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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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5:03

DA’s Helen Zille eyeing Joburg Mayorship

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/09

Amy MacIver speaks to Daily Maverick journalist Ferial Haffajee about Helen Zille’s possible return to frontline politics — this time as a candidate for Mayor of Johannesburg. As Johannesburg battles power cuts, water outages, and a decaying infrastructure, Zille is considering stepping into the fray. 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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7:01

AURA — a South African-born tech platform that is...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/09

Amy MacIver is joined by Warren Myers, CEO and co-founder of AURA — a South African-born tech platform that’s transforming emergency response. Warren shares how AURA is saving lives by partnering with companies around the world to deliver fast, affordable, and accessible security and medical assistance — and this is only the beginning. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive on CapeTalkhttps://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to

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9:07

Los Angeles protest

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/09

Amy Maciver is joined by Brookes Spector, US analyst and former diplomat. Brookes brings years of insight into how moments like this echo across the country and what they might mean for the broader immigration debate and civil-military balance in America. 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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4:56

With Durban born surfer, Jordy Smith

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/09

Amy Maciver is joined by Durban born surfer, Jordy Smith to discuss his position as the world’s number 1 surfer and the upcoming Surfing Championship finale. 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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7:48

Identifying shortcomings in the child protection...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/09

Joining us now is Wendy Kaizer-Philander, Member of the Provincial Parliament and DA Western Cape Spokesperson on Social Development, to unpack the province’s strategy and why a collaborative, community-driven response is crucial to restoring dignity, safety, and hope for our most vulnerable. She’ll also explain how everyday citizens, from teachers to faith leaders, can take part in shaping the way forward Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and

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6:12

JTT member responds to removal of 4 Peninsula baboon...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/09

Greg Oelofse from the City of Cape Town is a member of the Baboon Management Joint Task Team (JTT) response. Oelofse insists that the JTT was tasked with developing a holistic plan for baboon management across the Peninsula for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:02

The Comrades

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/06

we’re joined by Mike Finch, a seasoned runner, editor, and contributor at Runner's World and Bicycling to discuss everything Comrades Marathon! 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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6:18

The shattered bromance between Donald Trump and Elon...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/06

John Maytham is joined by Ian Thomson, ex-US Marine, international businessman, and political analyst, who brings a global perspective to this high-stakes political fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. We unpack the impact of this rift not just on Trump’s legislative agenda, but on Musk’s empire — and what it all means for Republican unity ahead of the next U.S. election. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His

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6:12

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/06

John Maytham reflects on books that caught his attention this week – stay tuned! Fiction The Mysterious Mr Nakamoto – By Benjamin Wallace The drowned - By John Banville Non fiction Nicotine Gospel – by Sven Axelrad 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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8:07

NHI costing done by Genesis Analytics for the BHF...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/06

Joining John Maytham to break down the data and the broader implications of the Genesis report is Professor Alex van der Heever, Chair of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at WITS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:11

Ticket pricing and the URC semis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/06

John Maytham speaks with Rugby365 editor Jan de Koning about the concerning low attendance figures at Ellis Park Stadium. They examine the factors contributing to this trend and discuss possible solutions to enhance fan engagement in Johannesburg. 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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8:24

NUM research on Rhino poaching

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/06

Dr Tim Kuiper of Nelson Mandela University joins John Maytham to discuss a major new study on rhino poaching. He explains why dehorning works in the short term, but why it won’t be enough without targeting the criminal syndicates and systemic issues that drive the trade. 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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5:50

Gayton Mckenzie’s claims that Ministers should fly...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/06

Political satirist Conrad Koch reacts to Gayton McKenzie's claim that flying economy class is "sadistic" for ministers. The interview breaks down the political and social implications of his remarks, with satirical insight into public service, privilege, and perception. 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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7:06

Cottonwool kid: By Sylvaine Strike and Tony Morkel

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/05

Joining John Maytham to talk about this remarkable piece, called Cottonwoolkid, is the show’s director, a beloved force in South African theatre—actress, writer, and multi-award-winning theatre maker, Sylvaine Strike. 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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7:13

RMB Africa: With Crystal Orderson

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/05

John is joined by CapeTalk presenter, Crystal Orderson, for this week's RMB Africa crossing, they discuss infrastructure and finance in 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 intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews

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7:35

The arrival of AARTO

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/05

Joining John Maytham is Stan Bezuidenhout, a transport analyst and crash specialist, to unpack the arrival of AARTO and what motorist should expect. 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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7:04

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/05

To unpack how we got here, and whether there’s any turning back, John Maytham speaks to Guy Leitch, publisher and editor of SA Flyer Magazine. With decades of experience covering the aviation industry, Leitch helps us understand how baggage became big business and why the trend shows no signs of slowing down. 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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6:50

Backlog of permits for E-hailing drivers

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/05

Joining us is Omar Parker, General Secretary of the Western Cape E-Hailing Association, to unpack what the backlog of permits means for everyday drivers, the legal arguments being explored, and what the industry wants from the City. 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

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5:02

The potential of the foot and mouth outbreak

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/05

John Maytham speak to Wandile Sihlobo, agricultural economist, analyst, and author, about the wider implications of a potential foot and mouth outbreak — not just for trade, but for farmers, retailers, and everyday consumers. With international markets like China already suspending imports of South African beef, the ripple effect could be significant. 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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9:08

The Samara Karoo lodge

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/06/05

John Maytham speaks to Isabelle Tompkins, Head of Strategic Projects at Samara Karoo Reserve, to explore what makes this family-run conservation lodge so special — from its intimate design philosophy to the role it plays in preserving one of South Africa’s most unique ecosystems. 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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