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7:54

The Big One: Professor Thuli Madonsela

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/20

Dan Corder’sThe Big Oneis a daily podcast showcasing influential South Africans and their defining moments. Professor Thuli Madonsela is a leading legal scholar and social justice advocate. As Director of the Centre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University, formerPublic Protector, andLaw Reform Commissioner, she has been pivotal in shaping South Africa’s democracy. A key architect of theConstitution, she co-authored landmark laws like theEquality Act, Employment Equity Act, and

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7:34

Abraham’s promises

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/20

Dan Cordersits down with acclaimedplaywright Mike van Graanto discuss his latest work,Abraham’s Promises, a thought-provokingstaged readingexploring faith, history, and contemporary geopolitics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:21

The recipe to MK’s national success

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/20

Dan Corder speaks to elections analyst Wayne Sussman to unpack the MK party’s first ever ward councillor in the Western Cape, Saldhana Bay and the recipe to the party’s national success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:12

Plan B with Rebecca Davis - 20 March 2025

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/20

Rebecca Davis joins Dan Corder for the weekly Afternoon Drive conversation, covering the topics that made waves in the news and on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:55

The rise of “influencer gangsters”

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/20

Dan Corder is joined by renowned investigative journalist and author Caryn Dolley to discuss the growing intersection of social media and crime, highlighting cases where criminals flaunt illegal activities online. They explore how platforms like TikTok and Instagram are used for recruitment, deception, and misinformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:35

Aviation crisis in South Africa: Response from...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/19

Dan Corder speaks with Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy about the urgent interventions being put in place to address the crisis that is currently faced by South Africa’s air traffic control system. Widespread flight delays, safety concerns, and regulatory failures at Air Traffic & Navigation Services (ATNS) have left the aviation industry struggling to operate efficiently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:03

Trump’s energy gamble: Fuelling a clean energy boom?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/19

Dan Corder is joined by News 24 Journalist Nick Hedley to discuss how despite Trump’s push for fossil fuels and deregulation, his global trade wars and geopolitical tensions may be driving the world toward energy independence faster than expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:54

Voice from Gaza

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/19

Dan Corder speaks to Jehad Abu Miri, a computer engineering student, correspondent, and content creator at SEEN to understand what it is like for a Palestinian to be living in Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:04

The Big One: The evolution and impact of Hip Hop in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/19

Dan Cordersits down with legendary DJ and hip-hop pioneerReady Dto explore the genre’sroots, evolution, and impact in South Africa.Hip-hop in South Africa has grown from underground cyphers and block parties to a cultural movement that shapes music, fashion, and activism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:55

The role and cultural significance of Sangomas and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/19

Dan Corder speaks to Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi in her capacity as a renowned spiritual teacher, sangoma, and advocate for African healing practices to help understand the true role of traditional healers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:20

The Joshlin Smith case: A crisis beyond one child

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/19

Dan Corder speaks to Bianca van Aswegen, criminologist and researcher at Missing Children SA, about the harsh realities of human trafficking in South Africa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:54

South Africa’s aviation crisis due to ATNS failures

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/19

Dan Corder is joined by Guy Leitch, Publisher & Editor at SA Flyer Magazine, to discuss Minister Barbara Creecy's urgent response to a report commissioned last year. The report found that persistent audit and inspection failures at ATNS had gone unaddressed, increasing safety risks and threatening South Africa’s aviation regulatory standing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:36

The Rainbow Nation SA Anthem

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/19

Dan Corder speaks to Gabi Le Roux—renowned South African keyboardist, composer, and music producer, best known for his work on Mandoza’s iconic hit "Nkalakatha." - to unpack the inclusiveness of SA’s national anthem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:57

International reading literacy study (PIRLS) in South...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/18

Dan Corder is joined by with Ass. Prof. Dr. Surette van Staden from the Department for Teacher Education and School Research at the University of Innsbruck in Austria to delve into the findings of the latest Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) and its implications for South African learnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:35

The Joshlin Smith case: New testimony unfolds

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/18

Dan Corder speaks to Carlo Peterson, EWN reporter, for the latest updates on the Joshlin Smith court caseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:54

The Big One: Love, leftism & South Africa’s struggle...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/18

Dan Corder speaks to Vishwas Satgar about his book A Love Letter to the Many and his reflections on the South African Left—past, present, and future. With decades of experience in the unions, the SACP, the UDF, and beyond, Satgar offers a deep dive into the challenges facing progressive politics today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:21

Frozen frontiers: Life and research in Antarctica

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/18

Dan Corder speaks with Dr. Herman van Niekerk, a Senior Lecturer in Geology at the University of Johannesburg, about what it’s like to be part of an Antarctic research team. With years of experience studying ancient rocks in Antarctica, heexplores the challenges of conducting research in one of the harshest environments on Earth and describes the daily life of scientists at Antarctic bases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:57

SA Conservationists lead Saudi Arabia’s bold...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/18

Dan Corder speaks with Terri Castis, one of the South African conservationists leading Saudi Arabia’s boldest rewilding project—a 24,500 km² marine-terrestrial Royal Reserve. Having spent nearly two decades at iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Terri and her team are applying South Africa’s proven conservation strategies to restore ecosystems, reintroduce 23 native species, and establish Saudi Arabia’s first all-female ranger team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:13

Social Grant PhD: Lifeline or a barrier?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/18

Dan Corder speaks to Vayda Megannon, PhD candidate in Sociology at UCT and Regional Programme Manager for The Family Caregiving Programme, about her groundbreaking research and what South Africa needs to do to better support its unemployed citizensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:05

Tensions in the ice: DFFE responds to allegations at...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/03/18

Dan Corder speaks with Environment Minister Dr. Dion George about the recent controversy surrounding South Africa’s Antarctic base, SANAE IV, and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) response to allegations of misconduct among overwintering team members.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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