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7:48

The Four Diseases Driving 84% of Discovery Health Costs

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/11

To unpack what this means for patients, costs, and the future of healthcare, John Maytham is joined by Dr Ron Whelan, who leads Discovery Health and authored key insights from the report. 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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8:50

Colourful history of the world cup

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/11

John Maytham is joined by Veteran Broadcaster, Mike Wills, to trace back the World Cup’s chaotic, yet colourful history. 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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11:35

Blood will flow: With author, Alex Perry

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/11

Joining John Maytham to tell us all about his book “Blood will flow”, is author, Alex Perry. 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

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5:50

Xenophobia: Nigeria threatening retaliation against...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/11

Journalist Peter Fabricius joins John Maytham to chat about other African countries potentially retaliating against South Africans, amid growing anti-immigrant sentiment 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

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14:05

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/11

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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7:07

The Lego revolution for school kids.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/11

John Maytham is joined by Brett Hutcheson from Care for Education NGO, on how he has kickstarted an educational revolution with Lego Blocks. 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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9:57

URC: Reflecting on the competition with Head coach,...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/10

John Maytham is joined by John Dobson, Stormers head coach, to touch base on their lost against Leinster on Saturday past. 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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6:02

Rules on section 89 – relating to President...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/10

John chats to EWN reporter Lindsey Dentlinger about Parliaments rule committee meeting – relating to the President’s impeachment over the Phala Phala case 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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8:42

Why Your Monthly Mileage Matters More Than an...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/10

John Maytham is joined by Antoine Cardonna, Wheels24 journalist to discuss why your monthly mileage matters more than the price of your Electric vehicle. 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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12:03

Migrant employment in Khayelitsha.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/10

John Maytham speaks to Secretary of the Khayelitsha Business Forum Thokozile Qalanto about undocumented migrants getting jobs in Khayelitsha and how this is affecting locals – who are looking for work. 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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7:51

WeatherSA monitor SA air quality?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/10

John Maytham speaks to Bernice Swartz, Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Environment, to unpack how Weather SA will monitor the quality of our air. 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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11:38

1600km Across South Africa on foot.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/10

Architect and founder of Ubuntu Design Group Wandile Mthiyaneis walking 1600km from Durban to Cape Town shares what this walk has taught him about 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 reviews and

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7:24

Tony Brown Heads Home: Springbok Coach Set for All...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/09

John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Daily Maverick sports editor, about Tony Brown's confirmed move to the All Blacks after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the impact he has had on the Springboks, and Rassie Erasmus' efforts to build depth through the inclusion of a large group of emerging players. 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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9:22

Have a Heart: The Human Cost of Xenophobia

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/09

John Maytham speaks to Mark Heywood, human rights and social justice activist, about the recent rise in xenophobic incidents in South Africa, the impact on foreign nationals and communities, and the challenge of balancing immigration concerns with human rights and social cohesion. 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

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8:22

The Copper Theft Issue: How do we clamp down on this?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/09

Alderman JP Smith discusses the growing impact of copper theft on critical infrastructure, the role of organised criminal networks, the effectiveness of enforcement efforts and what more can be done to disrupt the illegal trade in stolen copper. 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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12:15

alking Classics: With Author, Mary Beard

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/09

John Maytham speaks to Mary Beard | Author, about a book that is as much about curiosity and wonder as it is about history itself. From childhood museum encounters to the enduring political use—and misuse—of Greece and Rome, Beard reflects on why the ancient world still speaks to us in unexpected ways, and why it refuses to sit quietly in the past. 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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6:30

Does Mel Viljoen deserve the airtime she is currently...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/09

John Maytham speaks to Anneliese Burgess, journalist, about the intense media attention surrounding Mel Viljoen's return to South Africa after her arrest and detention in the United States, and whether the public interest in her story justifies the amount of coverage it continues to receive. 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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7:24

The Cigarette Conspiracy: Inside the Khan–Malema...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/09

John Maytham speaks to Karyn Maughan, News24 journalist, about court papers before the Madlanga Commission alleging that Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan coordinated with individuals linked to the EFF to influence intelligence oversight processes, while also raising questions about political influence, business interests and the use of state resources. 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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10:14

Creecy proposes new additional tax for RAF

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/08

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 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge

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8:58

Ramaphosa speaks out against xenophobia

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/08

Dr Rebecca Walker, senior researcher at Wits University’s African Centre for Migration & Society, speaks to John Maytham about the measures announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night to deal with illegal migration. 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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