Bedste Cape Town-podcasts (2025)

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South Africa National Space Agency providing critical support for lunar mission 4:56

2d ago4:56

4:56

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tiaan Strydom, acting Executive Director: Space Operations at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) about the critical role it is playing in the Intuitive Machines (IM) Athena lunar lander mission, which launched into space on February 26th on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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Devotional Habits: Fasting // Benjamin Le Roux 33:54

4d ago33:54

33:54

Af Shofar Cape Town City

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Slashing aid to the world will backfire on US 10:49

2d ago10:49

10:49

Lester Kiewit speaks to GroundUp Editor Nathan Geffen about how the US cutting their funding to beneficiaries across the globe will come back to hurt them on home soil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

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A World View from London: Zelensky heading for Washington 8:34

2d ago8:34

8:34

Ukraine’s President Zelensky will visit the White House today, after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s own visit to Washington DC; hostages and prisoners released as part of Gaza ceasefire deal; R.I.P Gene Hackman. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Break the cycle of child abuse by becoming a foster parent 12:09

2d ago12:09

12:09

The Western Cape Department of Social Development received over 7000 reports of child abuse during the course of the last financial year. Lester Kiewit speaks to Jaco Londt, the Western Cape MEC for Social Development, about the need to offer these children a safe and protected environment through the province’s foster parent programme, and how one…

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Ramaphosa draws flak for calling out US over Israel and ICC 7:01

2d ago7:01

7:01

Lester Kiewit speaks to Sanusha Naidu, Senior Research Fellow at Institute for Global Dialogue, about the reaction by the US to an op-ed piece penned by President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling out the US for its support of Israel and sanctioning the International Criminal Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What are Ukraine’s rare earth minerals and why is Trump interested in them? 7:44

2d ago7:44

7:44

The US and Ukraine have to a preliminary agreement, where the US gets access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for military aid. But what are these rare earth minerals and why does Trump want them? Lester Kiewit speaks to mining analyst, Peter Major to learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald 6:42

2d ago6:42

6:42

Australia told to expect more warships off coast but China says it’s navy poses no threat; Cook Islands’ deal with China blindsides New Zealand and its citizens; Aussie NRL fans flocking to Las Vegas ahead of upcoming matches there. Katie Macdonald shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Confronting bullying from both sides: Bryan Schimmel, the bullied, and his former bully, Clinton Fein 23:27

3d ago23:27

23:27

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bryan Schimmel and Clinton Fein, the creators of Bully Dialogues. Through online storytelling on social media and in their podcast, Bryan and Clinton share deeply personal stories on bullying—made even more compelling by the fact that Clinton was once Bryan’s bully. They reflect on their past, unpack the complex realities of…

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A World View from London: Minerals for security 6:11

3d ago6:11

6:11

A US/ Ukraine deal is taking shape; crypto detectives to find over $1billion; China’s favourite noodle dish in a very unusual restaurant. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

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Understanding the dynamics of why children go missing in South Africa 9:14

3d ago9:14

9:14

In a written reply to a question from the EFF’s Mbali Dlamini to the Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu, it was revealed that during the period 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024, 188 children were reported missing in South Africa, of which 102 were found and 86 were still under investigation. Lester Kiewit speaks to Bianca van Aswegen, criminologist …

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Sars boss signals Finance Minister saying there is no need to hike taxes 11:14

3d ago11:14

11:14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Patrick Bond, the Director of the Centre for Social Change in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities at University of Johannesburg. They discuss the postponement of the Budget presentation, and the statement by the SA Revenue Service boss that raising taxes is not the answer. See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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Trendspotting Thursday: Hybrid spiritualities 5:46

3d ago5:46

5:46

Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers, Influence Lead at HaveYouHeard Marketing, about the growing movement among younger generations in South Africa (and across the continent) who are blending Christianity, traditional African spiritual practices, and global New Age beliefs like astrology, energy healing, and tarot. Instead of adhering strictly to …

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Is this the end of unsolicited marketing calls? 9:30

3d ago9:30

9:30

Will our phones be rid of unwanted calls from insurance companies and car-tracking services? Will we be free from robo-calls? There will be an amendment to Regulation 4 of the Consumer Protection Act and once promulgated, will allow for consumers to submit their choice to opt-out on a national registry run by the National Consumer Commission. Leste…

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Surgeon shares experiences after 15 years of teaching and healing in Gaza 7:48

4d ago7:48

7:48

John Maytham speaks to Prof Nick Maynard, an Associate Professor of Surgery at Oxford University who has been leading groups of surgeons to Gaza to teach medical students and help where needed. Prof Maynard will be sharing his experiences at a special event at UCT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A World View from London: Deceased air passenger put in seat 6:17

4d ago6:17

6:17

Couple distraught after dead passenger put into open seat next to them; Spain honours two illegal immigrants, anti-AI protest album by 1000 artists. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with John Maytham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

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Alan Winde to present SOPA 2025 4:48

4d ago4:48

4:48

John Maytham speaks to Western Cape Premier Alan Winde ahead of his State of the Province Address (SOPA), looking at a number of key issues which will be addressed later at the opening of the Western Cape Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

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Poultry farmers sound bird flu alarm and call for access to vaccines 8:25

4d ago8:25

8:25

John Maytham speaks to Izaak Breitenbach, general manager of the SA Poultry Association about the looming bird flu crisis which once again threatens the country’s farmers. SAPA is concerned that vaccines that could save the sector millions of rands are too hard to come by. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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GroundUp news: Battle over R300million mountain estate 7:40

4d ago7:40

7:40

Judgment has been reserved in an urgent application to halt a luxury development on Botmaskop slopes, on the Helshoogte Pass between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek; as many as 570 houses have been placed “on hold” as a Gugulethu housing project has been delayed by extortion rackets, SASSA and the Department of Social Development to brief Parliament o…

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Fires spread on Table Mountain 6:44

4d ago6:44

6:44

John Maytham speaks to Megan Taplin, Manager for Table Mountain National Park, to get the latest update on the fires on Table Mountain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

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The Africa Report with The Continent: Sudan’s Republican Palace 7:11

5d ago7:11

7:11

What remains of the Republican Palance is the symbolic centre of the Sudanese state; Rwanda-Brussels aid feud; France gives back another air base. Kiri Rupiah, community’s editor at The Continent, shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Freedom Front Plus elect’s new leader 10:15

5d ago10:15

10:15

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Corne Mulder, the newly elected leader of the Freedom Front Plus, about the direction the party is heading in; their views on the GNU’s trajectory ad future; and how the party no longer regards itself as strictly for Afrikaners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A World View from London: No Ukrainian surrender says Macron 6:32

5d ago6:32

6:32

French President Emmanuel Macron tells US counterpart Donald Trump that peace must not mean the surrender of Ukraine; surgeon in France faces 299 charges in extraordinary rape trial; a spider in the cockpit. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What should SA’s revised Budget look like? 8:01

5d ago8:01

8:01

Lester speaks to Zimbali Mncube, Tax and Budget policy researcher at Institute for Economic Justice, about what the new Budget should look like after it was postponed by the finance minister last week, after parties in the GNU could not agree on key points including a proposed two percent VAT hike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Competition Commission has sights set on Google and other media giants 3:45

5d ago3:45

3:45

Lester Kiewit speaks to Media Monitoring Africa director William Bird about the state of local media following an inquiry by the Competition Commission on the effect of tech giants like Meta and Google in the media and digital space in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Cape Town Cycle Tour launches Prelude Challenge: A global opportunity for riders, including those observing Ramadan 6:34

5d ago6:34

6:34

Lester Kiewit speaks to David Bellairs, Director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, about the exciting launch of the 2025 Prelude Challenge. The initiative opens up the iconic Cycle Tour to riders across the globe, allowing those unable to attend the event in Cape Town - whether due to travel commitments, work, or religious obligations like fasting…

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What the Hack: The battle for young minds 12:40

5d ago12:40

12:40

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dean McCoubrey, founder of MySociaLife and co-founder of Humaine, about the push to regulate children's social media use. They explore misinformation, the influence of AI, and whether we are witnessing a new kind of war—one fought for control of young minds. Can the next generation navigate a digital world designed to blur t…

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Debunking the myth of orchestrated killings of (white) Afrikaners 19:19

6d ago19:19

19:19

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bianca van Wyk, who has been making a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) by using court verdicts to debunk the narrative that there is an orchestrated and systemic move to murder white Afrikaners in South Africa. The matter was recently brought back into the spotlight by US President Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Emerging Economies - Latin America: Indictment, memecoin, and Latam GPT 5:39

6d ago5:39

5:39

Brazilian Authorities indict former President Jair Bolsonaro; Argentine President Javier Milei promotes a short-lived memecoin, Chilean programmers build a Latin American AI model. Lester Kiewit gets details on these stories from Prof. Lyal White, Faculty at GIBS and research associate with the Brenthurst Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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A World View from London: Political brinkmanship in Ukraine 6:48

6d ago6:48

6:48

Ukraine’s President Zelensky offers to step down; BWW’s Mini change; a French scratchcard conundrum. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

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Fire on Table Mountain flares up overnight 3:38

6d ago3:38

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Megan Taplin, Table Mountain National Park Manager, to discuss the overnight flare-up of the fire on the mountain above Newlands, which is starting to spread in the direction of Devil’s Peak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

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Perfect storm” of breakdowns pushes SA to stage 6 8:47

6d ago8:47

8:47

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Vally Padayachee, a power and energy expert and the former executive manager of Eskom. They discuss the multiple failures of units at three power stations that plunged South Africa into stage six loadshedding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

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Money on a Monday: What a 17% VAT will translate into for your household basket 7:37

6d ago7:37

7:37

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mervyn Abrahams, programme coordinator for the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group, to discuss the impact that a two percentage point increase in South Africa’s Value Added Tax (VAT) will have on poorer households, as well as other sectors of the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tragic start to life for baby born as dad is killed by thugs 9:57

6d ago9:57

9:57

Lester Kiewit speaks to Toni Tresthorn about the brutal murder of a friend and colleague as he was trying to get his pregnant wife to the hospital to give birth. He was robbed and killed by thugs leaving his wife to give birth in the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

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Binge-watching options: Local is lekker and others too 3:52

9d ago3:52

3:52

In need of some binge-watching options? Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including: - Recipes for Love & Murder (DSTV) - ⁠Paradise (Disney+) - ⁠Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trump is using G20 boycott to punish South Africa 11:58

9d ago11:58

11:58

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof John Stremlau Honorary Professsor of Interntional Relations at Wits University, about his view that US President Donald Trump boycotting the G20 to show his unhappiness with South Africa for “doing very bad things” is an “affront to SA’s national sovereignty and a challenge to the G20’s long-standing norms.” See omnystu…

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Trump is using G20 boycott to punish South Africa 11:54

9d ago11:54

11:54

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof John Stremlau Honorary Professor of International Relations at Wits University, about his view that US President Donald Trump boycotting the G20 to show his unhappiness with South Africa for “doing very bad things” is an “affront to SA’s national sovereignty and a challenge to the G20’s long-standing norms See omnystudi…

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Slightly higher risk of asteroid crashing into Earth in 2032 6:40

9d ago6:40

6:40

Lester Kiewit speaks to Carl Lindermann, former board member of the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa, Cape section, to talk about asteroid 2024 YR4, which is being tracked by space scientists and currently has a 3.1 percent chance of striking Earth in 2032, with the potential to wipe out a city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Ramaphosa invites President Zelensky to SA as Trump turns against Ukraine 6:18

9d ago6:18

6:18

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ukraine Ambassador to South Africa, Liubov Abravitova, about an invitation that has been extended to Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelensky, to visit South Africa as soon as possible. This comes as relations between Ukraine and the US are at a low point with US President Donald Trump branding Zelensky a dictator. See omnystud…

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A World View from London: Bus bombs in Israel 4:41

9d ago4:41

4:41

Police say Israel bus bombs an act of terrorism; US wants rare earth minerals in payment for Ukraine aid; harvesting fog in Chile to tackle drought and desertification. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

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Long-covid diagnostic blood test a world first 10:04

9d ago10:04

10:04

Biocode Technologies is a medical technology company that was spun out from Stellenbosch University, and they have patented a Long COVID diagnostic blood test, a world first! Lester Kiewit speaks to Resia Pretorius, Distinguished Professor and head of the Department of Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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In conversation with UWC Vice-Chancellor as academic year gets underway 9:49

9d ago9:49

9:49

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof John Balfour, UWC rector and vice-chancellor, about the start to the tertiary level academic year, and whether being a VC, is South Africa’s toughest job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

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Angela Yeung: Climbing for a cause 5:57

9d ago5:57

5:57

Lester Kiewit speaks to seasoned South African climber and Brand SA Ambassador, Angela Yeung, who is planning to summit Mount Everest via the north side sometime between April and June 2025. A seasoned climber, Yeung will once again use the event to raise awareness for survivors of gender-based violence through the EmpowerHer Campaign by the Impilo…

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Plan B with Rebecca Davis: Budget fracas, tumbling planes, and swearing 8:09

9d ago8:09

8:09

In this earlier edition of John Maytham’s weekly chat with Rebecca Davis, Rebecca looks at the budget fracas in comparison to international trends, the possible compensation for passengers who were on board the Delta flight which flipped over upon landing, and the science of swearing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Could Cape Town’s CBD serve as blueprint on how to reverse urban decay? 8:44

10d ago8:44

8:44

Cape Town’s inner city was once facing a similar fate to inner cities around the country and around the world: urban decay. But thanks to a partnership between government and business leading to the formation of the Cape Town Partnership and Cape Town Central City Improvement District, this decline was reversed in time and led to a rejuvenation of …

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Will a 2% VAT increase be all bad? 4:49

10d ago4:49

4:49

The presentation of the 2025 Budget by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana was postponed due to a lack of consensus among coalition government members, and the sticking point seems to be over a plan to hike the VAT rate from 15% to 17%. John Maytham speaks to Dr Azar Jammine, Director and chief economist at Econometrix, to discuss whether a hike in V…

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A World View from London: A president in trouble 6:21

10d ago6:21

6:21

Brazil’s ex-President Jair Bolsonaro is charged over alleged coup plot; bounty hunting in the Philippines for mosquitoes; politicians in Wales are being told to tell the truth. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with John Maytham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

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Urgent action needed as Sassa grant recipients face delays 5:46

10d ago5:46

5:46

Long queues, confusion, and frustration - Sassa's transition from gold to black Postbank cards has left many grant beneficiaries in the Western Cape struggling to access their funds. John Maytham speaks to Western Cape MEC for Social Development, Jaco Londt, about the challenges pensioners and vulnerable residents are facing, and what needs to be d…

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Budget delay is yet another stern test for GNU 10:10

10d ago10:10

10:10

John Maytham speaks to Prof Zwelinzima Ndevu, Director of the School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University, about the postponement of the annual Budget speech, by the finance minister, the message it sends both locally and abroad, and what it reveals about the state of the Government of National Unity See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Trendspotting Thursday: Splurging on pets 6:26

10d ago6:26

6:26

In South Africa, we spend over R8billion on our pets annually, and it is projected that the global pet industry is set to be valued at US$500 billion by 2030. Kirsty Bisset, MD of HaveYouHeard Marketing, shares with John Maytham some of the insane luxury services and products geared towards pets (or rather at pet owners). See omnystudio.com/listene…

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