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12:21

The National Dialogue

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/15

John Maytham speaks to Ebrahim Fakir about the rocky start to the National Dialogue, the political undercurrents driving participation and withdrawal, and whether the process can deliver the consensus it promises. 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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5:32

2025 Speed Classic Cape Town

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/15

John Maytham speaks to Iain Banner from the Speed Classic Cape Town team about the return of competitive hillclimb racing to Cape Town, what fans can expect from the event, and how to get involved before applications and tickets run out. 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

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9:54

Our Burning Planet - Trophy hunting in South Africa...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/15

John Maytham speaks to Trevor Oertel, Executive Committee member of the Sustainable Use Coalition of Southern Africa, about why he believes a recent study on trophy hunting near Kruger National Park overlooks key conservation and livelihood benefits, and how outside pressure is shaping the debate. 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,

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7:00

The Reality of Job Hunting in South Africa

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/15

John Maytham speaks to an anonymous marketing and communications professional about the harsh realities of job hunting in South Africa. They discuss the long odds of landing a role, the emotional toll of repeated rejections, and what can be done to make the recruitment process more humane for job seekers. 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,

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9:01

Are judges getting it wrong too often?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/14

Lauren Kohn explains to John Maytham the legal ramifications of the Please Call Me saga, and the reflections it has on judges. 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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8:08

Airlines are taking back their power and your power...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/14

John Maytham chats to Journalist Andrew Thompson about the risks of using power banks on flights, and how some airlines have banned their passengers from using these devices and packing them in their overhead luggage. 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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9:00

Online education is soaring in SA due to costs,...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/14

John Maytham speaks to Louise Schoonwinkel, Managing Director of Optimi Schooling, about the growing trend of online education and homeschooling in South Africa. They discuss the rising costs of traditional private schools, the flexibility and accessibility of digital learning, and how this shift could shape the country’s education 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

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8:04

Charges and Charging – can moving towards electric...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/14

John Maytham chats to Joubert Roux, co-founder of Zero Carbon Charge, on why South Africa should be more focused on electric vehicles to boost the automotive sector, and economic growth. 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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8:52

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/14

Regular contributor and Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis chats to John 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

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10:18

JABULANI SIKHAKHANE: Let’s sit down and talk about...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/14

John Maytham speaks to Jabulani Sikhakhane, Editor of The Conversation Africa, about the rise of antisocial behaviour in South Africa’s cities. They discuss what’s driving the increase in public indecency, lessons from Singapore’s decades-long campaign to improve public conduct, and how investment, enforcement, and courtesy could transform urban life Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local

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10:45

Are protection Units for government VIPs too expensive?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/13

John Maytham chats to David Bruce a policing consultant at the Institute of Security Studies about expenditure on VIP protection in SA. 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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10:22

New Stormers logo

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/13

John Maytham chats to Stormers coach, John Dobson on their fresh new logo 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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7:02

Increase in Impersonation Fraud – it can happen to...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/13

John Maytham Chats to the South African Fraud Prevention Service Elmi Kemp on increasing impersonation scams in South Africa, and how sophisticated these scams are becoming. 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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6:38

The state of the grid – Minister Ramokgopa addresses...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/13

Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, briefed the media today and give us a reality check on the current state of the grid. John Maytham is joined by Ruse Moleshe, an energy analyst at RUBK Energy and Infrastructure. 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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12:40

Home Affairs and Banks partner to make ID and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/13

John Maytham is joined by Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on ID & passports to be available at banks. 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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11:40

The National Dialogue

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/12

Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba joins John Maytham to discuss his belief in the positive influence, The National Dialogue can have on South Africa’s 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 often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and

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7:30

The Cold meeting: Donald Trump vs Vladimir Putin

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/12

John Maytham is joined by International Relations Analyst James Kerr Lindsay, who breaks down why US President Donald Trump is meeting with Russian President Valdmir Putin on the war in Ukraine, and what it means for the Ukraine – Russia conflict. 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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8:08

Human rights for rivers

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/12

Cormac Cullinan, South African Evironmental attorney, joins John Maytham to discuss the benefits of Human rights for rivers. 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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7:10

ATNS in Turbulence: Payroll Strain and Skills...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/12

John Maytham discusses the ongoing issues at South Africa’s Air Traffic and Navigation Services with SA Flyer Magazine Editor, Guy Leitch. The ATNS has been marred by controversy - due to a range of issues, including payroll problems, governance failures, and a lack of maintenance of Instrument Flight Procedures. 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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6:19

Cape Town’s ECD problem

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/12

To unpack the financial realities facing ECD centres in Cape Town and explore solutions, John Maytham is joined by Nikki Lopes, Finance Manager and Legacy Architect at the Santa Shoebox 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

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