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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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7:32

Tented camp flower season

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/15

John Maytham is joined by Allan Johnston, Co-Founder and Executive Director of South African Experiences and spokesperson for Chiefs Tented Camps, to talk about a vibrant return to one of South Africa’s most spectacular seasonal offerings, the Namaqua Flower Beach Camp. 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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6:26

Banning alcohol sales on school property

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2025/05/15

Matakanye Matakanye is the Secretary General of the National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB), and he joins John to weigh in on a hotly contested new directive from the Eastern Cape Department of Education, a province wide ban on alcohol sales at all public schools. 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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7:57

Gérard Depardieu found guilty in sexual assault trial

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/15

John Maytham is joined by acclaimed French journalist Coline Clavaud Mégevand, a contributor to Le Monde and La Déferlante, to unpack the landmark court ruling that found iconic French actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of sexual assault. 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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9:00

Delay in IPL final

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2025/05/15

John Maytham is joined by celebrated cricket writer Neil Manthorpe to unpack the implications of the delayed IPL 2025 final and its knock-on effect on South Africa’s preparations for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia. 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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7:46

Degrees Global Forum on SRM

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/15

John Maytham is joined by Dr Christopher Lennard, a Degrees-funded scientist and research collaborator, to discuss the upcoming Global Forum on Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) — the largest event of its kind, taking place in Cape Town from 12 to 16 May 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

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8:50

R230 Million Brushstroke: SA’s Marlene Dumas Breaks...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/15

To unpack the significance of this moment—for South African art, women artists, and the global art market, the R239 million painting sale by artist, Marlene Dumas —we’re joined by Sean O’Toole, a respected art commentator and curator. Sean is known for his incisive writing on contemporary visual culture and his deep knowledge of the South African and international art scenes. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His

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6:59

Gautengers moving back to Jozi

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/15

To help us unpack this surprising trend of Gautengers moving back to Johanneburg, John Maytham is joined by Chanté Venter, CEO of Wise Move. With over 15,000 recorded moves in 2024 alone, Chanté has her finger on the pulse of where South Africans are going—and more importantly, why. 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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10:10

What awaits the voetsekkers?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/15

John Maytham is joined by Lisa Otto, Associate Professor and Deputy Director of the SARChI Chair in African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy at the University of Johannesburg.She recently penned a provocative piece titled “Afrikaner ‘refugees’ in US will neither be welcomed as martyrs nor fast-tracked to privilege.” 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

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8:22

The Tshwane wage ruling

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/14

John Maytham is joined by Advocate Craig Watt-Pringle to unpack the recent Labour Court ruling that partially favoured the City of Tshwane in its wage exemption dispute. Having studied the full 70-page judgment, Watt-Pringle explains why only part of the ruling holds broader public interest and breaks down the legal principles behind exemptions in collective bargaining agreements. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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8:19

NIH cuts threaten south africa’s health research future

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/14

John Maytham is joined by health policy experts to unpack the US National Institutes of Health’s decision to halt foreign sub-awards — a move that has placed billions of rands in South African HIV and TB research funding at risk. With clinical trials suspended, patient care disrupted, and jobs on the line, this discussion explores the ethical, medical, and geopolitical implications of Washington’s quiet retreat from global health partnerships. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and

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6:01

Climate Crisis is creating a health emergency

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/14

John Maytham speaks to Professor Ashraf Coovadia, Head of Paediatrics and Child Health at Wits University, about why climate change is no longer just an environmental or economic issue but a full-blown public health emergency threatening lives and overwhelming health systems. 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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10:58

Africonomics: A History of Western Ignorance

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/14

John Maytham is joined by historian Bronwen Everill to discuss her book Africonomics, exploring why Western economic models have failed Africa and how indigenous systems may offer a more relevant path 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 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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9:14

The Power consumption of generative AI

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/14

John Maytham is joined by writer, technologist and professor Steven Boykey Sidley to discuss the growing environmental concerns tied to the rapid advancement of generative AI. From electricity demand and water use to the carbon cost of training large-scale models, they explore the hidden ecological footprint behind artificial intelligence. 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

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8:27

Dunoon protests: Law enforcement strategy

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/14

John Maytham speaks with Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, about the recent unrest in Dunoon’s Ezihagwini informal settlement. The conversation explores how law enforcement balances public safety, crowd control, and constitutional rights during volatile protests. 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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6:10

Vuur voted into the Top 100 steak restaurants

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/13

John Maytham is joined by Shaun Scrooby, self-taught chef and owner of VUUR on Goose Island at the Remhoogte Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, to celebrate VUUR’s inclusion in the 2025 World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list. Ranked 87th globally and named the Best Steak Restaurant in Africa, VUUR joins Johannesburg’s The Blockman as one of only two South African restaurants to crack the prestigious top 100. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and

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7:53

The pause in the Trump trade wars

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/13

John Maytham is joined by global strategist Michael Power to discuss the 90-day pause in the US-China trade war. After talks in Geneva, both countries agreed to reduce tariffs, easing global tensions. Power unpacks the political and economic impact of the deal and whether it signals lasting change or a temporary truce 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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7:40

The politics behind Afrikaner Asylum in the US

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/13

John Maytham speaks with journalist and author Max du Preez about the US decision to grant refugee status to 59 white South Africans. Du Preez rejects claims of persecution as unfounded and politically motivated, placing the issue in the broader context of Trump-era asylum policy and strained US–South Africa relations. 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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10:31

Bird Bullies: How crows, hadedas and geese are...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/13

John Maytham is joined by Associate Professor Arjun Amar, avian conservation biologist at the FitzPatrick Institute of Ornithology, for a discussion on the growing presence and ecological impact of three of South Africa’s most noticeable bird species: Egyptian geese, pied crows, and hadedas. 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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8:53

Proteas squad named for WTC Final at Lord’s

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/13

John Maytham is joined by South Africa’s Test coach Shukri Conrad to unpack the newly announced 15-player squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia. The highly anticipated match is set for 11–15 June at Lord’s in London. Conrad shares the thinking behind squad selections, including the return of Lungi Ngidi, the inclusion of two specialist spinners, and the leadership of Temba Bavum. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and

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11:28

12 days in a mental health clinic

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/05/13

John Maytham speaks with writer and mental health advocate Marley Jones about her powerful and deeply personal account of spending 12 days in a mental health clinic 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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