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8:50

AI for legal research

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/09

John Maytham is joined by Attorney Lucien Pierce to highlight a recent South African High Court case that underscored the dangers of unverified reliance on AI in legal research. Pierce explains how counsel relied on authorities provided by AI without verifying their validity, only for the court to discover that some of the cited cases did not exist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:02

CoCT traffic stats on delivery drivers

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/09

Alderman JP Smith, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, joins John Maytham on the PM drive show to unpack the city’s latest traffic data on these drivers, discuss how retailers are managing their delivery fleets, and share insights into whether these services are contributing to safer or riskier roads in Cape Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:09

Stormers vs. Sale Sharks: A Clash of Titans at Cape...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/08

John Maytham speaks with Stormers head coach John Dobson about the upcoming Champions Cup clash against Sale Sharks at Cape Town Stadium. They discuss the Stormers’ mindset heading into the pivotal match, the challenge posed by a full-strength Sharks squad, and how the team plans to handle the pressure and physicalitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:05

Big Brother on the beach: The dalebrook camera...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/08

John Maytham and Andrew Rens, a practicing attorney and technology law consultant, debated Cape Town’s use of CCTV cameras and drones to monitor beach alcohol consumption. Rens highlights the need for clear legal frameworks to balance public safety and privacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:28

Study debunks link between vaccines and autism:...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/08

On the PM Drive with John Maytham, we unpack the rise in autism diagnoses with Dr. Kristin Bartlett, an autism therapist. From genetic factors to environmental influences — what’s really behind the surge?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:21

Implications of Trump’s re-election on SA’s tech sector

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/08

Arthur Goldstuck joins John Maytham to discuss two key topics: the potential impact of Donald Trump’s re-election on South Africa’s tech sector and Meta’s decision to replace independent fact-checkers with “community notes” on Facebook and InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:14

JCT’s controversial in - camera hearings: The case...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/08

Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, joins John Maytham to discuss the Judicial Conduct Tribunal’s decision to hold partially public and partially closed hearings in the sexual harassment case against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:10

The science behind the perfect throw of a dart

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/08

Ross Tucker joins John Maytham to delve into the fascinating science behind dart throwing, exploring how physics, biomechanics, and psychology intersect to perfect this seemingly simple sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:27

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

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/08

John Maytham and Maya Fisher-French they explore the key differences between turning to an Ombudsman or hiring a lawyer for resolving disputes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:42

Proteas Cricket: Test series round-up

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/07

John Maytham is joined by Gary Kirsten, former South African cricketer and renowned coach, to unpack what makes this Proteas side special — and why they just might lift the trophy at Lord’sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:23

Political unrest in Mozambique: Mondlane’s Defiant...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/07

John Maytham speaks with Independent Journalist and Foreign Policy Analyst Peter Fabricius about Mozambique’s escalating political crisis. They discuss opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane’s imminent return from exile ahead of Daniel Chapo’s inauguration as president. Fabricius highlights Mondlane’s rejection of the election results, his claims of vote manipulation, and his vow to declare himself president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:38

Political Shifts: ANC Statement & SACP's 2026 Move

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/07

John Maytham is joined by political analyst Dr. Ongama Mtimka to discuss two dramatic political developments: the ANC’s upcoming January 8th Statement and the SACP’s decision to contest the 2026 local elections independently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:04

Blooming Black Market: The Hidden Trade in Rare Clivias

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/07

John Maytham is joined by Dr. Carina Bruwer, Senior Researcher at the ENACT Organised Crime Project, who has been closely studying the trends and tactics of this evolving trade, to discuss rare clivias being targeted in Southern Africa’s illegal plant trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:55

Illegal Mines, Lost Lives: Will Government Step Up in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/07

John Maytham is joined by James Lorimer, DA Spokesperson on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, to unpack the reality of the Buffelsfontein saga, the government’s inaction, and what the DA proposes to bring this crisis to an endSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:56

Shifting Borders: Exploring South Africa's New...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/07

Prof Francios Viruly joins Graeme Raubenheimer on the PM Drive show to discuss semigration trends and how the Eastern Cape, Gqerberha especially, has emerged as the semigration hotspot in South AfricaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:26

The end of Transet and the beginning of better things?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/07

John Maytham is joined by Mesela Nhlapo, CEO of ARIA and a prominent voice in the rail industry, to discuss the potential demise of Transnet and examine what the future holds for South Africa’s railway sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:51

Is literacy losing its value?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/07

John Maytham introduces Jacques Rossouw, a lecturer in critical reasoning and ethics at UCT, to discuss whether literacy is losing its value in a society increasingly dominated by technology, social media, and fragmented information consumption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:52

Is the publishing of Matric results a breach of Privacy?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/07

To break down these developments and the potential impact on how matric results are shared with the public, John Maytham is joined by Zoleka Qodashe, an EWN reporter closely following the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:38

A roundup of Proteas vs Pakistan

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/06

Jeremy Fredericks, cricket commentator, joins Graeme Raubenheimer for a round up of the Proteas vs Pakistan matchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:10

Defending Dockyard: NEHAWU Backs Defence Minister’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/06

Graeme Raubenheimer is joined by Dean Wingrin, a respected defence journalist and editor at SA Navy News to discuss NEHAWU Backing Defence Minister’s Intervention at ArmscorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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