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7:46

The impact of the postponement of the 2025 Budget

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/19

John speaks to Thokozile Madondo, a researcher at Wits Southern Centre for Inequality Studies, about the impact of the postponement of the 2025 Budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:58

#Budget2025 postponed to 12 March2025

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/19

John speaks to Ebrahim Khalil Hassen, a senior researcher in inclusive economies, following the postponement of the 2025 Budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:47

Political analyst Richard Calland on the postponement...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/19

John asks political analyst and author Richard Calland to share his views on the postponement of the tabling of the 2025 Budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:28

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana announces new date...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/19

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces 12 March 2025 as the new date for the tabling of the 2025 Budget. This was postponed due to disagreements in the cabinet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:45

The future of EV Charging

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/18

John Maytham speaks to Joubert Roux, CEO of CHARGE, about why renewable-powered charging is the only viable solution for a sustainable EV future in South Africa and what needs to be done to remove the roadblocks standing in the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:30

Our own version of DOGE

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/18

In conversation with John Maytham, Adriaan Basson, Editor-in-Chief of News24 considers the proposal for a South African version of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:28

Why were Alison Botha’s High-Risk attackers granted...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/18

Legal journalist Karyn Maughan joins John Maytham to discuss her News24 exclusive on the shocking parole of Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger—two high-risk serial rapists who brutally attacked Alison Botha in 1994. Despite a damning psychologist’s report and opposition from Du Toit’s own family, parole authorities approved his release after just a 45-minute discussion—without consulting Botha.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:33

Tertiary Funding

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/18

John Maytham speaks to Matshidiso Lencoasa, Budget Analyst and member of the Budget Justice Coalition, to unpack the long-term implications of shrinking education budgets, the growing divide between those who can afford university and those who cannot, and the urgent policy shifts needed to ensure education remains a right, not a privilege.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:01

The impact of noise-cancelling headphones

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/18

John Maytham speaks to Richard Clark, Audiologist at NB Hearing. He’ll help us understand how noise-cancelling technology affects auditory processing, whether young people are at greater risk of developing hearing issues, and what steps we should take to protect our ears in an increasingly sound-isolated world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:02

The MK fight to save Ithala Bank

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/18

In a discussion with John Maytham, Redge Nkosi, Executive Director at Firstsource Money (SA) and Monetary Reform International (UK), providedinsight into the MK Party’s fight to save Ithala Bank. Nkosi elaborated on the political and financial challenges facing Ithala.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:43

UWC’s new rector on student accommodation

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/18

To unpack the critical student accommodation issue, John Maytham is joined by the newly inaugurated rector and vice-chancellor of UWC, Professor Robert Balfour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:51

My Vote Counts Challenges Political Party Funding Act...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

John Maytham speaks to Joel Bregman, Campaign Lead on Money in Politics at My Vote Counts – to discuss challenging the Political Party Funding Act for Greater Transparency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:58

The prospect of a shock VAT increase looms

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

Renowned News 24 Writer-at-large Carol Paton joins John Maytham to discuss the looming budget challenges as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to present the national budget amid a revenue shortfall and growing spending pressures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:17

SA Wine Industry at Risk: The Implications of Losing...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

John Maytham speaks to Michael Fridjhon, a highly regarded international wine judge and leading wine writer. He shares his insights on the potential fallout of losing AGOA benefits, what it means for South African wine on the global stage, and whether alternative trade strategies could help safeguard the industry’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:57

The assassination of South Africa’s queer Imam

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

To unpack the circumstances surrounding Mushin Hendrick’s murder and the broader implications, John Maytham is joined by award-winning journalist Estelle Ellis, who has been closely following the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:49

Day 1,089 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

Denys Reva is a Researcher for the Institute for Security Studies and he joins John Maytham on the 1,089th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to consider the key developments as they unfold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:19

Half marathon record shattered

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

Sports scientist and high-performance expert Dr. Ross Tucker joins John Maytham to analyse Jacob Kiplimo’s half marathon record. They discuss the physiological and strategic factors behind Kiplimo’s 56:42 performance, the advancements in training and shoe technology, and what this record means for the future of distance running. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:06

UIF and U-filing

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

The Acting Commissioner of the UIF, Adv Mzie Yawa, joins John Maytham to discuss the ongoing U-filing and UIF claims system failures, one of which many South Africans are implicated in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:36

Padel: Are investors in a pickle?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/14

We speak to Dominique Olivier, a writer who has been following the rise of padel in South Africa and the challenges facing its investors. She discusses everything padel and also takes a look at the prominent rise of Pickleball, which poses a threat to padel investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:24

SASSA Gold Cards to Postbank Black Card

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/14

John Maytham speaks with Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies of South Africa, Solly Malatsi, about the extension of the SASSA Gold Card to Postbank Black Card swap deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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