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9:03

Status quo three days after Ramaphosa-Trump meeting

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/23

Redi Tlhabi, a South African journalist based in the US, speaks to Mike Wills about what came out of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to Washington, after his very public initial meeting with his US counterpart. 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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4:48

Criminal activity on Table Mountain

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/23

Joining Mike Wills is Charles Phahlane, spokesperson for SANParks. We ask him what practical interventions are on the table and whether enough is being done to reverse what many are calling a crisis of safety on the mountain. 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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5:32

The budget conundrum

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/23

Mike Wills is joined by Hilary Joffe, seasoned Business Day columnist and one of the sharpest economic analysts in the country, to help us make sense of what this budget really signals for the economy, investors, and the South African public 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

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8:54

Justice system convicts just 5% from 1670 guns seized...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/23

Joining Mike Wills is Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to unpack these alarming crime statistics, explain what’s holding back justice, and outline the City’s plan to break the bottleneck—starting with a call for investigative power at the local level. 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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8:18

SATSA concerned about Ramaphosa’s crime focus in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/23

SATSA’s CEO David Frost talks to Mike Wills about the association’s concern that headlines about crime, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with his US counterpart Donald Trump, might negatively impact inbound tourism. 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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6:54

Budget impact on the Province / City

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/22

John Maytham joined by Premier Alan Winde, the Premier of the Western Cape, to unpack the realities behind the numbers. Known for his pragmatic leadership and focus on efficiency, Premier Winde outlines how the provincial government is adapting to constrained resources, while still pushing forward with key initiatives to drive growth and improve lives. 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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5:12

The much-anticipated meeting between Cyril Ramaphosa...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/22

John Maytham is joined by Khaya Sithole, chartered accountant, political analyst, and Business Day columnist. He argues that if President Ramaphosa’s mission succeeds, the economic fallout can be contained—but failure could leave South Africa paying a steep price, not just diplomatically, but economically. 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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5:55

Screening Shutdown: How US Funding Cuts Are...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/22

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Mark Faesen, Specialist Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist with the Clinical HIV Research Unit (CHRU), to unpack what these cuts really mean on the ground. With years of experience in women's reproductive health and HIV care, Dr. Faesen paints a sobering picture of the ripple effects already underway—and what might lie ahead if funding isn't restored. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves

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12:33

How to reduce crime?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/22

To help John Maytham unpack this complex issue, he is joined by Dr. Simon Howell, respected criminologist and researcher in urban violence and public safety. With years of fieldwork and academic insight under his belt, Dr. Howell offers practical, evidence-based strategies for reducing crime—not just through policing, but through proactive, community-led initiatives. 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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9:41

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/22

A weekly conversation with Rebecca Davis covering the subjects that created a stir in the news and around the world 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

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8:12

Opportunities for digital broadcasting

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/22

John Maytham speaks to Minister Solly Malatsi, South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, to unpack the digital future of broadcasting. From spectrum allocation to local content development, Minister Malatsi shares how this transformation is more than a tech upgrade—it’s a platform for inclusion, growth, and creative expression. 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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5:07

The 20-minute red rule is now being made a rule

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/22

Joining John Maytham to break down Rugby’s 20-minute red card rule isCraig Ray, award-winning sports editor at the Daily Maverick, and longtime rugby analyst. 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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8:49

When the world was

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/21

John Maytham is joined by Pippa Skotnes, Professor of Fine Art and Director of the Centre for Curating the Archive at the University of Cape Town. Known for landmark works like Claim to the Country and Unconquerable Spirit, she brings a deep sensitivity to history, myth, and voice — now writing for younger readers for the first time. 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

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7:43

The budget review

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/21

John Maytham is joined by Lisette IJssel de Schepper, Chief Economist at the Bureau for Economic Research. We get her take on whether government has done enough to avoid a credit rating downgrade, and what the latest budget means for debt sustainability, service delivery, and future tax measures. 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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5:27

Exploited Underground: Children Trapped in Mining Abuse

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/21

John Maytham delves deeper into this pressing issue and speaks to Gugu Xaba, CEO of Save the Children South Africa, who has been at the forefront of advocating for children's rights and protection. With over 30 years of experience in the development sector, Gugu brings a wealth of knowledge and a profound commitment to safeguarding children. 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

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6:42

The budget 3.0

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/21

To help us break it down, we’re joined by Lindsay Dentlinger, Eyewitness News parliamentary correspondent, who’s been following the budget developments live from the heart of Parliament. Dentlinger brings deep insight into the political maneuvering behind the numbers and offers sharp analysis on how Budget 3.0 compares to earlier drafts — and what might be driving the Treasury’s last-minute recalibrations. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio

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5:54

Out of Bounds: Challenging Minister McKenzie's...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/21

Joining John Maytham today, is William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa, one of the 15 leading civil society organisations that have condemned the minister’s actions in a joint statement. Bird has long been a champion for ethical governance, freedom of expression, and media accountability — and today he helps us unpack the legal, ethical and societal implications of what some have described as a “morally repugnant and legally void” directive. Presenter John Maytham

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5:56

CSIR Marine plastic research

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/21

Anton Nahman, Principal Researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), who led this landmark study on Marine plastic debris costing SA an estimate of R14.1 billion a year. 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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13:04

Formal announcement of the dissolution of the VSS...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/21

We speak to Frank Dwyer, Independent Tour Guide, Mountain and Hiking Guide, and founding member of the VSS initiative, to discuss the formal announcement of the dissolution of the VSS agreement with SANParks/TMNP. 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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