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6:38

Medical interns' death

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/02

John Maytham speaks to Dr Brenda Kubheka-Chauke, a distinguished physician executive and bioethics scholar with Health IQ Consulting. She reflects on her own experience as a medical intern in light of the Medical intern’s death, and lays out a clear call for reform — not just in policy, but in mindset and leadership. 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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7:55

Trooping of the colour

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/02

Lieutenant General Storm Green discusses the Coldstream Guards' preparations for the 2025 King's Birthday Parade, highlighting the significance of their 375th anniversary and the meticulous rehearsals leading up to the Trooping the Colour ceremony. 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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11:06

University funds

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/02

Prof. Jonathan Jansen discusses the implications of the recent U.S. research funding freeze on South African universities. He examines the reasons behind the freeze, its immediate impact on ongoing research projects, and the broader consequences for the country's higher education sector. The conversation also explores potential strategies to mitigate the effects of the funding shortfall and maintain South Africa's research capabilities. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio

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7:57

Affordable housing

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/02

John Maytham is in conversation with Lance Del Monte, CEO of The Home Market NPC. Del Monte unpacks the systemic failures in South Africa’s affordable housing sector. He discusses the crushing weight of bureaucracy, infrastructure deadlocks, and the urgent need for reform. This episode is both a diagnosis and a passionate call for a new vision in housing development. 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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6:09

AI can be a danger to students

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/30

Mike Wills is joined by Nompilo Tshuma, Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Educational Technology and Higher Education Studies at Stellenbosch University, to unpack the double-edged sword of AI in academia. While powerful, these tools can lead students to blindly trust AI-generated content, bypass deep learning, and graduate with credentials but little true understanding. 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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9:40

An idiot’s guide to the bond market

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/30

Mike Wills is joined by Vincent Anthonyrajah, CEO and co-founder of Differential Capital, for a crash course in Bond Market 101 — and why global investors are suddenly jittery. With Trump back in the headlines and Republican fiscal plans adding trillions to U.S. debt, markets are reacting with rising interest rates, slower growth forecasts, and a general sense of financial unease. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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1:08

#AnHourWith Lesley Maasdorp

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/30

Lesley Maasdorp joins Mike Wills to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when he will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith. 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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5:21

The Mike Wills Book Review

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/30

Listen to Mike Will’ book reviews and share his passion for all things literary. From fiction to non-fiction, Mike reads and reviews a range of books that would sit well on your reading list. BERLIN by Sinclair McKay: Life and Loss in the City that Shaped the Century 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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7:17

Rolling the dice: Inside SA’s Lottery shake-up

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/30

Freelance journalist and data expert Raymond Joseph joins Mike Wills to unpack the long-awaited awarding of South Africa’s fourth national lottery licence to Sizekhaya Holdings. With Ithuba Holdings stepping down after a decade, this transition marks a significant shift in the country’s multibillion-rand lottery industry 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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4:51

The Shackbuilder’s Varsity of Hope

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/30

Quinton Adams has been building informal houses in Freedom Farm, Cape Town for 15 years. He joins Mike Wills to share the story behind The Backyard Varsity – a bold and unconventional skills training programme that equips young people with practical construction and leadership skills while restoring dignity through decent housing. With more than 500 youth trained, over 120 shacks rebuilt, and partnerships with global universities, The Shackbuilder is redefining education, one shack at a time

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6:05

Our Burning Planet: Replanting trees in Newlands...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/30

Our Burning Planet is the Daily Maverick section devoted to expert environmental opinion and analysis. We partner up each Friday on the Afternoon Drive to discuss a burning issue. This week, we are joined by Daily Maverick writer, Kristin Engel to discuss the replanting of trees in Cape Town’s Newlands, after a devastating beetle infestation. 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

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6:26

What to do about your dog's poo?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/30

Mike Wills is joined by Gordon Banks, Principal Animal Behaviourist at Dogtown South Africa. He’ll unpack the psychology behind why some dog owners don’t pick up their dog poo, and what can be done to fix it. 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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4:57

Rugby Championship quarterfinal on Friday, The...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/30

As the Stormers gear up for their United Rugby Championship quarterfinal clash against Glasgow Warriors this Friday, head coach John Dobson joins John Maytham to break down the team’s preparations, key tactical focuses, and how they plan to handle the pressure of a knockout fixture in front of a tough away crowd. 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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5:50

The Joshlin Smith case: With EWN’s Carlo Peterson

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/29

To unpack the details from court and what this sentencing of the Joshlin Smith case means moving forward, John Maytham is joined now by EWN reporter Carlo Peterson, who has been following the trial closely 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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6:51

Pangolin tracks discovered in South Africa

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/29

John Maytham is joined by Jan Carlo De Vynck, Honorary Researcher at WITS and lead author of a groundbreaking study, to explore the discovery of South Africa’s first pangolin tracks. 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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16:18

38 Londres Street

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/29

In this conversation with John Maytham, acclaimed author and international human rights lawyer Philippe Sands discusses his latest book, 38 Londres Street. Blending personal memoir with legal and historical investigation, Sands unpacks a haunting dual narrative of mass murder and justice. From the shadows of World War II to modern-day crimes against humanity, he explores how a single address in Paris connects personal loss, legal reckoning, and the enduring legacy of genocide. It’s a story

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10:11

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/29

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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7:50

Teenagers treated for ADHD when they really suffer...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/29

Are we mistaking sleep deprivation for ADHD? John Maytham is joined by Dr. Alison Bentley from the Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic to explore growing concerns that many teenagers diagnosed with ADHD may actually be suffering from chronic lack of sleep. With packed schedules, late-night screen exposure, and early school start times, teens are more sleep-deprived than ever — and it’s manifesting as poor concentration, restlessness, and inattention. Dr. Bentley unpacks the risks of

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7:34

A month-long soup kitchen trip

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/28

John Maytham is joined by Deon Van Schalkwyk, founder and CEO of Nucleus Financial Services, to explore Souperkids — a month-long road trip turned soulful mission. Deon and his daughter India have set off on a six-week 4x4 journey across Southern Africa, armed with soup pots, compassion, and a camera. Their goal? To serve hot meals and share human connection in the most remote corners of the region. Follow their journey on Instagram: @Souper_kids.travelwithpurpose Presenter John Maytham is an

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6:35

Ford and Microsoft bypass black ownership: a better...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/28

John Maytham speaks with Ajay Lalu, Managing Director of Black Lite Consulting, about a heated debate around transformation policy in South Africa. At the centre of the discussion is Communications Minister Solly Malatsi’s proposal to allow Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIPs) as a path to BEE compliance for electronic communications licence applicants. Instead of selling 30% equity to historically disadvantaged groups, multinationals could invest in local development initiatives

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