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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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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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5:55

AGOA Extended — But South Africa’s Future Access...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/03

John Maytham is joined by Peter Fabricius, foreign affairs journalist and long-time observer of US–Africa relations, who helps us understand the politics behind the decision of the US senate extending AGOA for one more year, and what could come next. 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

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9:15

New UN reports warns that international drug policy...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/03

John Maytham speaks to Executive Director of the UN’s International Drug Policy Consortium, Anne Fordham on the latest report – showcasing the fight against drug crimes is failing. 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

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6:17

Zero Break-Ins, No Council? How One Community Took...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/03

John Maytham speaks to chair of the Southbroom Property Owners Association; Eric Annegarn on how they’ve created a local government model to improve their village – without relying on government. 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

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8:14

Williams Syndrome research offers insight into human...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/03

To help unpack the medical realities behind Williams syndrome, John Maytham is joined by Prof Jayneel Joshi, a paediatric and interventional cardiologist, and the Chairperson of the Paediatric Cardiac Society of South Africa, who explains why early diagnosis and lifelong monitoring are critical. 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

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6:20

Nordic walking: A full body workout that is easy on...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/03

To unpack the science behind the movement and who stands to benefit most, John Maytham is joined by Micaela Groenewald, a biokineticist at the University of Pretoria’s Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI), who explains why this form of walking is more than just a fitness fad. 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

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11:09

The water issue

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/03

John Maytham speaks to Professor Peter Johnston, a UCT climate scientist, about the water issues in the Western Cape. 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 often surprises the audience with

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7:48

The Mbenenge Judgement

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/02

John Maytham speaks to Prof Amanda Gouws, Professor of Political Science at Stellenbosch University and National Research Chair in Gender Politics (SARChI), to unpack what this ruling means for judicial accountability and workplace ethics in courts. 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

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7:26

Police Brutality and Accountability: Do Body Cams...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/02

John Maytham is joined now by Professor Lukas Muntingh, Director of the Dullah Omar Institute, who has long tracked issues of police accountability and institutional impunity. He weighs in on whether body-worn cameras can make a meaningful difference in the absence of real consequences for misconduct, and what conditions would need to be in place for such technology to work. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and

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7:38

Brain of CapeTalk execution on Afternoon Drive - 02...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/02

Mantedieng Mamabolo-Cunningham won the round with a score of 7. 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, 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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8:01

Tip-off leads to arrest of hijacking suspects

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/02

John Maytham is joined now by Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, City of Cape Town, to provide context on the operation, the role of community intelligence, and the broader impact of law enforcement efforts across the city. 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

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6:34

DA accuses Minister McKenzie of Misleading the Public...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/02

John Maytham is joined now by Mandilakhe Kwababana, journalist at the Daily Dispatch, who has been covering the story closely and speaking to communities on the ground about how these decisions are being received — and whether trust in the process has been damaged. 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

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8:42

Lights On in Barcelona: Fastest Times, Fresh Line-Ups...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/02

John Maytham is joined now by Hendrick Verwoerd, Formula One writer and correspondent, to unpack the biggest winners and losers from Barcelona, and what this early running might — and might not — tell us about the races ahead. 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

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7:22

Illicit cigarette trade sees smoker numbers grow

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/02

John Maytham speaks to Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf, head of the Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research at the University of Pretoria, about the link between an increase in the illicit trade in cigarettes and the growing number of smokers in South Africa. 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

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10:22

Zeekoevlei still closed over water quality concerns

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/02

John Maytham isnow joined byLeonardo Manus,Executive Director for Water and Sanitation at the City of Cape Town, to provide thelatest developments andexplain what is being done to address the wastewater inflows, protect the wetland, and determine when Zeekoevlei can safely reopen. 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

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7:49

Donald Trump’s renewed threat against

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/30

John Maytham is joined by James Joseph, Director of The Duty Legacy a British based foreign policy consultancy - specialising in foreign policy and post conflict justice, to help us unpack what these threats really mean — not just for Iran and the United States, but for regional stability, global diplomacy and international law. 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

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