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9:10

The Vital Role of uNomakhayas in Rural Healthcare

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/31

John Maytham speaks to Sigrid Kite-Banks, journalist and author at Bhekisisa, who has been closely following the impact of these health workers, also known as uNomakhaya’s, in rural communitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:59

Tax on E-cigarrettes

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/31

John Maytham hosts Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf, an internationally recognized public health researcher, to discuss the ongoing debate on nicotine product taxation. The conversation explores the tensions between economic and health perspectives, the merits of a risk-based taxation model, and the implications for South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:44

#AnHourWith Ashley Dowds

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/31

Ashley Dowds is a Cape Town based actor, known for various TV roles on shows such as Scandal!, Isidingo and Binnelanders. He joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when he will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:59

Stage 10 loadshedding incoming

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/31

John Maytham speaks with Freelance Journalist Nick Hedley about Eskom’s recent warning of possible loadshedding after more than 10 months of uninterrupted electricity supply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:24

The John Maytham Book Review

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/31

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 Bookseller: The Brand New DS Cross Thriller byTim Sullivan, Toward Eternity by Anton Hur NON-FICTION My Beautiful Sisters: A Story of Courage, Hope and the Afghan Women's Football Team byKhalida Popal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:22

High Court’s Landmark SRD Grant Decision

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/31

John Maytham speaks with Dr. Gilad Isaacs, Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), about the Pretoria High Court’s ruling on the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:34

Remembering Marianne Faithfull: A Voice That Defined...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/31

John Maytham reflects on Marrianne Faithfull’s extraordinary life and legacy with Sean Brokensha, the Music Guru. How did she transform from a delicate, ethereal songstress to a gravel-voiced legend?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:08

Latest Developments in the Joshlin Smith Case

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/31

John Maytham turns to our very own, EWN reporter, Carlo Peterson for the latest updates on the tragic Joshlin Smith case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:30

Why does weather forecast differ so much?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/31

John Maytham is joined by Peter Johnston, a climate scientist from UCT’s Climate System Analysis Group. He’ll break down why forecasting isn’t an exact science, how different models approach predictions, and why you might see different weather forecasts for places just a few kilometers apart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:09

Court appearance of Duduzane Zuma

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/30

John Maytham turns to our EWN reporter, Nhlanhla Mabaso, who has been tracking developments on the ground. He brings us insight into today’s arguments, the state’s position on bail, and what’s next for Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla as the legal battle unfolds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:03

NERSA approves 12.7% tariff hike for Eskom

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/30

Chris Yellandis Managing Director at EE Business Intelligence and he joins John Maytham to unpack the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa) decision to grant Eskom a 12.74% electricity tariff increase, effective April 1, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:41

Forced Birth Control? MEC’s controversial teen...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/30

Khuselwa Dyantyi joins John Maytham to discuss the legal and ethical implications of Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko’s proposal to make the contraceptive implant Implanon mandatory for schoolgirls, provided parents give consent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:50

PEPFAR freeze puts millions at risk of losing HIV...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/30

John Maytham is joined by Professor Ian Sanne, Director of the Clinical HIV Research Unit at The University of the Witwatersrand to clarify the current status and potential impact of Trump ending Pepfar funded health programmes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:38

Cyber-attack on weather SA: How to unwind it

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/30

John Maytham speaks to Noëlle Van der Waag-Cowling, Cyber Programme Lead at the Security Institute for Governance and Leadership (SIGLA) at Stellenbosch University. She provides insights into the evolving cyber threat landscape, the importance of proactive cybersecurity strategies, and what lessons can be learned from this latest attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:44

Sustainable fate for SA’s old truck tyres

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/30

John Maytham speak to Dr. Mehran Zarrebini, CEO of Mathe Group. Dr. Zarrebini walks us through the challenges and innovations shaping tyre recycling in South Africa, and how sustainable solutions can contribute to a cleaner, greener future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:09

Plan B with Rebecca

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/30

Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham this 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:42

World read aloud day: Why reading aloud matters

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/30

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Zelda Barends, PhD in Education and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Curriculum Studies at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Education. With her expertise in literacy and language development, she’ll explain how reading aloud not only enhances fluency and critical thinking but also fosters confidence and curiosity in youngSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:39

SA's analogue TV switch off date looms

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/29

Uyanda Siyatula, National Coordinator at the SOS Coalition joins John Maytham to delve into the looming crisis caused by South Africa’s scheduled analogue TV signal switch-offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:11

Targeted interventions needed to reduce school...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/29

Joining John Maytham to discuss what’s driving the school dropout crisis, what kind of support is needed, and how the Zero Dropout Campaign is making an impact is Colin Wardle, Communications Lead at the Zero Dropout Campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:50

Coerced Contraception? The Fight for Young Girls’...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/29

John Maytham speaks to Marion Stevens, Founding Director of the Sexual Reproductive Justice Coalition. She has long been an advocate for reproductive rights and joins us to discuss the constitutional, ethical, and practical implications of the MEC’s proposal—and what more can be done to address teenage pregnancy in a way that respects young girls' autonomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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