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6:40

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/10

Join John Maytham as he recaps on the authors and books he enjoyed this week. Fictional: The Hal Challis Series by Garry Disher All The Way To The River by Elizabeth Gilbert. Non- Fictional: Mother Mary Come To Me by Arundhati Roy Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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5:13

From Blackouts to Surplus: How South Africa Gained 10...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/10

John Maytham speaks to Matthew Cruise, Energy Analyst at IMPOWER, to unpack what’s driving this unprecedented surplus and whether it signals a sustainable shift for the long term. Cruise helps us understand how a combination of falling demand, rising private solar generation, and improved Eskom performance have all contributed to this new energy balance. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio

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8:11

Legal Tech Revolution: Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Embraces...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/10

John Maytham speaks to Retha Beerman, Director and Head of the Knowledge Management practice at CDH, about how these AI legal tools are being integrated responsibly, and what this means for clients across the continent. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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6:49

Turning Down the Volume: Why are our ads so loud?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/10

John Maytham speaks to Jon Cherry, Founder of Cherryflava Media, about the impact of overly loud ads, why it happens, and what local audiences can expect. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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7:51

Rugby Rift: Players Face Test Ban Over Breakaway R360...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/09

John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Sports Editor at Daily Maverick, who unpacks the stakes for players, unions, and the future of professional rugby. With the Nations Cup and other international fixtures looming, this controversy could reshape how rugby is played and managed worldwide. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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8:03

The Gaza/Israel peace deal

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/09

John Maytham speaks to James Ker-Lindsay, International Relations Expert, about what the Gaza ceasefire really means for peace prospects in the region and what to expect next. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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4:21

South Africa’s Feathered Star: Meet the 2026 Bird of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/09

John Maytham speaks to Kurt Martin, Communications Manager at BirdLife South Africa, who shares insights into why the Black Harrier deserves this spotlight (Bird of the year 2026), the conservation efforts underway, and what this public vote means for raising awareness about endangered birds. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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8:45

Heritage preservation and economic sense can...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/09

Can heritage conservation and economic sense co-exist? John Maytham chats to Jennifer Schoultz about the potential name changes for Port Alfred and Alexandria town in the Eastern Cape. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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5:03

Crackdown at Dawn: Electronic Devices Seized from Top...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/09

John Maytham is joined by EWN journalist, Orin Singh, to discuss the raiding of Top cop Shadrack Sibiya's home. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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

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5:22

Matric Results in Court: Legal Battle Over...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/09

John Maytham speaks to John Giles, Managing Director and digital, data, and tech lawyer at Michalsons, who sheds light on the legal and privacy implications of publishing matric results in newspapers and online, and what this latest court case could mean for learners, media outlets, and public institutions. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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4:20

The Stormers head on a three game URC tour to Wales...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/08

Joining John Maytham to discuss the Stormers preparations, mindset, and strategy is John Dobson, Stormers Head Coach. He’ll break down what fans can expect on the URC tour, and how the team is tackling the challenges ahead. 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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6:32

JSC Continues Interviews for South Africa’s Next...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/08

Joining John Maytham to unpack the implications of the latest interviews and what they mean for the future of the judiciary is Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter. He will shed light on how the JSC evaluates candidates, the importance of transparency in the selection process, and what South Africans should watch for as these interviews unfold. 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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7:28

50 years of Meerlust

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/08

Joining John Maytham is Hannes Myburgh, eighth-generation owner of Meerlust, to reflect on this remarkable journey — from a family dream to a world-renowned legacy — and what the next 50 years may hold for one of South Africa’s finest wine estates. 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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10:06

Should South Africans Be Concerned? Local Experts...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/08

Jhn Maytham is joined byDr Essack to unpack whether South Africans have reason to be worried, and how best to stay protected under the sun — without falling victim to misleading SPF claims amidst the sunscreen scandal in Australia. 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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7:57

Search for SA’s Next Top Prosecutor: Ramaphosa Names...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/08

Joining John Maytham to unpack this development is Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC). He’ll help us understand what this process means for the future of the NPA, how much confidence the public can have in the panel’s independence, and whether this marks a step forward in restoring trust in South Africa’s criminal justice system. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and

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5:30

Rooibos Shows New Promise in Fighting Breast Cancer:...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/08

John Maytham speaks to Dr Nicky Verhoog about preliminary research that suggests Rooibos tea extracts may have protective effects against estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer cells. 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

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11:11

Eating Gum: Another way to ensure micro-plastics...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/08

John Maytham chats to Dr Wessel Myburgh, CEO of Uboro Biotech about chewing gum being a source of microplastics being absorbed into our bodies. 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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8:39

36 teachers struck from the SACE register for serious...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/08

Parents drop their children off at school, expecting them to safe on the school grounds. However, John Maytham chats to child protection expert Daniel Al Naddaf about 36 teachers being struck of the SACE register. 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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8:26

Zuma will never be able to pay back the money

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/07

John Maytham speaks to Karyn Maughan, News24 investigative journalist, who has been following the case closely, to break down the legal arguments and the implications for both Zuma and the state - “Jacob Zuma will never be able to pay back the money”. 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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7:22

After His First Appearance: Mkhwanazi Faces...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/07

John Maytham speask to Babalo Ndenze, EWN reporter, to unpack the latest from the Ad Hoc Committee’s inquiry into the Mkhwanazi allegations. 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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