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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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7:35

The arrival of AARTO

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/05

Joining John Maytham is Stan Bezuidenhout, a transport analyst and crash specialist, to unpack the arrival of AARTO and what motorist should expect. 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

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7:04

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

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2025/06/05

To unpack how we got here, and whether there’s any turning back, John Maytham speaks to Guy Leitch, publisher and editor of SA Flyer Magazine. With decades of experience covering the aviation industry, Leitch helps us understand how baggage became big business and why the trend shows no signs of slowing down. 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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6:50

Backlog of permits for E-hailing drivers

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/05

Joining us is Omar Parker, General Secretary of the Western Cape E-Hailing Association, to unpack what the backlog of permits means for everyday drivers, the legal arguments being explored, and what the industry wants from the City. 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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5:02

The potential of the foot and mouth outbreak

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/05

John Maytham speak to Wandile Sihlobo, agricultural economist, analyst, and author, about the wider implications of a potential foot and mouth outbreak — not just for trade, but for farmers, retailers, and everyday consumers. With international markets like China already suspending imports of South African beef, the ripple effect could be significant. 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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9:08

The Samara Karoo lodge

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/05

John Maytham speaks to Isabelle Tompkins, Head of Strategic Projects at Samara Karoo Reserve, to explore what makes this family-run conservation lodge so special — from its intimate design philosophy to the role it plays in preserving one of South Africa’s most unique ecosystems. 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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7:53

The renewed threat to Cape Baboons after 25 years of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/05

Jenni Trethowan is thefounding member of Baboon Matters, whose work since the 1990s has shaped the foundation of humane baboon management on the Cape Peninsula. She joins us to unpack the possible threat to 25 years of hard effort in trying to preserve and protect baboon life in Cape Town. 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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7:32

The story of Denver

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/04

Denver van der Bergh joins John Maytham to share his extraordinary journey from the depths of addiction in the Cape Flats to the edge of the 2025 Comrades Marathon finish line. To mark five years of sobriety, Denver is undertaking a 1,680km run from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg to raise funds for the Ramot Treatment Centre and inspire others battling addiction 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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7:12

Past the posts: Rugby recap 2025

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/04

Stormers head coach John Dobson joins John Maytham to reflect on the team's season in the United Rugby Championship (URC). The conversation covered the team's performance during their UK tour, including a narrow loss to Ulster and the importance of upcoming home games in their playoff push. 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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6:37

Misophonia

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2025/06/04

Forensic and Clinical Psychologist Dr Giada Del Fabbro joins John Maytham to unpack Misophonia, a condition that causes every day sounds like chewing or throat clearing to provoke intense emotional reactions. The conversation is prompted by a heartfelt letter from a listener whose 11-year-old son is struggling with the condition. 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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7:16

A demand to open SA's Sex Offenders Register

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/04

Dr Lesley Ann Foster, founder and executive director of Masimanyane Women’s Rights International, joins John Maytham to unpack the Justice Department’s plan to open South Africa’s National Register for Sex Offenders to the public. The move, announced by Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, aims to curb repeat offences and bolster the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His

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7:45

Viral “run it straight” game turns deadly: Should it...

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2025/06/04

To unpack the dangers around the “run it straight” game, John Maytham is joined by Ross Tucker, leading performance coach and sports scientist, who’s long warned of the dangers of unregulated contact sport. We speak to him about the biomechanics of injury, the social media pressures driving this phenomenon, and what can be done to protect participants without dismissing cultural tradition. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned

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10:43

Experts say that the new brain tumour test is a game...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/04

Joining John Maytham to unpack the significance of this new test for brain tumours, is Professor Girish Modi, Academic Head of Neurosciences in the School of Clinical Medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand. As a leading voice in neurology and neuroscience education, Prof. Modi helps us understand what this test means in a South African context, what challenges we may face in implementing it locally, and why it's being called a medical milestone. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and

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5:59

Can salt save the grid? China’s sodium battery race...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/03

Joining us to unpack the development of China’s salt battery push, is Renesh Thakoordeen, Energy Storage Testbed Project Lead at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). 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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7:34

The latest scoop on Zuma

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/03

Joining John Maytham to unpack the latest twists in this saga is Karyn Maughan, senior legal journalist and investigative reporter with News24. She’s been covering the Zuma case closely for years and was even personally targeted in one of Zuma’s private prosecutions — a move courts later ruled unlawful. 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

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4:15

Memorial service of The River actor Presley Chweneyagae

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/03

John Maytham crosseslive to Thando Ngcobo, EWN reporter, who is at the Mmabatho Convention Centre.She brings us the latest from the service—what’s being said, who’s in attendance, and how the community is remembering one of its brightest stars - South African actorPresley Chweneyagae. 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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5:11

The issue of just and equitable compensation...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/03

John Maytham is joined by Mazibuko Jara, Director at Zabalaza Pathways, a veteran land activist and policy thinker to discuss the issue of just and equitable compensation sometimes being nil 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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5:55

Starlink’s impact on SALT and SKA

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/03

John Maytham is joined by Dr. Lerothodi Leeuw, a leading voice in the field and senior researcher with the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) and Research Associate at UNISA – to discuss whether Starlink is going to have an impact on the world’s most powerful radio telescope. 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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6:48

The Lotto extension

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/03

John Maytham speaks with investigative journalist Raymond Joseph from GroundUp about Minister Parks Tau’s controversial extension of Ithuba Holdings’ lottery contract. Despite two adverse court rulings and legal limits, the minister granted Ithuba another year to operate the National Lottery. Joseph breaks down the legal grey areas, the last-minute decision-making, and what this means for transparency and governance in the Lottery’s operations. Presenter John Maytham is an actor

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5:44

Heinrich Klaasens retirement from international...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/02

John Maytham speaks to seasoned cricket writer and analyst Neil Manthorpe to unpack Heinrich Klaasens retirement from international cricket... and so much more! 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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5:29

Oval office drama: Where is the crime strategy?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/02

Joining John Maytham is Carol Paton, Writer-at-Large with News24. Carol’s latest commentary asks the hard but necessary question: Where is the strategy on crime, Cyril? She explores how the country’s violent crime epidemic — now ranked second-highest in the world — is less a product of circumstance and more the result of systemic neglect, political cowardice, and institutions hollowed out during the years of state capture. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and

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