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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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7:44

Conrad backs the boys: Proteas embrace favourites tag

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/03/03

John Maytham is joined now by Jeremy Fredericks, cricket writer and analyst, to assess South Africa’schances against the Black Caps and whether this could finally be the tournament where the Proteas break through on the global stage. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show onCapeTalk. 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

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8:54

“Who Is the Mega Pastor Bidding for Cape Town’s Icon?"

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2026/03/03

John Maytham is joined by Rebecca Davis, senior journalist at Daily Maverick, to discuss the Nigerian pastor, John Anosike, who has just bought the Cape Town landmark, The Goodhope Centre. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show onCapeTalk. 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,trafficand weather. The host’s

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11:28

Conflict widens on third day of US/Israeli attack on...

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2026/03/02

John Maytham speaks to Sir Richard Dalton, a former British ambassador to Iran who has written about Iran’s nuclear programme, about the ongoing conflict in Iran and the Gulf region. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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7:26

Cape Town Wins $1 Million for Cleaner Communities

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2026/03/02

John Maytham is joined now by Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, to unpack what this global recognition means for residents, how the $1 million will be spent, and whether this could mark a turning point in addressing waste challenges in informal settlements. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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

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9:16

Brian Molefe’s slush fund

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2026/03/02

John Maytham is joined now by Pieter-Louis Myburgh, Daily Maverick investigative journalist, who led this investigation into Brian Molefe’s slush fund— to unpack the bank records, the alleged money trail, and what this could mean for accountability in the ongoing State Capture fallout. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of

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9:50

Impact of Iran attacks on flights in Middle East

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/03/02

To break down the implications that the Iran attacks have for airlines, passengers, and global travel, John Maytham is joined by Guy Leitch, Editor of SA Flyer. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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6:06

Special Courts, Same Backlog? The Judiciary’s Real...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/03/02

John Maytham is joined now by Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, to unpack why he believes the President’s specialised courts plan misses the real crisis facing South Africa’s judiciary. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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,

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9:42

Reading in Crisis: ‘It Is an Emergency,’ Warn Experts

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2026/02/27

John Maytham speaks to Dr Nic Spaull, Senior Program Officer in the Global Education team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, who brings expert insight on early literacy, interventions, and strategies to support teachers and learners. 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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5:07

Taxi Violence Spills Into Atlantis: Businessman and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/27

John Maytham is joined now by Noel Cloete, PRO of the Atlantis Community Policing Forum, to unpack what happened, what the broader safety situation looks like in Atlantis, and how the community is coping in the aftermath. 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

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5:35

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/27

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 highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge

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4:48

Paramount Set for Warner Bros Takeover

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2026/02/27

John Maytham speaks to Thinus Ferreira, independent TV critic, writer and journalist, who will explain the implications for South African viewers, content availability, and the streaming market. Ferreira will also explore the potential political and economic ripple effects of Paramount’s ties to US tech billionaire Larry Ellison and the scrutiny the deal faces from regulators in the US and Europe Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist

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7:23

An Iliad: With Comedian, Alan Committie

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2026/02/27

John Maytham speaks to Alan Committie, the acclaimed comedian and actor, about what drew him to this retelling, the challenges of performing Homer’s epic in a contemporary context, and what audiences can expect from this unforgettable theatrical experience. 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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7:40

Lock It, Stop It: Preventative measures to stop car...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/27

John Maytham speask to Eugene Herbert, CEO of MasterDrive, who provides insight into how these crimes happen, why Sea Point is a hotspot, and practical steps motorists can take to reduce the risk of falling victim. Herbert also shares advice on industry initiatives and the role of authorities in curbing this surge. 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

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7:09

Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis set to become the new...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/27

John Maytham speaks to Steven Friedman, political analyst, who brings decades of experience in South African party politics and democratic transitions. Friedman will unpack Hill-Lewis’s strengths, potential challenges, and the implications of holding both the Cape Town mayoralty and party leadership simultaneously 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

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9:28

Family Ties: Can You Claim Maintenance from a Sibling?

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2026/02/26

Family lawyer and Mediator Chantal Kur explains to Africa Melane, how maintenance works in South Africa – and how financially insecure siblings are allowed to claim maintenance from siblings with means. 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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9:28

Family Ties: Can You Claim Maintenance from a Sibling?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/26

Africa Melane is joined by Deon Ruiters, Senior Maintenance Prosecutor at the NPA to discuss how maintenance works in South Africa – and how financially insecure siblings are allowed to claim maintenance from siblings with means. 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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7:12

US – Iran Talks

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/26

International Relations Expert Brooks Spector speaks to Africa Melane on what’s expected in the talks between the US and Iran. 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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10:18

The Lost Boys: Is South Africa’s Education System...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/26

More boys drop out of school than girls, research shows this is due to many factors, including a lack of male mentors – with most educators in SA being female. Education expert Jenean Pretorius chats to Africa Melane 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

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6:39

Treasury allocates R26bn for HIV/AIDS programme –...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/26

Africa Melane chats to SANAC’s Nelson Dlamini about treasury allocating R26bn to provinces to sustain HIV/AIDS treatment. 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

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5:08

Boeka Innie Bo-Kaap: A Community Iftar Like No Other

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/26

Africa Melane speaks to Rezaan Mahomed, Investment Analyst at 27four Investment Managers, one of the key supporters of the event, about what visitors can expect and the growing significance of Boeka innie Bo-Kaap in the Cape Town calendar. 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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