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8:59

WCED to allocate 477 teaching jobs in the 2025 school...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/20

To gain further insights into this development and what it means for the future of education in the Western Cape, Amy Maciver speak to Dr. Sigamoney Naicker, an esteemed education analyst and former National Commissioner on the Committee for Education Support Services, appointed by former President Nelson Mandela. Dr. Naicker brings a wealth of experience and perspective on how the province can build on this progress to ensure long-term educational successSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:19

Ceasefire sparks hope: A path to healing and diplomacy

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/20

Nimrod Guren, President and Founder of Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies, joins Amy MacIver to unpack the recent implications of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:23

Seal and Freediver incident

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/20

Amy McIver speaks with Gregg Oelofse, the City of Cape Town’s Coastal Manager, about a recent incident involving a seal and free divers off Windmill Beach. Gregg provides crucial safety advice for swimmers, urging them to avoid the area between Fisherman’s Beach and Seaforth Beach due to the ongoing rabies outbreak affecting Cape Fur SealsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:25

Stormers subject to theft in Paris?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/20

Amy Maciver speaks to the Stormers team about the alleged theft of Laptops in ParisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:04

Trump Inaugration

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/20

Joining Amy Maciver to unpack the key aspects of this historic moment of Donald Trump’s second inauguration is Brooks Spector, a US policy expert with deep insights into American politics and governance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:41

The 7 planets are lining up: What does this mean?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/20

Daniel Cunnama, Science Engagement Astronomer at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) joins Amy MacIver to discuss the rare celestial event that will occur on February 28th as seven planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — align in an arc-like formation, creating a stunning spectacle in the night skySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:23

Arcelor Mittal closure: Impact on the Automobile...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/20

Amy Maciver speaks to Renai Moothilal, Executive Director of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM). With his extensive experience in automotive policy and industrial development, Moothilal will provide valuable insights into the implications of ArcelorMittal's closure and discuss possible industry interventions to mitigate the impact on local manufacturers and suppliers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:15

The threat of invasive trees on Table Mountain

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/20

Dr Guy Preston joins Amy MacIver to explain the necessity of invasive tree removal to safeguard Cape Town’s residents and ecosystems, while advocating for better consultation and rehabilitation strategies moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:37

Calabash 2025 | Green Day, The Offspring &...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/17

Francois Van Coke, lead singer of Fokofpolisiekar, joins Dan Corder to discuss Calabash South Africa 2025, an unmissable event happening on 23 January 2025 at Cape Town’s DHL StadiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:52

Saftu condemns deaths of Zama Zamas in Stilfontein

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/17

Zwelinzima Vavi is the General Secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions and he joins Dan Corder to express his view that the Zama Zama situation in Stilfontein resembles a massacreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:02

#AnHourWith David Louw

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/17

Actor and MC David Louw joins Dan Corder to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:31

The AI Chatbot in Africa: Can you trust them for...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/17

In a discussion with Dan Corder, Keegan Leech, a researcher at Africa Check, explored the rise of AI chatbots and their reliability in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:29

David Lynch - Rest in Peace

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/17

Matthew Kalil, South African Screenwriter and Author of The Three Wells of Screenwriting, joins Dan Corder to honour the late David Lynch, who passed away yesterday. Kalil reflects on Lynch’s legacy, his passion for transcendental meditation, and how a chance encounter led to Kalil’s role with the David Lynch MFA in Screenwriting program—a tribute to a visionary who redefined storytelling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:41

SAWS on expected weather conditions/warnings

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/17

Dan Corder is in conversation with the South African Weather Service's Lehlohonelo Thobela, to get a forecast of weekend weather, as well as any weather warnings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:23

Our Burning Planet: Kruger National Park affected by...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/17

Our Burning Planet is the Daily Maverick section devoted to expert environmental opinion and analysis. We partner up each Friday on the Afternoon Drive to discuss a burning issue. Isaac Phahla, Kruger National Park’s Communications and Marketing Manager, joins Dan Corder to discuss the heavy rains caused by a tropical low-pressure system over Botswana, which led to significant flooding in the park on 12–13 January 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:45

The Gaza Ceasefire

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/17

Professor Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House, joins Dan Corder for an update about theIsraelisecurity cabinet discussion at the prime ministerBenjamin Netanyahu’s office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:33

Gen Z and the sober shift: Exploring the rise of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/16

John Maytham is joined by Melise Panetta, a Lecturer of Marketing at Wilfrid Laurier University in Toronto, Canada, to discuss the rise of alcohol-free living among Gen Z. Panetta explains how this generation is leading the shift toward sobriety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:13

Gaza ceasefire delayed: Violence escalates

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/16

John Maytham and Professor Yossi Mekelberg of Chatham House discuss the delayed Gaza ceasefire as Israeli airstrikes intensify. They cover the ongoing violence, the casualties in Gaza, and Hamas’s approval of the ceasefire terms. Professor Mekelberg provides insights into the complexities of the negotiations and the broader humanitarian crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:32

Gaining clarity on Captchagram

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/16

Joining John Maytham to clarify exactly how Captchagram works — and to address privacy concerns — is Dave Hume, Founder of Captchagram Ltd. He’ll explain how the app complies with South Africa’s strict POPIA regulations, how it keeps users’ data secure, and why facial recognition is key to its functionality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:54

Stilfontein Disaster: Unveiling the Cost of Neglect...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/16

Joining John Maytham to discuss the broader implications of the Stilfontein disaster is Christopher Rutledge, Director of Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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