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4:16

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts – Watershed

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/13

John Maytham is joined by Craig Hinds, lead vocalist and songwriter ofWatershed, ahead of their highly anticipatedKirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerton16 March 2025. Craig reflects on25 yearsof making music, sharing stories from Watershed’s journey—from their early days to their biggest hits likeIndigo Girl. He also discusses what fans can expect atthis milestone anniversary performancein the breathtaking setting ofKirstenbosch GardensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:56

The Democratic Alliance will not support the Budget

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/13

John Maythamis joined by DA leader John Steenhuisento unpack the party’s firm opposition to Finance MinisterEnoch Godongwana’slatest budget. The discussion delves into thecontroversial VAT increase, theR60 billion budget shortfall, and thealternative solutionsthe DA is proposing to avoid placing further strain on South Africans. Steenhuisen outlines his party’s stance within theGovernment of National Unity (GNU)and explains why the DA refuses to support the budget in its current

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6:55

SARS’ surveillance blocked: Court rejects appeal in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/13

John Maytham speaks with Webber Wentzel Consultant Des Kruger about the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision to reject SARS’ attempt to overturn an interdict preventing CCTV surveillance in cigarette manufacturers’ warehouses. They discuss the implications of the ruling, the arguments from both SARS and the Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA), and whether SARS may escalate the matter to the Constitutional Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:31

Watch out for the wellness wave – is Gen Z...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/13

John Maytham speaks to Dominique Olivier, writer and founder of human.writer, whose latest piece dives into the seismic wellness shift in societySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:25

The budget 2025 impact on household income

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/13

John Maythamis joined by renowned finance journalistMaya Fisher-Frenchto unpack the impact of the latest national budget on South African households.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:22

The John Maytham Book Review: The Human Scale,...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/13

Listen to John Maytham's weekly book reviews and share his passion for all things literary. From fiction to non-fiction, John reads and reviews a range of books that would sit well on your reading list. FICTION The Human Scale by Lawrence Wright, Brother Brontë by Fernando A. Flores NON FICTION I'll Never Call Him Dad Again: By the daughter of Gisèle Pelicot by Caroline Darian See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:52

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/13

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

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7:13

Western Cape response to National Budget

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/13

Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, joins John Maytham to discuss the province’s reaction toFinance Minister Enoch Godongwana’sNational Budget. With aproposed VAT increase and a R60 billion budget shortfall, Winde shares his concerns about the impact on businesses, households, and service delivery in the Western Cape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:38

Land Claimants Return Home After Decades of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/12

John Maytham speaks to Andre Maxwell, Chairperson of the Protea Village Community Property Association, about what this moment means for the claimants, the challenges they faced, and the way forward for the development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:47

The long-awaited budget speech

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/12

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Ongama Mtimka, political analyst, who will provide insight into the high-stakes negotiations, the DA’s positioning on tax policy, and what this budget means for the future of governance in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:42

Transformation in cricket

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/12

John Maytham speaks to Dr Mary Ann Dove, an applied sports practitioner and researcher specializing in cricket and talent development. She’ll unpack whether the current system is achieving its intended goals, the structural challenges in nurturing diverse talent, and how South African cricket can strike a balance between development and competitiveness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:05

The long-awaited budget speech

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/12

John Maytham speaks to Economist Roy Havveman. He provides insight into key spending priorities, tax proposals, and whether National Treasury’s measures will stimulate growth or tighten the financial squeeze on businesses and consumers alikeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:37

POPIA unpacked: Why won't these marketing calls stop?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/12

John Maytham is joined by John Giles, Managing Director and Digital, Data, and Tech Attorney at Michalsons Attorneys, to unpack the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and why data privacy matters now more than ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:08

Gold to Black card transition: What are the latest...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/12

John Maytham speaks to Nikki Mbengashe, CEO of Postbank, to unpack the delays, whether all beneficiaries will be assisted in time, and what alternative solutions may be available after the cutoff date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:42

Change for Cannabis use in South Africa

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/11

John Maytham speaks to Paul-Michael Kiechel, a leading cannabis attorney, they discuss what the big change for cannabis use means for users in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:07

The President faces Parliament ahead of the budget

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/11

John Maytham is joined by EWN Parliamentary Reporter Lindsay Dentlinger to unpack the heated exchanges and pressing questions as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces Parliament ahead of the upcoming budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:06

Durban’s Port Upgrade: Transnet’s Bold Move for Trade...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/11

John Maytham speaks to Andrew Pike, a senior maritime lawyer. He’ll share insights on the impact of this move, how it fits into South Africa’s broader port reforms, and what challenges remain—especially amid legal battles over other Transnet concessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:32

Alcohol Tax Debate: Balancing revenue, jobs, and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/11

John Maytham is joined by Professor Corné van Walbeek, Director of the Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products at UCT, to assess the concerns raised by the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) regarding proposed changes to alcohol taxation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:28

A Ground-breaking scientific discovery in infection...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/11

John Maytham speaks with Nazir Ismail, Head of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at Wits University, about an extraordinary new discovery in the immune system that could revolutionize the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections. Scientists have found that the proteasome, previously known for recycling proteins, has an unexpected ability to produce bacteria-killing chemicals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:39

E-Voting in SA: A viable digital future for democracy?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/11

John Maytham speaks with Dr. Yul Derek Davids, Research Director at the HSRC, about South Africa’s first national conversation on electronic voting. As the Independent Electoral Commission hosts a landmark conference in Cape Town, discussions are centred on the newly launched Green Paper on E-Voting and the findings of a study on its implications. Could e-voting revolutionize democracy by making elections more accessible and efficient?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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