Best Coldwave Podcasts (2024)

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Climate change causes deadly "coldwaves" which threaten rare species 7:43

2h ago7:43

7:43

Lester Kiewit speaks to David Schoeman, Professor of Global-Change Ecology at the University of the Sunshine Coast, about how sudden drops in water temperature linked to climate change is killing vulnerable species. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Student leaders panel discussion: Youth and Education 41:37

1h ago41:37

41:37

Lester Kiewit chairs a panel discussion among a group of student leaders at a special outside broadcast at the University of Cape Town, ahead of the May 29 elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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A Landmark Labour Court Victory for Workers’ Rights and Dignity 4:01

42m ago4:01

4:01

Lester Kiewit speaks to marijuana lobbyist, Myrtle Clarke, about a groundbreaking court ruling which means an employer cannot dismiss an employee for merely testing positive for cannabis. Instead, they have to prove impairment in the carrying out of their duties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The World View - Five die while crossing from France to Britain 3:09

42m ago3:09

3:09

Five people die trying to cross from France to Britain in a small boat, just as the UK finally passes a law aimed at stopping the boats; A night-time curfew for unruly kids in southern France. John Adderley shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Political parties election panel discussion: Youth and Education 35:38

4h ago35:38

35:38

Lester Kiewit hosts a panel discussion at a special outside broadcast at the University of Cape Town, speaking to representatives from various political parties. The theme centres on youth and education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation Leading for Humanity programme 6:28

1h ago6:28

6:28

We continue highlighting the 2024 cohort of the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation’s Leading for Humanity Programme. This week we are speaking to Noma-Afrika Nkwenkwe- Maxwele, Skills Development Specialist, Community Enabler, Vulamathuba Empumelelo Manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How UCT is adapting to circumstances 8:33

2h ago8:33

8:33

Professor Linda Ronnie, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning, speaks with Lester Kiewit about UCT and its approach to adaption – post Covid pandemic, the readmission appeal process and the aftermath of the 2021 fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Chasing the Sun 2 concludes 8:05

1h ago8:05

8:05

The behind-the-scenes series Chasing the Sun 2 has come to a conclusion with the final episode of the 5-part series airing on Sunday evening. Lester Kiewit speaks to producer Gareth Whittacker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Thirty years of democracy and clean elections 13:13

2h ago13:13

13:13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Commissioner at the Independent Electoral Commission, Judge Dhaya Pillay about the significance of overseeing 30 years of successful democratic elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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The World View – China’s mega floods 4:40

36m ago4:40

4:40

Around the world in a DIY boat; mass protests over too many tourists in Spain’s Canary Islands. Adam Gilchrist shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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#Elections 2024: United Independent Movement 9:42

1h ago9:42

9:42

Lester Kiewit speaks to Neil De Beer, party leader and president of the United Independent Movement (UIM), which will be contesting the upcoming elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Thoughts on the Afrikaner Leadership Network 8:29

1h ago8:29

8:29

A prominent group of Afrikaners announced their commitment to addressing SA’s challenges by offering their expertise. They have formed the Afrikaner Leadership Network. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Piet Croucamp, Professor at NWU Business School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Greenfish: Big Eye Tuna 0 vs. Orca Whale 1 4:36

2h ago4:36

4:36

Ryan Nienaber - Owner - Greenfish SA joined Lester Kiewiet on air to chat about the local increase in Orca’s. A recent encounter saw a pod of orca whales manage to snatch three colossal, big eye tuna from the ends of a fishing line, leaving behind only the remains of their heads. These tunas were estimated to weigh around 130kg each, emphasiing the…

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What the hack? Meta AI search tool rolls out 7:18

2h ago7:18

7:18

You might have noticed that when you run a search on Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram or Messenger, that you now have the option of utilizing the Meta AI search tool. But what is it and might it be harvesting details of what we’re searching for without our permission? Lester Kiewit speaks to Nazareen Ebrahim, CEO of Naz Consulting International. See o…

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What are we doing to woo back tourists from Asia? 7:28

2h ago7:28

7:28

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, to find out what is being done to re-invigorate the Asian market when it comes to tourism to South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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DA says new gambling bill is desperately needed 10:31

2h ago10:31

10:31

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dean Macpherson, a DA MP and the party’s Shadow Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, about the Remote Gambling Bill they have brought to parliament, seeking to regulate the sector, protect consumers from criminal elements, and drive-up revenue for the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Emerging Economies: focus on Latin America 6:08

2h ago6:08

6:08

US President Joe Biden reimposes sanctions on Venezuela; a conservation mystery in Venezuela; Rio’s tech summit is bigger and better than before. Prof Lyal White of GIBS and Brenthurst Foundation shares the details with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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The World View - Ukraine aid boost 5:18

3h ago5:18

5:18

Good news for the tiny victim of mass stabbing in Australia; and girl power returned for Victoria Beckham’s birthday. Adam Gilchrist provides the details to Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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#Elections 2024: CITIZANS 9:51

15h ago9:51

9:51

As part of our ongoing coverage of political parties taking part in the 2024 general elections, Lester Kiewit speaks to Jan Moganwa, national leader of CITIZANS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Inside the ANC’s election campaign 10:35

4h ago10:35

10:35

Natasha Marrian, Financial Mail deputy editor & columnist, joins Lester Kiewit on air to chat about the ANC’s election campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Money on a Monday: The state of the property market in the Western Cape 6:56

1d ago6:56

6:56

Dr Gisele Lavita - Property law expert focusing on short term rentals and the impact of Airbnb in SA joined Lester Kiewiet on air to chat about the state of the property market in the Western Cape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Eating an unhealthy breakfast has same effect on learners as having nothing at all 6:27

4h ago6:27

6:27

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Andrew Martin, Professor of Educational Psychology in the School of Education at the University of New South Wales, about a study they did looking at the effects a poor breakfast diet has on learners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham FC continues upward journey 12:27

17m ago12:27

12:27

Wrexham FC is a north Wales-based football club, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, and they recently earned back-to-back promotions, and will be heading up to League One after a six nil drubbing over Forest Green. Lester Kiewit speaks to Richard Williams, who reports on Wrexham FC for the Wrexham Leader newspaper. See omnys…

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Binge-watching choices for you this weekend 4:26

4d ago4:26

4:26

Lester Kiewit gets a taste of some shows you can binge on from Matthew Jantjies-Green. This week’s list includes: The Continental: From the World of John Wick; Ripley, and Fallout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Tighthead prop Frans Malherbe talks about re-living the RWC thanks to Chasing the Sun 2 7:29

1h ago7:29

7:29

The documentary series Chasing the Sun 2 takes viewers behind the scenes during South Africa’s victorious defence of the Rugby World Cup, with many saying that it has given them goosebumps all over again. Lester Kiewit speaks to tighthead prop Frans Malherbe, who was part of that winning squad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Africa Report: OPEC courting Namibia 6:16

1h ago6:16

6:16

Having lost Angola and other members, OPEC is courting Namibia, where production can start in 2030 pumping its 2,6 billion barrel oil reserves. Zambia's President Haikande Hichilema appeals for $900-million from the international community to relieve half of the nation's 20-million population devastated by drought. China is trying to shape the Afri…

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The World View - Israel fires missiles into Iran 6:06

1h ago6:06

6:06

Russian spies in Germany accused of sabotaging support for Ukraine; a heavy tattoo tribute with an inky link from Metallica to Motörhead. Lester Kiewit gets all the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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#Elections 2024: Abantu Batho Congress 10:10

16m ago10:10

10:10

As part of our goal to interview as many of the political parties ahead of the May 20 elections, Lester Kiewit speaks to Philani Mavundla, founder and leader of Abantu Batho Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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SA’s misunderstood heroin crisis 11:04

26m ago11:04

11:04

South Africa is facing an escalating issue with heroin addiction. Most heroin users in the country consume the drug by smoking it, as reported by treatment centers, though a significant portion also choose to inject it. Researchers believe that the severity of the heroin crisis is being overlooked, partly because of misleading public narratives abo…

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Athlone triple-murder raises fear of gang-violence spilling over 3:37

1h ago3:37

3:37

Lester Kiewit speaks to Sharon Classen, of the Athlone CPF, about a triple murder which they believe to be gang-related, as the Fancy Boys gang try to assert power in the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Meet a Magic Mom who turned her two-bedroom home into a place of safety for kids 9:04

1h ago9:04

9:04

Lester Kiewit speaks to Elizabeth Maans about what drove her to turn her own home into a safe haven for neglected and abused children. Elizabeth is one of many “Magic Moms” CapeTalk would like to honour in the run-up to Mother’s Day on May 12. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Fear for safety of LGBTQ+ community as Namibia intensifies anti-gay policy 12:13

12h ago12:13

12:13

Lester Kiewit speaks to Omar Van Reenen, a civil rights activist with Equal Namibia, about how that country’s laws are being sharpened to outlaw same sex marriages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Keep moving: resuming after an ultra marathon 8:01

14h ago8:01

8:01

Congratulations – you’ve completed an ultra-marathon! But you’re probably wondering when you should start running again and how to go about it in a way that won’t damage your battered body. Lester Kiewit speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger, a physiotherapist and clinical director of the balance Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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IEC challenges DA foreign vote court victory 9:30

15h ago9:30

9:30

Lester Kiewit speaks to Helen Zille, the DA federal council chairperson, about the IEC now challenging their court victory, which compels the electoral body to make more voting stations abroad for South Africans outside of the country to cast ballots at the May 29 polls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The World View - Russian missile strike the pain & death continue in Ukraine 5:44

15h ago5:44

5:44

The Gulf engulfed by storms of massive proportions; and the world’s most expensive house is on sale in France. Lester Kiewit gets all the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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#Elections 2024: Northern Cape Communities Movement 12:15

15h ago12:15

12:15

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ronald February, chairperson of the Northern Cape Communities Movement, which serves as the official political umbrella organization, uniting various community organizations, forums, and movements across districts and municipalities in the Northern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Update: The high-profile trial against Modack 7:57

16h ago7:57

7:57

The high-profile trial against Modack and 14 other co-accused who face more than 100 charges - some related to the murder of top cop Charl Kinnear - started in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday. EWN Reporter Carlo Petersen gives Lester Kiewit the latest update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The state of cinema in SA 5:13

6d ago5:13

5:13

There's no denying that the Covid-19 pandemic severely impacted the state of cinemas in South Africa. This, combined with frequent load shedding, has led to cinemas grappling with dwindling support. Ster-Kinekor is expected to axe 236 workers – a third of its entire workforce. Independent TV critic, writer and journalist in South Africa Thinus Ferr…

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Trendspotting Thursday: cozy gaming 4:34

16h ago4:34

4:34

Video games are not only of the high-intensity variety, as there are also games which aim to help players to unwind and de-stress. Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers of HaveYouHeard Marketing about “cozy gaming”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Two Oceans Marathon organisers respond on premature cut-off 5:48

16h ago5:48

5:48

Frustrated participants of the Two Oceans Marathon have voiced their disappointment with race organizers, alleging they were unfairly obstructed from finishing the race, consequently affecting their qualifying times for the Comrades Marathon. Hilton Kearns, Race Manager - Two Oceans Marathon joined Lester Kiewit on air to chat about exactly what ha…

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New Marriages Bill could officially recognise polygamous unions 21:08

1d ago21:08

21:08

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ceri von Ludwig, a family law attorney, and Charlene May, of the Womens Legal Centre, about possible amendments to the Marriages Bill which would recognise polygamous cultural and religious unions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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The World view - The Middle East in the balance 6:30

1d ago6:30

6:30

Donald Trump’s jury sees six selected, but dozens excluded; a Canadian mega con targets victim with psychic predictions. Lester Kiewit gets the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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#Elections 2024: Africa Restoration Alliance 8:40

1d ago8:40

8:40

In the lead up to the May 29 elections, Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Jerome Swartz, leader of the Africa Restoration Alliance party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Israel says Iran's attack will be “responded to” 11:21

1d ago11:21

11:21

Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi is an Academic and political analyst at the University of Tehran and joins Lester to unpack the situation between Israel and Iran, following the recent attack from Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation Leading for Humanity programme: Bridget Hannah 8:25

1d ago8:25

8:25

We continue highlighting the 2024 cohort of the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation’s Leading for Humanity Programme. This week we are speaking to Bridget Hannah, an Innovation Director at the DG Murray Trust, leading the portfolio, 'All young people on pathways to productivity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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SARS Office in Tshwane has electricity cut off due to unpaid tariffs 6:55

1d ago6:55

6:55

Jacqui Uys is the Mayco Member for Finance in the City of Tshwane and joins Lester to speak on some of the entities in the city that owe sums of debt to the city for unpaid electricity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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The IEC explains how special votes will work 10:34

3d ago10:34

10:34

Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael Hendrickse, the head of the IEC in the Western Cape, about exactly how special votes will work, ahead of the May 29 elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Why we should be ignoring opinion polls predicting election outcomes 10:07

3d ago10:07

10:07

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ebrahim Fakir, consultant election analyst at EISA (Electoral Institute For Sustainable Democracy In Africa), about why we should be ignoring opinion polls which predict election results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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The World View – French Olympic safety concerns 5:29

8d ago5:29

5:29

Concerns over security at the Olympics opening ceremony; a race inquiry in China; and a hairy event in Florida. Lester Kiewit gets all the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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#Elections 2024: Conservatives in Action (CIA SA) 13:06

3d ago13:06

13:06

Lester Kiewit speaks to Samuel H. Kennedy, leader of the political party Conservatives in Action (CIA SA), which was renamed in 2022 from the People’s Alliance, and their main aim is to be South Africa’s moral compass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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