I migliori Cape Town podcast (2025)

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Trendspotting Thursday: Smart glasses 5:43

circa 10 ore fa5:43

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Smart glasses have been in our periphery for a while but are really coming to the forefront in 2025. The global smart glasses market was worth $1.93 billion in 2024 with a predicted CAGR of 27.3% from 2025 to 2030. Lester Kiewit speaks to Kirsty Bisset, MD of HaveYouHeard Marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Work - Unless the Lord Builds the House // Jacques Le Grange 37:04

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Di Shofar Cape Town City

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Emerging economies – Focus on India: Justice delayed by 44 years 6:24

circa 19 ore fa6:24

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Three men sentenced to death for 1981 caste massacre; redrawing India’s electoral map; Trump tariffs and Indian generic drugs. Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ukrainian Mayor on how they are rebuilding their City with global help 16:21

circa 19 ore fa16:21

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Oleksandr Syenkevych, the mayor of the city of Mykolaiv in Ukraine. They discuss the rebuild of the city’s water infrastructure and how they can benefit from the 14th International Water Association conference, as well as the current political climate heavily influenced by the U.S. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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A World View from London: Air strikes in Gaza 7:12

circa 19 ore fa7:12

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Israel vows to keep attacking Hamas targets; the JFK assassination files released under Donald Trump’s orders; ex England football manager decries shortage of role models for men. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di CapeTalk

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Uber driver BrownFitBoy avoids Philippi for safety reasons 9:26

circa 20 ore fa9:26

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Lester Kiewit speaks to an Uber driver who is better known on social media as BrownFitBoy, about how he avoids getting into dangerous situations by avoiding known crime hotspots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di CapeTalk

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How will fishing exclusion zones impact our fishing communities? 6:20

circa 20 ore fa6:20

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The High Court in Pretoria recently issued an order following an out-of-court settlement reached between conservation groups and the fishing industry, to establish exclusion zones around penguin colonies for the next ten years. These measures are vital for the survival of the African Penguin, but what impact might it have on the fishing community a…

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Why dumping your old medication is dangerous 9:28

circa 20 ore fa9:28

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Renier Coetzee, vice-president of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa and Associate Professor in UWC’s School of Public Health, about how to safely dispose of expired medicines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di CapeTalk

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Emma Sadleir on trials by social media 14:03

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Emma Sadleir, founder of the Digital Law Company, about the influence and power of social media in the case of missing Joshlin Smith, where a TikTok influencer was asked to testify in the trial of the little girl’s mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di CapeTalk

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A World View from London: Ukraine peace plan snags 8:24

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Russian demands in Ukrained peace plan may prove unresolvable; Germany’s mega defence boost; the last Battle of Britain pilot has died. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di CapeTalk

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Children’s vapes block drains at Westerford High School 7:16

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Mark Smith, Principal of Westerford High School, about the rising issue of e-cigarette use among students. Mark highlights the unintended consequences, including blocked drains at the school due to students disposing of used vapes. The conversation explores the wider impact of adolescent vaping, drawing on recent research fr…

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Mobile clinics bring HIV prevention to Cape Town schools 8:01

2 giorni fa8:01

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Linda-Gail Bekker of the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation discussed the FAST PrEP mobile clinics providing HIV prevention services at 16 Cape Town schools. She highlighted how the initiative offers PrEP, contraceptives, and STI services to students aged 15 and older, with support from the Western Cape Department of E…

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Philippi East teachers get police escort 5:35

2 giorni fa5:35

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Teachers at Zanemfundo Primary School in Philippi have been given police escorts to get to school. and then back home, due to extortionists allegedly targeting them. Lester Kiewit speaks to Thandiso Xokoza of the Philippi East Community Policing Forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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GroundUp news: Grant card conversions plodding along 7:29

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Every Wednesday, Lester Kiewit speaks with GroundUp Deputy Editor Barbara October about their latest news. The deadline to replace SASSA cards is only one day away and progress is plodding along. Over a million people have successfully made the switch, which has cost the department R200 million. GroundUp will be at different pay points in the April…

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Can SA’s ECD sector grow to thrive with R10billion state investment? 7:01

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Eric Atmore, Director of the Centre for Early Childhood Development, about President Cyril Ramaphosa admitting the government had for decades been failing in improving Early Childhood Development standards. Now the state will be investing R10billion in this sector. Is it enough, and how should it be invested? See omnyst…

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The Africa Report with The Continent 9:18

3 giorni fa9:18

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Lester Kiewit gets The Africa Report with Kiri Rupiah of the The Continent. They discuss SADC peacekeepers pulling out of the DRC, Angola deporting invited leaders, and the extradition of Shepherd and Mary Bashiri to South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di CapeTalk

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Factoring Cape Town’s notorious winds when designing new buildings 10:25

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Have you ever been knocked off your feet by a very strong gust of wind while walking through Cape Town? What goes into the design of a city which is often subjected to strong winds? Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Adam Goliger, a retired structural engineer who specialises in the impact of wind when it comes to urban planning. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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More than 1.5million beneficiaries still do not have new SASSA card as deadline looms 7:44

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Hoodah Abrahams-Fayker, Black Sash National Advocacy Manager, about the slow and problematic card migration process being undertaken by millions of grant recipients. So far Sassa and Postbank have only managed to migrate 1,1 million of 2,6 million beneficiaries from the old gold card, to the new, safer black card with three …

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A World View from London: Vigils and protests in North Macedonia 8:34

3 giorni fa8:34

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Vigils and protests take place in North Macedonia after deadly nightclub fire; Presidents Trump and Putin to talk about peace deal; goodbye to Voice of America. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di CapeTalk

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Alternative to a VAT increase – a sin tax on gambling and lottery 8:40

3 giorni fa8:40

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Instead of an increase in the VAT, how about introducing a sin tax on gambling and the lottery? Lester Kiewit speaks to Koshiek Karan, an investment banker and financial activist, as well founder of the financial literacy platform: BankerX, about this proposal of his. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How E-zines for kids can grow interest in STEM and destroy damaging 13:15

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Eleanor Armstrong, Space Research Fellow at the University of Leicester, about how to get more children into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and shatter the stereotypes that come with STEM studies. Could the answer lie in magazines or E-zines specifically aimed at young minds to show them the posi…

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Pope Francis’ legacy and the future of his reforms 7:07

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Mathew Schmalz, a global Catholicism scholar at the College of the Holy Cross in Cambridge, Massachusetts, about the transformative impact of Pope Francis’ leadership. Elected in 2013, Francis has reshaped the Catholic Church with a focus on the poor, inclusivity, and global outreach, championing migrants, LGBTQ+ r…

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Noordhoek Garden Emporium responds to concerns over planned Padel courts 9:46

4 giorni fa9:46

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As a follow-up to a conversation with a Noordhoek resident who is concerned over the planned construction of Padel courts at the Noordhoek Garden Emporium, Lester Kiewit speaks to Jock Kannemeyer, the owner of the nursery, to find out what will be done to minimise the impact on nearby residents who are concerned about the disruption to the tranquil…

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Where are South Africa’s dads? 11:33

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Lester Kiewit interviews Dr Wessel van den Berg of Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Sociology and Social Anthropology and one of the principals of the Tataokhona Project, about the state of fatherhood in South Africa. According to the State of South Africa’s Fathers 2024 report, the percentage of children living with their biological fathers ha…

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A World View from London: A US attack in Yemen 7:42

4 giorni fa7:42

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US President orders attack on Houthis in Yemen; a rewriting of history as “anti-woke” policy takes effect; a taxi for earth as two astronauts will finally return from the ISS. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di CapeTalk

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Trump’s crackdown on universities and colleges sees students arrested 9:54

4 giorni fa9:54

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Steven Friedman, research professor in the Humanities Faculty at the University of Johannesburg, about the alarming crackdown on US colleges and universities by the state. President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw funding from institutions that do not follow his agenda. Columbia University has been particularly …

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US throws diplomacy out the window with Rasool expulsion 8:26

4 giorni fa8:26

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Na’eem Jeenah, the senior researcher in Humanity at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra) about the expulsion from the US of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Rasool was a race-baiting politician who hates America and President Trump. The eviction order on Rasool is believed t…

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Understanding the ban on cannabis and hemp edibles 4:23

4 giorni fa4:23

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Anban Pillay, Deputy Director General for Health Regulations at the National Department of Health, to discuss the reasons behind the recently gazetted regulations prohibiting the sale, importation, and manufacture of food products containing cannabis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Money on a Monday: How FracProp is making property ownership 10:21

4 giorni fa10:21

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Monametsi Kalayamotho, founder and product & technology lead at FracProp, about how fractional property ownership is breaking down barriers in South Africa’s property investment market. They discuss why property ownership has remained out of reach for many, how FracProp’s innovative model is making real estate investment mor…

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Here is the postgraduate winner of the 53rd annual Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech competition 7:55

7 giorni fa7:55

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The annual Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition Gala Dinner took place on Wednesday, the 12th of March. Since launching in 1972, the competition has been a collaborative effort by the National Treasury, Nedbank and Old Mutual, aimed at nurturing scholarship and thought-leadership through bursaries for studies in economics. Lester Kiewit…

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Rethinking BMI: is it still the best measure of health? 9:45

7 giorni fa9:45

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Registered Dietitian Marie Macgregor from the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) about the growing debate around Body Mass Index (BMI) and its effectiveness in measuring obesity. While BMI has been a standard tool for decades, experts argue that it overlooks crucial factors like muscle mass, fat distribution, a…

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Concerns over plans to revamp garden nursery into Padel courts 8:08

7 giorni fa8:08

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Justin Gomes, a resident of Noordhoek who is concerned over plans by a developer to rezone a garden nursery in order to construct Padel courts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di CapeTalk

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A World View from London: Russia not on board with ceasefire deal 4:55

7 giorni fa4:55

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A ceasefire deal for Ukraine but Russia’s president not on board; rugby “not for girls” gets Welsh rugby club into trouble on social media; putting the P into hotpot gets Chinese restaurant into hot water. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Cannabis and hemp edibles banned by Health Minister 10:49

7 giorni fa10:49

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi had gazetted regulations prohibiting the sale, importation, and manufacture of food products containing cannabis. What does this mean for the Lester Kiewit speaks to Myrtle Clarke, Director of Green Fields for All. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di CapeTalk

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Trump strongarm tactics push SA and EU closer together with trade and investment 13:05

7 giorni fa13:05

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Lester Kiewit speaks to German Ambassador to South Africa, Andreas Peschke about a bilateral meeting between European Union leaders and South Africa which has led to a 4,7billion Euro investment in this country by the EU. This comes at a time when the US is alienating both the US and South Africa with tariff hikes and aid cuts. What will it mean fo…

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Cloned number plate: Motorist battles fines as city investigates, expert weighs in 6:01

7 giorni fa6:01

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After discovering that his number plate had been cloned and receiving multiple speeding fines for a car he doesn’t own, Peter shared his frustrating ordeal with Lester Kiewit. Since then, the City of Cape Town has requested more details to investigate the matter before commenting. In the meantime, Lester speaks to Stan Bezuidenhout, Transport Risk …

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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Former Philippines leader appears before ICC 7:58

7 giorni fa7:58

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Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippines leader will appear before the ICC following his arrest and murder charges connected to his “war on drugs” whilst in power; ⁠American influencer’s post of holding a baby wombat (joey) has gone viral for all the wrong reasons as she faces condemnation in Australia and abroad; ⁠it’s another leg of the ongoing pi…

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When do sin tax adjustments come into effect? 10:00

8 giorni fa10:00

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced in his 2025 budget speech that there will be an increase in taxes on cigarettes and alcohol products, otherwise known as “sin taxes”. But when will these come into effect and can retailers apply the mark-up on their existing inventory? Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Corné van Walbeek, Professor at the Scho…

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Whose version of history are we being fed? 11:38

8 giorni fa11:38

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The older generation in South Africa were taught a different version of South Africa’s history, and with it came a number of incorrect narratives. Lester Kiewit speaks to Thula Simpson, Associate Professor of History at the University of Pretoria, about the challenge of telling the “correct” version of history, given the old saying that “history is…

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A World View from London: A hostage rescue in Pakistan 7:18

8 giorni fa7:18

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Hostage rescue after train seized by Pakistan separatists; the world digests a 25% tax on steel in Donald Trump’s tariff war, a road through the Amazon ironically being built for climate summit. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The future of a growing Cape Town 9:25

8 giorni fa9:25

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How is the City of Cape Town planning for growth over the next few decades? Will property sizes become smaller as a result of densification? Lester Kiewit speaks to Annelise De Bruin, Manager of the Metro Spatial Planning & Growth Management branch at the City of Cape Town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Is the DA already chasing votes at the expense of the ANC? 8:25

8 giorni fa8:25

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Lester Kiewit speaks to author and political commentator Ebrahim Harvey about whether the Democratic Alliance is de-campaigning the ANC from within the GNU. An example being how they have publicised their opposition to the proposed two percent VAT increase that did not materialise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trendspotting Thursday: Space commerce 6:55

8 giorni fa6:55

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Companies have turned their sights to outer space as the new frontier to delve into and to develop a new range of products and services, but why should consumers care about space commerce? Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers, Influence Lead at HaveYouheard Marketing about some of the research findings from this field. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Budget breakdown 5:22

8 giorni fa5:22

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Nedbank economist Isaac Matshego, about the key decision emerging from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget, which includes a scaling down of his original two percentage point VAT hike, to a 0,5-percentage point increase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Is it a smart move for the IEC to be driving SA towards digital voting? 9:21

8 giorni fa9:21

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Derrick Marco, an international election observer and former Western Cape manager of operations for the Electoral Commission, about South Africa possibly going the route of a digital ballot. They discuss whether an investment of this magnitude by the IEC is not better spent on voter education and strengthening the country’s …

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A look at Donald Trump’s plan for the Middle East 21:01

9 giorni fa21:01

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Is U.S. President Donald Trump the peacemaker he claims to be? How did he manage to convince Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire deal? Lester Kiewit speaks to Daniel Levy, political analyst and President of the U.S./Middle East Project (USMEP). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A World View from London: A ceasefire deal for Ukraine 5:23

9 giorni fa5:23

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Will Russia agree to U.S. terms of ceasefire? An intelligence rethink as the “5 Eyes Alliance” could be crumbling, a new Theatre of Dreams for Manchester United. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di CapeTalk

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Cloned number plate: Speeding fines pile up - but it’s not me! 8:56

9 giorni fa8:56

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Peter shares his frustrating ordeal with Lester Kiewit after discovering his number plate had been cloned. He received multiple speeding fines, each with photographic evidence, only to realize the car in the images wasn’t his. Despite following every possible channel to clear his name, he has found no resolution. Peter shares his experience and the…

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Don’t let VAT fears distract from details of a critical Budget 13:01

9 giorni fa13:01

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Songezo Zibi, leader of Rise Mzansi and chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts about we should not be distracted by fears of a VAT increase and lose sight of other critical aspects of the Budget to be presented on Wednesday by the Finance Minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Afrikaners now welcomed by U.S as refugees: how will the process work? 5:56

9 giorni fa5:56

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Lester Kiewit speaks to immigration law specialist at DSD Immigration Attorneys, Stafanie De Saude Darbandi, about the implications of the US now giving the green light to Afrikaners who want to resettle there because of race based laws in South Africa. What will it mean for those who want to resettle? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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