Parhaat Cape Town Podcastit (2025)

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Implications of US withdrawal from World Health Organisation 11:41

18h ago11:41

11:41

Lester Kiewit speaks to Salim Abdool Karim, Professor for Global Health in the Department of Epidemiology at the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa, about the implications of Donald Trump’s order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organisation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Where does my help come from? // Jacques Le Grange 27:28

4d ago27:28

27:28

Kirjoittanut Shofar Cape Town City

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Faithfully yours 36:04

4d ago36:04

36:04

Faithfully yours… By Pastor Kobus Massyn I am Faithfully yours. Genesis 17: 1-2 1'When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; Walk [habitually] before Me [with integrity, knowing that you are always in My presence], and be blameless and complete [in obedience to Me]. 2“I will establish My covenant (e…

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Explorer Gump Suzuki hits the Cape 10:56

19h ago10:56

10:56

Lester Kiewit speaks to Japanese explorer Yuji “Gump” Suzuki about completing his journey from Nairobi to Cape Town, pulling a rickshaw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Algorithmic literacy and social media’s hidden influence 10:33

19h ago10:33

10:33

Lester Kiewit speaks to Arthur Goldstuck, founder of Worldwide Worx, about algorithmic literacy in today’s digital world. As social media algorithms shape our online experiences, Arthur explains how they work, why understanding them matters, and how we can navigate the digital landscape more consciously. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Remembering forgotten servicemen 6:52

19h ago6:52

6:52

Lester Kiewit speaks to David McDonald, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Operations Manager, about a new memorial to commemorate 1700 servicemen who died without known graves during World War 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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A World View from London: Deadly Turkish fire 5:34

20h ago5:34

5:34

Dozens killed at ski resort hotel; A bishop begs the US President for kinder policies; Australia’s mysterious toxic balls. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Long lines of disabled and elderly at Khayelitsha Sassa office 8:50

20h ago8:50

8:50

Lester Kiewit speaks to Sibongiseni Faku, an activist with Freedom to The Forgotten, about concerns that disabled people are having to spend the night in queues outside Sassa’s Khayelitsha office, so they can secure a place, to apply for a disability grant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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GroundUp News: Cape Town not immune to Los Angeles-scale fire 7:53

21h ago7:53

7:53

Lester Kiewit speaks to Steve Kretzmann, journalist at GroundUp, about Cape Town not being immune from wildfires at a scale which destroyed large parts of Los Angeles. They also discuss a number of other interesting articles covered recently, including the stalling of the Clanwilliam Dam project and the long queue of people which formed outside SAS…

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Who can afford to live in upmarket apartments? 6:39

21h ago6:39

6:39

There are some really expensive penthouses and apartment units being sold in South Africa, but who can actually afford them? Lester Kiewit speaks to Ash Muller, a property broker and columnist with the Mail & Guardian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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What can we expect from Trump’s ‘America first’ policy hitlist? 7:10

2d ago7:10

7:10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Sanusha Naidu of the Institute for Global Dialogue about what we can expect from President Donald Trump’s America First policy, which will see him clamp down on borders and renegotiate trade deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Researching the lives behind the violence: Kajal Carr’s study on gender-based violence 11:27

2d ago11:27

11:27

Lester Kiewit speaks to Kajal Carr, a PhD candidate in the Psychology Department at UCT and a member of the Hub for Decolonial Feminist Psychologies in Africa, about her groundbreaking research on gender-based violence. Kajal’s study invites men who have used violence against women to share their life stories through confidential, anonymized interv…

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Meet UWC’s new Rector and Vice Chancellor 11:54

2d ago11:54

11:54

Lester Kiewit speaks to the new and eighth rector and vice chancellor of the University of the Western Cape, Prof John Balfour, about his vision for the historic institution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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What the Hack: Young gamers don’t always want hyperrealism 8:16

2d ago8:16

8:16

Video game creators have found that not all gamers are being lured by hyper-realistic graphics and are instead preferring to play games such as Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nick Holden, co-owner of Africa Cyber Gaming League about what this could mean for the future of video game development. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Why are lush lawns still desired 7:51

2d ago7:51

7:51

Why is it that so many gardens have a rolling green lawn, or that those who don’t have manicured lawns are made to feel embarrassed about their “failure”? Lester Kiewit speaks to Rupert Koopman of the Botanical Society of South Africa about the fixation over immaculate lawns in a water-scarce country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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A World View from London: Trump’s Big Plan 8:01

2d ago8:01

8:01

A number of key pledges promises and proposals from the new US President; two executions in China; D-Day in wool. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Why our golf courses are important, and not a waste of land 7:30

2d ago7:30

7:30

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mike Flax, the Chair of King David Mowbray Golf Club, about the value of golf course, and how they can drive tourism and create jobs, key economic factors in this province and country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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What can be done about MP’s massive accommodation bill? 11:09

2d ago11:09

11:09

Lester Kiewit speaks to DA MP Edwin Bath, about what can be done to reduce the R100million that the state spends on providing accommodation to members of parliament, while the lawmakers themselves only pay a few hundred rand for their homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Why one of the country’s major farms is switching from blueberries 8:01

3d ago8:01

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Justin Mudge, owner of Chiltern Farms about their shift away from blueberries as the local market faces saturation. The historic farm will be embarking on a new direction, focusing on pears and apples instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Are we seeing more victims of sexual harassment stepping forward? 10:27

3d ago10:27

10:27

Lester Kiewit speaks to Lisa Vetten, research and project consultant in the faculty of humanities at the University of Johannesburg, to find out whether we are seeing more victims of sexual harassment stepping forward and speaking out against their perpetrators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A World View from London: Hostages released as part of ceasefire deal 6:52

3d ago6:52

6:52

Three women go free on day 1 of the ceasefire; Protests ahead of Trump inauguration; Fake deportation tickets received by people in Germany. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Are there plans to amalgamate City of Cape Town’s law and traffic enforcement divisions? 8:19

3d ago8:19

8:19

We have received a number of messages from traffic officers who have asked for their identity to be withheld, sharing their concerns over rumours they have heard that the City of Cape Town is planning to amalgamate the various arms of law and traffic enforcement under one division, as they say they signed up to be traffic officers and not police. T…

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Why we need a commission of enquiry into the shocking events at Stilfontein mine 10:43

3d ago10:43

10:43

Lester Kiewit speaks to Christopher Rutledge, the executive director of Mining Affected Communities in Action, and chair of the Stilfontein Crisis Committee about why there needs to be a commission of enquiry into the deadly stand-off between illegal miners, the police and state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Money on a Monday – credit being offered like candy 6:41

3d ago6:41

6:41

You might have noticed that you received fewer calls and messages offering you access to credit during the December holiday period, but that these have returned with a vengeance in January. Lester Kiewit speaks to Jimmy Golele, Senior Education and Communication Officer at the National Credit Regulator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Hail to the chief – Trump to be sworn in as US President once again 7:55

3d ago7:55

7:55

Donald Trump is to be sworn in once again as the President of the United States of America, after convincingly beating out US Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 elections. Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Henry Brady, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at University of California, Berkeley, to discuss what is being anticipated …

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Binge-watching options: A new season 6:05

6d ago6:05

6:05

Lester Kiewit and binge-buddy Matthew Jantjies-Green take a look at a number of binge-worthy series for you to watch this weekend, as they’re all back with a second season on their respective platforms: - Severance S2 (AppleTV) - ⁠Goosebumps S2 (Disney+) - ⁠Squid Game S2 (Netflix) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Holy guacamole – what’s up with avos? 2:59

6d ago2:59

2:59

Have you noticed how avocados are now a lot more expensive? What’s the main reason for this aside from the seasonality of the fruit? Lester Kiewit speaks to Derek Donkin, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Subtropical Growers Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Unpacking the TikTok ban: Legal, business, and First Amendment implications 13:43

6d ago13:43

13:43

Lester Kiewit speaks to David Postolski, senior partner at Gearhart Law and ABA IP Law Council Member, about the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on a potential TikTok ban. With 170 million U.S. users affected, the ban raises concerns about privacy, security, and business impacts. We explore what this means for users, businesses, and the future of…

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A World View from London: Ceasefire vote delayed 7:11

6d ago7:11

7:11

The vote on the Israel – Hamas ceasefire by Israel MPs has been put off; Respite for L.A. firefighters with winds slackening; the unlikeliest theme park is in Wales. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Making sense of new teaching posts in Cape as 2400 slashed from budget 3:39

6d ago3:39

3:39

Lester Kiewit speaks to Rodney Zeeberg, spokesperson for Bishop Lavis Action Committee about the slashing of 2400 posts in the province, and the subsequent creation of 400 new posts for teachers at new or expanding schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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What urgent steps must follow the ceasfire? 7:11

6d ago7:11

7:11

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ofer Neiman, of Israelis Against Apartheid, about their view that the ceasefire should be the start of escalated boycotts and divestment in Israel, to dismantle the apartheid state and release its deadly grip on Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Does the ceasefire and US pressure mean the war on Gaza is over? 10:27

6d ago10:27

10:27

Lester Kiewit speaks to Chaim Levinson, the Haaretz Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, about the role the US has played in the ceasefire, and what it means for the future of hostilities by Israel towards Palestine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Scrabble's evolving dictionary: Navigating cultural context and the removal of harmful words 10:16

6d ago10:16

10:16

Lester Kiewit speaks to Diana Mason, a member of the South African Scrabble Association, about the work of the dictionary committee responsible for updating Scrabble’s official word list every two years. Diana explains how the committee evaluates commonly used words for inclusion while also addressing cultural shifts, such as the removal of around …

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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Human Rights Watch calls out Australia 7:26

6d ago7:26

7:26

Human Rights Watch’s latest report calls out Australia’s ‘appalling’ youth crime laws and treatment of asylum seekers; an ⁠Australian woman thought she’d had a fake Instagram wedding …until she got asked to sign a residency application for her ‘husband’; ⁠Danielle Collins shows how NOT to ingratiate the local crowd at the Australian Open Katie Macd…

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Get Moving: How to resume activity after a break 13:26

7d ago13:26

13:26

After taking a bit of a break from routine physical activity over the December holiday period, what is the best way to resume in the new year? Lester Kiewit speaks to Anwar Louw, a physiotherapist, and Wil Baiden-Amissah, a strength and conditioning coach. Both are with The Balance Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Emerging economies – Focus on India 5:10

7d ago5:10

5:10

The Maha Kumbh Mela spiritual gathering taking place after a 12-year cycle; calls for a 90-hour work week misinterpreted(?); the Rupee hits an all-time low. Lester Kiewit gets all the details on these stories from Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Critical questions we need to address when it comes to delivery bike riders’ safety 14:48

7d ago14:48

14:48

Lester Kiewit speaks to Hein Jonker, founder of the Motorcycle Safety Institute, about critical questions that need to be answered when it comes to securing the safety of the increasing number of delivery bike riders on South Africa’s roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Stilfontein: why has the state learnt nothing from the horrors of Marikana? 5:52

7d ago5:52

5:52

Lester Kiewit speaks to Rehad Desai, the filmmaker behind Miners Shot Down, which tells the story of the Marikana massacre. They discuss why it seems the state has learnt nothing from that tragedy, as we see scores of dead illegal miners being brought up from an abandoned mineshaft in Stilfontein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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A World View from London: A peace deal for Gaza 6:30

7d ago6:30

6:30

The Israel / Hamas agreement will begin on Sunday 19 January; a Spanish tax on foreign residents; public input on naming of storm. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Curing Crestway’s ailing matric results 8:13

7d ago8:13

8:13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Jonathan Jansen, Distinguished Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University and the former President of the Academy of Science of South Africa. They discuss the 2024 matric results, as well as the remarkable turnaround in results he has helped achieve at Crestway High School in Retreat, close to where he grew up. See om…

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Sif-ting through the facts: What does this slang term mean? 9:52

7d ago9:52

9:52

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Gerhard Van Huyssteen, Professor van Afrikaanse en Nederlandse Taalkunde at North West University about the meaning of the word “sif” after it was at the centre of a legal battle where a complainant argued that it not only meant dirty, but also referred to syphilis and is discriminatory against homosexual men. See omnys…

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What constitutes public or scholar transport? 9:15

7d ago9:15

9:15

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bernie McMahon, director of operating licence and permits for the Western Cape Mobility Department, about what constitutes scholar transport and the regulations those transporting learners should be aware of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Is au pairing a good gap year option for matriculants? 8:53

8d ago8:53

8:53

Lester Kiewit speaks to Charne Peters, Director of Au Pair Extraordinaire, to explore whether au pairing is a good gap year option for matriculants. Charne discusses the benefits of au pairing, the requirements for becoming an au pair, and who the ideal candidate is for this opportunity. If you're a learner or a parent weighing options after matric…

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Will Home Affairs plan to cut visa red tape boost tourism numbers from China and India? 8:52

8d ago8:52

8:52

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of Tourism Business Council of South Africa, about a new program by the Department of Home Affairs to allow approved tour operators to cut visa red tape in bringing in tourists from China and India. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A World View from London: Torture or sabotage 8:51

8d ago8:51

8:51

A Ukrainian wife of prisoner of war says Russia tried to recruit her by threatening torture on her husband; duped by a fake Brad Pitt in Spain; Justice for Jack the Ripper victims? Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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Could insurance payouts for California fires impact our premiums? Not really 6:58

8d ago6:58

6:58

Is there any likelihood that insurance claims as a result of the California wildfires could impact our own insurance premiums here in South Africa, given that large international insurance underwriters will be paying out for successful insurance claims? Lester Kiewit finds out from insurance expert Christelle Colman. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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Will the new ceasefire in Gaza work? 9:44

8d ago9:44

9:44

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mitchell Plitnick, author of Except for Palestine and expert on Israel/Palestine relations, about a new ceasefire plan for the region which is being brokered by Qatar. It is however not the first time a ceasefire has been on the table between Hamas and Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Gambling regulations needed as SA bets R1,1trillion in last year 6:09

8d ago6:09

6:09

Lester Kiewit speaks to Rise Mzansi organiser and MP, Makashule Gana about what needs to be done to regulate gambling in the country after it was revealed that South Africans bet R1,1trillion in the last financial year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut CapeTalk

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GroundUp News 7:26

8d ago7:26

7:26

In our weekly look at big news stories published by GroundUp, Lester Kiewit speaks to editor Nathan Geffen. This week’s big story involves the story of Judge Nana Makhubele, who has been found guilty of gross misconduct by a judicial conduct tribunal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Will South Africans be able to catch sight of Comet 2024 G3 Atlas? 5:39

8d ago5:39

5:39

Within the next few nights, South Africans should be able to get a sighting of Comet 2024 G3 (Atlas), which won’t be visiting our skies for another 160 000 years. But how visible will it be and where should we be looking towards in order to see it? Lester Kiewit finds out from Dr Daniel Cunnama, Science Engagement Astronomer at the South African As…

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