Join Lester Kiewit every weekday for an authentic Cape Town wake-up call. The show gets Cape Town as close to the story as possible, from high-profile interviews to did-you-hear watercooler conversations. The show is enlightening and accessible, inclusive and thought-provoking. It helps listeners navigate the (sometimes hectic) business of life. Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchres ...
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Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham FC continues upward journey
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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
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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Tighthead prop Frans Malherbe talks about re-living the RWC thanks to Chasing the Sun 2
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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
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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
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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#Elections 2024: Abantu Batho Congress
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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SA’s misunderstood heroin crisis
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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
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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Meet a Magic Mom who turned her two-bedroom home into a place of safety for kids
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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Fear for safety of LGBTQ+ community as Namibia intensifies anti-gay policy
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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Keep moving: resuming after an ultra marathon
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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
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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
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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#Elections 2024: Northern Cape Communities Movement
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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
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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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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
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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Two Oceans Marathon organisers respond on premature cut-off
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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
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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The World view - The Middle East in the balance
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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#Elections 2024: Africa Restoration Alliance
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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Israel says Iran's attack will be “responded to”
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation Leading for Humanity programme: Bridget Hannah
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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
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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The IEC explains how special votes will work
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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Why we should be ignoring opinion polls predicting election outcomes
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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The World View – French Olympic safety concerns
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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#Elections 2024: Conservatives in Action (CIA SA)
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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.על ידי CapeTalk
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Mbekezeli Benjamin is a researcher at Judges Matter, and joins Lester to speak on his views surrounding the Electoral Court ruling on the eligibility of candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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What the Hack – internet speeds get fast and furious in SA
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Due to the trend of online gaming and the streaming of television shows and movies, many households are opting for faster and faster internet connections – but do they really need the bandwidth? Lester Kiewit speaks to Paul Colmer, executive committee member at the Wireless Access Providers Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…
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Two-Oceans Marathon – Were some runner's cut-off prematurely?
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Mike Finch is the Editor of Runner’s World and joins Lester now to unpack the idea that some runner's that competed in the Two-Oceans Marathon feel they were cut-off prematurely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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Abdullah Ibrahim back where he started
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Abdullah Ibrahim took Cape Town by Storm on Friday night with a performance at the City Hall on the same stage where he made his musical debut at 16 - more than 70 years ago. Lester Kiewit spoke to Abdullah Ebrahim about his legacy, the meanings of some of his iconic songs and folktales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Why phonics is not working for our kids
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Willem Hollmann, a professor of Linguistics at Lancaster University, about why the traditional method of teaching kids to read with phonics is not working, and why it is better to instil a love for reading and stories at a young age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Why “construction mafia” is a dangerous blanket term
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Kayla Brown of SA Cities Network, about the dangers of lumping SMME’s in the same category as criminal networks that have become known as the construction mafia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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The World View – Iran attacks Israel in retaliation
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Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel – what it means and where to from here? Sydney man stabs six shoppers fatally. The ultimate eat-and-run in Italy. Lester Kiewit gets all the details from Adam Gilchrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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What has Jacob Zuma set his sights on via the MK party?
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Jacob Zuma, a former South African president has naturally garnered much attention upon his return to the political arena. But many are questioning his return and what is he after? What could an 82-year-old former president with many questionables possibly have to give back to this country? Lester Kiewit speaks to politial analyst, Dr Levy Ndou. Se…
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SAHPRA recalls 2 batches of Benilyn paediatric syrup
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SAHPRA has recalled 2 batches of Benilyn Paediatric Syrup. This after the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) shared a report on the detection of high levels of diethylene glycol in the medications. Lester Kiewit speaks to Deon Poovan, SAHPRA Senior manager: Inspectorate and Regulatory Compliance. See omny…
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Hanover Park SAPS to aquire 30 additional member after Cele visit
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Policing in Hanover Park will see a bump up as 30 additional police members will join the station, bringing the shortage of personal from 34 down to 4. This was announced by Police Minister Bheki Cele to angry residents at an Imbizo in the area yesterday. Lester Kiewit speaks to Hanover Park activist Yaseen Johaar. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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What you need to know about the new ZiG
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Eddie Cross is an economist and a former Zimbabwe MP and advisor to that country’s Reserve Bank. He speaks to Lester Kiewit about Zimbabwe’s introduction of the ZiG, as its new currency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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What the hippo is going on in Grassy Park?
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The Grassy Park SAPS alerted the Cape of Good Hope SPCA of a hippopotamus on the loose in the early hours of Sunday morning. Lester Kiewit speaks to Belinda Abraham, CGHSPCA spokesperson about the roaming hippo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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The apple doesn’t fall far from the stage
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Lester Kiewit speaks to acclaimed actor Dr John Kani about his son Atandwa Kani playing the role of Othello at a Baxter production. It is the same role Kani senior played in 1987, at the height of apartheid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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Hanyani Shimange | From humble beginnings in Elim to Springbok status
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Hanayani Shimange. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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Alleged Fish Hoek arsonist released due to lack of evidence
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Simon Liell-Cock, Ward 61 councillor, about news that a 28-year-old suspect linked to a devastating fire in Fish Hoek, has been released due to a lack of evidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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The Africa Report - Mali suspending all political activity
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Lester Kiewit speaks to JJ Cornish about Africa beefing up its maritime security, and Britain's deportation plan with Rwanda coming apart as Paul Kagame visits London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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The World View - Vietnam’s Big Fraud Trial
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The death of OJ Simpson universally loved & then loathed. A new gaming film yes it’s Monopoly the movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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Why Western Province Rugby changed its name to Stormers Rugby
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Lloyd Burnard, sports editor for News24, about Western Province Rugby changing its name to Stormers Rugby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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Stellenbosch staff call on senate to take clear stand on Gaza
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Ashraf Kagee, from Stellenbosch University’s Department of Psychology, about why his one of many signatories to a letter calling for the Stellenbosch University Senate to take a clear position on the atrocities in Gaza, as has been done by UWC and UCT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Keep moving: How to prepare for the Two Oceans marathon
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director at The Balance Group, about how to safely prepare for the Two Oceans marathon, including the recovery after such a gruelling race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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The Emerging economies Russia: Floods in the Orenburg region
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Irina Filatova, Emeritus Professor UKZN on the latest news to come out of Russia including floods in the Orenburg region, and the attitude of Russian Orthodox Church to war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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The World View - Reunion in Colombia after a woman went missing in 1972
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Adam Gilchrist speaks to Lester Kiewit about a reunion in Colombia after a woman went missing in the 70s; prize money at the Olympics, and a cheeky art gallery employer who put his own work up at an exhibition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי CapeTalk
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