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7:17

Breaking the Seal: Zuma’s Tax Records Ordered...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/14

we’re joined by Caroline James, freedom of expression lawyer at the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) in Johannesburg. Caroline has been directly involved in legal advocacy around access to information and brings critical insight into the implications of this unprecedented order. Caroline will be discussing the release of ex-President, Jacob Zuma’s tax records. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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4:57

From Airwaves to Oceans: Richard Hardiman’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/14

John Maytham speaks to Richard Hardiman, CEO of RanMarine Technology, about this full-circle moment, Wasteshark returning home, and what it means for the future of clean harbours 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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8:16

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/14

The Proving Ground by Michael Connellym – Fictional What Can We Know by Ian McEwan – Fictional How To Build A House In The Mountains by Roger Lucey - Non-fitional 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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10:03

What else could go wrong? We ask Zapiro...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/14

We speak to Jonathan Shapiro (better known as Zapiro), award-winning analyst and illustrator, about the stories behind the cartoons and why satire remains such a powerful lens on society – and Zapiro’s 30th annual collection, What else can go wrong? 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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5:19

Environment Minister, Dion George is axed: What does...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/14

We speak to Jacques Peacock, Communications Unit Manager at the NSPCA, about the sacking of ex Environment minister, Dion George and the appointment of the new Environment minsiter. 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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10:36

Guardrails for Grants: Bookmakers Sound Alarm on...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/14

John Maytham speaks to Sean Coleman, CEO of SABA, about what’s driving the illegal gambling surge and why the industry believes government intervention is critical. 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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8:46

Boks Back in Business: Italy Awaits After French...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/13

John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Daily Maverick Sports Editor, about what fans can expect from this clash and how the Boks are managing both recovery and focus after an emotionally charged French test. Brown notes that Italy’s attacking style, physicality, and breakdown strength pose a different challenge altogether, while loose forward Marco van Staden warns that Italy’s home support in Turin will only amplify their intensity. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk

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9:32

Power to Protect: DA Calls for Local Policing Amid...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/13

John Maytham speaks to Ian Cameron, DA Deputy Spokesperson on Police, who says the crisis can no longer be addressed through bureaucratic national strategies alone. Cameron argues that the Western Cape’s Metro Police are among the few functional and trusted law enforcement units left — yet they remain limited by national laws that prevent them from investigating gang-related crimes or conducting ballistic and intelligence operations. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and

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5:34

South Africa’s Indigenous vegetables – the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/13

Research Dietician Jolaine Chetty speaks to John Maytham about the lack of information around the nutritional value of indigenous plants. 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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10:05

Recent Reports on Open Secrets gag order.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/13

John speaks to GroundUp editor Nathan Geffen on a recent report around the gag order for civil society group Open Secrets. 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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6:09

Joburg ahead of the G20 / Lesufi’s Costly Promise...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/13

John Maytham speaks to veteran journalist Ferial Haffajee on the Johannesburg “clean up "ahead of the G20 summit, taking place later this month. 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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9:42

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/13

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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9:55

South African voters must 'move past historical...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/13

John Maytham speaks to political analyst and author Professor William Gumede, Founder of the Democracy Works Foundation and author of 'Restless Nation: Making Sense of Troubled Times'. Professor Gumede argues that South Africa’s democracy will remain stagnant unless citizens begin voting based on competence and accountability, rather than identity or 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

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12:00

After 10 years of decline, has SA turned a corner?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/12

John Maytham speaks to Yellowoods CEO Adrian Enthoven about his Thought Leader Lecture: After 10 years of decline, has South Africa turned a corner? 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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5:31

Godongwana Feeling Good Before the Medium-Term Budget

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/12

Economist Lisette Ijssel speaks to John Maytham about the MTBPS. 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

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5:46

Cape Town switches on pioneering gas-to-energy plant,...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/12

John Maytham speaks to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, who led the switch-on ceremony alongside Alderman Grant Twigg, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, to learn more about this milestone 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

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8:08

All Eyes on Brazil: Cop30 and everything we know

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/12

To help unpack what’s on the agenda for COP30 in Brazil , what’s at stake, and what progress has been made since last year’s summit, John Maytham speaks to Professor Guy Midgley, the Acting Director of the School for Climate Studies at Stellenbosch University — one of South Africa’s leading voices on climate science and global policy. 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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5:46

Power and Decline: Assessing the ANC’s Position in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/12

To unpack what’s behind the ANC’s decline and whether the party has a viable path to renewal in the Western Cape, John Maytham speaks to Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, a respected political analyst and academic. 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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8:11

From Holiday Haven to Party Hell: Dealing with...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/12

To help unpack how homeowners can protect their properties from nightmare parties — without missing out on rental income — John Maytham speaks to Nick Taylor from NOX Property. 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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6:17

The Oxfam study showing majority of SA’s dollar...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/12

John Maytham speaks to Oxfam’s Amir Bagherioromi about a recent survey, showing SA’s dollar millionaires supporting a 2 percent wealth tax. 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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