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9:46

Priced Out of Cape Town: Is Joburg the Answer?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/30

John Maytham speaks to Garth Theunissen, News24 Business Journalist, to unpack whether Johannesburg really could be the answer to Cape Town’s affordability crisis—and whether South Africans are willing to make that trade-off. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the

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9:38

Would You Eat It? The Future of 3D-Printed Food

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/29

John Maytham is joined by Prof Oluwafemi Adebo, Vice Dean for Global Engagement, Professor of Food Technology and Director of the Centre for Innovative Food Research at University of Johannesburg – The future of 3D printed food. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the

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9:08

The NHI argument heads to Concourt

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/29

Wits school of Governance chair Prof Alex van den Heever chats to John Maytham about the several lawsuits against the NHI act. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A

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7:34

Suspension of Sunday Times Editor Makhudu Sefara

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/29

GroundUp Director Nathan Geffen speaks to John Maytham about accusations levelled against, suspended Sunday Times editor Mahkudu Sefara. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling

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8:25

An Aspirin a Day Against Cancer?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/29

John Maytham is joined by Prof Anna-Mart Engelbrecht, Professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University, whose work explores complex cellular processes linked to disease – Can Aspirin reduce the risk of Cancer? Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests

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9:51

Why safari destinations are starting to say no to...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/29

John Maytham speaks to safari expert Kevin Leo-Smith about how photography and selfie culture are impacting wildlife experiences, and whether stricter rules are needed to protect animals and tourists. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience

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10:57

In conversation with Stormers head coach, John Dobson

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/28

John Maytham speaks to Stormers coach John Dobson about their emphatic win at DHL Stadium, their position at the top of the URC table, and the road ahead in the final stages of the season. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with

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8:54

JM 28.6

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/28

John Maytham speaks to John Clarke, writer and whistleblower advocate, about Shamila Batohi’s withdrawal from the Nkabinde Inquiry and what it means for accountability within the prosecuting authority. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the

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9:07

Jet Fuel Shock: What Soaring Prices Mean for South...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/28

John Maytham speaks to Kirby Gordon from FlySafair about soaring jet fuel prices, the pressure on airlines, and what it means for South African travellers and the broader economy. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book

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9:45

Minister Tolashe’s State-Funded Nanny: Questions Over...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/28

John Maytham speaks to Rebecca Davis about allegations that public funds were used to employ a domestic worker at a Minister’s private residence, and claims that part of her salary was redirected to the Minister’s family. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the

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8:47

Liv Golf and its impact in SA

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/28

John Maytham turns to Richard Glover, General Manager of Southern Guards GC, to help us better understand the impact that Liv Golf has on SA. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews

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10:46

Kin: By Tayari Jones

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/28

John Maytham speaks to Tayari Jones, acclaimed novelist and author of The Kin, about her inspiration behind the book. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily

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10:32

Is SAA Too Important to Fail?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/28

John Maytham speaks to Phillip De Wet about whether South Africa can afford not to have a national airline, and why SAA may now be essential infrastructure rather than a financial burden. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with

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6:34

Limbo in Iran war and its impact on African economies

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/27

Africa Melane speaks to Prof Danny Bradlow, Senior Research Fellow at the centre for Advancement of Scholarship at Uni of Pretoria, to unpack the Iran war being in limbo and it’s impact on African economies. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises

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11:24

South African’s declining trust in the system

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/27

Amanda Gouws, professor of Political Science and Chair of the SA Research Initiative in Gender Politics at Stellenbosch University, speaks to Africa Melane about South African’s declining trust in the country’s political parties and institutions. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s

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10:30

Cape Town’s R6.8 billion War on Crime: Cameras,...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/27

Africa Melane speaks to Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, about what this record budget really entails, how the City intends to deploy these resources, and whether residents can expect measurable improvements in safety. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic

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7:35

Qualified but Locked Out: Freedom Day and South...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/27

Africa Melane speaks to Prof. Linda Meyer, Managing Director at Rosebank College, about whether South Africa is doing enough to turn qualifications into opportunity, and whether youth unemployment is becoming one of freedom’s unfinished promises. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic

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4:28

Kenyan athlete breaks two-hour marathon barrie

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/27

Africa Melane speaks to Mike Finch, editor of runners world, about the significance of Sawe’s feat, whether this is athletics’ Bannister moment, and what it tells us about the changing science of human performance Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program

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7:55

SA promises crackdown on xenophobia after Ghana incident

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/27

Loren Landau, a senior researcher with Wits University's African Centre for Migration & Society, speaks to Africa Melane about ongoing incidents of xenophobic violence in South Africa. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with

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8:49

Jet fuel stocks low in South Africa

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/27

Africa Melane speaks to Linden Birns, aviation analyst, about how serious this jet fuel squeeze is, whether passengers should be concerned about disruptions, and what it reveals about the fragility of aviation logistics in Southern Africa. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean

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