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8:39

Palaeontology – The human history of Stanford

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/10

Marine Geologist Dr Hayley Cawthra shares her research with John Maytham, on the ancient paleontological history of Stanford. 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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10:30

What's to see when visiting Stanford?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/10

John Maytham is joined by the Stanford Tourism Association chairperson, Jamie Kastner. Jamie shares the main attractions of Stanford, and what makes it a popular tourist destination. 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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8:12

Home of the Southern Right Whale

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/10

Dr Els Vermuelen chats to John Maytham about the Southern Right Whale – the mammals are currently in their breeding season in Stanford, on the Cape Whale Coast. 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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9:13

Fynbos Heaven

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/10

John Maytham speaks now to Michael Lutzeyer of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, to hear more about how his family’s dream became model for progressive, inclusive tourism that benefits both people and the planet. 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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10:16

Blossom and Bloom – Award-winning exhibit at the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/10

John Maytham speaks to Leon Kluge, exhibit co-designer, to discuss his presentation at the Chelsea Flower Show. 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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4:23

Welcome to Stanford!

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/10

John Maytham speaks to Overstrand Mayor, Archie Klaas, who welcomes the floral showcase to Stanford and reflects on what this international honour means for the region 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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8:44

What if we all could vote?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/09

Amy Maciver speaks to writer and scholar, Jonny Steinberg about his News 24 piece where he throws up the idea - “What if all South Africans HAD to vote”. 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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4:33

Gangsterism presser held in Mitchells Plain

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/09

Amy Maciver turns to Nthuthuzelo Nene, EWN reporter, who was at the Mitchells Plain gangsterism press conference to bring us the latest updates 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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4:50

Running for new moms

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/09

Amy Maciver speaks to Marissa Calvert, an avid runner, who is lacing up her running shoes to raise funds for the Thula Baba Project. 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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10:10

Study suggests fathers’ drink plays role in FAS

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/09

Amy Maciver speaks to Dr. Marlene de Vries, Project Manager of the Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Research Study at Stellenbosch University’s Department of Psychiatry to discuss the father’s role in a child being born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome. 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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8:12

Trump’s latest Russia sanction threat and US Open boos

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/09

Amy Maciver speaks to Brooks Spector, Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick and a former US diplomat to discusss Donald Trump’s readiness to put sanctions on Russia. 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

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8:34

Discover Sport™: Giving Every Athlete a Voice

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/09

To unpack this bold vision of Discover Sports and what it means for the sporting world, Amy Maciver speaks to Stephen Watson, Founder of Discover Sport™. 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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8:18

Mayor marks historic environmental protection...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/09

Amy Maciver speaks to Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, about the significance of marking this historic environmental protection progress and what it means for local communities and the city’s environmental future. 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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8:35

SA Aids conference

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/09

Amy Maciver speaks to Dr Emma Clarence, Paediatrician at SAMRC, to unpack the SAMRC’s role at the conference and the vision behind their work. 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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8:05

World Literacy Day

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/08

On World Literacy Day, Amy Maciver speaks to educational psychologist, Seago Maapola, about what needs to be done to improve literacy in South 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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8:20

South Africa Pushes to Delay Russia-China War Games...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/08

We speak now to Dean Wingrin, defence and aviation analyst, who unpacks what this postponement means for South Africa’s military strategy and its global diplomatic standing – SANDF backing out of a joint military exercise with Russia and China. 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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7:14

Groote Schuur’s new emergency centre

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/08

Amy Maciver speaks to Dr Shrikant Peters, Medical Manager at the Groote Schuur Emergency Centre, about the new state-of-the-art Emergency Centre due to open at the hospital next year. 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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7:49

The Deadly Cost of Accountability: SA...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/08

Amy Maciver speaks to Rebecca Davis, Daily Maverick journalist, about what Bouwer Van Niekerk’s assassination tells us about the state of justice in South Africa, whether government promises to protect whistleblowers are being kept, and what it will take to stop this spiral of fear 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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6:07

Golden Arrow Powers Up: SA’s Largest EV Bus Depot...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/08

Amy Maciver speaks to Bronwen Dyke-Beyers, spokesperson for Golden Arrow Bus Services, about what this new EV bus depot means for commuters, for the city, and for the future of South Africa’s public transport 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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8:45

Standard Bank B20 feature

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/08

For our B20 Standard Bank feature, Amy Maciver is joined by Wolfe Braude, Fruit Desk Manager at Agbiz, to discuss why agriculture’s presence at the B20 table matters for both South Africa and the wider continent. 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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