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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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8:09

US Tariffs

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/03

Wolfe Braude, Agribiz Manager at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) joins John Maytham to unpack the 30% reciprocal duty slapped on by the US and how this impacts SA trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:48

Clearing the vlei: Zeekoevlei restoration under way

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/03

John Maytham is joined by Sidney Jacobs, Chairperson of Friends of Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei (FOZR), to discuss the City of Cape Town’s ambitious dredging project at Zeekoevlei. Set to begin in May 2025 and spanning 26 months, the project aims to restore the health of the vlei by removing decades of nutrient-rich sediment responsible for harmful algal blooms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:04

Action SA doing SA a favour, why is that?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/03

Herman Mashaba, President of ActionSA, joins John Maytham to discuss the party’s controversial role in helping advance South Africa’s 2025 budget process. This comes after ActionSA’s Alan Beesley introduced a recommendation backed by the ANC and IFP to find alternative revenue sources within 30 days, effectively side-lining the proposed VAT hike. While ActionSA claims it spared South Africans a cost of living blow, critics like the DA accuse it of enabling unchecked ANC spending

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11:35

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/03

A weekly conversation between John Maytham and Rebecca Daviscovering the subjects that created a stir in the news and in social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:56

The power of good news

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/03

John Maytham is joined by Paul Herman, Good News Editor at News24, to explore the impact of spotlighting positive, uplifting stories in the national news cycle. For the past three years, Paul has led an initiative to replace the usual April Fool’s Day content with inspiring stories about everyday South Africans making an extraordinary difference. From community heroes to innovative changemakers, Paul unpacks why good news matters, how readers have responded, and why celebrating hope and

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7:13

BACKABIZ WITH STANDARD BANK - Red Stiches Embroidery

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/02

On today’s BackaBiz with Standard Bank segment, John Maytham chats to Schauneen Fletcher, founder of Red Stitches Embroidery. From machine embroidery and digitizing to sewing classes and dressmaking, Schauneen is building a creative hub for makers and learners alike. She shares how she handles tricky client requests, tight deadlines, and why collaboration with fellow embroiderers keeps her business thriving. Red Stitches is now in the running to win up to R50 000, thanks to Standard

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5:16

SAMA on challenging the NHI bill

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/02

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa, Chair of SAMA, about the organisation’s constitutional challenge to the NHI Bill and why they believe it threatens both patients’ rights and the future of healthcare in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:49

Inside the 2025 Budget battle

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/02

John Maytham is joined by EWN reporter Lindsay Dentlinger to unpack the latest twists in the 2025 Budget as she shares key updates and behind-the-scenes insightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:14

Beatles reloaded: The fab four reimagined

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/02

Sean Brokensha, The Music Guru, joins John Maytham to discuss the upcoming four-part Beatles biopic series directed by Sir Sam Mendes. With Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Harris Dickinson, and Joseph Quinn cast as the Fab Four, each film will explore the life of a different band member. Brokensha reflects on the casting, the cultural impact of the first fully authorised Beatles film project, and why it’s being called the 'first bingeable theatrical experience'. A celebration of music, legacy, and

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6:50

AfriForum defends school principal against rape...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/02

Journalist Estelle Ellis joins John Maytham to unpack the controversy surrounding Bergview College principal Jaco Pieterse. As AfriForum’s Gerrie Nel defends Pieterse against social media allegations linking him to the rape of a 7-year-old girl, Ellis explores the legal case, the public reaction, and growing calls for stricter school staff vetting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:53

Budget blunders and broken promises

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/02

Tony Leon joins John Maytham to critique the ANC’s last-minute budget negotiations. He argues that the turmoil could have been avoided had the party honoured the June 2024 statement of intent signed under the Government of National Unity. Leon discusses Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision to bypass GNU signatories, the implications for coalition trust, and what the budget wrangling reveals about the ANC’s governance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:41

Bark under attack: Save Newlands Forest

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/02

John Maytham speaks to Willem Boshoff, co-founder of the Newlands Forest Conservation Group. His team has been actively working to combat the issue of bark stripping in Newlands Forest, and thanks to the generosity of the Sugarbird Project, they now have the resources to resume painting targeted species - one of the most effective interventions to date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:04

Zane Dangor meets US officials: Setting the record...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/02

Foreign affairs journalist Peter Fabricius joins John Maytham to unpack South Africa’s recent diplomatic visit to Washington. Led by Dirco’s Zane Dangor, the delegation met with senior US officials to address concerns about the Expropriation Act and clarify Pretoria’s broader policy agenda. Fabricius explains how the meetings countered US misconceptions, shaped by lobbying from groups like AfriForum, and reaffirmed South Africa’s constitutional commitment to equity, land

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7:41

Walking together: How women are reclaiming public spaces

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/02

John Maytham is joined by Professor Amrita Pande from the Department of Sociology at the University of Cape Town to explore how women-led walks are reshaping communities and reclaiming public spaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:30

Legislative oversight: Parliament committee meeting...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/01

EWN Parliamentary Correspondent Babalo Ndenze joins John Maytham to describe the progress of the parliamentary committee meetings convened today to deliberate on various legislative and oversight matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:47

BackaBiz with Standard Bank: Just Relax Services

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/01

John Maytham speaks to Caryn-leigh Stober, founder of Just Relax Services, a Cape Town mobile spa offering massages, manicures, and more in the comfort of your home or guest stay. As part of Standard Bank’s BackaBiz competition, she is in the running to win up to R50 000 to help grow her business. It is all about recognising small businesses doing big things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:43

Historic dinosaur tracks unearthed in the Western Cape

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/01

Medical doctor, outdoor enthusiast, and leading ichnologist Dr. Charles Helm joins John Maytham for a conversation about his team’s latest discovery. Dr. Helm and his colleagues have documented more than 370 vertebrate tracksites along South Africa’s southern coast, but these newly uncovered dinosaur footprints are particularly remarkable for their age and the unique geological context in which they were foundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:36

Entangled Signals: Microsoft, Majorana and the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/01

John Maytham speaks to Steven Boykey Sidley, Professor of practice at JBS at the University of Johannesburg, Daily Maverick columnist, and author of It’s Mine: How the Crypto Industry Is Redefining Ownership, about the buzz surrounding Microsoft’s recent announcement of a new quantum computing chip dubbed Majorana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:08

ANC NEC Briefing: Key outcomes and budget priorities

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/01

John Maytham catches up with EWN reporter Tshidi Madia for the latest insider insights and key takeaways from the ANC’s National Executive Committee meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:41

Zimbabwe stalemate: Protest, power and uncertainty

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/01

A planned protest in Zimbabwe fizzled into a nationwide shutdown as fear of a heavy police presence kept citizens off the streets. John Maytham speaks to Harare-based analyst Effie Ncube about what the silence really says—growing anger at President Mnangagwa, rising support for VP Chiwenga, and what’s next for a nation on edgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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