Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Yesterday the UN Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire, and the immediate, unconditional release of all hostages. DIRCO Minister Naledi Pandor welcomed the news saying the security council would now be tested to in its ability to ensure the ceasefire is effected. Lester Kiewit speaks to DIRCO DG Zane Dangor.

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Many of us will have access to software on our devices which will allow us to manipulate and edit photographs, in order to create a certain image which, we would like to share, but the essence of which wasn’t captured when the photo was taken. Lester Kiewit discusses the boundaries when it comes to photo manipulation and editing, with experienced agency photographer Nic Bothma. 

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We’ve probably all tried to make up for lost sleep during the week by lying in over the weekend and “catching-up” on our sleep, but can you really cancel things out by having these extra naps? Lester Kiewit speaks to Dale Rae, Associate Professor, University of Cape Town and Director: Sleep Science Pty Ltd.

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Lester Kiewit sists down with EFF leader Julius Malema for a one-on-one ahead of the 2024 general elections.

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A massacre in Moscow and the blame game; Princess of Wales reveals she has cancer; a wriggly operation in Vietnam. Lester Kiewit finds out more from Adam Gilchrist.    

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There has been much disappointment caused by the cancellation of the Surf Division at the LifesavingSA Nipper Championships over the weekend. According to Lifesaving SA – the cancellation was owing to inclement weather conditions – rendering the organisers to make a call for safety first. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dhaya Sewdeth, Lifesaving SA president.

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They’re not meant to be regular meals, but a quick snack when you are pushed for time and aren’t able to cook up a full meal, or you’re lacking in ingredients. Instant noodles have proven to be extremely convenient and as such there has been a rise in the consumption thereof BUT could these rising trends be signalling tougher economic times? Lester Kiewit speaks to Leo Lewis, Asia Business Editor at the Financial Times.

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The legal team of Parliment speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula have demanded they be handed the entire police docket including meeting records before the case appears in court. What begets this blanket- docket privilege? Lester Kiewit speaks to Advocate Stefanie Fick, Executive Director of the Accountability Division at OUTA.

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Cuba on the brink as citizens take to the streets in rare protest.

Ecuador’s war on crime shows signs of progress.

The coolest streets in Latin America have been named.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Nicol Louw, technical specialist at Car Magazine, about the ways in which we can save fuel by adopting good driving habits when driving long distances this Easter break. 

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