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11:09

Plan B with Rebecca

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/30

Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham this 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:42

World read aloud day: Why reading aloud matters

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/30

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Zelda Barends, PhD in Education and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Curriculum Studies at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Education. With her expertise in literacy and language development, she’ll explain how reading aloud not only enhances fluency and critical thinking but also fosters confidence and curiosity in youngSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:39

SA's analogue TV switch off date looms

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/29

Uyanda Siyatula, National Coordinator at the SOS Coalition joins John Maytham to delve into the looming crisis caused by South Africa’s scheduled analogue TV signal switch-offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:11

Targeted interventions needed to reduce school...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/29

Joining John Maytham to discuss what’s driving the school dropout crisis, what kind of support is needed, and how the Zero Dropout Campaign is making an impact is Colin Wardle, Communications Lead at the Zero Dropout Campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:50

Coerced Contraception? The Fight for Young Girls’...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/29

John Maytham speaks to Marion Stevens, Founding Director of the Sexual Reproductive Justice Coalition. She has long been an advocate for reproductive rights and joins us to discuss the constitutional, ethical, and practical implications of the MEC’s proposal—and what more can be done to address teenage pregnancy in a way that respects young girls' autonomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:12

Ombudsman vs Lawyer: When is the ombudsman the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/29

John Maytham speaks to Leanne Jackson, CEO and Chief Ombud at the Ombud Council South Africa. She unpacks the role of an Ombudsman, how the complaint process works, and why more South Africans should consider this route before taking their disputes to court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:31

SANDF soldiers in the DRC

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/29

John Maytham speaks to Helmoed Heitman, a respected defence analyst, who provides insight into the SANDF’s mission, the risks involved, and what needs to change to ensure the safety and effectiveness of South African forces in the DRC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:57

The new CPI basket

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/29

Patrick Kelly, Chief Director of Price Statistics at Stats SA, joins John Maytham to unpack the latest updates to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket. He explains how the inclusion of items like air fryers and streaming services, alongside the removal of landlines and post boxes, reflects shifting consumer habits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:11

Cycling to ban carbon monoxide rebreathing

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/29

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Ross Tucker, a leading performance coach, who shares his insights on the science behind this technique, the ethical dilemmas it raises, and the potential impact of a ban of carbon monoxide rebreathing on professional cycling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:01

The current state of the GNU...thus far

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/29

In a discussion with John Maytham, Professor Steven Friedman, a columnist, intellectual, and political analyst, shared his insights on the growing tensions within the Government of National Unity (GNU) and the DA’s call for a reset.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:13

SONA 2025 & the call to wear local UCT

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/28

Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi, CMO of Proudly South African, joins John Maytham to discuss SONA 2025 and the organization’s call for officials and guests to wear locally made fashion. She highlights how this initiative goes beyond red-carpet glamour, emphasizing its role in job creation, economic growth, and showcasing South African pride, particularly in the Retail–Clothing, Textile, Footwear, and Leather (R-CTFL) sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:42

US Aid freeze sparks HIV concern

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/28

Professor John Stremlau, Honorary Professor of International Relations at the University of the Witwatersrand, joins John Maytham to discuss the uncertainty sparked by President Trump’s executive order pausing US foreign aid, including PEPFAR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:50

UCT Beds Crunch: 71% of applicants can be housed

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/28

Elijah Moholola, Senior Manager of Media and Social Media at UCT joins John to address the university’s accommodation challenges amidst overwhelming demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:10

DA pushes for bill to stabilise coalition

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/28

George Michalakis, DA Chief Whip in Parliament, discusses the party’s proposed Local Government: Municipal Structures Second Amendment Bill, 2025 with John Maytham. He explains how the Bill aims to stabilize local coalitions by introducing an electoral threshold for municipal council seats, reducing the influence of “kingmaker” parties and promoting more stable governance. The Bill also extends the timeframe for electing key municipal officials to support coalition-building

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4:28

Nasief Morris Leads UCT Women’s Football into New Era

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/28

Former Bafana Bafana star Nasief Morris speaks to John Maytham about his appointment as head coach of UCT’s women’s football team. Succeeding Ahmed Parker, Morris shares his vision for guiding the team in their debut Hollywoodbets Super League season, building on their 2024 National Play-offs success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:42

Rwanda Points Fingers at SA Amid M23 Conflict in DRC

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/28

John Maytham and News 24 Foreign Editor Philip De Wet dissect the escalating tensions between South Africa and Rwanda over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They explored Rwanda's claim that the SAMIDRC mission, led by South Africa, has contributed to ceasefire violations,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:25

DeepSeek’s Shockwave: A New Era for AI and Global...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/28

Dr Herkulaas Combrink, Senior Lecturer and Co-Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Digital Futures at the University of the Free State joins John Maytham to discuss DeepSeek’s market disruption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:17

SA Weather Hack: Cyberattack disrupts critical services

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/28

In conversation with John Maytham, South African Weather Service CEO Ishaam Abader addresses the recent cyberattack that disrupted the organization’s website and email services. Abader explains how the breach, suspected to be criminal in nature, affected critical weather-related communication, including aviation and marine services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:23

Council for Medical Schemes blocks path to universal...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/27

Africa Melane is joined by Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) to consider the upcoming North Gauteng High Court case on 28 January. The case aims to compel the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) to allow medical schemes to offer Low-Cost Benefit Options (LCBOs).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:57

“I would do it again” - Anika Larson on Janusz Wallus

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/27

Annika Larsen speaks with Africa Melane about her exclusive interview with Janusz Walus, the convicted killer of Chris Hani, revealing the startling confessions Walus made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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