Best GroundUp Podcasts (2025)

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GroundUp - South Africa’s polluted rivers pose food contamination risk 6:49

12h ago6:49

6:49

Bongani Bingwa speaks to GroundUp Editor Barbara October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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GroundUp exposes birth certificate backlog, municipal chaos, and missing evidence in police torture case 6:38

2d ago6:38

6:38

The Children’s Institute has taken government to court over its late birth registration backlog; Theewaterskloof is in a stinking mess due to poor governance; and a document has gone missing in a police torture case. Lester Kiewit speaks to Daniel Steyn of GroundUp News about these stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite Finalist - Bus Cuisine 8:54

2h ago8:54

8:54

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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Gugu Mhlungu and Kenny Maistry takeover Freedom park this Weekend 3:03

3h ago3:03

3:03

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Gugu Mhlungu and Kenny Maistry. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekday…

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The fight to save The Naked Scientist: Dr Chris Smith on the line 5:26

8m ago5:26

5:26

Dr Chris Smith, the familiar voice behind The Naked Scientist and long-time Cape Talk contributor, speaks to Lester Kiewit about his looming redundancy from Cambridge University. He unpacks the impact of the university’s budget cuts on his dual role as science communicator and hospital virologist, and what’s at stake if The Naked Scientist is force…

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Sandra Prinsloo brings powerful one-woman show to the Kultura Festival 8:24

13m ago8:24

8:24

Sandra Prinsloo speaks to Lester Kiewit about her compelling one-woman show Kamphoer – Die Verhaal van Susan Nell, opening the Kultura Festival at Curro Durbanville High School. Based on a true story from the Anglo-Boer War and performed in Afrikaans with English surtitles, Prinsloo shares insights into the powerful themes of trauma, resilience, an…

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Why so cross? Anger at rave in St George’s Cathedral 9:23

16m ago9:23

9:23

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dean Terry Lester, the Dean of the St George’s Cathedral about the negative reaction by some members of the public to a rave party they hosted on Youth Day, June 16. 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 Cap…

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World View with Vicki Turner 2:45

4h ago2:45

2:45

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Vicki Turner. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 0…

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What's gone viral with Khabazela 3:08

4h ago3:08

3:08

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about - American's have discovered Zion church songs and Calls for employee to be fired. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from…

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A World View from London: Hell in Middle East if US backs Israel’s Iran attack 5:38

4h ago5:38

5:38

Iran's deputy Foreign Minister warns the US joining Israeli strikes on Iran would cause hell in the region; a Chinese man is jailed for life in the UK for drugging and raping 10 women; and Michelle Obama directly addresses those divorce rumours, but is it enough to stop the rumour mill? Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewi…

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Parliament: Week in Review with Tara Roos 8:23

21m ago8:23

8:23

Parliament: Week in Review 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…

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NPA Seeks Gupta Brothers' Extradition as Luxurious Homes Hit the Market 5:29

5h ago5:29

5:29

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live…

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OUTA Urges Temporary License Suspension Reprieve for Motorists Affected by Printing Backlog 4:58

5h ago4:58

4:58

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Advocate Stephanie Fick. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from …

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Irish rap band’s terror case questions freedom of speech in the UK 10:34

19m ago10:34

10:34

Lester Kiewit speaks to Fahad Ansari, director of London-based Riverway Law, about a case which has called into question UK’s laws and freedom of speech. Currently a member of an Irish rap group called Kneecap is before the court, facing a terror charge for waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in November last year. Under UK law, it is illegal to d…

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Political desk with Tshidi Madia: Floyd Shivambu, Motsepe presidential rumours 5:33

2h ago5:33

5:33

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tshidi Madia. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 0…

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What’s next for Cape Town’s glitzy landmark, The Ritz? 5:41

5h ago5:41

5:41

Ash Muller, property broker and Mail & Guardian columnist, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the recent sale of The Ritz Hotel in Sea Point, reportedly for around R240 million. They discuss the rich history of this iconic Cape Town building, its significance in the local property market, and what the future might hold under new ownership. Ash shares in…

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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Evacuating citizens from Middle East, freezing aid and small pub reopens 6:33

20m ago6:33

6:33

Australia and New Zealand working to evacuate citizens from Middle East, New Zealand freezes aid to Cook Islands and Pub reopens after 6 months in Western Australian town. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic…

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Jameekah Liedman on Wingfield and Paint City settlers’ eviction 8:19

9h ago8:19

8:19

Jameelah Liedman, Kensington CPF representative, spoke to Lester about the community’s reaction to the eviction of settlers from Wingfield tents in Kensington and Paint City in Bellville. The eviction operation was launched by the City of Cape Town with Home Affairs and Public Works on 18 June 2025. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a po…

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Don Laka - The Five Seasons: A Classic Experience 7:36

10h ago7:36

7:36

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Don Laka. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00…

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Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite Finalist - The Shred Skatepark 11:51

16h ago11:51

11:51

Action sports, local culture, youth empowerment, and small business collaboration come together at the Shred Skatepark, which is more than just an indoor skating facility. We offer skate sessions, private bookings, lessons, birthday parties, venue rentals, and gear rentals, while also housing small local businesses including a barber, tattoo artist…

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The World View with Adam Gilchrist 3:14

11h ago3:14

3:14

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and…

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DHL Stadium CEO joins us from Manchester ahead of Boks vs Barbarians clash 4:11

16h ago4:11

4:11

Gina Woodburn, CEO of DHL Stadium, speaks to Lester Kiewit from Manchester where she is attending the global Stadium Business Summit. She shares insights into how Cape Town’s stadium is benchmarking itself against some of the world’s leading venues and gives us a preview of preparations for the upcoming Springboks vs Barbarians match on 28 June. Fr…

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South African children with ADHD face treatment barriers due to prescription rules 13:02

16h ago13:02

13:02

Professor Renata Schoeman speaks to Lester Kiewit on CapeTalk about the significant challenges South African children with ADHD and their families face due to restrictive monthly prescription rules for methylphenidate. She highlights how these regulations force families, especially those in the public health sector, to make frequent clinic visits, …

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A World View from London: Gaza Food Tragedy, Bali Volcano Chaos, and US Hotel Gator 7:16

17h ago7:16

7:16

Dozens are feared dead in Gaza after reports emerged of another deadly incident—this time as civilians queued for food. In Indonesia, volcanic activity has forced the closure of all flights to and from Bali, disrupting travel and raising safety concerns. And in the U.S., hotel guests got a shock when an alligator made an unexpected appearance in th…

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Western Cape Government’s Anti-Extortion Summit 5:26

11h ago5:26

5:26

High levels of extortion in the Western Cape is threatening livelihoods, small businesses, infrastructure development, and public services. The Western Cape Government is now holding a Multi-Sectoral Anti-Extortion Summit to address the problem. Lester Kiewit speaks to Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, t…

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Protecting children from 'unlikely' sexual predators 9:53

14h ago9:53

9:53

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Robyn Wolfson Vorster, child protection activist and founder of For the Voiceless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Concerned Stellenbosch University staff call for a strong stand against the genocide in Gaza 11:07

11h ago11:07

11:07

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Sandy Liebenberg, Distinguished Professor and the HF Oppenheimer Chair in Human Rights Law in the Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University, about a statement calling for the university to take a stand against the genocide in Palestine. More than 200 university staff members signed the statement calling for a cessation …

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How we reimagine and repurpose spaces of historical trauma for healing and reflection 11:03

12h ago11:03

11:03

Calvyn Gilfellan, Chief Executive of the Castle of Good Hope, speaks to Lester Kiewit about how we reimagine and repurpose spaces marked by historical trauma, violence and colonial memory. He unpacks the Castle’s transition from a symbol of colonial power to a space that fosters public engagement, education and healing — and reflects on the broader…

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Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite Finalist - Health Island 9:36

1d ago9:36

9:36

Health Island, founded by business owner Philip Rubin and a finalist in the Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite competition, is a one-stop shop for healthy grab-and-go snacks. The business supplies customers nationally through vending machines, bulk office deliveries on standing orders, and curated hampers for staff appreciation, wellness days, and e…

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Corporates that care: Life Healthcare 8:34

2d ago8:34

8:34

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Pete Wharton-Hood, CEO of Life Healthcare Group, about the company’s corporate strategy, which centres on three core pillars: health, education, and community development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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World View with Adam Gilchrist: Messages for Iran 4:25

1d ago4:25

4:25

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about a presidential stand-off, a bizarre new trend in medical selfies and messages for Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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NEDBANK BUSINESS IGNITE: Winsome Africa  5:41

2d ago5:41

5:41

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Lutic Mosoane from Winsome Africa about the innovative accounting consultancy that blends automation, financial advisory, and strategic management into a streamlined service for small businesses, public institutions, and enterprises throughout South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What's gone viral with Khabazela: No dry eye in the house 2:14

2d ago2:14

2:14

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Khabazela about a movie recommended that have made you cry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Jack and the beanstalk brings magical holiday fun for kids to the Baxter Theatre 6:40

1d ago6:40

6:40

Steven Stead, writer and director of Jack and the Beanstalk, chats to Lester Kiewit about bringing KickstArt Theatre’s award-winning pantomime tradition to Cape Town for the very first time. With the school holidays fast approaching, he shares what families can expect from this magical production at the Baxter Theatre, running from 3 to 27 July 202…

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Sports betting is costing our economy 11:45

1d ago11:45

11:45

How harmful is gambling to our economy? Sports betting has become extremely popular in South Africa, and as much as it is quite legal as an industry, it could be argued that much of South Africa’s hard earned disposable income is channelled away from the “real” economy. Lester Kiewit speaks to Johan Fourie, professor and director of the Laboratory …

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A World View from London: Trump Targets Iran, Gold-Plated Phones, and Surgical Selfie Warnings 7:12

2d ago7:12

7:12

Donald Trump has posted fresh online threats aimed at Iran, fuelling tensions amid an already volatile Middle East climate. Meanwhile, in the world of presidential merchandising, Trump-branded gold mobile phones are reportedly on sale—yes, really. And doctors are urging patients to stop filming themselves during operations, as a bizarre new trend i…

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