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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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7:40

Nkoli: The Vogue Opera

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/08

Nkoli: The Vogue Opera plays at The Baxter Theatre this month, it honours the life and legacy of Simon Nkoli and highlights his enormous contribution to the struggle for liberation in South Africa. Dr Beverly Ditsie, fellow activist and friend to Simon speaks about his legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:18

Lusikisiki Massacre: No arrests as suspects...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/08

Estelle Ellis is an accomplished Investigative Journalist for Maverick Citizen at the Daily Maverick and she joins us an with an update on the investigation into the Lusikisiki massacre, where 18 people were killed two weeks ago. No arrests have been made as yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:55

Unlocking the mysteries of Ultra massive Black Holes

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/08

John Maytham chats with Dr. Daniel Cunnama, a Science Engagement Astronomer at the South African Astronomical Observatory, about the discovery of ultra-massive black holes in the Milky Way. Dr. Cunnama explains their rapid growth early in the universe and shares insights on what the James Webb Space Telescope is revealing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:48

EFF to file con-court application over Phala Phala

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/08

Mpumelelo Zikalala, Legal analyst explains the EFF’s con-court hearing scheduled to take place next month on Phala Phala.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:14

Unbundling has begun: Eskom launches National...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2024/10/08

Chris Yelland, Energy analyst weighs in on Eskom’s launch of the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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