PODCAST

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

CapeTalk

The highlights from John Maytham"s weekday show

news

All Episodes

7:30

Our own version of DOGE

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/18

In conversation with John Maytham, Adriaan Basson, Editor-in-Chief of News24 considers the proposal for a South African version of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

10:28

Why were Alison Botha’s High-Risk attackers granted...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/18

Legal journalist Karyn Maughan joins John Maytham to discuss her News24 exclusive on the shocking parole of Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger—two high-risk serial rapists who brutally attacked Alison Botha in 1994. Despite a damning psychologist’s report and opposition from Du Toit’s own family, parole authorities approved his release after just a 45-minute discussion—without consulting Botha.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:33

Tertiary Funding

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/18

John Maytham speaks to Matshidiso Lencoasa, Budget Analyst and member of the Budget Justice Coalition, to unpack the long-term implications of shrinking education budgets, the growing divide between those who can afford university and those who cannot, and the urgent policy shifts needed to ensure education remains a right, not a privilege.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:01

The impact of noise-cancelling headphones

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/18

John Maytham speaks to Richard Clark, Audiologist at NB Hearing. He’ll help us understand how noise-cancelling technology affects auditory processing, whether young people are at greater risk of developing hearing issues, and what steps we should take to protect our ears in an increasingly sound-isolated world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:02

The MK fight to save Ithala Bank

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/18

In a discussion with John Maytham, Redge Nkosi, Executive Director at Firstsource Money (SA) and Monetary Reform International (UK), providedinsight into the MK Party’s fight to save Ithala Bank. Nkosi elaborated on the political and financial challenges facing Ithala.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:43

UWC’s new rector on student accommodation

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/18

To unpack the critical student accommodation issue, John Maytham is joined by the newly inaugurated rector and vice-chancellor of UWC, Professor Robert Balfour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:51

My Vote Counts Challenges Political Party Funding Act...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

John Maytham speaks to Joel Bregman, Campaign Lead on Money in Politics at My Vote Counts – to discuss challenging the Political Party Funding Act for Greater Transparency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

4:58

The prospect of a shock VAT increase looms

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

Renowned News 24 Writer-at-large Carol Paton joins John Maytham to discuss the looming budget challenges as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to present the national budget amid a revenue shortfall and growing spending pressures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:17

SA Wine Industry at Risk: The Implications of Losing...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

John Maytham speaks to Michael Fridjhon, a highly regarded international wine judge and leading wine writer. He shares his insights on the potential fallout of losing AGOA benefits, what it means for South African wine on the global stage, and whether alternative trade strategies could help safeguard the industry’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

5:57

The assassination of South Africa’s queer Imam

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

To unpack the circumstances surrounding Mushin Hendrick’s murder and the broader implications, John Maytham is joined by award-winning journalist Estelle Ellis, who has been closely following the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

6:49

Day 1,089 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

Denys Reva is a Researcher for the Institute for Security Studies and he joins John Maytham on the 1,089th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to consider the key developments as they unfold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

6:19

Half marathon record shattered

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

Sports scientist and high-performance expert Dr. Ross Tucker joins John Maytham to analyse Jacob Kiplimo’s half marathon record. They discuss the physiological and strategic factors behind Kiplimo’s 56:42 performance, the advancements in training and shoe technology, and what this record means for the future of distance running. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

11:06

UIF and U-filing

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/17

The Acting Commissioner of the UIF, Adv Mzie Yawa, joins John Maytham to discuss the ongoing U-filing and UIF claims system failures, one of which many South Africans are implicated in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:36

Padel: Are investors in a pickle?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/14

We speak to Dominique Olivier, a writer who has been following the rise of padel in South Africa and the challenges facing its investors. She discusses everything padel and also takes a look at the prominent rise of Pickleball, which poses a threat to padel investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:24

SASSA Gold Cards to Postbank Black Card

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/14

John Maytham speaks with Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies of South Africa, Solly Malatsi, about the extension of the SASSA Gold Card to Postbank Black Card swap deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

4:11

#AnHourWith Kylie Fisher

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/14

Kylie Fisher joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when she will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

10:36

The John Maytham Book Review

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/14

Listen to John Maytham's weekly book reviews and share his passion for literature. From fiction to non-fiction, John reads and reviews various books that would sit well on your reading list. Thriller: Black River by Nilanjana S. Roy Fiction: You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian Non-Fiction: In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy BloomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:20

Trump’s executive order on the Foreign Corrupt...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/14

John Maytham is joined by Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch, to analyze Donald Trump’s executive order halting FCPA prosecutions. Singh expressed concern that this move could weaken global anti-corruption efforts, as the FCPA has long been a cornerstone of corporate accountability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:38

Waarnatoe? South Africa’s newest e-hailing service...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/14

John Maytham speaks to Senior Associate at ENS, Siphile Hlwatka, about Wanatu, South Africa’s newest e-hailing service that markets itself as the first Afrikaans ride-hailing platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:05

Our Burning Planet: CSIR study on Phyto-Plankton

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/14

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. - This week, John Maytham is joined by Dr Tommy Ryan-Keogh to discuss the CSIR’s study on Phyto-Plankton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

4,333 results

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

iHeartRadio 24/7 News: The Latest

iHeartPodcasts and TTWN

Las Vegas Raiders News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

The Daily News Now!

Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

The Daily News Now!

Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

The Daily News Now!

Open Source News Elements

Element.fm