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7:55

Update on Foot and Mouth in the Western

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/20

Africa Melane is joined now by Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape, to give us the full picture on what measures are underway, how the province is protecting its livestock, and what this means for farmers and consumers 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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3:32

T20 action: Super 8 clash between Proteas, and the...

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2026/02/20

Africa Melane is joined by Jeremy Fredericks, cricket analyst, to break down what fans should look out for and how the Proteas can navigate this high-pressure encounter against India on Sunday. 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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8:23

Day 1, 457 since the war on Ukraine started

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/20

Africa Melane is joined by Dr Olexander Scherba, Ukrainian Ambassador to South Africa, to reflect on what 1,457 days of war have meant for Ukraine, how Kyiv views the current diplomatic efforts, and what the international community — including countries in the Global South — can do as this conflict shows no sign of ending. 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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10:52

Genesis: With Gregory Maqoma

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2026/02/20

Africa Melane is joined now by Gregory Maqoma — performer, teacher and creator of a vibrant, elegant form of dance — to unpack this deeply personal and politically resonant work, and what it means to reclaim voice, space and stolen time through movement. 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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8:23

Commentary on SA’s 2026 crime stats

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2026/02/20

Dr Simon Howell, criminologist, joins Africa Melane to reflect on SA’s latest crime stats 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

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8:12

The President’s SONA Q&A

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2026/02/19

Africa speaks to EWN journalist Lindsay Detlinger about the President’s response to the SONA debate. 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

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7:05

The great job hug – security over satisfaction

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/19

Manpower MD Lyndy Van Den Barselaar joins Africa Melane to explain why South Africans are staying in jobs, despite being unsatisfied. 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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7:28

Strike Surge: Wildcat Walkouts on the Rise in 2025

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/19

Africa Melane speaks to Sydney Moshoaliba, Researcher at the Casual Workers’ Advice Office, who has been analysing the data and the broader implications for labour relations 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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12:27

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/19

Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinatin 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

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8:39

How Did 200 Prisoners Slip Through the System?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/19

In this episode, we're discussing the concerning issue of escaped prisoners in South Africa. Nicholas Gottsal, a member of the National Council of Provinces for the Democratic Alliance, joins us to shed light on the matter. He shares his experience questioning the actual numbers of escapes, which he believes are underreported. Nicholas highlights the need for a biometric system to track prisoners and prevent future escapes. He also touches on the lack of consequence management within the South

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1:09

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2026/02/19

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5:41

Afriforum launches new legal challenge against the NHI

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2026/02/18

We speak to Louis Boshoff, AfriForum’s Spokesperson on Health, who outlines the organisation’s objections and the broader risks the Act poses to South Africans in relation to the NHI Bill. 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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7:24

Hidden Hands? Leaked Documents Reveal Alleged Plot to...

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2026/02/18

Africa Melane speaks to Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression, who brings first-hand insight into how these influence programmes operate. Drawing on her experience with the political initiative Change Starts Now (CSN), Fritz explains that sophisticated campaigns using real people behind fabricated accounts are readily available to political actors Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up

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7:32

Madlanga Commission commences today: Shadrack Sibiya...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/18

Africa Melane speaks to Orrin Singh, EWN Parliamentary Correspondent, who has been closely following proceedings at the Madlanga Commission, to unpack what this means for the credibility of SAPS leadership — and whether the commission is revealing deeper fractures within the country’s law enforcement structures. 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

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4:48

Child Caught in the Crossfire: Athlone Infant Killed...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/18

Africa Melane speaks to Caroline Peters, Founder of Callas, seasoned activist, social justice advocate and long-standing community leader in Athlone, about how residents are processing this latest tragedy — and whether the looming SANDF deployment offers hope, or raises fresh concerns about how gang violence is being tackled on the ground. 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

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6:18

Price of green energy technologies reaches inflection...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/18

John Maytham speaks to Andre Nepgen, CEO of Discovery Green, about why the cost of solar technology is reaching inflection point and the impact this will have on corporate renewable energy procurement. 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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8:08

Taking a Stand Against the Bottle: Anti-Alcohol...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/18

Africa Melane speaks to Nomcebo Dlamini, Campaign Manager at the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA), who says the march is about pushing Parliament to act decisively — insisting that when beer costs less than a loaf of bread in many communities, the consequences are felt in homes, schools and on the streets. 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

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8:13

Highlighting the life, activism and death of Civil...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/17

Dr Alan Boesak joins John Maytham to highlight the life, activism and death of US civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson. 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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9:23

SA’s Digital ID Era: Ramaphosa Announces 2026 Launch

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/17

Minister Leon Schreiber joins John Maytham to outline the roadmap to 2026, address privacy concerns, and explain how government plans to ensure that no South African is left behind in this digital transition – The launch of the digital ID’s and drivers license. 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

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8:26

City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/17

John Maytham is joined by Buhle Booi, Head of Political Organising and Campaigns at Ndifuna Ukwazi, an organisation that has long advocated for the use of public land to address inequality in Cape Town – to discuss the City’s plans to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at an upcoming auction. 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

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