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7:29

Editing Foetal Genomes

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/11

John Maytham speaks to Julia Brown, PhD, a medical anthropologist from the University of California, about the ethical implications surrounding gene-editing technology. She emphasizes the urgent need for ethical conversations with target communities regarding the advancements in prenatal genome editingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:21

John Maytham Book Review

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/11

Listen to John Maytham's weekly book reviews and share his passion for all things literary. From fiction to non-fiction, John reads and reviews a range of books that would sit well on your reading list. Today’s list: Bad Liar by Tami Hoag The Vegetarian by Han Kang Operation Biting by Max Hastings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:43

Legendary Tennis Star Rafael Nadal Retires at 38

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/11

John Maytham speaks with Craig Ray, Sports Editor of Daily Maverick, about the retirement of Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal, who will step away from the sport after the Davis Cup finals in November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:16

Teen beats Tetris! First Human to triumph after 34 Years

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/11

John Maytham and Dan Vuong, the reigning Classic Tetris France Champion, discuss the remarkable achievement of 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first human to beat Tetris by reaching level 157 and causing the game to crashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:01

New visa regulations looking rosy

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/11

Frank Blackmore, Senior Economist KPMG weighs in on the gazetting of the remote works visa and new regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:38

Reverse storm surge experienced during Hurricane Milton

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/10

Adam Berg, meteorologist for NBC6 in South Florida provides an update on the status of areas in Florida impacted by the category 5 hurricane Milton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:18

Visa reforms for investment: Foreign gains, local...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/10

John Maytham and Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis discuss new visa reforms aimed at attracting wealthy foreign workers and boosting investment. They consider the potential impact on local budgets as well as the protection that local residents can expect from any negative financial effects while balancing foreign gains with local interests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:44

Heroin use on the increase after street price drop

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/10

Jesse Copelyn, Spotlight journalist weighs in on the drop in the street price of heroin and how heroin use has increase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:14

Stormers preparing for battle against Edinburgh...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/10

Stormers coach John Dobson weighs in on the team's readiness ahead of their game against Edinburgh on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:20

For what reasons is a South African woman most likely...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/10

John Maytham is joined by Dr. Leane Ramsoomar from the South African Medical Research Council to discuss the troubling findings of the latest National Femicide Study, which reveals that seven women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:21

Meta oversight body to rule on apartheid glorifying...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/10

Tessa Dooms, Rivonia Circle Director weighs in on Meta’s oversight body who will rule on two Facebook posts which were reported for glorifying apartheid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:08

Strandloper Project’s team kick off 2024 coastal...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/09

Mark Dixon, Strandloper Project Director and expedition crew member explains the extensive series of coastal expeditions surveying the density and distribution of ocean plastic wasteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:38

Hurricane Milton: A wake - up call?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/09

Texas-based meteorologist Shel Winkley joins John Maytham from Climate Central.org to break down Hurricane Milton’s impact on Florida within the broader global climate context. Winckley is a Meteorologist, Weather & climate engagement specialist with Climate Central.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:48

Mashatile under fire: Luxury homes and contracts probed

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/09

John Maytham turns to News 24 Investigative Journalist, Kyle Cowan, for a break down on the increasing pressure on Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who faces investigations by the Hawks, Public Protector, and SIU. Probes target Mashatile’s family, including his son-in-law’s R28-million mansion, contracts linked to his sons, and scrutiny around his lavish lifestyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:59

Mapping the Fly Brain: A Breakthrough in Neuroscience

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/09

John Maytham is joined by renowned neuropsychologist, Mark Solms, to explore the potential for the ground-breaking mapping of the fruit fly brain that has been conducted by Flywire Consortium. It is the most detailed analysis of an animal brain ever completed and scientists believe this to hold valuable clues for broader neurological research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:19

Is there a wisdom to plea agreements?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/09

Following Steinhoff CFO Andries Le Grange pleading guilty to fraud, Karam Singh, director at Corruption Watch weighs in on the wisdom behind plea deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:16

What is Eskom’s Tariff hike up against?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/09

News24 Business writer-at-large Carol Paton, joins John Maytham to argue that, while politicians oppose Eskom's 36% tariff hike, the decision rests with NERSA. She emphasizes the need for Eskom's financial sustainability, warning of further bailouts if tariffs aren't adjusted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:43

ActionSA’s Nasiphi Moya voted in as mayor of Tshwane

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/09

Ferial Haffajee, associate editor of Daily Maverick, weighs in on Action SA’s Nasiphi Moya being voted in as the new mayor of Tshwane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:15

Life Esidimeni: Portraits of Lives Lost Book Launch

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/09

Author Harriet Perlman shares her journey documenting the aftermath of the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Her book, Life Esidimeni: Portraits of Lives Lost, launches on October 17. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:25

Best prepare for sky high medical aid costs in 2025

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/09

Professor Alex Van de Heever, Chair of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at WITS weighs in on the above inflation medical aid rate hikes in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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