Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

There has been a swathe of backlash against an unprecedented all-vegan menu for Christmas Day at the Radisson Red V&A Waterfront, despite this being a repeat of a theme over many years. Lester Kiewit looks at what the fuss is all about, with Leonie Andereya, curator and GM at Radisson Red V&A Waterfront, as well as head chef Andre Hill.

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There has been much debate around the controversial NHI bill, a system set to provide universal access to quality health care for all South Africans. Lester Kiewit speaks to Russel Rensburg of RHAP and Dr Terrence Kommal, Chairman of Emoyamed Hospital and CEO of African Rainbow Healthcare.

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One creepy Christmas purchase a spy camera in a clothes hook.

The Dr who song a ghoulish ditty in time for Christmas.

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The recent announcement by ArcelorMittal South Africa on the potential closure of its operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging has set off warning bells. Lester Kiewit speaks Tafadzwa Chibanguza, SEIFSA COO about the collapse of the Steel Master Plan for South Africa. 

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Lester Kiewit speaks to independent energy analyst Clyde Mallinson about the government’s plan to invest in nuclear energy to generate 2500MW, compared to an investment in renewable energy.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Ivan Meyer, Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, about what is being done to make farmworker transport safer, after yet another crash claimed the lives of three workers.

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Homeowners are always looking for ways to lower their electricity bills. Apart from ‘’turn off the lights’’ what other measures can be useful? According to one innovative tech company, Sensor Networks – their smart geyser if integrated into the household solar system can assist in reducing that monthly electricity bill. Lester Kiewit speaks to Mark Allewell, CEO at Sensor Networks.

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We dismiss their calls as soon as we are able to get a word in, so how are call centre personnel trained to engage with you and to potentially win you over? Lester Kiewit speaks to Clint Crowster, founder of askOsca.com

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A google map put together by Andre C – has recorded all the incidents on TMNP from 2018 and beyond .The records speak to where are the most recorded muggings, the types of incidents recorded and the modus of the perpetrators. Lester Kiewit speaks to Andy Davies, Chairman of Friends of Table Mountain.

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Members of the South African Rugby Union have approved new laws to make rugby safer at school and club level. The updated Laws relate to lowering of the maximum legal height at which a tackle may be made while also outlawing potentially dangerous ball-carrying actions and techniques. Lester Kiewit speaks to Clint Readhead, Senior medical manager at the SA Rugby Union.

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