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10:54

The Big One: Love, leftism & South Africa’s struggle...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/18

Dan Corder speaks to Vishwas Satgar about his book A Love Letter to the Many and his reflections on the South African Left—past, present, and future. With decades of experience in the unions, the SACP, the UDF, and beyond, Satgar offers a deep dive into the challenges facing progressive politics today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:21

Frozen frontiers: Life and research in Antarctica

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/18

Dan Corder speaks with Dr. Herman van Niekerk, a Senior Lecturer in Geology at the University of Johannesburg, about what it’s like to be part of an Antarctic research team. With years of experience studying ancient rocks in Antarctica, heexplores the challenges of conducting research in one of the harshest environments on Earth and describes the daily life of scientists at Antarctic bases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:57

SA Conservationists lead Saudi Arabia’s bold...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/18

Dan Corder speaks with Terri Castis, one of the South African conservationists leading Saudi Arabia’s boldest rewilding project—a 24,500 km² marine-terrestrial Royal Reserve. Having spent nearly two decades at iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Terri and her team are applying South Africa’s proven conservation strategies to restore ecosystems, reintroduce 23 native species, and establish Saudi Arabia’s first all-female ranger team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:13

Social Grant PhD: Lifeline or a barrier?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/18

Dan Corder speaks to Vayda Megannon, PhD candidate in Sociology at UCT and Regional Programme Manager for The Family Caregiving Programme, about her groundbreaking research and what South Africa needs to do to better support its unemployed citizensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:05

Tensions in the ice: DFFE responds to allegations at...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/18

Dan Corder speaks with Environment Minister Dr. Dion George about the recent controversy surrounding South Africa’s Antarctic base, SANAE IV, and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) response to allegations of misconduct among overwintering team members.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:04

Five tips to find what really brings you joy outside...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/17

Dr. Alison Bishop, Lecturer in Positive Psychology Coaching at the University of East London, joins Dan Corder to share five key strategies to discover true joy beyond the demands of daily work. With a background in resilience research and wellbeing coaching, she offers practical, science-backed advice on how to cultivate happiness in our everyday lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:22

The Big One - The politics of smell

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/17

Dan Corder is joined by Dr. Ally Louks, the English literary academic whose ground-breaking PhD dissertation,Olfactory Ethics: The Politics of Smell in Modern and Contemporary Prose, went viral on social media. Dr. Louks shares the unexpected journey of her research gaining public attention and unpacks why scent, often overlooked in literary analysis, holds deep political and cultural significance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:48

Ebrahim Rasool expelled: What does this means for SA...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/17

Dan Corder is joined by Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, to discuss the diplomatic crisis surrounding Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool’s expulsion from the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:08

Shaping the future of Cape Town’s transport network:...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/17

Dan Corder is joined by Roberto Quintas to discuss Cape Town’s proposed changes to its public transport fares policy. With a vision to create a more seamless, efficient, and accessible transport system, the City is calling on residents, transport operators, and commuters to provide input on the draft policy before the public comment deadline on 7 April 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:47

The case for a wealth tax

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/17

Dan Corder is joined by Michael Marchant, Head of Investigations at Open Secrets, to unpack one of South Africa’s most pressing economic debates: Should the country introduce a wealth tax on its richest individuals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:18

The rise in cognitive challenges

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/17

Dan Corder is joined by Professor Michael le Cordeur, Emeritus Professor in Teaching and Learning at Stellenbosch University to discuss the local and global forces shaping this decline of adults and teens ability to read, reason, focus and learn new things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:25

Trump cuts HIV funding – activist march led by Zackie...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/17

Dan Corder speaks to Zackie Achmat—activist, filmmaker, and co-founder of the Treatment Action Campaign. A lifelong fighter for health justice, Achmat has been at the forefront of the struggle for affordable HIV treatment in South Africa. He unpacks the real impact of these funding cuts, the message behind this march, and what needs to be done to protect the most vulnerableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:16

Springbok Nude Girls and Squeal LIVE at BRASS BELL

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/14

For the first time in years,Springbok Nude GirlsandSqueal - two of SA’s most iconic rock bands - are sharing the stage. Arno Cartsens joins Dan Corder to share his excitement and the explosive energy this legendary gig promises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:18

Is the health minister legally allowed to put a ban...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/14

Dan Corder is in conversation with Ricky Stone, environmental lawyer at Cullinan and Associates – to unpack the banning of hemp and cannabis derivatives in any food products. This move is a contradiction to recent law changes that saw the relaxation of cannabis restrictions in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:36

Popi Sibiya: Living the Story – South Africa’s Untold...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/14

Dan Corder speaks to Popi Sibiya about her groundbreaking work, the adventures and dangers she encounters, and why these stories in and around South Africa needs to be told.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:36

Protea Village community

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/14

Dan Corder speaks with Aunty Martha Thomas, a successful claimant that will be reunited with land that was previously confiscated from her family, under the group areas act. Many, many years later – we hear from her how this affected her life, and how this success will change her life going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:14

The darkside of Agriculture in SA

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/14

Dan Corder speaks to Wandile Sihlobo, Agriculture Economist, about his new book titled “ The uncomfortable truth about South Africa’s Agriculture and the broader conversation about the darkside to AgricultureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:02

The Joshlin Smith case

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/14

Dan Corder speaks with EWN’s Carlo Peterson about the developments in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping/trafficking case, in the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay multi-purpose centre. The case has been postponed until Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:27

Surprise! Happy Birthday John

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/14

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6:10

Backabiz with Standard Bank: The Sauce Queen

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/13

John Maytham is joined by Bruce Isaacs, owner of The Sauce Queens, about his amazing entrepreneurial journey as the genius behind The Sauce queen - as part of Backabiz with Standard bankSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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