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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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7:05

From Astoria to Athlone: What Zohran Mamdani’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/26

Mike Wills speaks to Faiez Jacobs — former Member of Parliament, founder of The Transcendence Group, lifelong activist, and proud Capetonian — who reflects on what Mamdani’s rise could mean for Cape Town’s fractured political landscape. For Jacobs, Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primary isn’t just about winning office — it’s about the return of people-centred politics rooted in presence, principle, and performance. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and

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7:37

Why it is acceptable for Israel to have nuclear...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/26

Mike Wills is joined by Idan Ronen, an Israeli journalist and Middle East researcher based in Netanya, who helps us explore the reasoning behind Israel’s nuclear posture and why it continues to enjoy quiet tolerance from global powers. While not officially confirmed, Israel’s nuclear arsenal is widely accepted as fact — maintained under a policy of "strategic ambiguity." Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves

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8:21

Julia Hamption on the comforting myth of SA’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/26

Mike Wills speaks to Julia Hampton, who has spent years researching unemployment in South Africa. Once an advocate for informal business development herself, Hampton has come to challenge long-held assumptions about the scale and impact of this so-called “invisible economy.” 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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7:39

Mark Barnes on the state of the Post Office

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/26

To weigh in on the state of the Post office, Mike Wills speaks to Mark Barnes, Business Day columnist and former CEO of the SA Post Office. With over 30 years of experience in finance and markets, Barnes brings both a strategic and deeply personal perspective, having once tried to steer the Post Office back to health himself. 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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7:39

Cape Storm: What damage has the storm done thus far?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/25

John Maytham speaks to Sonica Lategan, spokesperson for Disaster Risk Management at the City of Cape Town, for the latest on the ground. She shares what damage the storm has caused thus far and how the City is responding. From flooded roadways to proactive emergency deployment, Cape Town's response teams are working around the clock. 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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6:46

Protect Your Mind: How to avoid the cognitive traps...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/25

John Maytham is joined by Jordan Gibbs, a practical AI analyst and prototype engineer based in Billings, Montana, to unpack the psychological risks of interacting with overly agreeable AI like ChatGPT. Gibbs, who describes himself as an AI tinkerer on the bleeding edge of tech, warns that ChatGPT can become a dangerously validating echo chamber — subtly reinforcing delusions and cognitive distortions. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned

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6:54

SCA Ruling in Nulane Case highlights prosecution and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/25

John Maytham is joined by legal researcher Chris Oxtoby to unpack the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) scathing ruling in the Nulane case—widely seen as a litmus test for South Africa’s State Capture prosecutions. In a recent Daily Maverick article co-authored with Judith February, Oxtoby details how the SCA overturned the Free State High Court’s decision to acquit all accused, citing serious misapplication of legal principles and failure to assess the totality of evidence

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6:10

The Moeen Ali Sports Centre construction

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/25

John Maytham speaks to James Fernie, visionary social entrepreneur and the founding director of Uthando South Africa, about how the project of rebuilding The Moeen Ali Sports Complex is setting a precedent for cost-effective, eco-friendly construction that centres the community every step of the way. The Moeen Ali Sports Complex is more than bricks and mortar — it’s an example of sustainable, artful, and inclusive development that could shift the way we build in South Africa. Presenter

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7:13

The state of Kirstenbosch

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/25

Joining John Maytham to unpack the current state of Kirstenbosch is Mark Reid, CEO of Everard Reid, who has worked closely with conservation bodies and botanical institutions across South Africa. He offers insights into the operational realities, the pressures facing public green spaces, and how iconic sites like Kirstenbosch can be better supported going forward. 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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7:04

Revolutionary telescope reveals first celestial image...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/24

John Maytham is joined by Dr Moses Mogotsi, Adjunct Lecturer at the SAAO–UCT Joint Astronomy Programme, to unpack the breakthrough first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile — home to the world’s most powerful digital telescope camera. 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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7:30

Israel launches strikes after ceasefire breach claim

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/24

John Maytham is joined by Kamran Matin, Associate Professor of International Relations at Sussex University, to unpack Israel’s intensified strikes on Tehran following claims that Iran violated a ceasefire deal brokered by the U.S. and Qatar. 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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5:05

What shape and form should the National Dialogue take...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/24

John Maytham speaks to Steven Friedman, South African political analyst and columnist, known for his sharp insight into democratic reform, public accountability and policy direction – to unpack the National Dialogue worth R700 million, in the face of a high unemployment rate. 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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5:41

The Barbarians are coming – But is it a real test for...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/24

John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick sports journalist Craig Ray to unpack why Saturday’s Springboks vs Barbarians match in Cape Town is being viewed more as a high-profile training exercise than a true Test match 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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7:26

How to make a Nuclear bomb

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/24

John Maytham is joined by Professor Andy Buffler, Head of the Physics Department at the University of Cape Town and Director of MeASURe, to explain the science, strategy, and history behind nuclear weapons. From Hiroshima to modern-day missile systems, Buffler unpacks how these devastating devices work, their catastrophic impact, and the global efforts to control them. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local

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7:07

Why does Paul Mashatile remind you of Jacob Zuma? cdfc

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/24

John Maytham is joined by Adriaan Basson, Editor-in-Chief of News24, to unpack his latest column drawing parallels between Deputy President Paul Mashatile and former President Jacob Zuma. From benefactor-funded lifestyles to family-linked business deals, Basson argues that Mashatile is walking a dangerously familiar path — one marked by excess, blurred ethical lines, and public distrust. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show

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6:29

Qatar Airspace Closures could disrupt SA travel –...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/24

John Maytham is joined by freelance travel writer Andrew Thompson to unpack how Qatar’s sudden airspace shutdown—triggered by Iranian missile threats—could still disrupt your travel plans, even if you’re not flying through Doha. 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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7:53

Men and mental health: Shattering the silence

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/24

John Maytham speaks to Marion Scher, veteran mental health writer and long-time media consultant to SADAG, who’s spent over three decades working to dismantle the shame around mental illness. Her latest book dives into the lived experiences of South African men across all walks of life—featuring candid reflections from the likes of swimmer Chad le Clos, rugby coach Swys de Bruyn, and musician David Kramer—while also offering insights from mental health professionals on the

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6:17

The rise in cancer cases – experts calling it the new...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/24

Jiohn Maytham speaks to Dr. Liana Roodt, breast cancer specialist and Executive Director of the Cancer Alliance of South Africa – to unpack the rising cases ofcCancer and why experts are saying it is the new HIV. 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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7:36

Questions Over Lotto: Mashatile Family Ties to New...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/24

John Maytham is joined now by Azzarrah Karrim, investigative journalist at amaBhungane, to unpack Paul Mashatile’s family being tied to 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 rates remission programme

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/23

To walk us through the intention behind this debt remission proposal, and how it fits into the City’s broader budget framework, John Maytham speaks to Councillor Siseko Mbandezi, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Finance. 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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