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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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7:10

Human Still Matters: The Real Voice Behind Africa’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/07

man Rapetti speaks to Dominique Olivier, a columnist who’s taken a deep dive into the growth of the BPO sector and why AI, while powerful, can’t replace human empathy. 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

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9:18

Climate adaptation: SA secures R40 Million to enhance...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/07

man Rapetti is joined by Kristen Engel, journalist at Daily Maverick, to discuss the $40 million grant aimed at enhancing nature-based climate resilience for vulnerable communities 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 program often surprises the audience with

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6:58

The submarine museum The Assegai in Simon's Town

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/04

Joining Mike Wills is Arne Soderlund, Chair of the Assegai Management Company, naval historian, and one of the driving forces behind the submarine's preservation. 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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8:38

Translating the American legal system – considering...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/04

To help us unpack and translate the basics of the American legal system in light of the P Diddy case , Mike Wills speak to Professor Penelope Andrews – a South African-born legal scholar with expertise in both U.S. and South African law, and former dean of the University of Cape Town’s Faculty of Law. 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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2:16

#AnHourWith: Lee-Ann Gerbe

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/04

Get ready for #AnHourWith with the winner of kykNET’s reality series Klein Paradys, Lee-Ann Gerber, who is making her debut as field presenter on the kykNET show, Fiësta. Every Sunday, for just one hour, we hand over the keys to our #MusicPlaylist to a South African personality... And this weekend we hand control over to Lee-Ann! Get ready for the perfect blend of 80s and 90s nostalgia this Sunday at 10am – Exclusive to CapeTalk! #ClassicSundays #JustTheHits #Presente Presenter John

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9:42

Books with Mike Will

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/04

Joining Mike Wills is Antjie Krog, celebrated author, poet, and fierce cultural commentator, to talk about her life and journey as an author. 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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7:00

The Cape Flats Safety forum in Mitchells Plain:...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/04

Joining us now is Abie Isaacs, Chairperson of the Cape Flats Safety Forum, to give us first-hand insight into what’s happening on the ground in Mitchells Plain—and what’s being done to stop 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 surprises

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5:54

Homeowners face higher Municipal rates in the Western...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/04

Joining Mike Wills to break down the economic dynamics behind this trend of high municipal rates is Katrien Smuts, economist at the Bureau for Economic Research, Stellenbosch University, and columnist for Business Live. She unpacks what’s driving the rise in municipal rates, how provincial budget shortfalls play into the picture, and what it could mean for affordability in one of South Africa’s most in-demand regions. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio

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11:07

Efforts to save Table Mountain: What does SanParks...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/04

Mike Wills turns to Charles Phahlane, Communications Officer at SANParks, to address the Table Mountain criticism head-on. As pressure mounts, we ask him about SANParks' response to the #SaveTableMountain campaign, and what’s being done to restore faith in their stewardship of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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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1:23

The Cape Storm: What should we look out for during...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/04

Joining Mike Wills for the latest on storm preparedness and ongoing response efforts is Sonica Lategan, City of Cape Town Disaster Management spokesperson. She gives us insight into how officials are coordinating relief and risk mitigation efforts amid this bout of severe weather. 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

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5:55

The Santa Shoebox Project: How Poverty Silently...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/03

Joining Mike Wills is Deb Zelezniak, CEO of the Santa Shoebox Project, which is using Mandela Day to highlight how something as small as a toothbrush can change a child’s entire learning journey. 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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7:11

SA deserves better than Masemola’s SAP

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/03

Joining Mike Wills is Jeff Wicks unpacks why SA deserves better than the current police leadership and why change is no longer optional — it’s essential. 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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6:06

Where are we at with loadshedding?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/03

Joining Mike Wills to unpack the latest loadshedding developments is Vally Padayachee, power and energy expert, and former executive manager at Eskom and senior executive at City Power Johannesburg. With decades of experience in the sector, he’ll help us understand what’s really going on behind the scenes—and what must happen next to avoid slipping back into crisis Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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12:13

Concerned citizens demanding action to save Table...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/03

Joining Mike Wills to unpack the growing public outcry over the state of Table Mountain is Blake Dyason, Founder of Love Our Trails – one of several civil organisations backing this campaign to protect Table 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 often

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7:35

The life of Patrice Lumumba

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/02

To unpack what Patrice Lumumba stood for, we speak to Zikhona Valela, a historian who has written extensively on African liberation movements and decolonisation. As Belgium hosts exhibitions, conferences, and screenings in his honour, we revisit Lumumba’s bold vision for a sovereign Congo — and how his death exposed the dark underbelly of postcolonial betrayal. 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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4:04

The Transport Budget vote

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/02

Mike Wills speaks to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, following her detailed 2025/26 Budget Vote speech in Parliament. Minister Creecy outlined a strategic, reform-focused approach to restoring the country's passenger, freight, and aviation systems. While acknowledging the tough economic outlook, she insists that decisive reforms can unlock investment, job creation and safer transport across the board. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist

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8:59

The end of the human eye? Tech takes over sport

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/02

Mike Wills speaks to Craig Ray, seasoned sports journalist and editor at Daily Maverick, to explore what happens when technology replaces human judgement in sport. From VAR in football, to TMOs in rugby, to review systems in cricket, it’s clear we’re chasing perfection — but at what cost? 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,

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5:00

Chinese branded cars in the South African market

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/02

Mike Wills speaks to Faan van der Walt, CEO of WeBuyCars, to unpack why Chinese cars are winning over South African drivers. With more than 40 Chinese models now available locally, and prices starting under R280,000, affordability is just part of the story. Backed by premium features, smart technology, and aggressive warranty plans, these vehicles are shaking up both new and used car markets. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show

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5:28

Should corporal punishment be re-introduced?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/02

Joining Mike Wills is Professor Jonathan Jansen, Extraordinary Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University and a respected voice on the ethics of education and child development. We speak to him about the implications of reopening this debate—and whether corporal punishment can ever be justified in a constitutional democracy. 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

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8:48

Palliative care and assisted dying

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/02

Mike Wills speaks to Leigh Meinert, operations manager at Dignity South Africa and former advocacy manager for the Association of Palliative Care Centres. Leigh is a trained death doula with over 20 years’ experience in making healthcare and compassionate care more accessible — and she’s part of a growing movement calling for South Africa to offer both: excellent palliative care and the legal right to assisted dying for those facing irreversible suffering. Presenter John Maytham is

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