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11:47

Embers of Hands: The hidden histories of the Viking age

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/03

Eleanor Barraclough, British historian and author joins John Maytham to us through this vivid and nuanced exploration, showing how objects like gaming boards, antler combs, and runic inscriptions reveal the thoughts, loves, and frustrations of people who lived over a thousand years ago – particularly, the Vikings. 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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10:26

SWEAT confident that sex will be decriminalised in SA...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/03

Joining John Maytham to unpack the implications of the case to decriminalise sex work in SA, is Megan Lessing, Media Officer for SWEAT, who will explain why this case matters not just legally, but for the dignity, safety, and livelihoods of thousands of South Africans. 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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8:53

Freight on Track: First 11 Operators Named as SA...

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2025/09/02

JOhn Maytham speaks to Andrew Pike, who heads Bowmans’ Ports, Rail and Logistics sector, to unpack what these developments mean for the sector and the economy as SA opens the railway to the private sector. 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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8:36

The Hawks raid on Anton Taylor’s house

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/02

John Maytham speaks to Karyn Maughan, News24 investigative journalist, about the Hawks raiding TikTok star Anton Taylor’s home after a satirical video “insulting” Senzo Mchunu, went viral. 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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7:13

Intermittent fasting – risks and rewards

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/02

John Maytham chats to Dietician and Nutritionist Jenna Bowes, on a recent study - highlighting the possible dangers of intermittent fasting, especially for smokers, diabetics and people with heart disease. 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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8:22

Power Shift: Inside the Russia–China–North...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/02

John Maytham speaks to James Ker Lindsay, international analyst, about what the Russia/China/North Korea/India summit really means for geopolitics. 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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7:54

When Machines Sing: Can AI Capture the Human Soul?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/02

John Maytham speaks to Kavisha Pillay, social justice activist and founding director of the Campaign on Digital Ethics (CODE), to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity and what’s at stake when authenticity itself becomes a casualty of technology. 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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7:35

The International association of genocide scholars...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/02

John Maytham speaks to Emma Sample the director of research, evidence and learning at the International Association of Genocide Scholars, about the Association's resolution, declaring that Israel’s conduct in Gaza meets the legal definition of Genocide. 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

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7:52

Chasing the Messenger: Whistleblower Expert on GPAA’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/02

John Maytham chats to CEO of Public Interest SA - Tebogo Khaas, on the leaked documents at the GPAA – exposing mismanagement, and how whistleblowers should be protected in situations like this. 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

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11:01

Night of Survival: Camper mauled by two hyenas at...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/02

John Maytham speaks to Nicholas Hohls, the man at the center of the hyena attack at Cape Vidal, to hear his firsthand account and reflections on what needs to change to prevent further attacks. 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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6:57

Should we not just throw away the Post Office?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/01

John Maytham speaks to Mark Barnes | Former CEO of the South African Post Office about the ongoing debate over the South African Post Office’s survival and the billions of rands flowing into it from the 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 the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises

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9:08

Traffic light infringement

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/01

John Maytham speaks to Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, about the latest figures from the traffic stats for 2025. 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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5:55

Birdlife SA presents a new birding competition

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/01

John Maytham speaks to Mark Buckham, Chairman of the Cape Bird Club, about what makes this competition so special and how it encourages the public to engage with South Africa’s rich avian heritage. 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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9:03

Tourism Tensions: De Lille Faces Off with Former SA...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/01

John Maytham speaks to Wayne Duvenage, CEO of OUTA, to unpack the showdown between Tourism Minister, Patricia De Lille and former SA tourism board members at Parliament on Tuesday. 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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7:41

Breaking Boundaries: Springbok Women Reach First-Ever...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/01

John Maytham speaks to Swys de Bruin, head coach of the Springbok Women, about how his side has transformed into genuine contenders on the world stage 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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9:11

The New Geography of Innovation: With Mehran Gul

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/01

John Maytham speaks to Mehran Gul, author of The New Geography of Innovation and winner of the Financial Times/McKinsey Bracken Bower Prize to discuss whether Silicon Valley has lost its monopoly on innovation. 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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8:42

Phillip de Wet on Nigel Farage’s Warning: What South...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/01

JOhn Maytham is joined by News24 columnist, Phillip De Wet, to discuss what South Africans can learn about global immigration patterns. 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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7:50

Fame Week Africa: Where stories come alive

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/29

Africa Melane speaks to Steven Beckett, Managing Director at FAME Week Africa, to unpack what makes this event so special. 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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6:24

NERSA” s tariff hike

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/29

Africa Melane is joined by Nhlanhla Ngidi, Senior Advisor for Electricity at South African Local Government Association (SALGA) to discuss SALGA’s position on NERSA’s tariff hike. 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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9:31

Sex Work on Trial: SA Court to Decide on...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/29

Africa Melane speaks to Megan Lessing, Media officer at SWEAT, to discuss the journey to be decriminalizing sex work 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 interviews profiling

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