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8:02

Trump USAID

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/27

John Maytham speaks to Mia Malan, founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa, a leading health journalism platform. Malan has been closely following this developing crisis and will share insights into what this means for South Africa’s public health landscape and the urgent actions needed to mitigate the fallout – Trump ordering that USAID organizations to be shut downSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:04

Table Mountain fires: Update and impact

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/27

John Maytham speaks with Andy Davies, Chairperson of Friends of Table Mountain, about the recent wildfires that swept across Table Mountain National Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:07

Farewell to Gene Hackman: A cinematic icon

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/27

To reflect on Gene Hackman’s incredible career and legacy, John Maytham speaks to Stephen ‘Spling’ Aspelling, a renowned movie critic who has followed Hackman’s work closely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:18

DA Western Cape efforts to assist with the SASSA Switch

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/27

John Maytham speaks with Wendy Kaizer Philander, DA Western Cape Spokesperson on Social Development, about the SASSA Switch campaign. This initiative has seen DA Councillors assist beneficiaries in transitioning from the old SASSA Gold Card to the Postbank Black Card or a bank of their choice. With over 16,000 people already helped, they discuss the challenges, impact, and public response to the campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:31

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/27

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

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8:39

The culling of Sambar deer in Table Mountain National...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/27

Joining John Maytham to discuss the culling of an exotic Sambar deer at Table Mountain National Park is Nicoli Nattrass, a development economist at UCT’s School of Economics. She has been closely following the Sambar deer debate and argues that a thorough ecological assessment is needed before any further culling takes place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:39

Ramadan relief: Gift of the Givers’ Western Cape food...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/26

Dan Corder speaks with Ali Sablay, Project Manager at Gift of the Givers, about their massive food relief efforts as Ramadan begins. Many families in underprivileged communities rely on these distributions to break their fast, and Gift of the Givers is stepping in once again, providing meals to mosques, madrasas, and organizations across the Western Cape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:39

When Lawyers break the law: Who holds them accountable?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/26

Dan Corder is joined by Janine Myburgh, an expert in legal oversight and ethics, to unpack the state of legal accountability in South Africa. As a former Legal Practice Council (LPC)Chairperson and Former Chairperson former President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce,she sheds light on how legal professionals are monitored, how complaints are handled, and whether the system is working as it should.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:13

Firefighting pilots: The day-to-day operations

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/26

Dan Corder speaks to Mark Jackson, pilot, and owner of Leading-Edge Aviation. With years of experience in aerial firefighting, Mark shares insights into the preparation, challenges, and split-second decisions that go into each operation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:17

Trapped by the Algorithm: How AI shapes what you see...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/26

Dan Corder sits down with Toby Shapshak, editor-in-chief of Stuff Studios, to unpack how technology has transformed news consumption and public perception. From the rise of AI-driven content feeds to the growing distrust in traditional journalism, they explore the hidden forces influencing your worldviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:47

South Africa could save a lot of money by stopping SA...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/25

John Maytham speaks to PwC’s Kyle Mandy, Africa Tax Technical and Tax Policy Leader, who believes that South Africa could save a significant amount of money by halting its SA Customs Union payments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:39

Proposals to reduce private health care costs

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/25

Adjunct Professor Alex van den Heever, Chair of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at Wits University, joins John Maytham to unpack the latest proposals aimed at reducing private healthcare costs. A respected authority on public and private healthcare, he examines the potential impact of these measures and their connection to the ongoing National Health Insurance (NHI) debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:48

Political influence at SAA? CEO appointment controversy

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/25

Investigative Journalist Kyle Cowan joins John Maytham to discuss allegations that the ANC’s deployment committee, led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile, influenced the selection of the new South African Airways (SAA) CEO. Despite the SAA board’s preference for Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is reportedly recommending John Lamola, the lowest-scoring candidate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:12

SANDF in Crisis: Can it be saved?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/25

South Africa’s military is in crisis, with the SANDF suffering from aging personnel, outdated equipment, and mismanagement. Despite the long-overdue reassessment of the 2015 Defence Review, no meaningful progress has been made. Dr. Guy Martin, Editor at defenceWeb, joins John Maytham to discuss the DA’s urgent call for a full strategic review to evaluate assets, personnel, finances, and capabilities. Can the SANDF recover, or is another military disaster inevitable?See

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9:02

Big Tech vs. SA Media: Will the competition...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/25

Anton Harber, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression and a long-time advocate for press freedom, joins John Maytham to unpack the implications of the South African Competition Commission’s provisional report. The report, following a 16-month inquiry, examines the impact of digital platforms on the news industry and recommends measures to ensure fair value sharing between tech giants and local media. Will these recommendations reshape the media landscape? Could tech companies

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6:53

Protection for marine life through bunkering regulations

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/25

John Maytham speaks with Kate Handley, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Biodiversity Law Centre, about the new regulations on bunkering (at-sea refueling of ships) introduced by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment, Dr. Dion George.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:44

Aviation training and job creation thanks to proposed...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/24

Godfrey Needham is the Director of the Morningstar Flying Club and he joins John Maytham to discuss the Mayoral Committee recommendation that the Vissershok site is sold to Morningstar Flyers Association to help sustain and expand aviation training, aircraft maintenance, and flight activities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:03

Solar’s future in the age of Musk and Trump

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/24

John Maytham is joined by Steven Boykey Sidley, professor of practice at JBS, University of Johannesburg, columnist-at-large for Daily Maverick, and partner at Bridge Capital, to explore how Donald Trump’s leadership and rhetoric on climate change could impact the solar industry. Despite Trump’s dismissal of climate concerns as a “giant hoax,” solar energy is on track to dominate global energy markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:09

Expropriation and class bias

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/24

Prof Ben Cousins is an Emeritus Professor at the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies at the University of the Western Cape and he joins John Maytham to discuss land reform, its challenges, and potential solutionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:00

Learner pregnancy crisis: Shocking stats demand justice

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/24

John Maytham speaks with Karabo Ozah, Director at the Centre for Child Law and Lecturer in Private Law at the University of Pretoria, about the alarming rise in learner pregnancies, including 1,424 cases among girls aged 10-14. These shocking statistics highlight a crisis of statutory rape and demand urgent criminal accountability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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