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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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8:11

Anti-immigrant marches turn up the heat, while UN...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/04

John Maytham is joined by Ferial Haffajee, Senior Journalist at Daily Maverick, to unpack the rise of this anti-immigrant movement and what it signals for South Africa’s social and political climate. 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

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5:05

Man in Dock for Murder of Johannesburg Lawyer Bouwer...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/04

John Maytham is joined by Kyle Cowan, investigative journalist at News24, to unpack the latest developments from the Bouwer Van Niekerk case, after he was executed in Johannesburg. 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

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9:32

The impact of China giving SA tariff-free access to...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/04

John Maytham speaks to Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA, about the impact of China’s new zero-tariff policy on South African imports. 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

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8:22

Gambling in SA: Are We Ignoring a Growing Crisis?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/04

John Maytham speaks to Wayne Lurie, Director at Lurie Inc Attorneys, who specialises in gambling regulations, to unpack what’s really happening in South Africa’s betting environment—and why the focus may be misplaced. Lurie argues that while licensed operators are under intense scrutiny, the far bigger threat lies in the shadows: a rapidly growing illegal online gambling market that operates beyond regulation, taxation, and consumer protection. Presenter John Maytham is an actor

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10:34

The End of Normal: With Max Du Preez

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/04

John Maytham is joined by Max du Preez, journalist and author, to unpack The End of Normal and reflect on what South Africa’s past continues to teach us about its present. 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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6:07

Women for Change wins award

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/04

John Maytham is joined by Sabrina Walter, activist and founder of Women for Change, to reflect on this global recognition and the ongoing fight against gender-based violence. 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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4:31

Music: RAYNE releases Savage Love

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/01

Barry Mare speaks to Rayne, as he takes us through PRELUDE — a body of work entirely written and composed by him, and shaped in collaboration with producers Matt Gardiner, Renato Marquez, and Ziggy. Across six tracks, the EP moves between dance-floor chaos, emotional vulnerability, and cinematic reflection — balancing escapism with self-exploration in a way that feels both personal and expansive. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned

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11:43

UK report with Gavin Grey

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/01

Barry Mare speaks to UK correspondent, Gavin Grey to touch base on news around the Globe. 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 Rapid Fire, just

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9:55

Fuel on Fire: How High Can Petrol Prices Go?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/01

Barry Mare speaks to Lindsey Schutters, business journalist at Daily Maverick, to unpack the upper limits of this oil cycle — from historical price peaks to current forecasts that suggest the market could be entering uncharted territory. From supply shocks to speculative trading pressure, the global oil system is now reacting in ways that make price ceilings increasingly difficult to predict. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His

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9:39

Zikhona Valela on the history of Workers Day

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/01

Barry Mare speaks to Zikhona Valela, historian and author, to unpack the deep historical roots of May Day in South Africa — from early solidarity marches in the 1890s, to political splits during wartime, and later mass mobilisation under apartheid that helped transform 1 May into a symbol of resistance, unity, and workers’ rights. 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

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6:55

COSATU on progress made in unions

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/01

Barry Mare speak to Matthew Parks, parliamentary coordinator at COSATU, to unpack the federation’s continued significance and what the future of organised labour looks like 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

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10:01

Public Safety vs Privacy: The Battle Over SA’s Sex...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/01

Barry Mare speaks to Lisa Vetten, a researcher specialising in gender-based violence and a research associate at Wits University’s Southern Centre for Inequality Studies. 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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8:51

Job trends 2026: Remote work vs Traditional work

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/01

Barry Mare speaks to Bronwyn Williams, trends analyst and specialist, to unpack what the 2026 job market is really telling us about the future of work — and whether the traditional office model is truly on its way out, or simply evolving into something more hybrid and complex 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

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11:11

Numbers Don’t Lie: SA’s Shrinking Maths Future

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/01

Barry Mare speaks to Dr Shahiem Patel, Academic Dean at Regent Business School, to unpack what this decline means for South Africa’s long-term economic and education outlook — and whether the country is at risk of deepening its STEM skills shortage just as global demand for quantitative expertise accelerates. 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

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8:09

An African Barista on an Extraordinary Journey

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/05/01

Barry Mare speaks to Jori Kabelo, a barista whose journey is redefining what it means to truly master the craft. For Kabelo, this is no longer about technique or competition — it’s about connection. From understanding the hands that grow the beans, to honouring the stories behind every cup, this experience is set to transform not just how he serves coffee — but how he sees it. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show

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13:57

How is the blockade at the Strait of Hormuz...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/30

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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7:37

Brace for Impact: Petrol Set to Jump Again

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/30

John Maytham speaks to Lisette IJssel de Schepper, to unpack what is driving these movements in fuel pricing and what it could mean for inflation, household budgets, and broader economic pressure in South Africa. With global oil prices climbing again and domestic mechanisms like the slate levy and fuel tax adjustments coming into play, the picture remains highly uncertain for the months ahead. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show

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5:59

JM 30.4

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/30

speaks to Neesa Moodley, Associate Business Editor at Daily Maverick, who unpacks how AI is quietly reshaping consumer habits—and what it means for retailers, banks and the broader economy. As households adjust to ongoing financial pressure, AI is not just a convenience tool—it’s becoming a gatekeeper between consumers and unnecessary spending. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and

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11:18

Madibeng in Crisis: Inside a Municipality Run by...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/30

John Maytham speaks to Qaanitah Hunter, News24 journalist, who unpacks how Madibeng became a textbook case of municipal collapse—and why years of warnings, interventions, and forensic reports have failed to change anything on the ground. From crumbling infrastructure to financial mismanagement and political infighting, she explains how governance in the municipality has broken down into something far more systematic and deeply entrenched. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and

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11:14

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/30

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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