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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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8:04

Computers on Wheels: How Your Car Is Collecting and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/15

John Maytham is joined by Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of Worldwide Worx and Editor-in-Chief of Gadget.co.za, to unpack what’s really happening inside today’s connected vehicles, and whether motorists should be worried that their cars are quietly learning more about them than they realise. 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

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7:02

From Crocs to Catwalks: Why ‘Ugly Shoes’ Are the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/15

John Maytham is joined by Browyn Williams, trends specialist and strategist, to unpack why these unconventional silhouettes are suddenly everywhere — and what they say about how people are dressing, expressing identity, and pushing back against polished perfection in fashion culture. 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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9:28

Pin Drop: Eve’s footprints

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/15

John Maytham is joined by Charles Helm, palaeontologist, who helps us unpack what makes this discovery so significant — not just scientifically, but imaginatively, as it offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of early modern humans on South Africa’s coastline. 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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12:35

MyCiTi in Limbo: Cape Town Pushes Government for...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/15

John Maytham is joined by Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, who has written directly to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, calling for urgent engagement and a shift towards performance-based, long-term funding for successful transport systems like MyCiTi. 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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9:12

Cruise Ship Mystery Solved: South African Scientists...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/15

We joined by Professor Lucille Blumberg, infectious diseases physician and medical microbiologist, who has been at the centre of the investigation, as she unpacks how the team pieced together a complex international outbreak involving multiple countries, fatalities, and a pathogen rarely seen 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,

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9:30

Trump Meets Xi: Trade Talks Take Centre Stage as Iran...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/14

China expert Martyn Davies speaks to John Maytham about the importance of talks between US President Donlad Trump and China’s president Xi Jinping. 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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6:03

Weeding out the corruption in our Police force: SAPS...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/14

Dr Jean Redpath joins John Maytham to break down the case against suspended SAPS commissioner Fannie Masemola. 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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8:50

From Pixels to Polaroids: Why Travellers Are Falling...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/14

News24 Journalist, Andrew Thompson, joins John Maythamto unpack why younger generations in particular are rediscovering the appeal of delayed gratification, physical photo prints and the nostalgic ritual of shooting on film rather than scrolling through thousands of forgotten images stored in the cloud. 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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6:44

SARS: New SARS commissioner says SARS is seriously...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/14

John Maytham speaks to Judge Dennis Davis on the new SARS commissioner saying that the revenue service doesn't have enough resources to close the country’s tax gap. 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

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8:02

Starlink Stalled: ICASA Pushes Back on B-BBEE Policy...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/14

Editor of Tech Central, Duncan Mcleod joins John Maythamto unpack the legal, regulatory and political implications of this decision, and what it means for Starlink, foreign investment and the future of broadband connectivity 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

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16:23

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/14

Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating. 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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8:35

Stalingrad Strategy Stopped: Court Clears Way for...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/14

Judges Matter’s Mbekezeli Benjamin join John Maytham to discuss the latest judgement in former President Jacob Zuma’s arms deal case. 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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6:04

Stormers: The Stormers take on Cardiff Rugby in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/13

To preview this pivotal fixture and assess the Stormers’ playoff ambitions, John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers. 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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13:51

The publication of Textbooks: Adriaan Basson’s right...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/13

Right of reply to last week’s Plan B – where Rebecca Davis spoke about the most recent textbook scandal. Rebecca spoke about an article published on News24. News24 editor Adriaan Basson joins John to clarify News24’s publication of its article. 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

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6:29

Western Cape weather disaster update

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/13

Mop up operations continue across the province, following 2 days of storms. John Maytham chats to WC Disaster Management Director Colin Deiner. 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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12:40

The Persian: With David McCloskey

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/13

Joining John Maythamis David McCloskey, author of The Persian, to discuss the inspiration behind the novel and why the hidden conflict between Iran and Israel provides such fertile ground for storytelling. 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

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11:57

Behind the Boom Gates: POPIA’s New Rules for Gated...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/13

we speak to Ahmore Burger-Smidt (pronounced Amore), Director and Regulatory Head at Werksmans Attorneys to discuss POPIA turning its attention to gated access. 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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8:25

Trump Rejects Iran Proposal as Fragile Ceasefire...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/12

Amy MacIver speaks to international relations analyst James Ker-Lindsay about rising tensions between the United States and Iran, the fragile Gulf ceasefire and the growing fears of renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz region. 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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9:01

Phala Phala: Demanding the Full Truth Behind South...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/12

Amy MacIver speaks to News24 editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson about explosive new financial evidence linked to the Phala Phala burglary case and the growing political implications for President Cyril Ramaphosa. 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

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3:40

Arts Funding in Crisis: R51.8 Million ‘Rot’ Exposed...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/12

Amy MacIver speaks to KKNK board chair Christo van der Rheede about the ongoing controversy around arts funding in South Africa, the impact on major festivals and the future sustainability of the country’s creative sector. 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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