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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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5:23

Breaking story: JP Smith’s offices being raided in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/24

The recent police raid on the offices of Cape Town Mayco members JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg has shaken the city's political scene. Amy MacIver speaks to Brett Herron, attorney and South African politician, for insights into the implications for governance and accountability in Cape Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:44

#Anhourwith: Erns Grundling

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/24

Erns Grundling joins Amy McIver to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when he will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:55

Brewing change: Compostable coffee pods and the fight...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/24

Amy MacIver speaks to Daniel Pretorius, CEO of4WKS, about the environmental impact of the coffee pod industry and how 4WKS is addressing the waste problem with compostable coffee pods. Daniel highlighted their mission to provide sustainable, high-quality coffee while educating consumers and promoting eco-friendly practices in South Africa’s coffee scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:31

Eskom’s Diesel Dilemma: Can Emergency Power Keep the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/24

Amy Maciver joined by Matthew Cruz, an energy analyst at Forest Energies, who sheds light on Eskom's current approach and what lies ahead for South Africa’s electricity supply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:25

Does a lab grown diamond qualify as a best friend?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/24

Amy McIver is joined by Taryn Bilson, a Designer at Mark Solomon Jewellers, to guide listeners in the choice between a natural and a lab-grown diamond. What are the key symbolic, practical and financial investment considerations of each type of diamond?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:49

Burning planet: Tragedy at Lake Chivero

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/24

Amy Maciver speaks to Don Pinnock, an investigative environmental journalist, who has been closely following the unfolding crisis and its implications for Harare’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:38

Crossover with our very own John Maytham from Dublin

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/24

John Maytham joins Amy Maciver for a cross-over from Dublin!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:51

JP Smith’s offices raided in connection with Malusi...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/24

To bring us the latest details and insights into this developing story, we cross over to EWN reporter, Melikhaya Zagagana, who has been following the raid closely and is on the ground with updates on what this means for the City of Cape Town’s leadership and governance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:15

Meta and Facebook fact checking

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/23

Amy Maciver speaks to Herman Wasserman, Professor of Media Studies at the Centre for Film and Media Studies at the University of Cape Town to discuss the global implications of Meta’s decision to reverse their policy on fact checking, and how it might shape South Africa's media environment, and what can be done to promote fact-based discourse in an era of algorithm-driven content consumption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:32

Families of murdered anti-apartheid activists who...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/23

Amy MacIver and legal journalist Karyn Maughan explore the persistent delays in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes referred by the TRC, and the alleged political interference during the Mbeki administration. Maughan highlighted the emotional toll on victims' families, who are now suing the government for damages and pushing for an inquiry into the suppression of justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:43

Oil spill and impact on marine life

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/23

Amy Maciver is joined by Liziwe "Liz" McDaid, Scientist and Strategic Lead at Green Connection, to discuss the implications of oil spills on marine ecosystems, what preventative measures are in place, and how the public can assist in mitigation efforts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:41

Solutions to Africa’s health problems

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/23

Amy Maciver is joined by Prof. Tulio de Oliveira, Director of CERI, to discuss the programme's impact and how it aims to address Africa’s pressing health challengesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:37

How much is your morning coffee costing you?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/23

Andrew Thompson joins Amy MacIver to discuss the rising costs of coffee and how they impact consumers and the coffee industry in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:54

Eroding Trust: The Shocking Rise of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/23

Amy Maciver is joined by Jeremy Vearey, former head of detectives and the anti-gang unit, to unpack the disturbing realities behind these statistics. We'll explore the culture within the police force, the failures in oversight and accountability, and the crucial steps needed to restore public trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:42

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/23

Rebecca Davis joins Amy MacIver this week toreflect 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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10:14

What are the predictions for major events in the year...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/23

Amy Maciver speaks to Paul Theron, a Superforecaster with Good Judgment, the team behind the widely respected World Ahead 2025 report, published by The Economist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:13

The Addams Family Musical is extending its run!

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/22

Due to popular demand, The Addams Family Musical has been extended to March 2, 2025, at the Homecoming Centre in Cape Town. The incomparable Brendan van Rhyn stars as the brooding butler Lurch and he joins Amy McIver to invite Cape Talk back to the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:47

Revolutionising male birth control

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/22

To delve deeper into what this technology entails and how it could impact the male birth control space, we speak to Stellenbosch University graduate, Dr. Kyla Raoult, who has been at the forefront of this pioneering research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:54

PetroSA’s risky Gazprombank deal implodes

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/22

Renowned amaBhungane investigative journalist Susan Comrie joins Amy MacIver to unpack PetroSA's controversial partnership with Russia's Gazprombank, delving into Cabinet approval, funding hurdles, governance failures, and the risks tied to a sanctioned entity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:55

Stronger together: Building empathy driven teams

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/01/22

Amy MacIver is joined by Monique Landman Bovenkamp, the Owner and Chief Empathy Officer of Unchain People & Change Pty (Ltd), to delve into her innovative approach to leadership. Monique explains her unique philosophy of "bringing heart into the boardroom" by helping businesses transform their customer experiences with empathy at the coreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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