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8:05

Will PEPFAR remain?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

John Maytham speak to Mark Heywood, prominent AIDS activist and co-founder of the Treatment Action Campaign, to unpack whether PEPFAR will remain, and the potential impact it will have on 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

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7:02

The small-scale fishers' protest

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

Media Liaison from the Fishers Movement for Change Brett Lucian Arendze chats to John Maytham on the latest fisher protests 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

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8:25

The National dialogue

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

John Maytham speaks with Sikonathi Mantshantsha, well-known for his incisive commentary on politics, governance and corruption. A former spokesperson for Eskom and now a columnist at News24, Mantshantsha pulls no punches as he questions the motives — and effectiveness — of this so-called “National dialogue.” 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

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7:40

Coal Isn’t the Culprit: Eskom’s Bet on Emissions Tech

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

Chris Yelland, leading energy analyst and Managing Director at EE Business Intelligence, joins John Maytham on the PM drive show. With decades of experience tracking energy developments in the country, Yelland helps us assess whether Eskom’s proposed tech investments are realistic — or simply delaying the inevitable. 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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7:34

Turning the Tide: Inside the SIU's Fight Against...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

John Maytham chats to Colette Ashton – a consultant for the Institute for Security Studies about the success of Special Investigating Unit. 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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10:25

SA businesses embrace GenAI

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

Joining John Maytham to break it all down is Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx and principal analyst behind the study. With decades of experience in tech trends and digital strategy, Goldstuck helps us understand how local businesses are using AI — and what they’re missing. 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

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4:51

Turbulence Ahead: FlySafair Pilots Threaten Strike...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

Aviation expert Guy Leitch chats to John Maytham on the possible industrial action by FlySafair pliots. 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

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8:37

The Public Service Bill

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

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. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge

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9:16

Embarrassment or Oversight? Presidency Slams DA Over...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

John Maytham speak to Peter Fabricius, an independent journalist and analyst on foreign policy issues. Fabricius has been closely following the tensions between the DA and the ANC and the looming imposition of US tariffs on South African exports. 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

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8:17

Ntshaveni's coup comments

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

we speak to Gareth Newham, Head of the Governance, Crime and Justice Division at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) to unpack a potential coup, as detected by the Security cluster 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

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4:11

Johan Ackerman appointed as the Bulls coach

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

John Maytham speaks to Jan de Koning, journalist and editor at Rugby365, to unpack what this move means for the Bulls’ future — Johan Ackerman being appointed as the new Bulls coach. 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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6:39

Quantum Breakthrough: How South African Research Is...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

John Maytham is joined by Professor Andrew Forbes, Distinguished Professor in the Structured Light Laboratory at the University of the Witwatersrand to simplify South Africa’s quantum physics breakthrough. 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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8:45

Lies vs Lives: Unpacking the Migrant Myth in SA’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

John Maytham speaks to Rebecca Walker, a Research Consultant at the African Centre for Migration and Society at Wits University. She helps us debunk the migrant myth in SA’s healthcare crisis. 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

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8:27

Donald Trump’s latest ultimatum against Russia

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

John Maytham speaks to Heather Hurlburt, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and former Biden administration official, to unpack what Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Russia means for Ukraine, NATO unity, and U.S.–Russia relations. Is this a real pressure tactic or political theatre in an election season? 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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8:11

Cyril Ramaphosa’s commission of inquiry: SAPS corruption

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

John Maytham is in conversation with writer and scholar Jonny Steinberg, on the latest developments regarding Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, after allegations made by KZN police commissioner Lieutenant- General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Mchunu’s alleged ties to organised crime. 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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5:24

Greg Wallace using autism as a defence for his actions

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

John Maytham speaks to Jessie Hewitson, Director of NeuroUniverse and author of ADHD: How to Raise a Happy ADHD Child, to help us navigate the nuance of autism, responsibility, and workplace conduct – to discuss Gregg Wallace, former MasterChef presenter, using autism to defend his actions on set. 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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10:41

Gauteng High court ruling against MET

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

Social Media law expert Emma Sadleir, chats to John Maytham about the Gauteng High Court ruling that parent company of whatsapp and instragram – Meta must stop its users from distributing and publishing private and pornographic content of Souh African school kids. 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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6:48

The SETA study

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

John Maytham chats to SA – TIED researcher, Peter Courtney. He conducted a study into the inefficiency of SETAs in South Africa, and his findings suggest SETA needs a complete revamp to work properly. 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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6:19

Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya asked to take...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

We speak to Kyle Cowan, an award-winning investigative journalist with News24, to unpack Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya being asked to take leave of absence 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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12:41

Proto: With Laura Spinney

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

John Maytham speaks to British novelist and journalist, Laura Spinney, whose book, Proto: How one language went global, draws on cutting-edge research in linguistics, archaeology and genetics to piece together the story of how PIE began with a handful of copper-age traders near the Black Sea and, through millennia of movement, became the root of over 400 languages. With insights that connect ancient metallurgy, nomadic migration and the role of multilingual children, Proto isn’t just a story

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