Best Beach Commute Podcasts (2025)

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Your step-by-step guide to landing a fully remote job | Ep 213 31:51

4d ago31:51

31:51

If you’ve been applying to remote jobs and hearing crickets, or don’t even know where to start, this episode is for you. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on why most people struggle to land a fully remote job, what’s actually working right now in the market, and how our Remote Job FastTrack program is designed to guide you through the process.…

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The Beak Time: Rise of Pelagic tours 7:24

9h ago7:24

7:24

Lester Kiewit speaks to Grant Scholtz of Hooked on Africa deep sea fishing charters about the rise in popularity of pelagic tours, as more and more people head out to sea to spot rare and special seabirds. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. …

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Marketers appeal to Information Regulator to take action against TrueCaller 20:18

10h ago20:18

20:18

Companies have requested the intervention of the Information Regulator in a bid to make direct marketing calls to potential clients, but are being increasingly blocked and cancelled by recipients who make use of the callscreening app. Is TrueCaller giving power back to the consumer or is it undermining free enterprise? Lester Kiewit speaks to Hites…

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A World View from London: A worrying wildfire in Greece 6:00

10h ago6:00

6:00

Concerns over wildfire closing in on a major city; Europe’s Ukraine pitch ahead of summit; Alaska chosen as talks venue between Putin and Trump. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up …

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Cape Town commuters hit as Golden Arrow buses continue to face arson attacks 5:40

11h ago5:40

5:40

Golden Arrow spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer speaks to Lester Kiewit about the ongoing impact of attacks on the company’s buses in Cape Town. Over the past ten years, more than 100 Golden Arrow buses have been torched during violent protests, criminal acts, and disputes linked to jobs and tenders, leaving commuters stranded and increasing operation…

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Is logo change a Stormer in a teacup? 6:25

11h ago6:25

6:25

Fans have been reacting to the new logo for the Stormers rugby team, and it appears that it will take some time for them to embrace it. Lester Kiewit speaks to Jonathan Cherry of Cherryflava.com to discuss whether it has hit the mark or not. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is you…

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Could Fadiel Adams’ NCC find a home in the GNU? 10:14

11h ago10:14

10:14

Lester Kiewit speaks to Fadiel Adams, MP and leader of the National Coloured Congress(NCC) about the ANC’s plans to expand the government of national unity. Adams has previously criticised the GNU partners, but could he make a u-turn? Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authe…

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Chew on this: How the beef shortage has impacted the biltong sector 6:43

11h ago6:43

6:43

How has the shortage of beef arising from the foot and mouth outbreak impacted the biltong market? Lester Kiewit speaks to Alexi Hadjidakis, MD of J&M Biltong. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is i…

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City responds to hidden camera speed enforcement claim 6:50

11h ago6:50

6:50

Lester Kiewit speaks to Kevin Jacobs, the City of Cape Town’s spokesperson for traffic services, about what regulations say when it comes to setting up speed traps. A listener spotted one on the M3, set up in a manner, obscuring it from the driver’s view. Is this legal? Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfas…

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Amanda's Story & Monoculture 24:54

17h ago24:54

24:54

Amanda's Story *** Written by: Jessica Valerie and Narrated by: Danielle Hewitt *** Monoculture *** Written by: Theodore Snapdragon and Narrated by: Cole Burkhardt *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex AldeaBy Cole Burkhardt, Jon Grilz, Danielle Hewitt

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To life, with love featuring John Maytham returns to Societas Theatre 8:45

1d ago8:45

8:45

Mike van Graan speaks to Lester Kiewit about To Life, With Love featuring John Maytham, now playing at Cape Town’s Societas Theatre. This poetic one-man play explores themes of life, love, and confronting mortality through the story of Thomas Michael Faulkner, who faces illness and makes profound choices about living meaningfully. John Maytham’s po…

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Visible evidence of concussion observed among majority of competitive slap-fighters 14:10

1d ago14:10

14:10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Jon Patricios, Founder and Director of Sports Concussion South Africa, about the dangers of competitive slap-fighting. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, in the first academic study on professional slap fighting, analysed a total of 333 slaps for visible signs of concussion, and concl…

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A World View from London: Ukraine’s land grab fears 7:09

1d ago7:09

7:09

Ukraine concerned over Russian advances ahead of Friday’s talks; an attempt to take a million dogs off streets of Delhi; a first ever album from the original line-up of a band called The Genesis. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. …

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Would hidden camera footage stand up in a court of law? 10:31

1d ago10:31

10:31

Lester Kiewit speaks to Craig Pedersen, Head of TCG Forensics, to discuss the admissibility of recorded footage in a court of law, and the level of scrutiny it will be put through by legal representatives from both sides. The discussion was prompted by the alleged bribery attempt of investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Mybergh by the IDT CEO Tebog…

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Call on Israel to stop targeting and killing journalists in Gaza 7:29

1d ago7:29

7:29

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ra’eesa Pather of Journalists Against Apartheid, and their call for Israel to end the targeting and killing of journalists in Gaza. A special vigil is being held at St George’s Cathedral in solidarity with media workers in Palestine. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This …

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The City’s Dial-a-Ride scale back — Quad Power Association responds 9:44

1d ago9:44

9:44

Following on from the recent discussion with the City of Cape Town about the scaling back of the Dial-a-Ride service due to a nearly R1 million monthly budget shortfall, Lester Kiewit speaks to Anthony Ghillino, wheelchair user and general manager of the QuadPara Association Western Cape. From 8 September 2025, the service will be limited to transp…

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GroundUp News: Philippi library closed indefinitely 8:07

1d ago8:07

8:07

The Brown’s Farm library in Philippi was closed after it was vandalised and looted in August 2023 during a taxi strike, and has still not been re-opened as a result of red tape and budgetary constraints; Disability rights organisations are unhappy with the City of Cape Town’s decision to scale-back Dial-a-Ride services; GroundUp recently paid a vis…

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Pure Maths dilemma: The numbers add up and it’s worrying 10:40

2d ago10:40

10:40

Experts are warning that the proportion of matric pupils choosing mathematics as a subject has been steadily declining over the years, and that one of the reasons for doing this is to achieve a matric pass and with exemption. The reality is that many of these learners are sabotaging their future prospects as they find out later that they lack the m…

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Green Tip of the Week: Selecting the right cookware can help save energy 2:23

2d ago2:23

2:23

Volvo is gearing up to focus on Green, Environmental, climate and sustainability issues as they continue to embrace it into their business strategy and operations. This week’s green tip is how you can be more energy efficient by simply choosing the right type of cookware, courtesy of Louise Williamson of Ener-G-Africa (EGA), who has previously repr…

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A World View from London: Funerals for journalists killed in Gaza 6:32

2d ago6:32

6:32

Global condemnation at Israel’s targeted attacks; incident between Chinese and Filipino boats in South China Sea; Donald Trump deploys troops to Washington DC. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cap…

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City to scale back Dial-a-Ride service to core users amid budget shortfalls 12:00

2d ago12:00

12:00

Councillor Rob Quintas, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the upcoming changes to the Dial-a-Ride service from 8 September. He outlines the financial constraints that led to the decision, who will remain eligible, how the City is engaging with affected users, and what alternative tran…

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Why Gayton McKenzie is a poor leader and should be sacked as Minister 11:02

2d ago11:02

11:02

Lester Kiewit and Dr Ismail Mahomed, the Director for the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, discuss Minister Gayton McKenzie’s poor track record, his use of racial slurs, and stirring up xenophobic hate. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic…

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What the Hack! AI goes into overdrive, Samsung folds again, and the future of work unfolds 10:46

2d ago10:46

10:46

On this week’s What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about the week’s whirlwind of AI breakthroughs — including OpenAI’s GPT-OSS release, Anthropic’s new Claude, Google’s Genie, and the launch of ChatGPT-5. Arthur reviews Samsung’s most powerful foldable yet, the Galaxy Z Fold7, previews HP’s Future of Work event, and shares why …

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Stats SA to change the way it collects unemployment data 5:13

2d ago5:13

5:13

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don…

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Check how this prototype eco-friendly home was made from waste 8:14

2d ago8:14

8:14

Imagine a home which has been built using the equivalent of 3.9-million plastic bottles, enough fabric for 196 000 T-shirts, and 15 tons of recycled glass. The EcoPlace project in Riebeeck Kasteel is the flagship of ZeroCrete, which aims to transform the way in which homes are constructed. Lester Kiewit speaks to owner Johan Coetzee, who is also a …

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What Happened in Palm Beach: Epstein's Rise and Fall 31:34

3d ago31:34

31:34

In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige delves into the complex and troubling story of Jeffrey Epstein, exploring his rise from humble beginnings to becoming a powerful figure entangled in a web of sexual abuse and political connections. The conversation covers Epstein's early life, his financial empire, the allegations against him, th…

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Rugby fans win when local commentator is on the microphone 7:32

3d ago7:32

7:32

Lester Kiewit speaks to local rugby commentator Traver Brikkels, who brings his sparkling and descriptive commentary to the amateur game. One of his gems: “Hy’s so vinnig, hy antwoord n missed call.” Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good M…

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Israeli group raising funds to rescue friends from Gaza genocide 11:26

3d ago11:26

11:26

Lester Kiewit speaks to Gali Alon, an Israeli teacher and journalist, about her mission to raise funds to rescue three friends from the genocide in Gaza. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informa…

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Emerging Economies - Latin America: US trade tariffs cause tremors 6:13

3d ago6:13

6:13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: trade tremors following US Tariffs shake Latin America’s global industries; the Women’s Copa America was played out in Ecuador just over a week ago and amid economic turmoil, indigenous voters in Bolivia shift right. Good Morning Cape Town wi…

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A World View from London: Swimmers blown up on Ukraine beach 5:38

3d ago5:38

5:38

Three people have been blown up swimming in Ukraine; In Japan two boxers have died from the same event; and a very French dispute involving a farmer, manure, and some caravans. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is y…

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Should we be concerned after five foundations withdraw from National Convention? 18:00

3d ago18:00

18:00

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mazibuko Jara, the executive director of Zabalaza Pathways Institute, about the true aim of Friday’s National Convention, and concerns that five foundations have withdrawn from the event which is a precursor to the National Dialogue. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This …

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Money on a Monday: My parents are squandering my inheritance 9:30

3d ago9:30

9:30

Knowing that your parents will pass their assets onto you (and your siblings) one day when the time comes can bring a little peace of mind given these economically challenging times. But what if they decide to “let loose” in their twilight years and start spoiling themselves and spending without abandon? Are they being selfish by squandering away y…

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Matric thrift shop proves a big hit 8:01

3d ago8:01

8:01

A Matric Thrift Shop evening held recently proved to be extremely popular and allowed matriculants to get kitted-out for their special night all for the price of a R20 entry fee. Lester Kiewit speaks to Bianca Pietersen, who is emerging as a modern-day fairy godmother. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast…

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Hell Hounds 1:22:01

4d ago1:22:01

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Hell Hounds *** Written by: Jules Rowlen and Narrated by: Nate DuFort *** Content warning: animal death *** Deep Tissue Massage *** Written by: Vincent Vermeulen and Narrated by: Jimmy Ferrer *** Why Are They Bringing Me Their Legs *** Written by: Mr. Michael Squid *** Content warning: animal death *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** …

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In studio with jazz artist and actor Tutu Puoane 12:05

6d ago12:05

12:05

Lester Kiewit speaks to jazz vocalist and actor, Tutu Puoane, who is in South Africa for a tour. Tutu, from Mamelodi, has called Belgium her home since 2004. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is inf…

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Lester calls out election-time 'performative politics' and weaponisation of coloured identity 4:22

6d ago4:22

4:22

Lester opened this morning’s show with a reflection on what he sees as the predictable behaviour of political parties when an election is near. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enli…

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Binge-watching options: Eyes of Wakanda (Disney+) 4:57

6d ago4:57

4:57

In need of some binge-watching options this weekend? Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including: - Wednesday (Netflix) - ⁠Eyes of Wakanda (Disney+) - ⁠Resident Alien (Showmax) Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Th…

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What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: McPherson brings charges in IDT bribe case 9:08

6d ago9:08

9:08

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including Minister McPherson laying criminal charges against suspended IDT executives; Ad hoc committee on Mkhwanazi allegations sets Friday deadline for terms of reference; and DA MP Patrick Atkinson’s q…

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A World View from London: Extreme weather in Asia 6:12

6d ago6:12

6:12

Extreme Weather in Asia unleashes a whole series of catastrophic events. German animal angst over the culling of baboons at a zoo; and childhood wonders - the everyday things children are amazed by. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast sho…

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NPC says National Dialogue can provide critical info to plot South Africa’s future 8:48

6d ago8:48

8:48

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Yacoob Abba Omar, Commissioner at the National Planning Commission, about why the National Dialogue offers the public an opportunity to give input on South Africa’s roadmap beyond 2030. The NPC has however warned that it must not become “a ‘talkshop’, a national catharsis and emotional ventilation with limited practical o…

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Do podcasters require more regulation? 10:53

6d ago10:53

10:53

Lester Kiewit speaks to Samkelo Mokhine, Executive Director of Freedom of Expression Institute and Diego Domingo, director of podcaster affairs at the South African Podcasters Guild about the recent furore caused by the Open Chats podcast. The podcasters made offensive comments about coloured people and have since been threatened with legal action.…

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Here’s why the G20 and B20 is such a big deal for Africa 4:20

6d ago4:20

4:20

Nana Phiri, Head of RMB’s Corporate Client Group, recently took part in the Africa CEO Forum and other key G20 / B20 engagements. She joined Good Morning Cape Town to unpack what South Africa’s G20 Presidency means for the continent, and how partnerships, innovation, and inclusive growth can help unlock Africa’s full potential. Good Morning Cape To…

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What South Africans need to know before buying a fully electric vehicle 7:07

6d ago7:07

7:07

With Chinese EV brand BYD now officially in South Africa, we ask what local buyers should consider when making the switch from petrol or diesel to electric. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dwyne Van Eeden, sales manager at the BYD Somerset West dealership, about the current appetite for EVs in the Western Cape, how owning and running one compares to intern…

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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Mushroom murderer might have tried to kill husband before 4:49

6d ago4:49

4:49

New allegations emerge that mushroom murderer Erin Patterson tried to poison her husband on several occasions; ⁠Cambodia and Thailand agree to allow observers to monitor disputed areas in efforts to cease hostilities; ⁠American doctor’s Tik Tok post goes viral as he points out high cost of their meds compared to Australia and Scotland. Katie Macdon…

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Direct shipping between SA and USA to be reduced 9:15

7d ago9:15

9:15

As of October, the shipping company Maersk will be phasing out its AMEX service, which currently transports goods directly between South Africa and the East Coast of the USA. South African goods shipped by Maersk will first go via European ports before making their journey across the Atlantic Ocean, increasing the time it takes for consignments to …

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Emerging economies – Focus on India: Trump tariffs hit India 9:27

7d ago9:27

9:27

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University, about: Trump tariffs on India, lowering the age for teenage sex, and India overtakes China as exporter of smartphones to US. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This program…

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A World View from London: Israel claims aid site shootings are ‘fake news’ 7:53

7d ago7:53

7:53

Israel says United Nations findings on aid site shootings are false; Donald Trump’s secondary tariffs for those dealing with Russia; a bridge to link Italy yo Sicily? Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authen…

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#LesterInYourLounge - Lawhill Alumni on Life at Sea and Giving Back 11:24

7d ago11:24

11:24

As part of our #LesterInYourLounge broadcast from the Lawhill Maritime Centre, Lester Kiewit speaks to two Lawhill alumni whose journeys reflect the impact of the maritime education programme. Zuko Saule, former hostel head boy and now Head of Lawhill Operations, shared how the programme prepared him for a successful career ashore in logistics, shi…

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#LesterInYourLounge - Brian Ingpen on 30 Years of Maritime Education at Lawhill 8:58

7d ago8:58

8:58

As part of this month’s #LesterInYourLounge broadcast from the Lawhill Maritime Centre, Lester Kiewit spoke to Brian Ingpen, co-founder of the high school-based Maritime Studies programme and a key figure in developing South Africa’s Maritime Economics curriculum. Brian reflected on the origins of the programme, how it has remained donor-funded sin…

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Can local retailers survive Shein and Temu eating into the market? 8:02

7d ago8:02

8:02

Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael Lawrence, Executive Director of The National Clothing Retail Federation, about the massive impact e-commerce giants Shein and Temu have had on South Africa. They have already cost 8000 workers their jobs and managed to bag R7.3 billion in sales in 2024. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the Ca…

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