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6:52

The murder of a 7-year-old girl in Khayelitsha: New...

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2025/07/25

Africa Melane speaks to Ntuthuzelo Nene, reporter for Eyewitness News, who’s been following the case of the gruesome murder of 7-year-old Lolitha Kowa, in Khayelitsha, and brings us the latest developments from the Khayelitsha Magistrates Court, where tensions are running high. 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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7:43

Our burning planet: South Africa’s deadly winter

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/25

Kristin Engel, Daily Maverick journalist, joins Africa Melane to helps us understand what went wrong this winter—and more importantly, what must happen before next year to prevent another humanitarian disaster. From stronger local government coordination to better spatial planning, the lessons from this winter must be acted on, not filed away until the next storm hits. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of

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12:21

The City introduces 700 new police officers and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/25

Africa Melane speaks to Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, who recently visited the graduating cadets alongside Alderman JP Smith. - The City introduces 700 new City police officers as part of the Spring programme. 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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6:30

The starvation in Gaza /Truce between Isreal and Hamas

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

Africa Melane chats to Professor Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow on Middle East and Africa Programme at Chatham House – on the continuing starvation crisis in Gaza. 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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9:10

The treasury budget reforms

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

Africa Melanie talks to Ninety One economist Sisamkele Kobus on National Treasury’s planned budget process reforms. 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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7:27

How do we reduce the number of illegal arms on the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

Africa Melane speaks to Stanley Maphosa, Director of Gun Control SA, about how illegal firearms continue to flood our communities, what we can do to reduce the number of guns on our streets, and why strengthening enforcement of our firearm laws is a matter of life and death. 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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6:46

The latest on FlySafair and Solidarity

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

Editor for FlySA magazine Guy Leitch talks to Africa Melane on the ongoing salary negotiations between Trade Union Solidarity and Flysafair. 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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9:33

Plan B: With Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

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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6:36

SANParks responds to the rise in violence on Table...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

Joining Africa Melane for a wide-ranging conversation is Megan Taplin, Manager of Table Mountain National Park at SANParks. She responds directly to the safety concerns and outlines how the park is working to protect visitors while also setting the record straight on crime data and response timelines. But beyond the headlines of fear, there is another important story unfolding — one of measured, science-based management that recently earned the Park a 75% score in its independent park

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7:26

Justice for Khayelitsha: Ilitha Labantu Demands...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

Africa Melane speaks to Siyabulela Monakali, Communications Manager at Ilitha Labantu, an organisation advocating for the rights and safety of women and children to discuss the brutal murder of a 7-year-old in Khayelitsh 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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9:01

United States bill to sanction South Africa moves...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/23

Joining Africa Melane to unpack the United States bill to sanction and what this means for South Africa’s economic and geopolitical standing is Michael Power, a seasoned global strategist and consultant to Ninety-One 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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6:36

JSC clears Mogoeng: no impeachment over Hlophe...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/23

Africa Melane chats to researcher Mbekezeli Benjamin from the organisation Judges Matter on the recent vote by the JSC clearing former Chief Justice Mogoeng and the current state of the judiciary. 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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8:10

Inflation climbs to 4 months high!

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/23

Africa Melane chats to Senior Lecturer at the Wits School of Economics and Business Science, Lumkile Mondi about the 3.0% hike in inflation, ahead of the SA Reserve Bank’s Montetry Policy Committee Meeting next week 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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8:26

The DA accepts the budget: What next?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/23

Joining Africa Melane to unpack the DA’s decision to support the budget and what it means for coalition dynamics, and the future of governance is Willie Aucamp, DA National Spokesperson. 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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8:24

Flysafair meeting with Solidarity at the CCMA

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/23

Africa Melane is joined by Flysafair’s Chief Marketing Manager Kirby Gordon on the current CMMA wage negotiation 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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7:40

Deepfake scams

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills speaks to Toby Shapshak, tech journalist and editor of Stuff Magazine, about the rising threat of deepfake scams and what it means for business, politics, and personal security. With AI becoming more sophisticated and accessible, the line between real and fake is becoming disturbingly thin — and we’re all potential targets. 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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7:11

How do we measure the GNU?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills speaks to Stephen Grootes, host of The Money Show on 702 and CapeTalk, to explore whether the GNU has failed the real test: delivering economic growth and jobs. He argues that instead of prioritising bold reforms, the coalition is paralysed by internal wrangling and political turf wars — a pattern that mirrors years of ANC-led indecision. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and

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6:52

The Apple in China: With author, Patrick Mcgee

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills speaks to Patrick McGee, the author of Apple in China, who reveals the intricate and sometimes disturbing story behind one of the world’s most influential brands. Patrick draws on over two hundred interviews with former Apple executives and engineers and uncovers never-before-heard details from internal memos and secret meetings. 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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10:43

Degrees of Decline: Higher Education in Crisis under...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills has a serious talk with education expert Mary Metcalfe on the state of Higher Education 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 artists. A daily

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5:14

18 Gangster Museum in Khayelitscha

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills chats to Wandisile Nqeketho, founder and co -owner of the 18 Gangster Museum in Khayelitsha. The aim of the museum is to showcase a postive alternative to gangsterism. 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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