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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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7:09

Born still: South Africa’s growing perinatal crisis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/10

John Maytham is joined by Dr Gugu Kali, Head of the Neonatology Clinical Unit at Tygerberg Hospital and Stellenbosch University, to discuss the high number of still born babies in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:28

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/10

A weekly conversation with 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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6:21

Ongoing driving licence card delays frustrate City of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/10

John Maytham speaks with Advocate Stefanie Fick of OUTA about mounting frustration over ongoing delays in issuing driving licence cards. Cape Town’s DLTCs have processed nearly 60,000 licence and PrDP applications this year, yet not a single card has been delivered due to a production failure at the national Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) in Pretoria. With over 26 years’ experience in the justice system, Adv. Fick unpacks the accountability and governance breakdowns behind this

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7:32

Turbulence on the ground: SA’s regional airports in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/09

Joining John Maytham to unpack the scope of the aviation crisis creating chaos at SA regional airports, he speaks to aviation expert Guy Leitch — publisher and editor at SA Flyer Magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:28

All aboard the Thrift train: The rise of thrifting

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/09

John Maytham speaks to Dominique Olivier, writer and columnist for the Daily Maverick, about the rise in thrifting and why Gen Z are considered the true pioneers of thrifting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:08

South Africa’s criminal system needs urgent reform

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/09

John Maytham is joined by Dr Jean Redpath, Senior Researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute, to explore how South Africa’s criminal justice system has lost the urgency it once had and to highlight a dramatic decline in prosecutions, court inefficiencies, and an NPA still weakened by the era of state capture. Dr Redpath explains why reforming the NPA’s independence, leadership appointments, and operational capacity is critical for justice, accountability, and the country’s democratic

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12:02

Priced out: Can tax tame Cape Town’s housing crisis?"

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/09

Cape Town’s housing crisis is top of mind for many — whether you're trying to buy your first home, struggling to rent, or watching property prices skyrocket. In this episode, John Maytham is joined by Pete Ahmad, Independent Urban Planning Consultant with three decades of public service in South Africa, to unpack the big questions around affordability, access, and the future of housing in the Mother City. Should National Treasury hit back with a punitive tax—and if so, what should

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9:20

Justice for the Learner: Educator ordered to pay...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/09

John Maytham is joined by (a representative to be supplied) from SECTION27 to discuss a hard-won legal victory that holds an educator financially accountable after sexually assaulting a learner. The Nkomazi Magistrates Court ordered the educator to pay R38,000 in maintenance, following a case that involved repeated abuse, HIV transmission, and denial of paternity. SECTION27 reflects on the broader fight to protect learners from sexual violence in schools, the urgent need for accountability, and the

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8:31

Saving the Clanwilliam cedar tree

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/08

John Maytham speaks to Dawie Burger, Managing Director at Sustainable Ceder, who explains why saving the Clanwilliam cedar tree matters — not just for the tree itself, but for the broader environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:01

Stormers’ UK Tour and URC playoff push

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/08

John Maytham is joined by Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson to reflect on the team’s UK tour in the United Rugby Championship. Despite a narrow loss to Ulster, the Stormers return with seven points from two matches. Dobson unpacks key moments, discipline challenges, and why the upcoming home games are critical in their push for the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:58

Land reform: Why is SA changing its deeds process?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/08

Prof Ruth Hall, SARChI Chair and Professor at the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), joins John Maytham to discuss the significance of SA changing its deeds process and what this means for Land reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:36

Budget battle lines: Is the GNU breaking apart?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/08

John Maytham speaks to DA leader John Steenhuisen about the growing rift in the Government of National Unity after his party opposed the 2025/26 Budget. Steenhuisen explains why the DA rejected the VAT hike, the breakdown in talks with the ANC, and what this means for the future of the coalition. Is the GNU starting to fracture? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:41

27-year cricketer quits to protect himself from...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/08

John Maytham speaks to Dr Ross Tucker, renowned performance coach and sports scientist, about the news of 27-year-old and Australian former test opener, Will Pucovski’s retirement from cricket, due to concussions. Dr. Tucker unpacks what this means for concussion protocols, long-term brain health, and the difficult decisions athletes must face when it comes to life after sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:43

The future of the GNU

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/08

John Maytham is joined by Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader and Appropriations Committee chairperson Mmusi Maimane to unpack the turbulent state of the Government of National Unity. As tensions flare between the ANC and DA over the 2025/26 Budget, especially the controversial VAT hike, Maimane weighs in on whether the DA’s exit signals the rise of a new coalition. With BOSA and ActionSA having helped the ANC pass the fiscal framework, a slimmer GNU 2.0 may be taking shape. Maimane explores

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11:09

Adolescence: A show exploring crime, gender and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/08

Joining John Maytham to unpack the emotional and social impact of Adolescence, a series on Netflix, is Bashierah Parker, lifestyle and parenting writer for News24. A mom herself, Bashierah brings a deeply personal and professional perspective to the table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:11

Unveiling the first inner-city housing development

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/08

John Maytham speaks to Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, about the city unveiling its first inner-city housing development, which Premier Winde says is more than bricks and mortar, it’s about restoring dignity and redressing the past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:30

Poor Blitzbokke performances explained

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/07

Joining John Maytham to break down the Blitzboks’ campaign—and whether they can turn things around in LA—is Keanan Hemmonsbey, sportswriter at the Daily Maverick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:41

No escape from VAT: EFF’s legal reality check

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/07

John Maytham is joined by Dr Gumani Tshimomola, Senior Researcher for the Economic Freedom Fighters, to unpack the legal and political reality behind South Africa’s upcoming VAT hike. Dr Tshimomola argues the 0.5 percent increase set for 1 May 2025 is already law and cannot be reversed by coalition promises or press statements. He explains the constitutional rules around money bills and criticises the Government of National Unity for creating public confusion. They also explore what this means

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8:08

Re-imagining the BEE: Construction and the fight for...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/07

John Maytham is joined by Danny Masimene, President of the Black Business Council in the Built Environment, to unpack how the collapse of the 30% subcontracting rule has fuelled extortion, violence, and project delays in South Africa’s construction sector. Masimene explains how a once-promising empowerment policy was derailed, and how new legislation and formalising black business forums could help restore order and drive real transformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:37

GNU hanging by a thread

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/04/07

John Maytham is joined by Mpumelelo Mkhabela — respected South African journalist and political analyst — to unpack what went wrong with the GNU, how deep the damage runs, and whether the GNU can be revived before it flatlines completely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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