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9:14

Sewage Crisis Puts the Cradle of Humankind at Risk as...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/12

Amy MacIver speaks to Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site Association chairperson Trevor Brough about the worsening sewage and wastewater crisis in Mogale City and the growing environmental threat facing one of South Africa’s most important heritage sites. 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

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6:14

Farming Through the Crisis: South African Growers...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/12

Amy MacIver speaks to agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo about the sharp rise in fertiliser and fuel costs linked to global conflict, and what it could mean for South African farmers, food production and consumer prices. 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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7:03

International Nurse’s Day: Highlighting a Nurse’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/12

Amy MacIver speaks to haemophilia nurse co-ordinator Annie Cruickshank about International Nurses Day, the pressures facing nurses in South Africa and why empowering healthcare workers is critical to improving patient care and saving lives. 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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6:46

What damages has the Cape Storm done?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/12

Amy MacIver speaks to City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Charlotte Powell about the devastating impact of severe storm conditions across the Western Cape as flooding, strong winds and infrastructure damage continue affecting thousands of residents. 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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7:23

SPCA on Storm Alert: Emergency Calls Surge as Cape...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/12

Amy MacIver speaks to Cape of Good Hope SPCA spokesperson Belinda Abraham about the growing animal welfare emergency unfolding across Cape Town as severe storm conditions leave pets trapped, injured, abandoned and exposed to freezing floodwaters. 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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8:14

Top generals arrested over ORT gold seizure

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/11

Amy MacIver is joined by violence monitor, Mary De Haas to discuss policing issues in South 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 profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid

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6:04

Andes Virus Alert: Are Screens Stealing Our...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/11

Amy MacIver is joined by Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx and editor-in-chief of Gadget.co.za. Arthur is one of South Africa’s leading technology commentators and will help us explore whether our increasingly digital lives are limiting imagination or providing powerful new tools to enhance human creativity. 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

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5:08

Junior Boks’ Superpower: Talent and Depth Drive...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/11

Amy MacIver is joined by Jan de Koning, independent rugby analyst and editor of Rugby365, to unpack what this historic triumph says about the future of South African rugby and whether this group has what it takes to successfully defend their world title – The Junior Boks win their first u20 Championship. 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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8:08

Andes Virus Alert: Western Cape Resident Tested as MV...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/11

Daily Maverick journalist, Estelle Ellis, speaks to Amy MacIver about the Western Cape resident currently being tested for Hantavirus after possible exposure during a flight from St Helena to 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 mean the program often surprises the

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7:41

Phala Phala Judgment: What the R15 Million Revelation...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/11

Amy MacIver is joined by Sanusha Naidu, political and foreign policy analyst. We’ll examine whether this latest development weakens Ramaphosa’s authority, how it may affect the ANC’s internal dynamics, and what implications it could have for the governing party as it seeks to maintain credibility with voters and coalition partners. 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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6:53

Traffic and severe weather update

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/11

Amy MacIver gets an update on the weather and traffic situation across the city from Kevin Jacobs, Chief Inspector of Cape Town’s Traffic Services. \ 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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5:35

Baviaanskloof Flood Relief: Living Lands on the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/11

Amy MacIver is joined this afternoon by Justin Gird, co-director of Living Lands, who is helping lead the response effort in the Baviaanskloof as teams attempt to reach those cut off by the floods. 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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4:29

Update on school closures in the Western Cape

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/11

Kerry Mauchline, pokesperson for David Maynier, MEC for education in the Western Cape, joins Amy MacIver to give an update on school closures due to extreme weather 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 audience with intriguing

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8:59

Everything Stormers with John Dobson

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/08

Africa Melane speaks to John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers — and importantly, listeners will also have the opportunity to put their own questions directly to him during the interview. 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

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6:49

The ConCourt hands down the Phala Phala judgement

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/08

Africa Melane speaks to Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution on the latest legal developments from the Phala Phala judgement. 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

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8:09

The Strait of Hormuz Blockade: The impact on South...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/08

Africa Melane speak to Mervyn Abrahams, Group Programme Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group about the Strait of Hormuz blockade and the impact on the daily lives of South African consumers. 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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9:46

NHI at a Crossroads: Is Opposition Blocking...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/08

Africa Melane speaks to Professor Alex van den Heever, Chair of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand about the latest developments from the NHI Bill. 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

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11:44

PIn Drop: A focus on Table Mountain

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/08

Africa Melane speaks to Environmental journalist, Don Pinnock for our first pin drop... the pin has dropped on Table Mounrtain for this week’s travel feature! 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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10:14

The DA’s stance of the Phala Phala Judgement

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/08

Africa Melane speaks to Solly Msimanga, Gauteng leader of the Democratic Alliance, on the DA’s stance on the Phala Phala judgement. 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

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5:42

Is the Gulf region anywhere near peace?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/07

John Maytham speaks to Ian Lesser about whether the region is genuinely moving closer to peace, what the proposed US-Iran framework could mean for the Middle East, and how global powers are navigating one of the world’s most volatile geopolitical flashpoints. 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

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