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7:25

NHI Shake-Up: Government Eyes Tax Perk Cuts for...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/29

John Maytham speaks to Alex van den Heever, Health and Social Security Systems Specialist, to unpack the fiscal implications of the NHI’s funding model, the impact on private medical scheme members, and whether this approach risks deepening inequality rather than closing the healthcare gap. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal

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5:29

Tanzania elections overshadowed by concerns from...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/29

John Maytham speaks to independent journalist and analyst Peter Fabricus on the Tanzanian Elections 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 highlight is Rapid

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10:09

City Spotlight: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Hosting...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/28

John Maytham speaks to Laura Nkula Wenz, Urban Geographer and Lead of the African Literary Cities Project at the University of Cape Town, about the balance between the benefits and disadvantages of hosting events in urban spaces 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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5:47

Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Addressing Suicides...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/28

John Maytham speaks to Mpho Kwinika, President of the South African Policing Union (SAPU), about the pressure officers face and what needs to be done. 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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10:38

Afrobarometer Survey: South Africans Torn Over...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/28

John Maytham speaks to Steven Friedman, political analyst, about what Afrobarometer survey results mean for South Africa’s democratic future. 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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6:46

Equal Justice on Trial: Nicole Fritz on Defending...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/28

John Maytham speaks to Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression, explains why South Africa’s response to the attempted service of court papers on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese is more than a procedural issue—it is a critical test of the principles underpinning international law. 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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7:33

Controversy at URC: Wessels Banned Despite No Visual...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/28

John Maytham is joined by Freelance Rugby analyst, Jan De Koning to speak about the URC’s disciplinary process in the light of Wessel’s ban despite lack of evidence. 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

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10:06

Sparta: The gripping story of Ancient Greece’s most...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/28

John Maytham speaks to Andrew Bayliss, author and Associate Professor in Greek History at the University of Birmingham, about his major new history, Sparta. 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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8:39

R70bn at Stake: Pick n Pay Boss Calls for Online...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/28

John Maytham speaks to Sean Summers, CEO of Pick n Pay, who is sounding the alarm on South Africa’s online gambling sector. Summers warns that the industry is “out of control”, with over R70 billion a year being siphoned out of the local economy—money that could otherwise support jobs and local businesses. 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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8:09

Does South Africa have enough forensics investigators

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/27

Dr. Lamb joins John Maytham to discuss how the shortage of Forensic reflects broader institutional challenges within the SAPS — and what sustainable solutions might look like. 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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8:01

South Africa off FATF grey list

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/27

Neil Froneman, Chairman of Business Against Crime South Africa, speaks to John Maytham about South Africa’s exit last week from the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list. 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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7:33

SA to roll out twice-yearly HIV jab

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/27

John Maytham speaks to journalist, Mia Malan, of the Bhekisisa Health Journalism Centre, about a new twice-yearly HIV prevention jab that has been approved by the Health Products Regulatory Authority. 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

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8:42

The Speed Classic: What was the weekend like?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/27

John Maytham speaks to Iain Banner, organiser of the Speed Classic Cape Town, about the weekend event. 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 highlight is

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7:35

Over a thousand Western Cape teachers quit in a year

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/27

John Maytham speaks to Basil Manuel, executive director of the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa) about why so many teachers are leaving the profession in the Western Cape 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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9:05

The DA’s BEE gamble

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/27

John Maytham speaks to Carol Paton, journalist at News24, to unpack the DA’s BEE election gamble — is it a principled stand for efficiency and fairness, or a political miscalculation that could alienate the very voters it needs to win over? 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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8:08

MyCiTi’s swipe free future: What can we look forward to?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/27

As the Cape Town readies itself for a smarter, greener, and more inclusive transport system, John Maytham speaks to Cllr Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, about how this digital evolution will change the way Capetonians move — and how soon we can expect to tap, ride, and go – MyCiTi’s swipe free future. 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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9:13

Stormers Chase Tour Glory Against Benetton in Final...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/24

Joining John Maytham to break down the match-up and the squad dynamics is John Dobson, Stormers Director of Rugby, who shares insights into team selection, key players to watch, and the Stormers’ strategy for the hill climb to URC success. 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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6:08

Windaba 2025: Everything you need to know about Wind...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/24

Joining John Maytham to unpack the developments of wind energy in SA is Peter Ven, CEO of Seriti Green, a leading voice in the wind energy space. Peter shares insights into the challenges and opportunities facing South Africa’s wind sector, and why coordinated action between stakeholders is critical. 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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4:19

Alistair Ruiters Tipped as South Africa’s Next...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/24

John Maytham is joined by Peter Fabricius, seasoned journalist at Daily Maverick, to explore why Alistair Ruiters is seen as “our greatest asset” in Washington – as the next SA ambassador to the US. 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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8:32

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/24

Join us to take a look at what books John Maytham found interesting this week! 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 highlight is Rapid Fire, just after

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