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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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8:24

What is the state of our Police force?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills delves into the state of policing in South Africa, with ISS Head of Governance, Crime and Justice Division Gareth Newham. They discuss how some members of SAPS are still using methods of torture 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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9:36

Why is there so much cancer around? Are we beating it?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills speaks to Dr. Liana Roodt, breast cancer specialist, general surgeon, and Executive Director of The Cancer Alliance of South Africa, about the state of cancer in the country. She helps us unpack whether South Africa is winning or losing the fight — and what steps are urgently needed to catch up to global efforts. 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

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7:41

Japanese walking: 30 minutes a day can be the answer...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Phathokuhle Zondi, a Sports and Exercise Medicine physician working at the intersection of healthcare, sport, and leadership. She helps us unpack why something as accessible as walking — when done intentionally — can yield high-impact results. 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

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7:02

Media Overhaul: SA Loosens Grip Locally, Tightens on...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham is joined by veteran journalist and media analyst Anton Harber, who has been at the forefront of media freedom and policy commentary in South Africa for decades to discuss the big media shakeup and what it means for 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

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5:21

The Appropriation bill vote

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham speaks to Mbasa Mvenene, Political Scientist and lecturer in the Department of Political Studies at Walter Sisulu University, to unpack the high-stakes political manoeuvring behind the scenes of the Appropriation bill vote , and what this standoff could mean for South Africa’s governance and economy. 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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7:05

Another Botswana Tusker hunted: When will this end?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham speaks to Adam Cruise, a respected wildlife journalist and conservation advocate, to discuss the the rate at which Botswana Tuskers are being hunted. 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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9:50

Murder by Muti: Unpacking SA’s Occult Underworld

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham speaks to Ashwill Phillips, Lecturer and Postgraduate Supervisor in the Department of Criminology at the University of the Free State, who has conducted one of the country’s most in-depth studies on the inner workings of occult-inspired gangs. His research dives into the symbolism, structure, and chilling motivations of these groups — who fuse Western satanic imagery with African spiritual practices to create a new kind of gang identity rooted in mysticism and violence

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8:40

Paarl-Kaaps: The hidden language power

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham is joined by Dr. Erin Pretorius, Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics, to help us unpack why the study on Paarl Kaaps and Hidden linguistics matters — and what it tells us about how language reflects who we are. Dr. Pretorius walks us through the rich linguistic architecture of Paarl-Kaaps, a variety shaped by multilingualism, creativity, and historical resilience Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves

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9:32

The Rein in the Pain Campaign: The industry replie

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham speak to Arnold Hyde, Racing Control Executive at the NHRA, to respond to the “Rein in the pain campaign” , which combats horse-racing — and to unpack the role of the NHRA in regulating and safeguarding equine welfare 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

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10:00

The surge in AI scams

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham speaks to Prof. Kerry-Lynn Thomson, a leading cybersecurity researcher and Director at Nelson Mandela University’s Centre for Research in Information and Cyber Security (CRICS), to understand how AI is transforming the scam landscape 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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6:24

The Boks and the Junior Boks

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, veteran sports journalist and Sports Editor at Daily Maverick, who has been closely tracking the rise of this exciting Junior Boks side. From grassroots changes to major international exposure, Craig unpacks the deeper story behind South Africa’s youth rugby resurgence. 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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6:43

The Madlanga commission: Cyril Ramaphosa has...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

John Maytham speaks to Karyn Maughan, award-winning investigative journalist at News24, who’s been tracking the evolution of the Senzo Mchunu allegations and what they reveal about the inner workings of South Africa’s criminal justice system – and to discuss President Cyril Ramaphosa appointing Justice Mbuyiselo Madlanga to investigate the allegations 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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4:24

#Anhourwith: Jan Braai

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

Get ready for #AnHourWithJan Braai, who hosts a food and travel show, Jan Braai vir Erfenis on kykNET. Every Sunday, for just one hour, we hand over the keys to our #MusicPlaylist to a South African personality... And this weekend we hand control over to Jan! Get ready for the perfect blend of 80s and 90s nostalgia this Sunday at 10am – Exclusive to CapeTalk! #ClassicSundays #JustTheHits #Presenter Listen across the city on 567 AM | DStv Channel 885 | The App | www.primediaplus.com Presenter

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6:17

Three-Parent Babies: A Genetic Breakthrough Against...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

Joining us now to unpack this cutting-edge science which states that babies being made with three people’s DNA, are born free of hereditary diseases is Dr. Monique Zaahl, a South African geneticist with expertise in rare diseases and genomic innovation – what could this mean for 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,

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7:28

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

John Maytham speaks to Mervyn Sloman, owner of The Book Lounge and director of the Open Book Festival, about the funding crunch and what’s at stake if one of South Africa’s most inclusive and engaging literary spaces disappears. 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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9:08

Our Burning planet: The closure of Zandvlei

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

John Maytham speaks to Jennifer Louw, Chairperson of the Zandvlei Catchment Forum, to understand just how dire the situation is at Zandvlei—and what’s needed to reverse the damage. 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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6:49

Project Flamingo: Lifesaving breast cancer surgeries

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

John Maytham is joined by Dr. Liana Roodt, breast cancer surgeon and Executive Director of the Cancer Alliance of South Africa to discuss the Flamingo project, aimed at women with breast cancer – in light of Mandela day 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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8:22

“Why we got the Dodo bird absurdly wrong”

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

John Maytham speaks to Neil J. Gostling, Associate Professor of Evolution and Palaeobiology at the University of Southampton, who has been at the forefront of efforts to reimagine the dodo through science and fossil evidence. 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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4:57

The dysfunctional RAF board dissolved by Minister Creecy

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

John Maytham chats to OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage about Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s decision to dissolve the RAF board. 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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6:11

The Concourt application on Public Procurement Act.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill – Lewis joins John Maytham to talk about the City of Cape Town’s Constitutional Court bid to invalidate the Public Procurement Act 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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