks to Professor Winkler to find out more. 

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An SS football shirt an own goal for Germany’s new Adidas kit.

Marilyn Monroe’s Crypt a superfan has bought the plot next door.

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It’s been a long road, but cabinet has agreed to end the practice of captive breeding of lions and rhinos. It approved the Policy Position which was submitted by Environment Minister Barbara Creecy. John Maytham speaks to environmental and investigative journalist, Don Pinnock.

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Whether you're on board or not AI is slowly making its way into most industries, including your vet clinics. John Maytham speaks to Dr Tarryn Dent, Business Unit Lead: Companion Animals at Zoetis South Africa, in how this technology is helping and reshaping animal health diagnostics.  

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John Maytham speaks to David Harrison of the DG Murray Trust about their project to close the gap between the food poverty line and the child support grant, and the ten foods they believe could be heavily discounted to help reduce child hunger.

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