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5:16

Dethroned: A documentary unmasking big cat exploitation

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/26

John Maytham speaks with Fiona Miles, Director of FOUR PAWS South Africa, about the upcoming screening of Dethroned, a documentary that exposes the exploitation of big cats. Fiona highlights the film's powerful exploration of the global big cat trade and the cruelty of captive breeding. The screening will take place online on 26 November 2024 at 20:00 SAST, and viewers can join at this link. Following the film, there will be a live Q&A with Fiona, Vanessa Amoroso, and director Aaron Gekoski to

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6:58

Traffic Management in Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/26

Councillor Roberto Quintas, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, discusses the measures in place to manage traffic in Bo-Kaap during peak tourist season with John Maytham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:58

Phala Phala at The Constitutional Court: A battle for...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/26

Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch, discusses with John Maytham the complexities of the Phala Phala case, focusing on allegations of corruption and the failure of parliamentary processes to hold President Ramaphosa accountable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:24

Judicial double standard around gender-based violence...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/26

Sheena Swemmer, Attorney and Head of the Gender Programme at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies at Wits University, expresses her concern to John Maytham about a troubling judicial double standard in addressing gender-based violence in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:02

Zimbabwe’s $331M Payout Plan: A step toward debt...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/26

Rashweat Mukundu, an Africa Adviser at International Media Support, speaks with John Maytham about Zimbabwe's plan to pay $331 million to white former farmers whose land was seized in 2000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:37

The digital switch-off: Delays, costs, and the road...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/26

Duncan McLeod, Editor of TechCentral, provides insights to John Maytham on South Africa's ongoing digital migration challengesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:50

Lessons from RISE Mzansi's Electoral Journey

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/26

Mark Gevisser, renowned South African author and journalist, shares insights with John Maytham from his involvement in The Rise Mzansi Political Party’s first election campaignSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:06

Rebranding Jaguar: Bold move or drive in the wrong...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/26

John Maytham is joined by Ian McLaren, Editorial Director of Car Magazine South Africa, to discuss Jaguar's controversial rebrand as it transitions to an electric-only brand by 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:41

Eskom prepaid meter upgrade

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/26

South Africans have recently dealt with some frustration in the midst of a mandatory software update to all prepaid electricity meters. Eskom Spokesperson Daphne Mokwena provides John Maytham with an update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:16

Zuma Fights to retain ANC membership

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/25

In a conversation with John Maytham, Steven Friedman provides insights into Jacob Zuma's expulsion from the ANC and his refusal to accept it. Friedman discusses how Zuma, now leader of the MK Party, rejects the legitimacy of his removal, framing the ANC as his "family" and vowing to challenge the decision through appeals or legal actionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:02

Dream Team: What’s next for the Springboks?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/25

John Maytham and Craig Ray discuss Pieter-Steph du Toit’s stellar form that earned him the 2024 World Men’s 15s Player of the Year award, celebrating his impact and the inclusion of seven Springboks in the Dream Team of the Year. They also reflected on what this success means for South African rugby’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:24

COP29: $300 Billion Climate Deal faces backlash from...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/25

John Maytham speaks with News24 journalist Carol Paton, recently back from COP29 in Azerbaijan, about the $300 billion climate finance pledge by 2035, which disappointed developing nations seeking $1.3 trillion. Paton discusses the tensions, including a walkout by least developed countries, funding debates involving China and Saudi Arabia, and South Africa’s Minister Dion George calling the deal a pragmatic successSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:11

Is South Africa one of the most politically polarized...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/25

John Maytham and Emeritus Professor in Sociology at the University of the Witwatersrand and a Professorial Research Associate, at the Department of Politics and International Studies, Roger Southall, explore whether South Africa is truly one of the most politically polarized countries in the world. Southall argues that while the country’s history of colonialism, apartheid, and inequality has left deep scars, its current political landscape is more characterized by diversity of opinion than

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7:58

16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/25

On Day 1 of 16 Days of the Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, John Maytham speaks to Lisa Vetten, the Research Associate at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies at Wits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:13

A Tribute to Breyten Breytenbach

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/25

John Maytham is joined by renowned South African author, columnist, and documentary filmmaker Max du Preez to reflect on the profound legacy of Breyten Breytenbach, an internationally acclaimed writer, poet, painter, and one of South Africa’s most iconic figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:58

Bo-Kaap Residents raise concerns about traffic and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/25

Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association have asked the City of Cape Town for a tour bus parking zone outside the historic area. John Maytham speaks to the association’s chairman Osman Shaboodien about the buses and concerns that the area is being exploited.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:58

PJ Powers – Singing Through The Shadows

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/22

John Maytham is joined by South African music icon PJ Powers, known as “Thandeka,” shares highlights from her four-decade career, including hits like “Jabulani” and “World in Union.” From leading Hotline to collaborating with legends like Miriam Makeba and Eric Clapton, her journey is one of resilience and unity. Catch her live at Kalk Bay Theatre this Tuesday, November 26, at 20:30, for an unforgettable evening of music and storytellingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:12

Blurred Lines: Crime Intelligence in South Africa’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/22

Joining John Maytham to unpack these seismic revelations of South Africa’s crime intelligence is Jeff Wicks, an investigative journalist with News24. Jeff has been following the unfolding drama, from whistleblower disclosures tied to the ANC’s Nasrec grabber scandal to allegations of a silent purge orchestrated by Crime Intelligence’s top brass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:00

Could a UHV Power Grid Transform South Africa’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/22

Matthew Cruz, energy analyst at Forest energies, joins John Maytham to discuss the possibility/feasibility/affordabilirty of having a ultra-high-voltage (UHV) electricity grid in South AfricaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:37

#AnHourWith Marijke Coetser

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/22

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

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