Bästa Cape Town podcaster (2024)

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Get Moving: Ultra trail running and some common injuries 9:30

13h ago9:30

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director at The Balance Group, about the recent Ultra Trail Cape Town and the related injuries and niggles one can pick up from participating in such a gruelling event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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Worry Less, Laugh More! 48:23

4d ago48:23

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Worry less, laugh more. By Pastor George Lehman Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects. Worry is the ultimate knock-down tool. The devil uses worry as an effective tool to discourage us. Someone said: Laughter is the cheapest luxury that man has. It stirs up the blood, expands the chest, electrifies the nerves, clears away the cobwebs from…

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Righteousness by Faith // Jacques le Grange (feat. DB) 28:01

11d ago28:01

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Update on Namibia elections 8:03

13h ago8:03

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Ester Mbathera, a journalist at the Windhoek Observer, about the elections that are unfolding in Namibia, including a shortage of ballot papers, and last-minute court action by contesting parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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Could Cape Town host the 2040 Summer Olympic Games? 6:32

13h ago6:32

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We explore the possibility of Cape Town hosting the 2040 Summer Olympics following recent discussions between Minister Gayton McKenzie and the International Olympic Committee. While the city hasn’t confirmed any plans, the idea is gaining traction. Guy Briggs, architect and urban designer, who is leading the think tank Cape Town 2040 (CT2040), join…

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A World View from London: Death threats against Trump’s cabinet picks 5:42

14h ago5:42

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FBI confirms bomb threats against a number of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks; police officer convicted for Taser death of 95-year-old woman; mystery drones spotted over US air bases in Britain. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Pippa Hudson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The child miners of Stilfontein 4:56

14h ago4:56

4:56

Pippa Hudson speaks to Karabo Ozah, the director of the Centre for Child Law, about the prevalence of child labour in undocumented migrants, this after the North West provincial department of social development confirmed 96 children were among the miners who emerged from the illegal Stilfontein mine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Trendspotting Thursday: GenZs as parents 9:30

15h ago9:30

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Kirsty Bisset, MD of HaveYouHeard Marketing. Gen Zs are those who were born between 1996 and 2010, so that means that the oldest members of that generation are well into the adulting phase, and that also includes becoming parents. How are they approaching the role differently from past generations? See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Justice for Anton Mzimba – the quest to find and convict ranger’s killers 7:18

15h ago7:18

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Pippa Hudson speaks to John Jurko II, the director and producer of Rhino Man. Anton Mzimba was a decorated South African ranger, who dedicated more than two decades to protecting rhinos from poaching syndicates but was murdered in front of his family 2022. His killers have never been caught, so earlier this week (Nov. 26th), the team behind the Rhi…

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PPRF/Matrics donate their school shoes to learners in need30/576/E 5:15

1d ago5:15

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Lyndsey van Rensburg, the deputy principal of York High School in George, where the matrics have a tradition that at the end of their exams, they donate their school shoes to needy learners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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Kloofnek crash victim is out of coma 9:08

1d ago9:08

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Michele Macfarlane, the sister of Ian Macfarlane, the man who was left in a coma after the Uber he was traveling in was struck by an out-of-control truck on Kloofnek Road. In October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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Who should be applying for City’s food health certification? 7:33

1d ago7:33

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Zachary Rudolph, Environmental Health Practitioner, with the City Health Department, about the increase in applications for Certificates of Acceptability, which is required if you intend to manufacture, store, distribute, prepare, transport or sell any kind of foodstuff intended for public consumption. They discuss whether a…

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A World View from London: Israel / Hezbollah ceasefire 5:26

1d ago5:26

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Could ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah end decades of conflict? Barbados developing fuel from seaweed; 13-year-old cricket star signed up by the IPL. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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What does the future of the EFF look like? 6:59

1d ago6:59

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Once South Africa’s third largest political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters has seen a number of prominent defections. With their elective conference set to take place in December, what does the future look like for the EFF? Lester Kiewit speaks to political analyst and author, Dr Ebrahim Harvey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Hani’s killer in countdown to freedom and possible return to Poland 8:57

1d ago8:57

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Rafal Pankowski about right wing assassin Janusz Walus completing his parole, and possibly returning to Poland as a hero of a growing extremist movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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GroundUp News: Trash will pile up without proper data 7:14

1d ago7:14

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Lester Kiewit speaks to GroundUp journalist Steve Kretzmann about the warning issued by the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA) that lack of accurate data could turn South Africa into a “wasteland” of landfills. They also discuss the plight of a desert town in the Richtersveld where people are battling poverty des…

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How safe is food that has exceeded best-before date? 6:30

1d ago6:30

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Virtually anything that is to be consumed now has a best-before or sell-by date, even Himalayan pink salt which has been around for millions of years. Is there a need to be concerned about consuming food that is past the best-before date? Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Tony Obilana, senior lecturer in the Food Science Department at CPUT. See omnystudio…

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Let’s get real about GBV 29:11

3d ago29:11

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Lester Kiewit speaks to GBV and child protection activist, Lucinda Evans, about the real fight against gender-based violence as we mark the start of 16 Days of Activism Against GBV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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A World View from London: Missing in the Red Sea 6:02

3d ago6:02

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A tourist yacht has suck off Egypt; a mosque dispute in India has sparked violence and deaths; “The Rock” says it is okay to sing in cinemas. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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Cape’s crime stats remain a concern despite some gains 11:28

3d ago11:28

11:28

Lester Kiewit speaks to Llewellyn MacMaster of the Cape Crisis Committee, about the lived reality of residents versus the reduction of certain crimes reflected in the latest crime stats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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What the Hack: Meta and X updating their T&Cs 6:49

3d ago6:49

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Why have platforms such as Facebook and X updated their terms and conditions? Lester Kiewit speaks to Nazareen Ebrahim, CEO of Naz Consulting International. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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What pressures will come to bear on SA as head of the G20? 7:33

3d ago7:33

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Gustavo de Carvalho, Senior Researcher on Africa's relations with global powers, BRICS and multilateralism at the South African Institute of International Affairs, about the pressures that South Africa will face as it takes over the presidency of the G20. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Another successful Toy Run in the bag? 4:17

4d ago4:17

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It was another glorious day of fun and entertainment at Killarney International Raceway as thousands of families came through to drop off toys for the less fortunate. Lester Kiewit speaks to promoter Mike Clark to find out how many toys were donated this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Remembering the brilliance of Breyten Breytenbach 8:17

4d ago8:17

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Hein Willemse Emeritus Professor of Literature and Literary Theory Department of Afrikaans at the University of Pretoria about the brilliance of Afrikaans poet, writer and painter, Breyten Breytenbach, who passed away in Paris, France at the age of 85. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hospitals are adding to planet’s climate change emergency 7:06

4d ago7:06

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Azeeza Rangunwala, coordinator for Africa at Global Green and Healthy Hospitals, about concerns that hospitals are adding to the globe’s climate change crisis. They discuss ways to reverse the worrying trend which sees a large amount of waste and greenhouse gases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A World View from London: Mixed reaction at COP29 deal 7:13

4d ago7:13

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Mixed reaction to COP29 finance deal for climate compensation; Russia’s hypersonic missiles unrolled; the rise and call of Matt Gaetz as the next US Attorney General. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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Update on Eskom’s electricity meter upgrade 6:13

4d ago6:13

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dade Mbhele, Eskom Retail Senior Manager about the decision to extend the deadline for consumers to upgrade their electricity meters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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Stilfontein standoff: how did we get here and how do we avoid another 7:49

4d ago7:49

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Sabelo Mnguni, the national administrator for Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua) about concerns that small scale and artisanal miners in towns across South Africa are being vilified for trying to earn a living. The standoff at the Stilfontein mine is an example of the desperation of many workers who have to…

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RIP Breyten Breytenbach 8:00

4d ago8:00

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Lester Kiewit speaks to respected poet and writer, Prof Antjie Krog, about the passing of Breyten Breytenbach, who died in France at the age of 85. He was widely regarded as one of the best writers and Afrikaans poets ever to be published. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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Money on a Monday: Don’t get burned by early debit order run 9:22

4d ago9:22

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Many companies pay their staff a little earlier in December, so that they can have a little extra money in advance for the festive season holidays, and banks and their clients know this and move their debit order dates forward in order to ensure that your financial commitments are fulfilled before spending it all. But what if the debit order comes …

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Should SA follow Limpopo’s example and enforce booze curfews in the festive season? 5:52

4d ago5:52

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Samantha Filby Research Officer at Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP) about a booze sale curfew that cops in Limpopo are looking to enforce over the festive season in order to prevent crime and deaths. Is there an argument to be made that if these curfews are enforced nationwide, more lives would be …

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The annual Toy Run is back 7:53

7d ago7:53

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The annual Toy Run is taking place on Sunday 24 November at Killarney International Raceway, with entry to the venue once again being free for those who bring along a toy to be donated to the less fortunate. Starting points for the Toy Run ride will be at Athlone Stadium and Grand West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Binge-watching choices for you this weekend: International politics and science fiction 6:23

7d ago6:23

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Lester Kiewit and Matthew Jantjies-Green take a look at some recently released series which you can watch over the weekend, including: The Diplomat Season 2 (Netflix), Dune: Prophecy (Showmax), and Silo Season 2 (AppleTV). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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Balancing compassion with zama zamas breaking the law 13:52

7d ago13:52

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Sello Hatang, the founder of Re Hata Mmoho, about why he thinks the state’s response to dealing with Zama Zamas is an opportunity to show our ubuntu, and not allow the crime wave sweeping over South Africa to destroy what makes this nation special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A World View from London: Methanol-tainted booze kills five tourists 6:33

7d ago6:33

6:33

Five tourists in Asia have died from methanol poisoning; tribal attacks in Pakistan; a duct taped banana has been sold at auction. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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ICC issues warrant of arrest for Israel’s Netanyahu and sacked Defence Minister 10:12

7d ago10:12

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Janet Anderson, a journalist covering international justice at The Hague, about the International Criminal Court issuing warrants of arrest for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and deceased Hamas leader Mohammed Deif. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Climate crisis is clear warning to SA and the world to move away from fossil fuels 9:27

7d ago9:27

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Kumi Naidoo, president of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, about whether the world – and South Africa – is making progress in moving away from fossil fuels as climate change becomes a global emergency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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Ghost jobs: The hiring hoax hiding in plain sight, but has it hit SA? 9:35

7d ago9:35

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Lester Kiewit speaks with Lorna O’Brien, Managing Director of O’Brien Recruitment, to uncover the truth about ghost jobs—fake job ads posted by companies for roles that don’t actually exist. While this controversial practice has been documented in North America and Europe, could it also be hiding in plain sight in South Africa’s job market? See omn…

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Bridget the hungry truck-eating bridge is still gobbling away 5:33

7d ago5:33

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Despite all the warnings, despite all the stories, despite the knowledge that there is a truck-eating bridge disguised as an overhead railway bridge, trucks continue to test their luck against Bridget, the (in)famous truck-eating railway bridge in Muizenberg. Lester Kiewit speaks to Kevin Rack, who works close to the scene and has witnessed many ev…

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Get Moving: Sports massage devices 7:33

7d ago7:33

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We can’t always go to a physiotherapist to loosen our knotted muscles, but can we go the DIY route and make use of electric sports massagers? Lester Kiewit and Toni-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director at The Balance Group take a look at the large range of devices available on the market and whether they are worth considering. See om…

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Endangered Egyptian Vultures arrive in SA as part of massive breeding program 7:15

7d ago7:15

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Kerri Wolter, CEO of Vulpro about the relocation to South Africa of two extremely rare Egyptian Vultures. Vulpro are on a mission to improve the numbers of several species of vultures who play a key role in the ecosystem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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Diagnosis: Parental burnout – Breaking the cycle of exhaustion and guilt 10:25

7d ago10:25

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Clinical Psychologist Mark de la Rey from Akeso Kenilworth Clinic about the rising phenomenon of parental burnout. They explore the pressures of modern parenting, from financial strain to social media comparisons, and discuss practical strategies to break the cycle of exhaustion and guilt. If you’re a parent feeling overwhel…

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Bayer issues urgent recall notice for oral contraceptive 3:45

8d ago3:45

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The pharmaceutical company, Bayer, has issued an urgent recall notice for Yaz Plus, a combination oral contraceptive. A number of their blister packs have been found to have a mix-up of the sequence of hormone-containing and hormone-free tablets (placebos). Lester Kiewit speaks to Eric Chauke, Regulatory Affairs Head and Responsible Pharmacist at B…

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A World View from London: Ukraine’s expanding weaponry 6:10

8d ago6:10

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Ukraine’s arsenal given a boost in form of American anti-personnel landmines and British missiles; Los Angeles is heading for a battle over immigration; the Cambridge Dictionary word of the year. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Protecting farmworkers when it comes to dangerous pesticides 9:15

8d ago9:15

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There has been a lot of coverage in the news on the safety of food and the possible contamination thereof due to agricultural-grade pesticides, but what about the safety of farmworkers who are regularly exposed to such pesticides? Lester Kiewit speaks to Colette Solomon, Director of the Women on Farms Project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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Why the state is failing in its health and food safety duties 14:34

8d ago14:34

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Mike Agenbag, an environmental health lecturer at CPUT, about why South Africa’s health inspection function has been jeopardised at local government level. They discuss the factors that have led to this dire state, and the fallout when it comes to health crisis, like listeriosis and food poisoning cases linked to spaza shops…

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South African Weather Service launches rip current hazard model 5:08

8d ago5:08

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The South African Weather Service, in collaboration with LifeSaving South Africa (LSA), the City of Cape Town (CoCT), the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), Stellenbosch University (SU), the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), and the Coastal Marine Applied Research (CMAR) group at the University of Plymouth, have launched t…

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Trendspotting Thursday: Ultra youth market 7:55

8d ago7:55

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Over the last few years, we’ve seen the emergence of child prodigies carving out careers for themselves, but what does it mean for the market and for the kids own psyche as they move forward in an adult world? Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers, Influence Lead at HaveYouHeard Marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Saving our kids from the deadly lure of gangs – How Do We Break the Cycle? 11:07

9d ago11:07

11:07

Lester Kiewit speaks Prof. Eric Atmore, Director at the Centre for Early Childhood Development (CECD) and Norman Jantjies, chair of the Mitchells Plain CPF. They discuss the threat gangsters pose to impressionably kids, luring them into a life of crime, and what is required to break this cycle, and give vulnerable children a viable alternative. See…

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A World View from London: Skullduggery beneath the Baltic Sea 5:01

9d ago5:01

5:01

Undersea internet cables “sabotaged” and fingers pointed at Russia; Hong Kong 47 jailed for pushing democracy; a “cursed palace up for sale in Venice. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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