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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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7:11

Ghost worker syndicates

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/11

Amy MacIver speaks with Jan de Villiers, chairperson of Parliament’s portfolio committee on public service and administration, about South Africa’s growing ghost worker crisis. With recent investigations revealing thousands of fake employees on government payrolls — costing taxpayers millions each month — De Villiers explains how these scams work, why they require collusion among officials, and what urgent steps are being taken to clean up the system. Presenter John Maytham

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7:10

GNU a year in and still no Ministerial scorecards?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/11

Amy MacIver is joined by political scientist and Walter Sisulu University lecturer Mbasa Mvenene to unpack why, almost a year into South Africa’s Government of National Unity, there are still no signed ministerial performance agreements. 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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7:41

Focus, frustration, and finding help: Understanding ADHD

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/11

Amy MacIver is joined by Professor Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, to unpack the complexities of ADHD — one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children. 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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6:55

FEDSAS slams 29 292 teacher vacancies

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2025/06/11

Joining Amy Maciver, is Jaco Deacon, the CEO of the Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools, or FEDSAS – to discuss the National Disaster happening right infront of us – the 29292 teacher vacancies. 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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8:34

Better Together Programme at GSH

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/11

Amy MacIver is joined by Dr Rebecca Sher, Project Lead for Better Together and part of the Department of Child and Adolescent Health at Groote Schuur Hospital, to unpack this powerful initiative. The conversation also features Tanique Kenny, a patient living with cystinosis and a kidney transplant recipient who has been part of Better Together since 2020. He now serves as a peer mentor, offering guidance and support to others walking a similar path. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and

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8:10

The Cowboy Carter experience: with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/11

Amy Maciver is joined by CapeTalk presenter, John Maytham for a cross over from London to reflect on Cowboy Carter, test cricket and so much more! 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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7:36

Eastern Cape relief efforts for flooding and strong...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/11

As torrential weather wreaks havoc across the Eastern Cape, Amy MacIver speaks with Dr Ahmed Bham, Head of Search and Rescue at Gift of the Givers, about their emergency response on the ground. Following a Level 6 weather warning, communities in Butterworth and surrounding areas have been devastated by flooding, forcing mass evacuations and prompting urgent calls for aid. https://giftofthegivers.org Toll Free Number: 0800 786 911info@giftofthegivers.org Gift of the Givers Foundation ACCOUNT NUMBER:

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9:10

Daylight can boost immune system ‬

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/11

Amy MacIver is joined by Professor Elizabeth Mayne, a specialist haematologist and immunopathologist at the University of Cape Town, to unpack new research revealing how our immune system is influenced by light. A recent study from the University of Auckland found that neutrophils — the body’s most abundant white blood cells — are more effective at killing bacteria during the day, thanks to an internal, light-sensitive circadian clock. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and

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5:15

The insightful, subtle, funny and poignant, La Ronde,...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/10

This winter, The Baxter Studio stages La Ronde — a bold, funny, and emotionally layered exploration of intimacy in the modern world. Director Leila Henriques joins the Afternoon Drive to discuss her reimagining of Arthur Schnitzler’s 1897 classic, now set in contemporary Cape Town. With a DJ weaving music through every encounter, the play dives into the shifting dynamics of sex, power, and human connection. Leila shares how this Fleur du Cap award-winning production balances raw themes

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8:11

The Pistachio Comeback

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/10

Amy MacIver speaks with David Muller, CEO of Karoo Pistachios and one of the key figures behind the unlikely revival of South Africa’s pistachio industry. Once written off as a failed experiment in the 1990s, pistachio farming in the Karoo is showing new promise — thanks to lessons learned, scientific breakthroughs, and sheer perseverance. 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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4:22

Minister insists South Africa isn’t facing a bulk...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/10

Amy MacIver is joined by EWN Parliamentary Correspondent Lindsay Dentlinger to unpack Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina’s recent claim that South Africa is not facing a bulk water crisis — but rather a supply and governance problem. Lindsay explains what came out of the Minister’s first appearance before Parliament’s SCOPA, including shocking stats on municipal underperformance, ballooning water board debt, and the limits of national intervention. Together, they

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5:56

Cape Town asks Con Court to invalidate public...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/10

Amy MacIver is joined by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to unpack the City’s landmark legal challenge against the newly passed Public Procurement Act. In a bold move, the City has approached the Constitutional Court, arguing that the Act threatens municipal autonomy, delays service delivery, and undermines local governance 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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10:21

Petro SA’s contaminated deal

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/10

Investigative journalist Susan Comrie from amaBhungane joins Amy MacIver to unpack the tangled saga of fuel contamination and questionable procurement in South Africa’s energy sector. From PetroSA’s R150 million prepayment to Nako Energy, to concerns over fuel additives like N-methylaniline (NMA), this episode explores the shadowy world of petrol blending, offshore deals, and regulatory blind spots. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned

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7:05

Conservation South Africa: Oceans Programme along the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/10

Amy MacIver speaks with Philip Barnard, Kelp and Climate Specialist at Conservation South Africa, about their Oceans Programme launched in late 2023 along the Namakwa coastline. Focusing on Port Nolloth and Hondeklip Bay, the initiative partners with small-scale fishing cooperatives to promote sustainable livelihoods, protect marine resources, and build economic resilience within coastal communities. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His

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4:35

Swept away: Scholar bus tragedy amid Eastern Cape...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/10

EWN journalist Mongezi Koko joins Amy MacIver with an update on the aftermath of a 22-seater scholar transport bus being swept away by rising floodwaters at the Efata Bridge while en route to Jumba Senior Secondary School in the Eastern Cape. This comes as a cold front brings snow, freezing temperatures, and hazardous conditions to several parts of the country. 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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8:31

The Chapmans Peak mountain challenge

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/10

Amy MacIver speaks to Karoline Hanks about her wild plan to run the height of Mount Everest right here on Chapman’s Peak. It’s called the Chappies Everesting Challenge with 14 brutal ascents to raise funds for Project Noordhoeked, a grassroots conservation drive transforming Noordhoek’s beaches, wetlands and wild spaces. From tackling invasive aliens like rooikrans to the personal pull of this iconic mountain, Karoline shares why this mission matters, and why now. Presenter John

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6:13

The snowfall in KZN and Eastern Cape – should we be...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/10

Amy Maciver is joined by Lehlohonolo Thobela, broadcaster at the South African weather services, to discuss the dangers of snowfall in the KZN and Eastern Cape region – and whether the Western Cape should be weary. 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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7:31

The Runner’s effect: Inside the science of motion

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/10

In the wake of the 2025 Comrades Marathon, Amy MacIver is joined by renowned sports scientist and performance coach Dr Ross Tucker to explore the profound effects that running has on the human body and mind. From cardiovascular health to mental clarity, muscle composition to burnout, Dr Tucker unpacks what the science says about putting one foot in front of the other — whether you’re an elite athlete or weekend jogger. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio

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10:25

A recap on Ocean Day

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/09

South African nature photographer joins Amy Maciver to dive into conversation about the celebration and significance of World Ocean day, which took place on Sunday, the 8th June 2025. 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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9:18

Steenhuisen backs targeted bird flu bans

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/09

Amy MacIver is joined by Mr Dipepeneneng Serage, Deputy Director General for Biosecurity and Natural Resources Management, to unpack Minister John Steenhuisen’s support for targeted bird flu bans. Rather than blanket bans on entire countries, Steenhuisen backs a “regionalisation” approach—limiting imports only from outbreak zones like Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show

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