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8:05

Uniformity or Uniqueness: The School Uniform Debate

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/20

John Maytham and Mark Potterton, Writer and former Sacred Heart School Principal, explore the complexities of the school uniform debate. What are the actual benefits of uniforms, and do they outweigh their potential drawbacks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:34

Real racism vs “Fake” racism

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/20

John Maytham is joined by Dr. Sorayah Nair, a Clinical Psychologist and the founder of ‘Business Health Solutions’, to unpack the complexities of the Pretoria High School for Girls (PHSG) racism case. How should we distinguish genuine systemic racism from overblown or baseless accusations and how do legal interventions intersect with human rights violations in educational settings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:54

Break the Silence: Tackling South Africa’s men’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/19

After the disturbing results of South Africa’s first national gender-based violence (GBV) prevalence study were released yesterday, Psychiatrist, Dr. Mvuyiso Talatala, joins John Maytham to shed light on the overlooked mental health struggles faced by South African men.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:25

Will Zuma pay back the money?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/19

John Maytham engages with News 24 Legal Journalist Karyn Maughan to unpack the latest developments in the ongoing legal battle to recover R28.9 million in taxpayer funds spent on Jacob Zuma's defenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:49

25% less Baboon Rangers, operational for less hours,...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/19

Lynda Silk, Chairperson of the Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation (CPCC), joins John Maytham to discuss the decline of baboon rangers, the challenges faced by both rangers and local communities, and what these issues mean for the future of baboon conservation in the Cape Peninsula. Please support these Backabuddy campaigns: Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation which works to educate, inform will possibly take further legal action to maintain a fully funded longterm baboon ranger programme

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7:39

Stilfontein Standoff: Justice vs. survival

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/19

John Maytham is joined by News 24 Investigative Journalist, Jeff Wicks, to consider his critique of Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s remarks on illegal miners, which dismissed aid and labelled them as criminals unworthy of help and sparked intense public debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:09

Rat Race: Tackling Cape Town’s rodent infestation crisis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/19

Elroy Plaaitjies, head of the Enviromental health at the Klipfontein Sub district, joins John Maytham on the PM Drive show to discuss just how bad the rat problem is in South Africa and why a rat eradication programme was created.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:51

Will Minister Siviwe Gwarube stick to her promise by...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/19

Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, joins John Maytham to explore the Department of Basic Education’s strategy for achieving the deadline of eradicating all pit toilets by the year 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:27

Are parents putting themselves in Debt to pay for...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/19

Maya Fisher- French joins John Maytham to discuss how Matric dances in South Africa and how it has evolved into grand and glamorous affairs – The point is, are extravagant Matric dances putting parents into debt?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:33

Johannesburg's Art Gallery: A cultural icon in peril

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/18

John Maytham is joined by renowned journalist Giulietta Talevi, a co-founder of the new media platform 'Currency,' to discuss the perilous state of Johannesburg's Art Gallery (JAG), home to one of Africa’s most valuable art collections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:40

Has Biden been empowering Ukraine with missiles set...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/18

Professor Yossi Mekelberg, Professor of International Relations at Chatham House, joins John Maytham to explore President Biden's decision to lift restrictions on U.S.-provided long-range missiles for Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:14

BlueSky rising: The new Twitter alternative?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/18

John Maytham speaks with John Elledge, New Statesman columnist and author of ‘A History of the World in 47 Borders: The Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps’, about BlueSky’s rapid rise as a potential replacement for Twitter (XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:48

Bakkie Showdown: Ford Ranger vs. Toyota Hilux in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/18

Janine Van Der Post, Motoring editor at Wheels24, joins John Maytham to discuss the latest from the Bakkie Report, looking at the Bakkie showdown between two giants in the market now, The Ford Ranger vs The Toyota Hilux.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:28

City calls for comments on proposed Walking and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/18

John Maytham is joined by Councillor Rob Quintas, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, who has played a key role in spearheading the Walking and Cycling Strategy. Councillor Quintas shares how this initiative aims to reposition walking and cycling as the foundation of Cape Town’s transport system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:47

HSRC study: 7 out 10 men believe that women should...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/18

John Maytham and Dr Mpumi Zungu, The Research Director in the Public Health, Societies and Belonging (PHSB) Research Division of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) discuss the alarming findings of South Africa’s first national GBV prevalence study, highlighting widespread abuse and entrenched gender norms. They explore solutions like education, cultural shifts, and engaging men in addressing toxic masculinity, emphasizing the need for systemic and community-driven change.See

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9:41

Did Ramaphosa's speech offer a viable strategy to...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/18

John Maytham is joined by analyst and toxicologist at CropLife SA, Dr. Gerhard Verdoon, to discuss the health risks of improper pesticide use and the broader implications for food safety in South Africa, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Friday evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:14

Another Grammy Nomination for South Africa's Wouter ...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/15

John Maytham celebrates with acclaimed South African flautist Wouter Kellerman on his GRAMMY-nominated album Triveni. The discussion delves into the album’s global collaboration with Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto and Indian vocalist Chandrika Tandon, highlighting the fusion of African, Japanese, and Indian musical traditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:11

An analysis of the upcoming test match between the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/15

Jan de Koning, Editor at Rugby365, joins John Maytham for a deeper analysis of what’s at play in this highly anticipated test match between the Springboks and England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:41

Cyber Defamation and Privacy: A landmark case on...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/15

John Maytham and Tina Power, Senior Researcher and Analyst at ALT Advisory discuss a case in the Gauteng High Court involving a plaintiff who sued two defendants for creating a fake social media profile and sharing intimate, non-consensual images of her. Tina explains the legal complexities surrounding the case, including the claims for infringement of privacy and dignity, defamation, and the emotional and psychological harm the plaintiff endured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:38

#AnHourWith: Mario Haupt

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/11/15

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

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