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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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9:00

The Trump Factor: How U.S. strikes on Iran would...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/19

John Maytham is joined by United Nations Association (UK) CEO Jane Kinninmont to discuss what could happen if Donald Trump orders the U.S. to join Israeli strikes on Iran. With rockets hitting hospitals and nuclear sites under threat, the risk of a wider war is rising fast. 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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16:53

DHA plans digital

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/19

John Maytham speaks to Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, about how this digital migration will work and what South Africans can expect over the coming years. The plans also include partnerships with nearly 1 000 bank branches, where citizens will be able to access key civic services more conveniently. Schreiber believes this digital transformation is not just about efficiency, but also about accountability and security. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran

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13:57

Plan B with Rebecca

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/19

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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8:31

Joint eviction application for two Cape Town sites...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/19

John Maytham speaks to Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, who says the state cannot indefinitely sustain the living conditions or public safety risks posed by the unlawful occupations. He adds that the joint application is not only about reclaiming public land but also about restoring dignity to those living under increasingly dire and unsustainable conditions. 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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8:01

The much-anticipated Food Indaba

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/18

Crystal Orderson speaks to Iain Harris, Event Project Manager at the Food Indaba, who helps shape this multi-day programme of talks, demos, and conversations. He says this year’s theme is about reimagining Africa’s food future with both traditional wisdom and cutting-edge tech at the centre of the plate. 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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7:52

Senzo Mchunu wants to beef up the Metro Police: Part...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/18

In Part Two of the discussion on proposed reforms to South Africa’s policing landscape, Crystal Orderson is joined by veteran policing and crime analyst Eldred De Klerk to unpack the deeper implications of Minister Senzo Mchunu’s wide-ranging SAPS restructuring plans and his proposal to expand the powers of Metro Police. 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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6:51

Senzo Mchunu wants to beef up the Metro Police

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/18

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joins Crystal Orderson to unpack Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s bold proposals to expand the powers of metro police forces across 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

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8:02

The fight for birth justice

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/18

Freelance researcher and writer Alexandra Willis joins Crystal Orderson to unpack the rising global C-section rates and what they reveal about the medicalisation of birth. Drawing from Alexandra’s recent Daily Maverick article, the conversation explores how doulas are helping restore agency to birthing women in South Africa’s public health system where consent is often side-lined, and emotional support scarce. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and

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9:53

G7 Summit

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/18

International relations expert Dr Oscar van Heerden joins Crystal Orderson to unpack the key outcomes and controversies from the 2025 G7 Summit, held in Kananaskis, Canada. From Donald Trump’s abrupt departure amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict to muted support for Ukraine and tensions surrounding India’s presence, this year’s gathering was anything but routine. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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5:03

SCOPA - The NPA and the Hawks

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/18

Lindsay Dentlinger from EWN joins Crystal Orderson to unpack the latest from Parliament, where the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) is being briefed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Hawks. The session focuses on high-stakes corruption cases referred by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), spanning multiple government departments, public entities, municipalities, and other prominent institutions. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran

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7:08

Encounters Film Festival

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/18

Festival Director Mandisa Zitha joins Crystal Orderson to discuss this year’s edition of the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival — running from 19 to 29 June in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Since 1999, Encounters has been a defining platform for powerful local and global documentary filmmaking. 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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9:56

Waiting for a grave, not a home: The Western Cape...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/18

Brett Herron joins Crystal Orderson to unpack what he calls a “radical governance failure”, and to explain how systemic inaction, misused budgets, and spatial planning bias are undermining real housing delivery. 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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6:29

Addressing the ongoing gang violence in Mitchells Plain

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/18

Crystal speaks to Linda Jones, Chairperson of the Mitchells Plain Community Policing Forum to discuss the wave of gun violence in Mitchells Plain. She says communities are under siege while SAPS remains stretched and under-resourced. With guns flowing into the hands of criminals and no clear strategy to stop the violence at its root, residents are left feeling abandoned by the very system meant to protect them Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned

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7:35

Residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona: What...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/18

Barcelona has become a flashpoint in the global debate around over-tourism. With more than 15 million annual visitors, nearly ten times its population, the city is grappling with rising rents, resident displacement, and growing public anger. David Frost, CEO of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA), joins Crystal Orderson to unpack what’s happening in Spain and what this could predict for tourism hotspots like Cape Town. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and

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4:17

Iran-Israel Tension: Latest update

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/17

Pippa Hudson is joined by Bhaso Ndendze, International Relations Expert at the University of Johannesburg, to unpack the current status of the escalating tensions between Israel, Iran, and the Gaza Strip. With international concern mounting, Ndendze explains how recent developments have shifted regional alliances, what’s at stake for global powers, and how the conflict is reverberating through diplomatic, military, and humanitarian channels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:50

Children’s Institute tackles Home Affairs over late...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/17

Pippa Hudson is joined by Paula Proudlock, Senior Researcher at the Children’s Institute, to unpack their urgent legal challenge against the Department of Home Affairs over a massive backlog in late birth registrations. With over 250,000 children and adults reportedly waiting years—sometimes up to seven—for birth certificates, the discussion explores the devastating impact on access to education, social grants, and basic rightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:26

BELA Backlash: Who really controls our schools now

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/17

Pippa Hudson speaks to Dr Solomon Chibaya, lecturer in education policy at the University of the Free State, about the ripple effects of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in September 2024. While two contentious clauses—on language and admissions—were placed on hold, the Act still reshapes school governance in South Africa. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show

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6:03

Toxic No More: Cabinet bans killer pesticide 'Terbufos'

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/17

Pippa Hudson speaks to Mariam Mayet, Director of the African Centre for Biodiversity, about Cabinet’s decision to ban Terbufos — a toxic agricultural chemical linked to multiple child deaths in a food contamination tragedy last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:25

EC Flood Update

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/17

Pippa Hudson speaks with Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of Gift of the Givers, about the devastating floods in the Eastern Cape that have claimed at least 90 lives—30 of them children—and left thousands homeless. With Mthatha, OR Tambo, and Amathole districts among the hardest hit, Sooliman provides a sobering update on the scale of the crisis and the urgent relief efforts underway. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show

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7:28

Why must data expire in SA? MPs grill mobile networks...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/17

Pippa Hudson is joined by MyBroadband Editor Jan Vermeulen to unpack the recent grilling of South Africa’s major mobile networks by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies. 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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