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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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7:28

Standard Bank B20 Feature

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2025/09/15

John Maytham speaks to Dr Anthony Costa – B20 Secretariate, about the B20 recommendations made for the G20 leadership, and how this influences 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 intriguing book reviews and inspiring

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3:41

The National Assembly passed the Immigration bill

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/15

EWN reporter Lindsey Detlinger chats to John on the amendments to the Immigration Bill and why it’s significant. 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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6:29

The African Footprint in Global Artistry: A Forgotten...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/15

We speak to Wikus Engelbrecht, tango dancer and enthusiast, who recently gave a lecture at the University of Cape Town’s SA College of Music, exploring the connection between African footsteps and Argentine Tango. 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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7:54

Jan Boland Coetzee: A Life Beyond the Vine

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2025/09/15

John Maytham speaks to Michael Fridjhon, a leading wine expert, who reflects on Coetzee’s extraordinary life and enduring legacy. 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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7:45

Extraordinary Measures: Western Cape Acts to Curb...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/15

John Maytham speaks to Minister Isaac Sileku, MEC for Mobility in the Western Cape, who provides insight into the extraordinary measures being put in place for the Mini-bus taxi industry and how this will impact government and local 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

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9:42

Springboks pull off record-breaking win over New Zealand

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/15

John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Sports Editor at Daily Maverick, who provides insight into how the Springboks executed a near-perfect game plan and what this win over the All Blacks means for the team going forward. 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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9:35

Charlie Kirk in South Africa: Noise Without Influence?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/15

John Maytham is joined by Rebecca Davis, journalist at the Daily Maverick, who has written extensively on the late political activist Charlie Kirk’s limited resonance in South Africa. She helps us understand why his message, while amplified on social media, does not reflect the priorities or concerns of most South Africans. 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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7:16

Chalk vs. Click: Why South African Classrooms...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/12

Amy Maciver speaks to Professor Lizelle Pretorius, Lecturer in Education at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, whose research explores why teachers struggle to adopt proven active learning methods. Her study included Grade 8-11 teachers from public and private schools in the Western Cape and revealed the internal and external pressures shaping classroom practice. 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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8:35

From Boats to Bentleys: Inside the Fall of Tembisa’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/12

Amy Maciver speaks to Bernadette Wicks, investigative journalist at News24, to unpack the full story behind the high-profile seizure of the Tembisa Tender king’s assets. 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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6:13

The Miyawaki foresting method

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/12

We speak to Aghmad Gamildien, Miyawaki foresting expert, to explore how the Miyawaki method is being adapted to the South African context and what it could mean for our cities and 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

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7:15

Clash of the chefs

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/12

Amy Maciver speaks to Joan-Anne Harris, event organiser of Clash of the Chefs, to unpack what promises to be an unforgettable foodie experience. 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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5:55

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Ald JP Smith introduced...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/12

Amy Maciver is joined now by Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, to discuss THE ALLOCATION OF SPACE FOR INCREASED POLICE SERVICE 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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10:08

5 Satanic crimes that gripped South Africa

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/12

Amy Maciver is joined by Professor Nicky Falkof, Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand and author of The Devil Made Me Do It. She’ll guide us through how these stories of occult crime shape society, and why the myth of the supernatural can sometimes be more dangerous than the crimes themselves. 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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11:25

Burning planet: Joburg water crisis reaches boiling...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/12

To unpack the human cost of the Joburg water crisis and the political failures that fuel it, Amy Maciver is joined by Julia Evans, Daily Maverick environmental journalist, who has been on the ground covering the protests and speaking to residents living through Joburg’s deepening water emergency. 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,

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9:07

Are the Springboks ready to face New Zealand?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/12

Amy Maciver is joined by Craig Ray, Daily Maverick sports editor to discuss the much anticipated second test of Springboks vs New Zealand – can the Springboks come out on top. 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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5:55

Dismissal Rules Under the Microscope: What the New...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/11

John Maytham speaks to Tony Healy | Labour Law Specialist, on how these dismissal codes could reshape job creation, fairness, and the future of small businesses 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 intriguing book

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6:36

Rising Star: Asenathi Ntlabakanye on his post doping...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/11

Sports Scientist Dr Ross Tucker is joining John Maytham to talk on Asenathi Ntlabakanye’s doping issues, as well as South Africa’s medal prospects in the World Athletic Championships being held in Tokyo. 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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5:36

Not cake but CocoPops for Celebration: Coco Pops...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/11

John Maytham chats to Lucretia Dowers – the mom of 7-year-old Stanley Junior who wanted Coco Pops for his birthday. 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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6:37

The Springboks vs New Zealand sequel: Are the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/11

John Maytham speaks to veteran rugby analyst, Mark Keohane about the second test match – The Springboks vs New Zealand, can the Springboks pull off a win. 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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7:39

Gut Feeling: Can microbes really influence your sleep...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/09/11

Professor Lara Dugas speaks to John Maytham, on new research shows a connection in sleep hygiene and oral bacteria. The research establishes that people who sleep longer have more diverse and healthy bacteria in their mouths. 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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