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7:05

Abalobi

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/20

John Maytham speaks to Chris Karsten, head of growth at Abalobi, to unpack what this means for local economies, food systems and climate resilience. With a background in social innovation and market development, Karsten leads the charge in scaling Abalobi’s vision — not just in South Africa, but globally. 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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5:06

The budget 3.0

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/20

John Maytham speaks to Roy Havemann, senior economist at Stellenbosch University’s Bureau for Economic Research. With his extensive policy background and hands-on experience in fiscal modelling, Havemann brings crucial insight into what Budget 3.0 signals for South Africa’s economic future — and for your pocket. 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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8:59

Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the US

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/20

Joining John Maytham to unpack the significance of Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the US, is Redi Tlhabi, acclaimed South African journalist and broadcaster currently based in the U.S. With her sharp insights and global perspective, she brings clarity to what may be one of the most consequential moments in South Africa’s recent foreign policy history. 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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7:48

Another mass killing of vultures

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/20

John Maytham speaks to Gareth Tate, Head of the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Birds of Prey Programme, a conservation group which aims to improve population trends of threatened birds of prey in southern Africa and improve the conservation status of priority species. Gareth joins us to unpack the scale of the scale of the crisis and what the calculated poisonings mean for the future of wildlife protection in South Africa. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran

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9:59

Why women are 70% more likely to fall victim to...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/20

John Maytham speaks to Leanne Mitchell, Deputy-Chair of Friends of Table Mountain, an advocacy group that monitors crime stats and pressures authorities to prioritise mountain safety. Leanne joins us to unpack what these numbers mean and what urgent interventions are needed to keep hikers — especially women — safe 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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7:15

Leon Kluge: RHS Designer of the year 2024

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/20

Leon Kluge, landscape designer, joins John Maytham to discuss his victory abroad in London, winning RHS designer of the year - he tells us all we need to know! 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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6:45

The local government review

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/20

To help unpack what’s at stake and what a successful overhaul would look like, John Maytham is joined by Paul Berkowitz, Director at Hlaziya Solutions. Paul is a local governance expert who’s been closely tracking policy reform, coalition dynamics, and municipal performance across the country. We get his take on what these proposed changes mean for ordinary South Africans. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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6:03

WeBuyCars on caution with buying Chinese brands

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/20

Joining John Maytham is Faan van der Walt, CEO of WeBuyCars, a major player in South Africa’s used car space. He shares insights into the risks and realities of buying Chinese vehicles, especially for first-time or budget-conscious buyers. 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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4:52

Cape designer produces fynbos Lego

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/19

Cape Town-based designer Christoff van Wyk tells John Maytham how his love of both nature and Lego resulted in him creating a prototype set of Fynbos Lego. 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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9:00

Stormers vs Cardiff over the weekend!

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/19

Rito Hlungwani, Stormers forwards coach, joins John Maytham to discuss the Stormers latest results against Cardiff, and what is next in the URC. 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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6:32

Ramaphosa’s trip to Washington

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/19

Journalist and foreign policy analyst, Peter Fabricius, speaks to John Maytham about South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit this week to the United States at a time when relations between the two countries are at their lowest. 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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7:32

Locals say Hout Bay harbour a ‘wreck’

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/19

John Maytham speaks to Justin Strong, Chairman of the Hout Bay Harbour Tenant’s Association and CEO of Snoekies, about the terrible state of the small port. 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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8:02

Omotoso leaving the country

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/19

Daily Maverick journalist, Estelle Ellis, speaks to John Maytham about Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso’s departure from South Africa on Sunday and the implications for any possible appeal against his acquittal on charges of human trafficking and sexual assault. 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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8:09

Cat Matlala’s latest

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/19

Joining John Maytham unpack this explosive story is Jeff Wicks, an award-winning investigative journalist at News24, who’s been following the money trail and breaking the developments as they unfold. Jeffs talks to John about the latest twist from the Cat Matlala saga, South Africa’s most controversial tenderpreneurs. 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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11:55

The power use of generative AI

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/19

Joining John Maytham is, Adam Welz, writer, nature conservation consultant, photographer & filmmaker – to discuss the power use of generative AI and its environmental impact. 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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10:15

Can SANDF still defend South Africa?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/19

John Maytham is joined by Dean Wingrin, a seasoned defence analyst and journalist who’s tracked the SANDF’s decline over the years. 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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5:30

Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra Winter Symphonies At...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/16

On The Afternoon Drive with John Maytham, we turn to music, memory, and majesty as John is joined by a guest from the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra to preview the upcoming Winter Symphonies at the City Hall, opening on 12 June 2025. The concert features Brahms’ Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 4 in E minor, performed by celebrated violinist Andrey Baranov, winner of the 2012 Queen Elisabeth Violin Competition, with Thomas Sanderling making his CPO debut as conductor after a remarkable

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20:55

Being there

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/16

Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival, John Maytham is in conversation with political veteran Tony Leon. As the Government of National Unity (GNU) nears its one-year mark, John and Tony take stock of its performance — asking whether this bold political experiment has truly fostered collaboration or simply replaced strong parliamentary opposition with internal discord. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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5:19

#AnHourWith Anné Pretorius

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/16

Anné Pretorius is an inspiring book compiler with a passion for the preservation and sharing of personal histories. She cares deeply about her community and those around her. She joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when she 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

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8:20

Man Alone

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/16

Investigative journalist Caryn Dolley and veteran law enforcement officer Major-General André Lincoln join John for a powerful conversation about crime, corruption, and the deep roots of organised criminal networks in 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

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