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14:34

How to make Cape Town cheaper

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/11

Prof. Allan Davids, Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics and Director of the Financial Innovation Hub, joins John Maytham. With expertise in financial markets and urban economics, he breaks down the factors driving up costs and explores practical ways the city can become more accessible to residents and newcomers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:32

DA submits a PAIA application for Simelane Report

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/10

Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach, DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development, joins John Maytham to explain the motivation for the DA’s PAIA application to access the Simelane Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:34

Wouter Kellerman wins Grammy for Best New Age,...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/10

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5:33

Pepfar exempt from Trump’s ban on aid to SA

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/10

John Maytham is joined by Mia Malan, founder, and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa, South Africa’s leading health journalism centre. She’s been closely following the latest developments of Trump’s ban on aid for SA and will help us make sense of what’s at stake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:24

Domestic violence warnings on alcohol bottles

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/10

John Maytham speaks with Lisa Vetten, Research Associate at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies at Wits University, about Judge Avinash Govindjee’s call for domestic violence warnings on alcohol bottles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:51

SA/USA Chamber on Trump

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/10

John Maytham speaks with Kuseni Dlamini, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in SA, about the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA’s (SACCUSA) concerns regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:19

SASSA: Postbank Black Card deadline approaches

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/10

John Maytham is joined by Paseka Letsatsi, the Head of Communications at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), to address the urgent issue of the approaching deadline for switching to the Postbank Black Card, set for February 28, 2025. Letsatsi warns that failure to make the switch could lead to significant disruptions in grant payments for beneficiaries and outlines the procedure for obtaining the new card to ensure a smooth transition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:50

TKZee brings the heat to Kirstenbosch!

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/07

John Maytham’s is joined by Zwai Bala to explore TKZee’s iconic journey, their unique Guz music fusion, and their much-anticipated performance at Kirstenbosch as the opening act for Soul II Soul on Saturday 8th February.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:04

The UCT Housing Scheme Crisis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/07

John Maytham speaks to Shanicka Snyders, a UCT SRC member, who has been directly involved in assisting affected students. She shares insight into the realities on the ground, the SRC’s ongoing engagements with university management, and what students need in order to move forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:24

Malawian president orders withdrawal of troops from DRC

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/07

John Maytham welcomes Wonderful Mkhutche, a Malawian political scientist and governance scholar, to discuss Malawi’s decision to withdraw its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:05

The John Maytham Book Review

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/07

Listen to John Maytham's weekly book reviews and share his passion for all things literary. From fiction to non-fiction, John reads and reviews a range of books that would sit well on your reading list. FICTION The Broken River by Chris Hammer NON-FICTION Roberts Sunbirds and Sugarbirds of Southern Africa Gail Darroll, Dr. Mark Brown, Ingrid Weiersbye, Guy Upfold Tree Encounters: Portraits and Stories from South Africa Ruth Parker and Brita LombaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:49

Boys underperform throughout school system

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/07

John Maytham is joined by Professor Ross Clayton, an education economist and researcher – to discuss why boys are underperforming in school systems across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:16

Tattoos and Employment: Fair Game or Trumped-Up Bias?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/07

John Maytham speaks with Lauren Salt, an Executive at ENS in the Employment practice, about workplace discrimination against individuals with tattoosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:22

Our Burning Planet: The paradox of KZN’s killer shark...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/07

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. Journalist Julia Evans joins John Maytham discuss the paradox of using lethal shark control measures—such as nets and drumlines—inside Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in KwaZulu-Natal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:55

The Gambling Animal (Hardback)

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/07

John Maytham speaks with Don Ross, co-author of The Gambling Animal alongside Glenn Harrison, about humanity’s unique relationship with risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:18

SONA 2025 Crossing: Live from City Hall, with Africa...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/06

John Maytham crosses over to Cape Talk presenter Africa Melane for an update on the preparations for the State of the Nation Address 2025 during his live broadcast from the venue at Cape Town City Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:33

SONA 2024: Ramaphosa’s balancing act in a new...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/06

Carol Paton, News24 Writer at Large, joins John Maytham to discuss the key themes and challenges surrounding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address. They explore the political dynamics within the Government of National Unity (GNU), the impact of former US President Donald Trump’s remarks on South Africa’s trade relations, and the delicate balancing act Ramaphosa faces in addressing both domestic transformation policies and international scrutinySee

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6:37

SONA 2025 Cape Town Priorities

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/06

Joining John Maytham now to discuss the City’s expectations for SONA 2025 is Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-LewisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:18

Trump’s Return: How will SONA define what it means...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/06

Khaya Sithole, a chartered accountant, activist, and academic, joins John Maytham to discuss the global shifts triggered by Donald Trump’s return to the White House and what they mean for South Africa.He considers how these shifts intersect with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address and South Africa’s position in an increasingly uncertain world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:51

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/02/06

A weekly conversation with Rebecca Daviscovering the subjects that created a stir in the news and social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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