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10:49

Milnerton High bullying case

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/22

Education activist Vanessa le Roux chats to John Maytham about the victim of bullying at Milnerton High School, and the steps being taken to get justice for the learner 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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8:49

Land, law, and a handshake: Inside the case that...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Jean-Pierre Truter | Attorney specialising in litigation, who unpacks a legal ruling out of the Pretoria High Court which is stirring the property sector, as Justice Nyathi’s order in Dlomo v De Klerk and Others (Case no: 078800/2023) challenges long-standing land law 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

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5:01

Ghosts on the Payroll: Government orders physical...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Professor Zwelinzima Ndevu | Director of the School of Public Leadership at the University of Stellenbosch, who offers expert insight into public service accountability and governance. He will discuss the Government’s plan to verify civil servants. 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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6:03

Run-Flat Reality: Are these tyres worth the price tag?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

We speak to Aziz Daniels, Manager at Goodhope Tyres Woodstock, who breaks down the pros and cons and determines whether run-flat tyres are still worth it? 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

Saving Lives from Day One: DA’s Safe Relinquishment...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Patric Solomon | Director at Molo Songololo, who brings insight into how safe relinquishment can prevent tragedy and safeguard the most vulnerable. 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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6:52

Libyan Arms Embargo Ignored? Gazelle helicopters...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Helmoed Heitman, Defence Analyst, to discuss the possible illegal helicopters being exported from SA to Libya, and what it says about the state of South Africa’s arms oversight, and what steps may be needed to restore transparency and prevent future violations. 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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12:19

F1 Insider: With Ted Kravitz

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Ted Kravitz , British Formula One pit-lane reporter, F1 analyst and author of “F1 Insider: Notes From The Pit Lane.” They touch base on everything F1. 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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9:40

Why We All Need Glimmers — A Mental Health Practice...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Bridget McNulty, Co-founder of Sweet Life Diabetes Community and Chairperson of SA Diabetes Advocacy, about why these micro-moments are not just comforting but vital for our mental health. Bridget argues that finding joy isn’t indulgent — it’s survival. Through her work and personal experience with grief, she’s seen how noticing “slices of joy” can restore balance even in times of immense loss and daily drudgery. Presenter John Maytham is an

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6:59

Should all SA’s intelligence agencies be shut down?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

William Gumede,professor at Wits and Founder of the Democracy Works Foundationspeaks to John Maytham about why he believes the country’s intelligence agencies should be scrapped and entirely new structuresestablished. 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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8:01

Impact of Ramaphosa’s naming of presidential hopeful...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

Writer and scholar, Jonny Steinberg, speaks to John Maytham about what he sees as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “ill-advised” to name now-suspended Senzo Mchunu as police minister. 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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8:32

Ohtani: The Modern-Day Babe Ruth — Or Something Greater?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

John Maytham speaks to Mike Wills | Journalist and CapeTalk Presenter, about the sheer magnitude of Shohei Ohtani’s achievement — how one man continues to bridge cultures, break records, and transform how we think about athletic possibility. 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

Balancing the Grid: IRP 2025 Ups Gas, Reopens Door...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

John Maytham speaksAnton Eberhard, EmeritusProfessor at UCT’s Power Futures Lab,about Electricity MinisterKgosientshoRamokgopa’snew Integrated Resource 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

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7:47

The DA’s seminal announcement on BEE

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

John Maytham speaks to Matt Cuthbert | DA MP and Head of Policy, about why the DA believes this Bill on BEE marks a turning point for inclusive growth — one that shifts focus from political patronage to genuine social and economic empowerment. 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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10:22

A Particularly Nasty case: By Andy Ka

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

John Maytham speaks to Andy Kay | Author about his refreshingly offbeat take on the crime genre, “A particularly nasty case” — a story that unfolds in the sterile halls of a hospital but throbs with human chaos, humour, and heart. 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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6:51

The consequences of cancelling the Cape Town marathon

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

Mike Finch of Runner’s World and Bicycling speaks to John Maytham about the potential fallout from the cancellation of Sunday’s Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. 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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10:42

Why the Stormers Should Stick to Their Winning Formula

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/17

John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, Stormers Head Coach, about the team’s preparation, the impact of Gelant’s return, and the strategy they’ll employ against Zebre. Dobson shares insight into how the squad is managing new starters and debutants, and what fans can expect from an exciting, high-intensity URC encounter. 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

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9:08

Crime Intelligence in Crisis: Inspector-General...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/17

John Maytham speaks to Jean Redpath, Senior Researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape, to unpack what Fazel’s suspension means for South Africa’s intelligence community. She provides insight into the broader implications for governance, accountability, and trust in the country’s security institutions. 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

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7:09

Rediscovering Cape Cuisine’s Lost Decade

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/17

John Maytham speaks to Tony Jackman, Food Writer for the Daily Maverick, whose story “The Chef in the Shadows and the Lost Decades of Cape Cuisine” explores how local dishes like koesisters, breyani, and bobotie were once deemed unworthy of restaurant menus — and how chefs like Abbas Abrahams are reclaiming that narrative. Jackman reflects on what was lost, what’s being rediscovered, and how a new generation of chefs is redefining what it means to cook South African

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7:59

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/17

Join John Maytham as he recaps on the authors and books he enjoyed this week. Fiction: · Don’t Forget Me, Little Bessie by James Lee Burke · Watching Over Her by Jean-Baptiste Andrea Non-fiction: · The Shadow State by Jeff Wicks 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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6:56

Fighting Hidden Hunger: How Everyday Foods Like Pap...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/17

To unpack how pap and bread can still be powerful tools in reducing hidden hunger — if fortified properly — John Maytham speaks to Liezel Engelbrecht, Nutrition Lead at the DG Murray Trust. She explains why large-scale food fortification remains one of South Africa’s most effective yet underutilised public health interventions, and what needs to change to make it work Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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