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8:20

Justice Minister's Lavish spending under scrutiny:...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/03

Journalist Pauli van Wyk from Daily Maverick joins John Maytham to discuss the first instalment of a collaborative investigation into Justice Minister Thembi Simelane’s unexplained wealth. The report reveals extravagant spending in 2018 totalling nearly six times her declared income, including luxury shopping, property purchases, and a lavish Disney World trip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:51

Could expanding the VAT-free basket ease SA’s food...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/03

Roy Havemann, Senior Economist at Stellenbosch University’s Bureau for Economic Research, joins John Maytham to discuss President Cyril Ramaphosa's proposal to expand the VAT-free food basket and its implications for South AfricansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:55

Opposition rejects Namibia elections results

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/03

Namibian political analyst, Rui Tyitende, speaks to John Maytham the recent presidential and parliamentary elections and opposition concerns about the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:30

Layton Beard resigns from the AA

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/03

John Maytham has often turned to Layton Beard for insights during his time as the Spokesperson and Head of Public affairs at The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA). Today, Layton joins John to speak about his resignation after making significant contributions, including fostering transparent communication with the media and stakeholders. He advocated for reviewing the fuel price formula, critiqued the Gautrain expansion, and championed road safety and safer vehicles in AfricaSee

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8:24

Book: Darkest Before Dawn

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/03

Derek Hook, one of the editors of Darkest Before Dawn: Writings, Testimonies and Correspondence from the Life of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe, speaks to John Maytham about the book and the life of the founder of the Pan Africanist Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:44

Challenges facing Meals on Wheels

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/03

Pastor Jeremy Vlotman, area director for Meals on Wheels in the Western Cape, speaks to John Maytham about some of the challenges facing the organisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

ATNS response: Air traffic failures

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/03

Mphilo Dlamini, head of corporate affairs at state-owned Air Traffic & Navigation Services, speaks to John Maytham about delays in the approval of take-off and landing procedures and the impact on flights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:17

South Africa's economy faces unexpected contraction

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/03

Dr. Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix, joins John Maytham to dissect South Africa's surprising 0.3% GDP contraction over the past three months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:22

A call to action: Local government audit warns of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/02

Professor Zwelinzima Ndevu, Director of the School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University, engages with John Maytham on the alarming findings of the Auditor-General's report on local government. Highlighting the critical need for transformational leadership and robust governance, he issues a call to action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:08

Muizenberg beachfront upgrade: Major revamp announced

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/02

Meindertjan Rebel, Project Manager for the Muizenberg beachfront upgrade, announces the plans to John Maytham for the upcoming improvements starting in February 2024. The project, set to conclude by 2026, will revamp key areas like Surfer's Corner, enhancing coastal protection with a new stepped revetment and a universally accessible promenade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:38

CHARGE launches South Africa’s first solar-powered EV...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/02

John Maytham speaks with Joubert Roux, Executive Chairman of CHARGE, about the launch of South Africa’s first solar-powered EV charging station in Wolmaransstad. Roux details the station’s solar and battery power, the rollout of 120 similar stations nationwide, and the project’s environmental and economic benefits. He also highlights CHARGE’s commitment to driving electric vehicle adoption in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:13

Could the creation of a state bank bring financial...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/02

John Maytham and Kokkie Kooyman, Director, and Portfolio Manager at Denker Capital, explore the viability of establishing a state bank through Postbank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:12

ATNS issues threaten aviation safety

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/02

Aviation analyst, Guy Leitch, speaks to John Maytham about problems within the Air Traffic & Navigation Services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:54

Match-fixing scandal: Three former cricketers arrested

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/02

John Maytham and Craig Ray, the Daily Maverick Sports Editor, discuss the recent arrests of three former South African cricketers—Ethy Mbhalati, Thami Tsolekile, and Lonwabo Tsotsobe—in connection with the 2015/16 domestic T20 Ram Slam Challenge match-fixing scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:58

From crisis to opportunity: South Africa's energy...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/02

Professor Mark Swilling, Co-Director at the Centre for Sustainability Transitions at Stellenbosch University, discusses South Africa's energy progress with John Maytham, emphasizing improved energy availability, rapid renewable growth, and reduced grid demand and calling for proactive, collaborative efforts to drive sustainable development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:52

Table Mountain safety update

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/12/02

Tahir Osman of Take Back Our Mountain speaks to John Maytham about the security situation in Table Mountain National Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:46

Springbok Nude Girls Unforgettable Cape Town Tour

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/29

John Maytham speaks with Theo Crous, guitarist of the legendary Springbok Nude Girls, about their upcoming Cape Town tour with UK rockers Hardwicke Circus. Theo reflects on SNG's 30-year legacy in South African music and shares the excitement of collaborating with Hardwicke Circus as they make their South African debut. He promises fans an unforgettable night of rock 'n' roll at the Brass Bell in Kalk Bay this Saturday, featuring timeless SNG hits and the dynamic energy of Hardwicke Circus.See

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6:47

The Social Media Ban in Australia

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/29

Social media law expert Emma Sadleir joins John to analyse Australia's ground- breaking ban on social media access for children under 16, which imposes fines of up to A$49.5 million on tech companies for non-compliance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:05

What can we learn from Zuma, Trump and Malema?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/29

John Maytham is joined by Nick Clelland, the head of Government Guild, an international consultancy that develops high-performance government teams. They explore how leaders like Trump, Malema, and McKenzie have gained support by embracing raw, unfiltered authenticity. Clelland argued that these figures appeal to voters tired of polished, scripted politicians, offering emotional, relatable messagingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:36

#AnHourWith: Deon Lotz

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/29

Renowned actor, Deon Lotz, 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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