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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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6:47

SAPS presents anti-gang strategy

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/07

John Maytham speaks to Jeremy Veary about the parliamentary inquiry, the ongoing challenges facing SAPS anti-gang operations, and whether current strategies are making a meaningful impact in gang-affected communities across Cape Town. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the

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5:34

Karoo Storms: The Garden Route Update

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/07

John Maytham speaks to Wyndham Everts for the latest update from the Garden Route and surrounding areas. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is

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10:14

Update on rollout of cervical cancer vaccines in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/07

John Maytham speaks to Hennie Botha about the global push to eliminate cervical cancer, the role of HPV vaccines and screening, and whether South Africa could see a broader rollout or expansion of similar prevention programmes. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program

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6:33

Joburg in the Red? Assessing the Financial Health of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/07

John Maytham speaks to Ferial Haffajee about the growing concerns surrounding Johannesburg’s financial governance, the political fallout, and what this could mean for residents, investors and service delivery in South Africa’s richest city. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic

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9:30

The legality around visitations and statements from...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/07

John Maytham speaks to Jean Redpath about the legal framework governing prison access, inmate communication and whether statements obtained from prisoners can create complications for active investigations and criminal proceedings. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with

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15:03

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/07

Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and

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10:41

The challenges facing the HIV jab roll-out

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/06

Bhekisisa’s Mia Milan explains how the roll out of the HIV jab is affected by US funding cuts, and what SA can do to prepare for the rollout of the LEN injection. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and

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7:16

Cata/Codeta deal

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/06

News24 Journalist Velani Ludidi speaks to John Maytham about a peace deal between taxi associations CATA and CODETA. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily

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5:35

No Second Chances? DA Moves to Ban Impeached...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/06

The DA’s advocate Glynnis Breytenbach joins John Maytham to chat about a constitutional amendment that prevents impeached judges and heads of chapter 9 institutions from becoming public representatives in SA. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises

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10:16

Delivery Boom, Policy Lag: Rethinking Micro-Mobility...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/06

John Maytham is joined by Marcela Guerrero Casas from Local South, an urban practitioner working at the intersection of mobility, public space, and inclusive city design, to unpack what these early experiments reveal about the future of micro-mobility in South Africa. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The

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6:13

From Jobs to Journeys: Can EPWP Reform Deliver Real...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/06

John Maytham is joined now by Ms Fatgiyah Bardien, Deputised Head of Government Relations at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, who is closely involved in shaping how these reforms are rolled out and how young people are connected to opportunity through SAYouth. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s

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6:32

Everything we need to know about the Hantavirus

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/06

John Maytham speaks to Professor Veronica Ueckermann about what hantavirus is, how it spreads, and the risks following a recent cluster of cases linked to international travel. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book

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7:47

Eskom's R5.4 billion bonus betrayal

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/06

Energy Analyst Chris Yelland chats to John Maytham about the big bonuses the embattled parastatal has given to its employees – after several bailouts from government over the years. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with

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7:51

NSFAS Placed Under Administration as Board Moves to...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/05

John Maytham speaks to Professor Jonathan Jansen about the governance crisis at NSFAS and its implications for higher education in South Africa. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews

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7:11

Can Magic Mushrooms Help Smokers Quit?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/05

John Maytham speaks to Dr Richard Goncalvez about new research into psychedelics as a potential treatment for smoking addiction. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists

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10:01

Street Racers Busted: City Cracks Down on Illegal...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/05

John Maytham speaks to Alderman JP Smith about the City’s crackdown on illegal street racing in Bellville South and broader road safety enforcement efforts. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and

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8:23

Anti-Gang Unit Under Fire: 35 Western Cape Officers...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/05

John Maytham is joined by Guy Lamb, criminologist, to unpack the situation where 35 members of the Western Province anti-gang unit are under investigation Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring

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12:40

The Sponge Islands: With Julia Martin

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/05

John Maytham is joined by Julia Martin, author of On the Sponge Islands, who explores how technological advances in the late 19th century — particularly deep-sea diving suits — transformed sponge harvesting into a dangerous, high-stakes pursuit. While it unlocked unprecedented wealth, it also exposed divers to extreme risks, often with fatal consequences. Through her writing, Martin reveals how this fragile ecosystem and way of life eventually collapsed, leaving behind stories of

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9:12

Beyond Bad Driving: Understanding South Africa’s Road...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/05

John Maytham is joined by Thandi Van Heyningen, a clinical psychologist, who argues that road rage should be understood as a form of interpersonal violence — shaped not just by the moment, but by broader social and emotional factors. She highlights that many incidents are driven less by what actually happens on the road, and more by how drivers perceive and interpret those moments. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves

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10:22

Food shortages and the Strait of Hormuz

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/04

John Maytham speaks to Natale Labia to unpack how a geopolitical flashpoint thousands of kilometres away could translate into higher food prices, tighter supply, and growing pressure on already stretched households in South Africa. From fertiliser shortages to shipping disruptions, economists warn that the agricultural system is tightly bound to energy markets—and when those systems are disrupted, food inflation tends to follow fast. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk

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