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7:08

Fair sentence or personal persecution – the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/17

Journalist Sikhonathi Mtshantsha joins John Maytham to chat about Julius Malema being sentenced to 5 years in Jail for the unlawful discharge of a firearm. 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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6:27

Banking on Caution: SA Lenders React to Anthropic AI...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/17

John Maytham speak to Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx and Editor-in-Chief of Gadget.co.za, to unpack what this means for the future of cybersecurity, banking, and digital trust 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

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6:21

Horst Kleinsmith – documentary – his life story

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/17

Struggle icon and filmmaker Horst Kleinschmidt chats to John Maytham about his new documentary. 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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9:21

City of Cape Town -- N2 Wall build is going ahead

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/17

John Maytham speaks to Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith on the build of the controversial N2 wall project. 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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7:29

Why hasn't SA followed China and India – to create...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/16

John Maytham speaks to Prof William Gumede, political economist and founder of the Democracy Works Foundation, to unpack why South Africa has not followed the same growth path—and what needs to change to reverse the trend. 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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8:22

Staying the Course: How Schools Are Backing Pregnant...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/16

John Maytham speaks to Pila-sande Mkuzo, Head of Learner Pregnancy at the Equal Education, to unpack whether these proposed regulations go far enough—and whether they will be effectively enforced on the ground – How the Education department plans to keep pregnant learners in school. 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

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13:37

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/16

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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8:55

Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years of direct...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/16

John Maytham speak to Jean Redpath, Senior Researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape, to unpack the legal weight of this sentence and what it signals for South Africa’s justice system. 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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9:48

Stormers vs Connacht

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/15

Stormers head coach John Dobson chats to John Maytham about the Stormers clash with Connacht Rugby 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

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8:17

JOrbán Analysis – The tumble of Hungary’s Orbán shows...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/15

Global economist Natale Labia speaks to John Maytham on the political changes in Hungary, after the fall of their long – term Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. 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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8:19

Possible solution for unemployment?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/15

John Maytham chats to the Free Market Foundation’s Zakhele Mthembu about a partial solution to the unemployment crisis 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 reviews and inspiring interviews

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7:34

New US Ambassador Roelf Meyer

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/15

John Maytham speaks to political journalist John Matisson on reports that Roelf Meyer will be taking on the role as South Africa’s ambassador to the US. 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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8:24

Is there a good time of day to exercis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/15

John Maytham speaks to sports scientist Dr Ross Tucker, about the right time to exercise – depending on your individual needs. 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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7:35

Smart Speed Signs

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/15

John Maytham speaks to CoCT MMC Rob Quintas on the new smart speed signs in the City. 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

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8:45

In Conversation with KwaZulu-Natal Tourism & Film:...

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2026/04/15

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12:33

Stark Divide: Inside the DA Congress with Adriaan Basson

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/14

Adriaan Basson unpacks the growing divide between the DA and ANC, highlighting leadership, discipline and strategy ahead of the 2029 elections. 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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7:49

The Rising Toll of Police Shootings in KZN

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/14

Criminologist Guy Lamb weighs in on rising police shootout deaths in KwaZulu-Natal, raising concerns about long-term crime prevention and accountability 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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8:06

The Ultimate South African road trip that visits...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/14

A data-driven approach to travel sees all 21 of South Africa’s national parks connected in one ultimate, cross-country road trip. 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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7:57

Beauty After Burn: Wildflowers Rise from Overberg Ashes

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/14

Botanist Sean Privett explains how the Overberg wildfires have sparked rare plant growth, while highlighting the urgent need for improved fire management. 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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7:17

Troops on the Streets: Security Solution or Panic...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/14

Cape Flats Safety Forum chair warns of a worsening gang violence crisis, questioning the effectiveness of army deployment and calling for urgent action. 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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