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7:01

Takeaways from the first Phala Phala Impeachment...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/01

John Maytham is joined by Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Parliamentary Correspondent to discuss the key takeaways from the first Phala Phala Impeachment Committee meeting. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and

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5:45

Constellations: With Mark Elderkin

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/01

John Maytham is joined by actor Mark Elderkin to unpack the production, the complexity of the characters, and what it takes to perform a play that constantly reimagines itself in front of a live audience. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the

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6:48

Inside the Luxury Lifestyle of Numsa’s General Secretary

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/01

John Maytham is joined by News24 journalist, Sikonathi Mantshantsha, to unpack how NUMSA boss, Irvin Jim, funds his extravagant lifestyle. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews

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9:01

Beware WhatsApps Claiming to Be from Your Bank

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/01

John Maytham is joined by Maya Fisher-French, News24 financial journalist and consumer finance expert, to unpack the suspicious WhatsApp messages one can receive from your Bank. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book

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5:04

Music: Kai Scott at the Alma Cafe

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/29

John Maytham is joined by musician, Kai Scott, to discuss his journey as a musician and his upcoming show at the Alma Cafe. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A

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6:49

PSG vs Arsenal: Who will win the Champions League final?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/29

John Maytham speaks to Sizwe Mbebe, Soccerbeat Editor and football analyst, to break down the tactical battle, key players, and what could decide one of the most anticipated finals in recent years – the Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic

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6:14

Phala Phala Fallout: Should Parliament Be Delayed by...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/29

John Maytham is joined by Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach, DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development, to unpack the legal and constitutional implications of the standoff between Parliament and the courts. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises

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5:08

Car of the year

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/29

Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge

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6:23

Books with John Maytham.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/29

Join John Maytham to discover what books caught his interest this week. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm

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10:14

Chatbot Control? How AI May Be Shaping Your Opinions

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/29

John Maytham speaks to Dr Richard Lachman, Professor in the RTA School of Media at Toronto Metropolitan University, and author of “Digital Wisdom: Searching for Agency in the Age of AI” - to discuss whether AI is manupulating you. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean

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14:23

Pin Drop: The Rondebosch Commons

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/29

John Maytham speaks to Tim Jobson, Chairman of the Friends of Rondebosch Common to highlight the beauty and siginificance of the Rondebosch Commons. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring

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7:19

Safer, Greener, Busier: The Future of Main Road in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/29

We’re now joined by Rashard Davids, Chairperson of the Civic Association of Rondebosch East, to get a sense of community sentiment and what residents are hoping for — or worried about — as this process unfolds. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program

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8:36

DSAC Minister Gayton McKenzie dissolves the National...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/28

Dr Ismail Mohamed weighs in on Minister Gayton McKenzie’s decision to dissolve the National Arts Council Board. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily

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9:20

What's the damage? WC Premier Alan Winde inspects...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/28

Premier Alan Winde chats to John Maytham following infrastructure assessments he conducted across the province, after recent storms caused damage to homes and roads in the Western Cape. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing

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7:21

VFS makes bank – while South Africans pay needless...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/28

News24 Journalist Andrew Thompson joins John Maytham, to chat about global visa company VFS making massive profits, while South Africans pay lots of money for, what he calls “needless visa extras”. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the

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8:14

Phala Phala – was there a crime commited?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/28

News24 Journalist Carol Paton chats to John Maytham about the Phala Phala saga, and asks a critical question around the case – where is the evidence? Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring

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13:46

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/28

Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and

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13:02

Education minister announces a plan to manage...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/28

John Maytham speaks to Digital Law Company founder Emma Sadlier about the Basic Education Department’s plan to create screen time regularions for kids between 2-6years old. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book

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6:41

Electric vehicles may cost you less in the long run.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/27

John Maytham chats to Hiten Parmar about how electric vehicles could be more affordable in the long run. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is

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9:19

Refugee Appeals Authority of SA faces a backlog of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/27

More than 160 thousand asylum seekers are waiting for their cases to be finalised. John Maytham chats to Lawyer for Human Rights Mametlwe Sebei about this issue. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and

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