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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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8:34

Auditors targeted: R4bn Ekurhuleni waste scandal...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/04

John Maytham speaks to Sikonathi Mantshantsha, News24 investigative journalist, who has been closely tracking these developments and the dangerous web of contracts and cover-ups surrounding the killings – he discusses the auditors who are being targeted. 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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9:27

Analysing the Uber experience: With a liability lawyer

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/04

John Maytham turns to Michaela Höll, an associate specialising in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, to unpack the legal framework that shields platforms like Uber from direct responsibility. Michaela joins us to explore whether Uber — and companies like it — can be held vicariously liable for the actions of their drivers, and what recourse victims may have. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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13:48

Recounting a terrible Uber experience

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/04

John Maytham speak to Amy Nicholson, who bravely shares her story about her horrendous uber experience — not just for justice, but to warn others and spark an overdue conversation about rider safety, accountability, and what recourse victims have in a gig economy system where service providers often bear no legal responsibility. 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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6:06

Music: Louise Carver on her latest single and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/01

John Maytham speaks to Louise Carver, acclaimed singer-songwriter, to find out more about the inspiration behind her latest single and what fans can expect from this highly anticipated tour - “Crush on you” Tour 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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10:14

Donald Trump’s 30% tariffs and the impact on the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/01

John Maytham speaks to Ferdi Meyer, Managing Director at BFAP, to unpack what the 30% tariffs by the US and President Donald Trump means for South Africa’s agricultural exports and rural livelihoods. 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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7:49

Inside the ANC's Ecosystem of Extraction: The Sodi...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/01

John Maytham speaks to Pieter du Toit, News24’s assistant editor for investigations and author of the searing analysis: “Sodi, Matlala: How the ANC’s Vulgar Ecosystem of Extraction Flourishes.” In his piece, du Toit lays bare the intersecting interests of corrupt tenderpreneurs, government officials, and ANC elites—what he calls the golden triangle of systemic corruption. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist

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8:13

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/01

John Maytham reflects on books that caught his attention this week – stay tuned Fiction · The Strange Case of Jane O by Karen Thompson Walker · Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah Non-fiction · Murderland by Caroline Fraser 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

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10:24

Saudi Arabia: The Middle East’s most rewilding project

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/01

John Maytham speaks to Andrew Zaloumis, CEO of the Royal Reserve and former head of South Africa’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park, who—alongside Terri Castis—has helped transplant lessons from South Africa’s parks to the Arabian Peninsula. Together, they’ve revived ecosystems, introduced groundbreaking initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s first all-female ranger team, and spearheaded a model of conservation that places local communities at its heart. Presenter John Maytham

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7:54

FlySafair and Solidarity reaches an agreement: South...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/01

John Maytham speaks to Helgard Cronjé, Secretary General of Solidarity, about what the agreement with FlySafair actually means for pilots, passengers, and the airline going forward. Cronjé outlines the deal as a necessary compromise, saying there were “no winners in this process”, but that some basic protections for pilots have now finally been enshrined. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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8:49

Burning Planet: Ethics Over Exploitation: Locals Near...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/01

John Maytham speaks to Adam Cruise, respected wildlife journalist for the Daily Maverick and long-time conservation advocate, who unpacks the significance of this new research published in Biological Conservation. The study surveyed over 1,500 households across 12 communities and found that an overwhelming 95% believe wildlife is part of their heritage and should be protected, with 94% opposing the killing of animals for profit. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran

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8:51

Beauty, Code, and Controversy: SA Creatives Slam...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/08/01

Happy Culture Co-Founder Danielle Weakly joins John Maytham to talk about the use of AI in the fashion industry. 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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7:56

From Stage to Score: Sylvaine Strike Makes Her Opera...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/31

ohn Maytham speaks to Sylvaine Strike, whose joyful directorial approach combines traditional opera with the expressive tools of movement and physicality — crafting a staging that is as visually captivating as it is musically rich. As she works with a cast she describes as "liberated by the process," Strike is using workshops, stylised comedy, and inventive staging — including turning the pianist into a character — to reinvent this 19th-century classic for modern audiences

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6:09

Conditional Recognition: Is the Diplomatic Tide...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/31

We speak to James Ker-Lindsay, Senior Research Fellow at Kingston University and an expert on state recognition and international diplomacy. He unpacks what this evolving alignment among G7 nations means for the long-stalled two-state solution, and whether this “recognition with conditions” of Palestine as a state, marks a symbolic shift or a substantive diplomatic turning point Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show

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10:09

Sharon Hammar | Widow of cyclist Dennis Hammar who...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/31

Sharon Hammar bravely joins John Maytham on the PM drive, to discuss the tragic attack on her late husband, and prominent cyclist, Dennis Hammar - which ultimately led to his untimely passing. 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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8:06

Innocence abused: Mom caught on camera giving child...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/31

John Maytham speaks to Shaheda Omar from the Teddy Bear Clinic Foundation in Johannesburg – after a video of a 4-year-old boy being forced to smoke drugs by his mom, and other adults –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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12:54

Plan B: With Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/31

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 fascinating. 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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9:18

An urgent need to protect our citizens and cyclists...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/31

John Maytham chats to the City of Cape Town’s Mayco Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, about the protection of cyclists in the city. 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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4:54

SARS extends incentives for urban renewal in Cape...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/30

John Maytham speaks to Alderman Eddie Andrews, Deputy Mayor of Cape Town and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, about how SARS 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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9:16

Inside the ConCourt: The Debate Over Firoz Cachalia’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/30

John Maytham chats to EWN journalist Kgomotso Modise on the current Constitutional Court case brought by the MK Party against President Ramaphosa for his appointment of acting police minister Firoz Cachalia. 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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9:42

Are the Durban floods amplified by climate change?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/30

Joining John Maytham is Professor Francois Engelbrecht, lead author of the study and Director of the Global Change Institute at the University of the Witwatersrand, to discuss whether climate change is the driving force behind the intense Durban floods. 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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