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8:21

SONA Crossing scene setter

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/12

CapeTalk host, Africa Melane is at City Hall for the State of the Nation Address. 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 Fire, just after

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6:57

New ownership with Flysafair – good or bad?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/11

South Africa’s budget airline FlySafair is set to be acquired by local private equity firm Harith General Partners, a move that could reshape the domestic aviation landscape and help the airline comply with local ownership laws. Aviation expert Guy Leitch speaks to John Maytham about what the change in ownership could mean for FlySafair, its passengers, and the broader South African aviation industry, offering insight into whether this deal is a positive or concerning development for the

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7:31

Eskom’s better performance doesn’t safeguard us from...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/11

Eskom has shown signs of improvement, but the country’s electricity system is still far from secure. Susan Comrie, who wrote the recent Daily Maverick piece on the topic, speaks to John Maytham about why Eskom’s coal fleet remains underperforming and what that means for South Africa. She explains that despite fewer outages, the power stations are still offline too often to provide a reliable buffer, leaving the system exposed to breakdowns and sudden spikes in demand. Comrie also

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9:02

Graaff-Reinet name change – what’s the legal...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/11

John Maytham speaks to Graaf –Reinet attorney Derek Light about the legality of changing the town’s name to Robert Sobukwe Town. 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

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6:39

Western Cape Crime Imbizo – worth it for communities?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/11

The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster held a ministerial imbizo at Dulcie September Hall, focusing on tackling gangsterism, murder, and gender-based violence across the Western Cape. Residents from various affected communities attended as officials outlined plans to combat crime and strengthen oversight in the province. John Maytham speaks to Abdurahman Govind from the Manenberg Community Policing Forum about whether those in attendance felt reassured by the commitments and

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8:33

Fungi Fever: Lions Mane mushrooms – new health craze.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/11

To help us cut through the hype, we’re joined by registered dietician Lila Bruk, who’s been tracking the rise of functional foods and supplements. She’ll unpack what lion’s mane actually contains, what research says about cognitive benefits, who should be cautious before trying it, and how consumers can tell the difference between a quality extract and a trendy but ineffective product. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned

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11:05

Indemnity forms at Table Mountain National Parks:...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/11

Table Mountain National Park is updating its visitor procedures, including the use of indemnity forms and a new digital ID scanning system at key entrances. Many visitors are expressing concerns about delays and confusion at park gates. Bongani Mnisi, Cape Region General Manager for TMNP, speaks to John Maytham on the show to clarify which areas still require indemnity forms, explain how the ID scanning system works, and outline what visitors can expect when entering the parks. The conversation

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5:31

Proposed Short-Term Letting By-law aims to improve...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/10

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill – Lewis speaks to John Maytham about a new by–law about short-term letting – soon to be opened for public comment. 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

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8:07

Bring back national service? Argument for a...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/10

John Maytham speaks to former SA Post Office CEO Mark Barnes, National Service, Active Citizens 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 Fire,

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5:59

Shut down of 2 water treatment plants – capetonians...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/10

City of Cape Town MMC Zahid Badroodien, speaks to John Maytham about the shutdown of two major water treatment plants in Faure and Blackheath. This has resulted in the City calling on residents to reduce water use. 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

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7:29

“I Don’t Bribe”: Active Citizenship Takes on Everyday...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/10

Corruption is often discussed in relation to politics and big business, but for many South Africans it plays out in far more everyday moments, particularly on the roads and in routine interactions with law enforcement, where small acts of bribery can quietly become normalised. Feizel Mamdoo speaks to John Maytham about his new Johannesburg-based anti-corruption initiative that aims to challenge this culture from the ground up. The former anti-apartheid activist, film maker, and communications expert

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7:52

Solar support with strings attached: City of Cape...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/10

Cape Town is often praised for having one of South Africa’s most progressive residential solar programmes, but the rollout has not been without controversy. Kadri Nassiep, Executive Director of City Electricity at the City of Cape Town, speaks to John Maytham about the City’s approach to encouraging solar uptake. Households can benefit from incentives including cash or bill credits for excess power fed back into the grid and the City has paid millions to residents for their

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9:52

Call for Jhb’s water crisis to be declared national...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/09

John Maytham talks to WaterCAN executive director, Dr Ferrial Adam, about why she thinks the Johannesburg water crisis should be declared a national disaster. 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

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11:18

Fear of new arms race as START nuclear weapons pact...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/09

John Maytham speaks to Juraj Majcin, who leads the European Policy Centre's European Defence and Security Project, about the potential threat created as a result of the expiration of the START nuclear weapons control treaty between the United States and Russia. 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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9:34

Opinion: N2 wall is not a good idea

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/09

Urban planner, Tumi Mpisi, speaks to John Maytham about whether the planned N2 security wall will just repeat old patterns of separating different communities. 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

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7:20

New batch of principals graduate from coaching programme

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/09

Jeremy Gibbon, executive director of the Principals Academy Trust, speaks to John Maytham about the latest cohort of school principals to complete its coaching and mentoring programme. 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

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9:05

Concern about person named as new commanding officer...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/09

John Maytham speaks to writer and scholar, Jonny Steinberg, about the implications of Brigadier General Solly Lechoenyo’s as new head of South Africa's special forces. 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

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7:29

NERSA promulgation of higher electricity prices

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/09

John Maytham speaks to Energy analyst and MD of EE Business Intelligence, Chris Yelland, about the new electricity rates approved by NERSA. 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

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7:46

The T20 kicks off tomorrow in India

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/06

Cricket writer, Jeremy Fredericks, joins John Maytham to discuss everything T20 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 Fire, just after

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8:47

Who should we be looking at as the new SARS boss?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/06

Joining John Maytham to unpack what this appointment means for SARS and the broader South African economy is Judge Dennis Davis, respected legal professional and former judge president of the Competition Appeal Court. He will help listeners understand the significance of the SARS commissioner role, what qualities are needed in the next leader, and how the appointment process works. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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