Beste GroundUp podcasts (2024)

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GroundUp news: the battle for social grants 6:08

14h ago6:08

6:08

John Maytham speaks to Marecia Damons, news reporter at GroundUp, about the big stories being featured, including the collapse of a disability grant applicant while waiting in line at SASSA office; the parliamentary hearing on Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant fraud; and the commencement of a Pretoria High Court case on SRD grants brought by #P…

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A World View from London: Israel bans U.N. relief agency 5:28

13h ago5:28

5:28

Aid issues in Gaza as Israel bans U.N. relief agency; NATO confirms presence of North Korean soldiers; vocals from beyond the grave – a new song from Liam Payne. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with John Maytham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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Wednesday Panel: Cape Town traffic congestion 16:54

13h ago16:54

16:54

According to the INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard of 2023, Cape Town has the worst traffic congestion in South Africa, with the average driver delayed by 83 hours over the course of a year. The cities ranked worse than Cape Town are much bigger in terms of population and size, so this is clearly an issue which needs to be addressed considering the pr…

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New airline carrier touches down in Cape Town offering low-cost flights 8:52

13h ago8:52

8:52

John Maytham speaks to Bjørn Tore Larsen, Norse Atlantic's CEO, about a new route between Cape Town and Gatwick, that hopes to offer less frills and lower prices to travellers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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Air Traffic Navigation Service staff shortage is massive safety concern as tourist season looms 8:42

14h ago8:42

8:42

John Maytham speaks to Linden Birns, the MD of Plane Talking about safety concerns at the country’s airports after the National Minister of Transport told the Air Traffic Navigation Service bosses to get their house in order ahead of the busy tourist season. This comes days after staff shortages led to a situation where Johannesburg airspace was le…

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Huguenot tunnel upgrade project 5:17

14h ago5:17

5:17

John Maytham speaks to Western Cape MEC for Mobility, Isaac Sileku, about the upgrade to the Huguenot tunnel system, where the service tunnel will be refurbished and upgraded in order to accommodate vehicular traffic, and operate alongside the existing tunnel, which will also be upgraded once the first phase of the project is completed. See omnystu…

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Drakensberg Boys Choir School Launches Aggressive Recruitment Drive Amid Financial Challenges 5:28

14h ago5:28

5:28

John Maytham spoke to Hendrik Bekker, Executive Head of the Drakensberg Boys Choir School, about the school’s aggressive recruitment drive in response to post-COVID enrollment challenges. They discussed the impact of declining student numbers on the school's financial stability and the innovative strategies being implemented to attract new talent, …

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Should we introduce a graduated driving licence for younger drivers in South Africa? 10:43

1d ago10:43

10:43

In the UK, there are calls for a graduated driving licence to be introduced for new drivers under the age of 21, preventing them from carrying passengers of similar age for a period of six months after passing their test. John Maytham speaks to Layton Beard of the Automobile Association of South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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In conversation with 2002 Booker Prize winner Shehan Karunatilaka 10:23

1d ago10:23

10:23

John Maytham speaks to Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka, whose novel The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida won the Booker Prize of 2022 and tells the story of a war photographer who has woken up dead in what seems to be a celestial visa office, and given ‘seven moons’ to try and solve the mystery of his death and to help unveil a cache of photos th…

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IEJ takes SRD case to court 4:48

1d ago4:48

4:48

The Pretoria High Court is set to hear a case brought by #PayTheGrants and the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), challenging regulations to the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. John Maytham speaks to Dr Kelle Howson. a Senior Researcher in Labour and Social Security at the IEJ, in the workers' rights and social security programme. Se…

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A World View from London: America’s bad election joke 8:43

1d ago8:43

8:43

Things are getting charged in the U.S. with one week to go before the elections; UN Climate Change Analysis shows how little has been done; potentially explosive ship rejected by half of Europe; Manchester United sack manager Erik ten Hag. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with John Maytham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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There are alternatives to NHI to fix SA’s healthcare system 6:27

1d ago6:27

6:27

John Maytham speaks to John Endres, CEO of Institute of Race Relations, about the measures government could take to fix the ailing healthcare system other than enforcing National Health Insurance (NHI) regulations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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Why UNICEF is begging the world to focus on the atrocities in Sudan 6:08

1d ago6:08

6:08

John Maytham speaks to Zeenat Adam, the deputy executive director of the Afro-Middle East Centre about the war in Sudan that has seen UNICEF and the UN call for global attention, as millions are at risk starvation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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What the Hack: AI and ethics 9:48

1d ago9:48

9:48

John Maytham speaks to Nazareen Ebrahim, CEO of Naz Constulting International, who was invited to speak at the Global Conference on The Role of AI in Advancing the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention held in Rabat, Morocco, last week. South Africa is a member-state and signatory of the Chemical Weapons Convention. See omnystudio.com/l…

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SweepSouth is out to clean up in US and Europe 5:33

1d ago5:33

5:33

John Maytham speaks to Lourandi Kriel, CEO of Sweep South, about their plans to expand operations to Europe and the U.S after remarkable growth in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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Ex rugby player seeks help to get new wheelchair 6:04

2d ago6:04

6:04

JP Lugt is an ex-rugby player who was severely injured back in 1992, resulting in paralysis from his neck down. He has been getting a lot of support from the Chris Burger Patro Jackson Players’ Fund, but is in need for additional help as his current wheelchair is becoming difficult to maintain as it is obsolete and no parts are available. There is …

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Should we introduce a graduated driving licence for younger drivers? 10:31

3d ago10:31

10:31

In the UK, there are calls for a graduated driving licence to be introduced for new drivers under the age of 21, preventing them from carrying passengers of similar age for a period of six months after passing their test. John Maytham speaks to Crystal Owen, the co founder of the campaign group, Forget-me-not Families Uniting. Crystal lost her 18-y…

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Judgement to be handed down in Klawer murder case today 5:46

3d ago5:46

5:46

John Maytham speaks to Eyewitness News reporter Lauren Isaacs, who is in Vredendal to cover court proceedings in the murder trial of Daniel Smit, who pleaded guilty to the murder of 13-year-old Jerobejin van Wyk in February 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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A World View from London: Iran’s next move 6:59

3d ago6:59

6:59

What next for Iran after latest Israeli air strikes? A U.S. presidential apology to native Americans; an astronaut’s mystery illness in space. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with John Maytham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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Man injured in suspected shark attack at popular Cape beach 4:00

3d ago4:00

4:00

John Maytham speaks to Gregg Oelofse, the City of Cape Town’s Coastal Manager, about a suspected shark attack at Mnandi Beach that left a man with injuries to his hands and feet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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Forensic backlog still years behind, but there are options to fast-track testing 8:05

3d ago8:05

8:05

John Maytham speaks to Ian Cameron, chair of the parliamentary portfolio committee of police, about the current backlog in forensic testing hampering court cases, and failing victims, and the possible avenues to bring this to an end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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Money on a Monday: Be smart when dealing with Black November deals 7:28

3d ago7:28

7:28

Many retailers are focussing on Black November sales instead of just Black Friday sales this year, which means consumers will be surrounded by promotion after promotion and there is a real danger of consumers losing control of their spending. John Maytham speaks to Annaline van der Poel, COO of DebtRescue, to get some advice on how they can control…

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A stretch limousine-hearse for the ultimate send-off 6:07

3d ago6:07

6:07

John Maytham speaks to Denver Janklaas, manager at J&A Funeral Services in Atlantis, about the evolution of funerals from that of sombre affairs to more joyful celebrations. One of their offerings is a stretch limousine-hearse so that the deceased can be accompanied by loved ones as they are given a final send-off. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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Binge-watching choices for you this weekend: Thrillers 3:54

4d ago3:54

3:54

Lester Kiewit and binge-buddy Matthew Jantjies-Green discuss a number of shows which you can indulge in this weekend, including: - Disclaimer (AppleTV) - ⁠American Horror Stories (Disney) - ⁠Glass House and The Fix (both Showmax) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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The Africa Report - Ghana's Parliament suspended after pre-election chaos 5:27

4d ago5:27

5:27

Lester Kiewit gets the Africa Report from Jean Jacques Cornish. They discuss seats for Africa on the UN Security Council; Ghana’s pre-election chaos, and ask. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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URC heads to Stellenbosch as Stormers take on reigning URC champs Glasgow Warriors 4:21

6d ago4:21

4:21

Lester Kiewit speaks to DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson ahead of their United Rugby Championship match against the defending champions Glasgow Warriors. The match will be played at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on Saturday 26 October, with kick-off at 13h45 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From dorm room to domain – Old School now more than the just a vintage rugby jersey 6:28

6d ago6:28

6:28

Lester Kiewit spoke to Daneel Steinmann, the founder of Old School SA, about the brand's journey from a dorm room idea to a thriving business. They discussed the brothers' quest for the perfect vintage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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A World View from London: Mother sues chatbot company over suicide 6:14

6d ago6:14

6:14

A mother in the U.S. is suing a chatbot company over son’s suicide; leaders at the Commonwealth summit push for slavery reparations; scurvy makes a return. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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Meet the candidate that’s challenging Kamala Harris and Donald Trump 30:59

6d ago30:59

30:59

The US presidential election is not only being contested by the Democratic Party and Republican Party, but there are also a number of smaller parties who have thrown their hat in the ring. Lester Kiewit speaks to Claudia De La Cruz, who is a candidate on behalf of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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How dangerous are lithium batteries like those that caused blaze at Cable Car station? 4:57

6d ago4:57

4:57

Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael van Niekerk the CEO of ASP Fire about the dangers of lithium batteries, after a bank of these caught a light at the lower cable way station, leaving 400 tourists trapped on the top of the mountain for a few hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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Road Accident Fund responds to OUTA interview 3:40

6d ago3:40

3:40

Lester Kiewit speaks to McIntosh Polela, head of communications and spokesperson for the Road Accident Fund, to set some things straight regarding the Road Accident Amendment Bill 2023 and especially with regards to the Fund’s position on paying out claims to foreign nationals who are in South Africa legally versus those who are here illegally. See…

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Zero can equal billions - zero alcohol keeps trending upwards 6:49

6d ago6:49

6:49

Lester Kiewit spoke with David Williams, Deputy Editor of Financial Mail and former SA Breweries Communications Manager, about the rising trend of no-alcohol beverages. In the discussion, they explored the factors driving the surge in demand, including a 29% rise in no-alcohol sales in 2023 alone, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis. Williams …

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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: 4:40

6d ago4:40

4:40

Severe tropical storm Trami batters Northern Phillipines - the 11th tropical cyclone for 2024 hit the area; tensions rise at Commonwealth summit as Pacific leaders respond to report that highlights Australia, Canada and the UK being responsible for over 60% of emissions in Commonwealth countries since 1990; Halloween costumes and pranks could land …

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Get Moving: Psychosomatic back pain 12:05

7d ago12:05

12:05

Did you know that mental or emotional distress may be the reason you are experiencing back pain? Lester Kiewit speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and director of The Balance Group about real vs psychosomatic back pain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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Meet the man behind Disney’s international smash hit shows 6:22

7d ago6:22

6:22

Lester Kiewit speaks to Felipe Gamba, Director of International Production Strategy for Disney Theatrical Group, about the current Magic Box production, and his exciting career, entertaining millions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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Sassa and whistleblowers appear before parliament committee 8:21

7d ago8:21

8:21

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bridget Masango, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, about Sassa’s briefing on massive and costly flaws found in their grant payment and application system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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A World View from London: A gun attack in Türkiye 5:27

7d ago5:27

5:27

Kurdish separatists blamed for gun attack in Türkiye; Russian army dealing with deserters and criminals in war with Ukraine; an historic defence pact will see Germany’s Luftwaffe on British soil. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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GNU stands divided on SA’s closeness to BRICS partners Russia and China 9:43

7d ago9:43

9:43

Lester Kiewit speaks to Emma Powell, Democratic Alliance spokesperson on International Relations, about concerns over the South African government's continued closeness to BRICS partners Russia and China, despite the ANC no longer having majority support after the 2024 general elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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City set to approve controversial rezoning, despite legal and environmental concerns 8:02

7d ago8:02

8:02

Lester Kiewit speaks with Susanna Coleman from the Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA) Campaign about the City's controversial approval of land rezoned for development. Coleman sheds light on how this decision could devastate Cape Town’s “breadbasket,” a vital agricultural hub that provides fresh produce to the city and explains the potential environ…

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Bosa’s bold plan to stabilise education and raise 30 percent pass mark 5:23

7d ago5:23

5:23

Lester Kiewit speaks to Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, Bosa deputy leader and MP, about their ten-point plan to save education in South Africa, which includes raising the 30 percent pass mark to about 50 percent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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Trendspotting Thursday: Wearable tech 7:31

7d ago7:31

7:31

Lester Kiewit speaks to Brett Rogers, Influence Lead at HaveYouHeard Marketing about wearable tech, devices that individuals can wear on their bodies to monitor and track various health-related metrics. These devices use sensors to collect data on everything from physical activity and heart rate to more advanced health indicators like glucose level…

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Update on Alison Botha after emergency surgery 5:58

7d ago5:58

5:58

Rape survivor and popular motivational speaker Alison Botha is on the slow road to recovery following an aneurysm she suffered in September. Without medical aid, she will have many medical expenses to cover, and a trust has been created to help her in this regard. Lester Kiewit gets an update on Botha’s recovery from her lawyer Tania Koen. See omny…

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True Crime - a growing genre, killing the content attraction game 8:47

8d ago8:47

8:47

Lester Kiewit spoke with Nicole Engelbrecht, host of the True Crime South Africa podcast, about the explosive growth of the true crime genre and its impact on audiences. During the discussion, they explored why this content is resonating with so many, particularly women, and the psychological effects it may have on viewers, such as heightened anxie…

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Share the joy by donating pre-loved toys 6:23

8d ago6:23

6:23

For families on a tight budget, buying trendy toys are beyond their budget. You can help them by donating your pre-loved toys which are in good condition to charity shops such as Help the Rural Child, so that their shelves can be filled in time for the Christmas rush and help fill stockings. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nicky Antonie, Director of Help t…

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Human Trafficking in South Africa: Fiction versus Facts 7:57

8d ago7:57

7:57

Lester Kiewit speaks with Katie Modrau, South Africa Country Manager for The A21 Campaign, to explore the stark realities of human trafficking in South Africa. They discussed the disturbing case of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, whose mother is accused of selling her and her siblings. Katie provided insights into the global and local fight against hum…

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A World View from London: Former Abercrombie CEO arrested 6:33

8d ago6:33

6:33

Two former bosses at Abercrombie & Fitch arrested for alleged sex trafficking; a power vacuum in Austria after recent elections; “Not gay enough” U.K. judge tells failed Bangladeshi asylum seeker. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Why Cape petrol station pumps ran dry 3:44

8d ago3:44

3:44

Lester Kiewit speaks to Siganeko Magafela the head of supply at Fuels Industry Association of SA – formerly known as Sapia – about what led to the fuel shortage in Cape Town in the last few days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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Competition Commission flags retailers for slow reductions in food prices 4:01

8d ago4:01

4:01

Lester Kiewit spoke with Siya Makunga, Spokesperson for the Competition Commission, about the recent findings highlighting retailers' slow response in reducing food prices, particularly for essentials like eggs and cooking oil. They discussed the impact on consumers, especially in low-income households, and the Commission's ongoing efforts to monit…

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What does BRICS 2024 Summit mean for SA and partners? 9:25

8d ago9:25

9:25

Lester Kiewit speaks to Sanusha Naidu, senior research fellow at the Institute for Global Dialogue, about what the current BRICS 2024 Summit in Kazan, Russia means for South Africa, and for Russian President Vladimir Putin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door CapeTalk

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How is Somali community responding to xenophobic threats after accusations of tuck shop food poisonings 6:26

8d ago6:26

6:26

Lester Kiewit speaks to Abdikadir Mohamed, National Director of Somali Association Of South Africa, about the xenophobic tone emerging from certain government leaders blaming foreign owned shops for a spate of food poisoning cases, mainly amongst children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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