Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Lester Kiewit speaks to Adam Gilchrist about the difficulty being experienced in supplying Gaza with food aid and medicines; a man revealed U.S. secrets to girlfriend; and might Colombia’s famed “cocaine hippos” be killed?

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Following a South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) investigation into the affordability of uniforms in the country, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) says it will consider reviewing current school uniform policies, such as the need for different winter and summer school uniforms. Lester Kiewit speaks to  Matakanye Matakanya,General-Secretary: National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB)

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Lt Gen Thembisile Patekile to confirm details on the suspects who will be appearing in court in connection with the case of missing Joshlin Smith. The 6-year-old girl went missing from Middelpos in Saldanha Bay on 19 February 2024 and has yet to be found.

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The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in many companies allowing their staff to work remotely, especially from home. But, with power disruptions due to loadshedding, what has the impact been on hybrid work arrangements? Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers, Culture Lead at HaveYouHeard Marketing. 

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Lester Kiewit speaks to experienced international election observer Derrick Marco; about how local parties are conducting a tug-of-war over which nations should be election observers in South Africa.

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When you think of China Town retail outlets in Cape Town, what comes to mind? You will either be in the camp that loves them or avoids them. Lester Kiewit speaks to Steve Kruger, a trustee at the China Town Trust.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Anthony Benadie, DA Ward Councillor for Ward 4 (Phoenix, Milnerton Ridge, Joe Slovo Park, Sunset Beach, Summer Greens, Montague Gardens, Royal Ascot),  and Cowen Banjatwa, a community leader from Joe Slovo Park, to discuss a number of challenges the area faces on a daily basis. 

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Haiti has cut itself off as armed gangs attack their main airport; a climbing fee for Mount Fuji to curb numbers; and a hotel guarantees good weather or your money back. Lester Kiewit gets the lowdown from Adam Gilchrist.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Lillia Bosmos the owner of Café Villagio about their to-die-for offerings and amazing catering menu.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi, founding Director at Tribe Africa advisory, about how the US has changed tactic to ensure sanctions target Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and a number of others in relation to human rights abuses in that country.

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