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6:28

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/06

Let’s take a look at what books peaked John Maytham’s interest this week! The Keera Duggan series by Robert Dugoni Heart The Lover by Lily King Dr Bot by Charlotte Blease 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

Major Review Finds Statins Far Safer Than Commonly...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/06

John Maytham is joined Dr Parmanand Naran, adult cardiologist, who will explain the latest evidence, why statins remain a cornerstone of heart health, and how patients can make informed choices with their doctors. 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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7:33

Everything you need to know about the Super Bowl this...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/06

Joining John Maytham to break down everything you need to know is Mike Wills, CapeTalk presenter and sports enthusiast, who will guide us through the key storylines, players to watch, and cultural moments surrounding the event. 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

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5:18

City and UCT Pilot Electric Buses for Cape Town’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/06

John Maytham is joined by Councillor Rob Quintas, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, to unpack what this research means for commuters and for the future of MyCiTi. 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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10:53

Should Russia be allowed back into the Olympics?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/06

John Maytham speaks to Osasu Obayiuwana, British Nigerian writer for The Guardian and Observer, lawyer, and sports governance expert, about the growing debate over whether Russia should be allowed back into international sporting competitions. 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

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6:25

ANC councillor murder

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/05

John Maytham speaks to Martin Makasi, Chairperson of the Nyanga Community Policing Forum, to unpack the assassination of yet another councillor in Crossroads and the alarming pattern of political killings in this part of Cape 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

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7:45

The Lead: Inside the battle to succeed Steenhuisen

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/05

John Maytham speaks to Pieter Du Toit, co-editor overseeing investigations at News24, to unpack how John Steenhuisen broke the Democratic Alliance’s key rule, and what lies ahead for his successor. 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

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6:51

UWC adds over 5,000 new beds amid national...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/05

John Maytham speaks to Professor Matete Madiba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Student Development and Support at the University of the Western Cape, about a major expansion in student accommodation ahead of the 2026 academic year. 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

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6:03

Flying into the big league: The Chinese planemaker...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/05

John Maytham speaks to Guy Leitch, independent aviation analyst, to explore how China’s state-owned planemaker Comac is positioning itself as a competitor to Boeing and Airbus in the Asia-Pacific market. 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

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5:43

The Wine Auction Trust

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/05

John is joined by Raymond Ndlovu about the Cape Wine Auction happening this weekend. 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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11:53

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/05

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 fascinating 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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8:38

Will it be possible to raise the dam walls to...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/05

City of Cape Town executive director for water and sanitation Leonardo Manus joins John Maytham to chat about how we can find ways to increase water capacity in our dams. 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

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9:10

Rats Behind the Wheel: A Neuroscientist on Joy, Play,...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/04

John Maytham is joined by Dr Kelly Lambert, Professor of Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of Richmond, whose work has gone viral but is now influencing how scientists think about learning, mental health and wellbeing. 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

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6:40

Foot and Mouth disease outbreak

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/04

John Maytham speaks to independent agriculture economist Kobus Laubscher on the current Foot and Mouth disease epidemic. 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

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8:34

End of the road for John Steenhuisen: Part two

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/04

Political Analyst Steven Friedman breaks down, how the decision for John Steenhuisen to exit the DA leadership race will affect the party. 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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7:36

What will the City of Cape Town do to combat the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/04

John Maytham is joined by Zahid Badroodien, MMC for Water and Sanitation in the City of Cape Town, to give us a clear and current picture of where the City stands — and what residents and businesses should realistically expect in the months and years ahead. 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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5:58

Birdslife SA collecting bird sounds for Merlin

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/04

John Maytham is joined by John Kinghorn, specialist avifaunal consultant and professional safari and bird guide with BirdLife South Africa, to explain why this project matters — and how ordinary birders can help shape it. 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

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11:37

A Clergyman's Daughter: In-studio with Hannah Botsis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/04

John Maytham is joined by Hannah Botsis — lapsed academic, mother and writer — to talk about the book, the process of revisiting a complicated past, and what it means to write honestly about faith in a country shaped by both religion and resistance. 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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6:57

End of the road for John Steenhuisen – what's next...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/04

Former DA member Tony Leon shares his insights with JOhn Maytham, on John Steenhuisen’s decision to exit the DA leadership race. 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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11:48

The Rugby World Cup Draw

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/03

John Maytham is joined by Craig Ray, Daily Maverick journalist and rugby analyst, who has been unpacking the implications of the 2027 World Cup fixtures. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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,trafficand weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program

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