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12:53

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/18

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 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

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6:08

Masters backlog of deceased estates

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/18

John Maytham chats to GSR law CEO Ulrik Stradvik on the massive delays in wrapping up deceased estates at the Masters of the court. 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

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7:30

Inside Day 1: The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Begins

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/17

To help us unpack the key developments from today’s Madlanga commission proceedings, John Maytham turns to Orrin Singh, EWN journalist, who has been following the commission closely from inside the hearing room. 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

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7:55

City in Focus: Proposed amendments to the traffic...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/17

John Maytham is joined by Alderman JP Smith, MAYCO member for Safety and Security to unpack proposed amendments to the Traffic by-laws. 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

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5:28

Day 1: An assessment of the first day of taxi road...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/17

To find about the first day of the taxi road closures, their impact, and the road ahead, John Maytham speaks to Isaac Sileku, Western Cape MEC for Mobility. 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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16:37

Malema: Money. Power. Patronage

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/17

John Maytham speaks to Micah Reddy, journalist and Africa coordinator at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), and Pauli van Wyk, financial crime investigator and journalist, who together have pieced together years of investigations into Malema’s lifestyle and political influence. 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

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6:54

Cape Town CBD Boom: R9 Billion in Developments Signal...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/17

John Maytham is joined by Rob Kane, chairperson of the CCID board and CEO of Boxwood Property Fund, who has been at the forefront of shaping investor confidence in the Mother City’s CBD. 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

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8:57

What could and should the ANC learn from DA-led...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/16

To unpack what the ANC could realistically learn from DA-led municipalities, and how this might translate into tangible improvements at local government level, John Maytham speaks to Dr. Harlan Cloete, political analyst and research fellow in the Department of Public Administration and Management at the University of the Free State. 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

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6:39

Phala Phala Trial: Witness Explains Cash Hidden in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/16

John Maytham speaks to Alex Mitchley, investigative journalist at News24, who has closely followed the Phala Phala story, to help us unpack what this trial could reveal that the public doesn’t yet know, and what to expect as the proceedings unfold. 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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7:11

Branded for Safety: New Rules for Uber and Bolt...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/16

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Siyabulela Fobosi, senior researcher at the UNESCO 'Oliver Tambo' Chair of Human Rights at the University of Fort Hare and internationally recognized public transport analyst. Dr. Fobosi has extensive expertise in the sociology of transport and policy impact, and will help us understand both the benefits and potential risks of these new rules for e-hailing services. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show

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6:30

From Karoo to the Moon: How Matjiesfontein Aids Lunar...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/16

John Maytham speaks to Tiaan Strydom, Acting Executive Director of Space Operations at SANSA, about how Matjiesfontein is helping humanity take one giant leap back to the moon. 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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6:02

Madlanga Commission: SA’s Biggest Corruption Inquiry...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/16

ohn Maytham speaks to Dr Simon Howell, criminologist, to help us understand what we can expect from the Madlanga commissions, as it is set to start 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

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11:33

Paper heart: By Cecelia Ahern

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/16

To help us explore the inspiration behind this heartfelt new novel, and what readers can take away from Pip’s journey, John Maytham speaks to Cecelia Ahern, acclaimed Irish novelist. 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

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8:33

City seeks public input on heavy vehicle stop plan...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/16

John Maytham interviews Councillor Roberto Quintas, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, for an update on the Kloof Nek Road plan. 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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9:09

Building Fairness: Housing Beneficiary Verification...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/15

John Maytham chats to Urban and Regional Economist Dr Ivan Turok on the new housing beneficiary verification drive, and how it aims to make access to housing for those who need it, easier. 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

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7:28

Standard Bank B20 Feature

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/15

John Maytham speaks to Dr Anthony Costa – B20 Secretariate, about the B20 recommendations made for the G20 leadership, and how this influences Africa. 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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3:41

The National Assembly passed the Immigration bill

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/15

EWN reporter Lindsey Detlinger chats to John on the amendments to the Immigration Bill and why it’s significant. 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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6:29

The African Footprint in Global Artistry: A Forgotten...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/15

We speak to Wikus Engelbrecht, tango dancer and enthusiast, who recently gave a lecture at the University of Cape Town’s SA College of Music, exploring the connection between African footsteps and Argentine Tango. 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

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7:54

Jan Boland Coetzee: A Life Beyond the Vine

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/15

John Maytham speaks to Michael Fridjhon, a leading wine expert, who reflects on Coetzee’s extraordinary life and enduring legacy. 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

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7:45

Extraordinary Measures: Western Cape Acts to Curb...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/15

John Maytham speaks to Minister Isaac Sileku, MEC for Mobility in the Western Cape, who provides insight into the extraordinary measures being put in place for the Mini-bus taxi industry and how this will impact government and local communities 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

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