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7:53

The pause in the Trump trade wars

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/13

John Maytham is joined by global strategist Michael Power to discuss the 90-day pause in the US-China trade war. After talks in Geneva, both countries agreed to reduce tariffs, easing global tensions. Power unpacks the political and economic impact of the deal and whether it signals lasting change or a temporary truce 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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7:40

The politics behind Afrikaner Asylum in the US

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/13

John Maytham speaks with journalist and author Max du Preez about the US decision to grant refugee status to 59 white South Africans. Du Preez rejects claims of persecution as unfounded and politically motivated, placing the issue in the broader context of Trump-era asylum policy and strained US–South Africa relations. 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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10:31

Bird Bullies: How crows, hadedas and geese are...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/13

John Maytham is joined by Associate Professor Arjun Amar, avian conservation biologist at the FitzPatrick Institute of Ornithology, for a discussion on the growing presence and ecological impact of three of South Africa’s most noticeable bird species: Egyptian geese, pied crows, and hadedas. 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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8:53

Proteas squad named for WTC Final at Lord’s

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/13

John Maytham is joined by South Africa’s Test coach Shukri Conrad to unpack the newly announced 15-player squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia. The highly anticipated match is set for 11–15 June at Lord’s in London. Conrad shares the thinking behind squad selections, including the return of Lungi Ngidi, the inclusion of two specialist spinners, and the leadership of Temba Bavum. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and

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11:28

12 days in a mental health clinic

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/13

John Maytham speaks with writer and mental health advocate Marley Jones about her powerful and deeply personal account of spending 12 days in a mental health clinic 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

Africa's Travel Indaba

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/13

John Maytham crosses live to Sara-Jayne Makwala King, who is reporting from Africa’s Travel Indaba at the Durban ICC. They discuss the scale and significance of the event, one of the continent’s largest tourism showcases, and explore how it positions Durban as a premier travel destination. 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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8:26

What Is Habeas Corpus? Why has Trump put it at risk?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/12

John Maytham speaks with Associate Professor Helen Kruuse from Rhodes University’s Faculty of Law about the principle of habeas corpus, a legal safeguard that allows individuals to challenge unlawful detention, and why it is under threat in the United States under former President Donald Trump’s immigration-related legal strategies. 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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7:57

New exemption offers relief for ports and rail

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/12

John Maytham is joined by Andrew Pike, Head of Ports, Rail and Logistics at Bowmans Attorneys, to unpack the significance of a newly gazetted block exemption introduced by Minister Parks Tau. The exemption relaxes parts of the Competition Act, allowing rival companies in the ports and rail sectors to collaborate on critical infrastructure projects. 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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8:12

Eastern Cape traditional healer teaches AI app to...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/12

John Maytham speaks with Onke Simandla, an IT systems specialist and traditional healer from the Eastern Cape, about his innovative AI-powered mobile app designed to recognise and classify medicinal plants using traditional names. The Izazi Mobile App 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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7:27

Urgent Interim Order obtained against daybreak to...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/12

John Maytham speaks to Jacques Peacock, Communications Manager at the NSPCA, about the urgent interim court order granted against Daybreak Foods following a devastating animal welfare crisis at their breeder farms in Bela-Bela and Mookgopong. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook:www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok:www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram:www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X:www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener

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8:48

City aims to curb errant driving on Kloof Nek Road

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/12

John Maytham talks to City of Cape Town Councillor, Roberto Quintus, about how the city plans to stop errant driving on Kloof Nek road. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook:www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok:www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram:www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X:www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:48

United Rugby Championships: Stormers v Dragons 48 - 12

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/12

John Maytham is joined by DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson following his team’s emphatic 48–12 victory over Dragons RFC at DHL Stadium Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook:www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok:www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram:www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X:www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:53

False sheriff warrants: How common Is this kind of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/12

John Maytham speaks with Dr Pamela Welz about a disturbing case of document forgery involving a fake sheriff’s notice falsely issued in her name. She raises concerns about how widespread this kind of fraud might be and the real risk it poses—such as being unknowingly flagged for arrest. They discuss the lack of response from authorities and invite listeners to share similar experiences. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook:www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on

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6:21

Salome – This is Me

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/09

John Maytham is joined by Cape Town-born singer and performer Salome Damons -Johansen, renowned for her powerful voice and uncanny impersonations of old-school music divas. Salome reflects on her one-woman show, This Is Me, a heartfelt celebration of women told through music and personal storytelling. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook:www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok:www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram:www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on

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9:12

Food waste legislation: A call for action of food...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/09

Joining John Maytham is Alan Browde, the CEO and Founder of SA Harvest, a leading non-profit that rescues nutritious food and delivers it to those who need it most. Alan has been vocal in his call for a Food Donations Bill and stronger legislation to redirect perfectly good food away from landfills and into hungry homes. We speak to him about the path forward. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook:www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok:www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on

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4:14

#AnHourWith Chumani Maxwele

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/09

Chumani Pan joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook:www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok:www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram:www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X:www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:50

Kruger untamed

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/09

John Maytham speaks to Alex van den Heever, a renowned wildlife tracker, author, and speaker. Alongside Renias Mhlongo, he co-founded Kruger Untamed, a unique safari experience designed to fully immerse guests in the healing rhythms of the bush. With decades of experience on foot in the African wild, Alex shares powerful insights on how nature quiets the mind, calms the body, and reconnects us to what really matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:00

The John Maytham Book Review

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/09

Listen to John Maytham's weekly book reviews and share his passion for all things literary. From fiction to non-fiction, John reads and reviews a range of books that would sit well on your reading list. The Creation of Half-Broken People by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu, Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist by Liz Pelly, Killer Potential by Hannah Deitch Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook:www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok:www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on

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9:16

Pope Leo XIV: The first American Pope and his reform...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/09

John Maytham is joined by Professor Dion A. Forster—Public Theologian at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Extraordinary Professor at Stellenbosch University—for an insightful discussion on the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff in the history of the Roman Catholic Church Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook:www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok:www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram:www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on

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14:20

Our Burning Planet: Vultures poisoned in Kruger...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/09

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. John Maytham speaks to John Davies, Project Co-ordinator for Raptor Conservation and Research at the Endangered Wildlife Trust, following one of the most devastating wildlife poisoning incidents ever recorded in southern Africa. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook:www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on

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