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4:29

FNB fraud nightmare: Ellie’s story sparks a wave of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/06

Ellie from Langebaan calls in to John Maytham to share her shocking experience of banking fraud at FNB, detailing how she fell victim to a sophisticated scam. What started as a single case quickly turned into a wave of listener responses, with many others reporting similar fraudulent experiences. How did this happen, and what can be done to protect consumers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:26

Mouse-Free Marion cycling team riding the CTCT to...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/06

John Maytham is joined by Sue Tonin, Assistant Project Manager of the Mouse-Free Marion Project to discuss how the Mouse-free Marion project aims to raise funds at the Cape Town cycle tour this Sunday, the 9th of MarchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:08

Expert calls to weigh in on Cape Town’s bold power shift

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/06

Peter Venn, CEO of Seriti Green, calls in to share key technical insights on Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis’ decision to open the city’s electricity grid to energy traders. This bold move aims to diversify the energy supply, reduce reliance on Eskom, and boost private sector participation in power distribution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:38

Cape Town opens electricity grid to energy trader

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/06

Joining John Maytham to discuss this milestone is Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, who has been at the forefront of this transition and leading the way for Cape Town to open its electricity grid to energy traders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:06

TymeBank SASSA grant offering

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/06

Cheslyn Jacob, Chief Commercial Officer at TymeBank, joins John Maytham to provide clarity on TymeBank’s SASSA grant offering. Following a previous discussion, he returns to explain the benefits, pricing model, and how grant recipients can sign up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:57

Traffic light co-ordination

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/06

John Maytham is joined by Niel Bosch, Head of Transport Network Management in Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Department. He’ll explain the challenges of signal co-ordination, what’s being done to optimise traffic flow, and whether adaptive signal technology or smart traffic systems could be the answerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:44

Freedom of expression: The right to constructive...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/06

Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of The Campaign for Free Expression, joins John Maytham to discuss recent treason allegations against AfriForum and Solidarity and why CFE finds these statements deeply concerning. With Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, Hawks head General Godfrey Lebeya, and ANC MP Nomasonto Motaung suggesting possible prosecution, CFE argues that such rhetoric is inconsistent with democratic values and risks undermining free expression in South AfricaSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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6:13

Clean Trade: Swapping waste for change in Graaff-Reinet

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/06

John Maytham speaks to Elaine Stanley, co-founder of Clean Trade, who, alongside her project partner Tia-Mari Jacobs, has been at the heart of this initiative – aimed at helping residents in poor communities clean up their immediate environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:56

John Maytham gets inked

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/06

John Maytham has officially joined the tattooed club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:41

Licence to controversy: Minister Creecy takes tender...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/06

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy joins John Maytham to discuss the Auditor General’s findings of irregularities in a R480 million driver’s licence printing tender and the decision to seek high court intervention. The conversation covers the controversial selection of IDEMIA, OUTA’s longstanding investigation into licence procurement issues, and the urgent need for a new printing system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:21

Macaroni penguins and birding

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/05

To unpack the significance of the encounter with a Macaroni Penguin and what it tells us about seabird movements, John Maytham speaks to Trevor Hardaker, biodiversity enthusiast and passionate advocate for South Africa’s rich natural heritageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:06

Gritty win over Bulls sets tone for crucial UK tour

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/05

John Maytham is joined by Stormers head coach, John Dobson to discuss the gritty win over the Bulls this past weekend, along with some exciting reinforcements!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:13

The DA's Diplomatic Mission to the U.S.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/05

John Maytham speaks to Emma Louise Powell, MP, the DA’s Spokesperson on International Relations & Cooperation to unpack the DA’s mission to the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:17

No antivenom? What now?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/05

John Maytham speaks with Johan Marais, CEO of the African Snakebite Institute, about the severe antivenom shortages affecting hospitals and veterinarians across South Africa and beyond. To combat this crisis, the ASI Foundation has launched a non-profit initiative to establish over 20 antivenom banks, ensuring lifesaving treatment is available. To learn more or donate, visit www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com or email foundation@asiorg.co.za.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:37

UWC Experts on balancing homework and learning

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/05

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Thembisa Kosi, a lecturer in the Language Education Department at UWC. With expertise in education and language learning, Dr. Kosi explores whether homework is truly serving its purpose, how different home environments affect learning outcomes, and what a more inclusive and effective approach to homework could look like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:59

Balancing the budget: Is a pension fund payment...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/05

John Maytham speaks with Carol Paton, News24 Business writer-at-large, about her article on the proposed Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) payment holiday as a way to balance the budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:53

EV charge and road trips

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/05

Winstone Jordaan, MD of GridCars, joins John Maytham in studio to discuss the future of EV charging and long-distance electric road trips in South Africa. As a pioneer in the industry for nearly two decades, Jordaan shares insights on the growth of EV infrastructure, the role of operators like Chargify and Rubicon, and what’s next for sustainable travel. He’s in town for the African Energy Indaba, where he will deliver the opening address at the EV Forum on March 6 at the CTICCSee

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8:13

The possibility of a high-speed train running from...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/05

To unpack the logistics, costs, and potential benefits of a high-speed rail connection in the Western Cape, John speaks to Professor Jan Havenga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:18

Charity auction of 2 framed Springbok jerseys...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/04

To tell us more about this extraordinary Springbok jerseey auction and how the funds will support children in need, John Maytham is joined by Malcolm King, Funds Procurement Manager at PatchSA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:05

Government to launch Spaza shop funds

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/04

John Maytham speaks to Sibusiso Ngcobo, Deputy Secretary of the South African Spaza and Tuckshop Association (SASTA) to discuss the Government launching R500 million in funds for Spaza shops John Maytham, Cape Talk, The Afternoon Drive, spaza shop support, township economy, government funding, small business growth, SASTA, CoCT, support localSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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