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10:25

Israel kills Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/18

Thembisa Fakude research fellow Africa Asia Dialogue weighs in on Israels killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and what this means for the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:51

3..2…1 its go time for the 2024 Cape Town Marathon

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/18

Cape Town Marathon CEO Clark Gardner shares essential information ahead of this weekend’s event which has attracted more than 20 000 runners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:00

Homeless outside Castle of Good Hope refuse to move -...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/18

Chris Nissan, SAHRC Commissioner weighs in on the homelessness case outside the Castle of Good Hope after the SAHRC inspection yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:28

Our Burning Planet: Elephant Culling: Solution or...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/18

In a discussion with Mike Wills, Sam Ferreira, a Large Mammal Ecologist at SANParks, highlights the complexities of managing elephant populations in Kruger Park, where Environment Minister Dion George has ruled out culling. Despite elephants causing significant environmental damage—such as habitat destruction, overgrazing, and soil erosion—Ferreira stresses that the problem isn't simply about numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:21

Cape Town's ongoing battle for clean waters

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/18

Mike Wills is joined by Dr. Jo Barnes from Stellenbosch University to address the persistent sewage contamination in Cape Town’s waterways, particularly focusing on Hout Bay's Disa River, where high E. coli levels have been detected since 2023. Barnes, whose award-winning film "A Sewer Runs Through It" highlights the impact of poor sanitation in Imizamo Yethu on the river, stresses the urgent need for infrastructure improvements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:02

Musical: Orpheus McAdoo

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/17

David Kramer’s new musical Orpheus McAdoo, will be presented by Cape Town Opera at Artscape this month. Orpheus McAdoo runs at Artscape from 18 October to 4 November 2024. Fiona du Plooy assistant director shares a highlight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:00

The Cocaine Kidnapping: Unravelling gang ties and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/17

John Maytham is joined by renowned investigative journalist, Caryn Dolley, to discuss the discovery of Cape Town gang boss Peter Jaggers and William Petersen, found bound and cuffed in a Free State river following their July kidnapping, allegedly tied to Colombian cocaine trafficking. Dolley highlights the suspected involvement of international crime syndicates and mentions her forthcoming book, Alone: Mandela’s Top Cop – Exposing South Africa’s Ceaseless Sabotage, which delves into organized crime

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8:09

Assisted death in SA – how likely is it?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/17

Professor Willem Landman, founder of Dignity SA weighs in on the fight for law changes in South Africa to allow for assisted death. Legislation has been developed but not promulgated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:26

AI Companions: The hidden dangers of digital intimacy

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/17

John Maytham discusses AI companionship with James Muldoon, Associate Professor at the University of Essex. Muldoon warns about AI being used in advertising to influence consumer behaviour and to exploit vulnerable users through in-app purchases. He highlights concerns about the psychological impact of relying on AI for companionship, questioning society’s preparedness for these effects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:59

Eskom's pricing overhaul: Solar solutions and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/17

John Maytham and Clyde Mallinson from Virtual Energy and Power discuss Eskom's proposed overhaul of its electricity pricing. Mallinson considers Eskom’s plans to eliminate the inclining block tariff, which benefits wealthier solar users, and introduce time-of-use and seasonal tariffs to better reflect costs. The discussion emphasized Eskom's financial struggles and the need to balance cost recovery with affordability for consumers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:11

NCC inspects spaza shops

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/17

Prudence Moilwa, National Consumer Commission head of complaints and investigation shares findings from the NCC’s blitz on spaza shops this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:15

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/17

A weekly conversation with Rebecca Davis covering the subjects that created a stir in the news and in social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:01

New benefit options set to attract younger members to...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/17

Neesa Moodley, Daily Maverick financial journalist explains how medical schemes are introducing new benefit options to attract younger members to medical aid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:50

Powering the future: Cape Town’s bold move into...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/16

Kadri Nassiep, Executive Director of Energy at the City of Cape Town, joins John to discuss the launch of the city's groundbreaking battery energy storage project, highlighting its significance in diversifying Cape Town's energy mix and reducing reliance on EskomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:58

Deputy Mayor Andrews to run Sanlam Cape Town Marathon...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/16

John Maytham is joined by Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews to invite support for the ‘Soles for Souls’ campaign, which aims to provide 42,200 pairs of school shoes to children in need across Cape Town. Andrews will run 42.2 km in the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on 20 October 2024 to raise awareness. He highlights the importance of proper footwear for students' dignity and encourages community support through donations and participation, urging everyone to share the campaign on social media

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8:12

United Rugby Championship: Stormers aim to bounce...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/16

John Maytham is joined by Stormers coach John Dobson to anticipate the DHL Stormers' upcoming match against Munster on Saturday at 17:15 at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. Despite setbacks and missing key Springbok players, he remains optimistic, noting that securing one win from three tour games is an improvement from last year’s performance. 4o miniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:09

The danger of asbestos

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/16

Dr. Itumeleng Ntatamala, an occupational medicine specialist and senior lecturer at UCT, joins John Maytahm to discuss the ongoing danger of asbestos in South Africa. Dr. Ntatamala highlights that South Africa still faces one of the highest incidences of malignant mesothelioma, a deadly cancer linked to asbestos exposure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:49

The role of institutions for economic growth

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/16

US-based economists have examined the factors which influence a strong or weak economy in countries. The findings of Daron Acemoglu is a Turkish-American economist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Simon Johnson is a British economist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and James Robinson have won them the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics. Roy Havemann, from the Bureau of Economic Research author of How to Fix (or Unfck) A Country, which has an introduction by Tito Mboweni weighs

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8:43

Contest to become ANC president – does it matter...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/16

Steven Friedman, political analyst weighs in on whether ANC politics still matters, considering the shift in SA governance now that the party is no longer the majority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:39

Government launches infrastructure drive

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/16

Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure weighs in on Infrastructure South Africa's multi-million rand fund, which is aimed at assisting government entities with project preparation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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