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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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8:22

The Operah Singer: In Conversation with Fiona Ramsay

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/22

John Maytham speaks to Fiona Ramsay, acclaimed South African actress, who delivers a powerful and emotionally charged performance alongside the honey-voiced Owain Rhys-Davies. Together, they navigate the demands, sacrifices and quiet damage that often accompany a life devoted to excellence and ascension, offering audiences a raw and unsettling reflection on creativity and control. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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10:10

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/22

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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7:57

Safety and security challenges of scholar transport...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/22

DESCRIPTION: Dr Babra Duri authored a report on scholar transport in South Africa. The report highlights shortfalls in legislation around transport for learners. She chats to John about the report's findings. 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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12:00

Stormers Target Defensive Improvement Ahead of Sharks...

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2026/01/21

John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, Head Coach of the Stormers, who shares insights on how the team is preparing for this high-stakes encounter against the Stormers. 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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6:40

UN report – Water Bankruptcy

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2026/01/21

John Maytham speaks to Prof Mike Muller about a UN report on water scarcity across the globe. 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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4:41

More than 600 people left homeless by Masiphumelele Fire

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2026/01/21

Masiphumelele Resident Vuyiswa Caine explains to John Maytham that she’s lost everything in a recent fire that tore through the area. 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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7:32

What are the motives for Arson?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/21

John Maytham chats to fire investigator Patrick Ryan on what motivates someone to commit arson. 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

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8:06

Is UNISA the Only Distance Learning Provider?...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/21

John Maytham speak to Professor Jonathan Jansen, Professor in Education at Stellenbosch University, who shares his insights on the potential and limitations of distance learning in South Africa. The discussion explores how opening distance education beyond UNISA could reshape the higher education landscape, while also examining the challenges institutions face in implementing quality online programmes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:31

Global Survey Finds Growing Support for a...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/21

John Maytham speaks to director of Democracy without Borders Executive Director Andreas Bummel - about a study showcasing people being interested in the idea of a global parliament 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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6:27

Why Some Men Turn Violent: UWC Study Examines the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/21

John Maytham speaks to Dr Mpho Motseki, Professor in the Department of Women and Gender Studies at the University of the Western Cape, whose research explores the social, emotional and cultural factors that contribute to intimate partner abuse. Dr Motseki also examines whether rehabilitation programmes inside correctional facilities are addressing these root causes—or in some cases, reinforcing harmful attitudes—at a time when South Africa is grappling with high levels of femicide and

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6:31

Cape Town Father and Son Build Record-Breaking...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/21

John Maytham speaks to Mike and Luke Bell, the minds behind Peregreen, who share the story of how their collaboration turned ambition into record-breaking reality – building the fastest home-made drone. 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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9:07

Not enough university space for new matriculants

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/20

John Maytham speaks to Dr Phethiwe Matutu, CEO of Universities South Africa, about the scale of the challenge, the systems in place to ensure fair and transparent admissions, and what students and families need to know as they navigate this uphill battle. Dr Matutu also offers insights into how universities are planning for growth, embracing technology, and supporting alternative pathways to learning when traditional spaces are full. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio

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5:12

Should SA cut ties with Iran?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/20

Freelance journalist Phillip De Wet explains, South Africa is a country that has a human rights focus – meaning it cannot do business with iran. 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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10:00

Europe says won’t be blackmailed by Trump’s tariff...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/20

John Maytham chats to Distinguished Fellow - German Marshall Fund of the US in Brussels, Ian Lesser about the US attempts to take over Greenland. 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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5:40

Alderman JP Smith on the couple who was attacked on...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/20

John Maytham speaks to Alderman JP Smith, MAYCO Member for Safety and Security in the Western Cape, in response to those allegations, and to ask what steps are being taken to improve safety, coordination and rapid response on the mountain. 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

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11:01

Is BMI an accurate reflection of health

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/20

To unpack this, John Maytham is joined by Tayla du Plessis, Dietician at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, who helps us understand why BMI can be misleading for some people, and where it still plays a useful role. While organisations like the American Medical Association acknowledge BMI’s limitations, they also stress that it remains a helpful screening tool when used alongside other health indicators — not in isolation. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and

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4:52

Artemis II prepares to launch

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/20

We speak to Tiaan Strydom, Acting Executive Director of Space Operations at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), about why Artemis II mission matters — not just for NASA, but for global space exploration, including South Africa’s role in tracking, communications and scientific cooperation as humans prepare to venture deeper into space. 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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10:55

Eight Dead in Philippi East Shebeen Shooting:...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/19

John Maytham speaks to Professor Irvin Kinnes, a criminologist, to unpack what this attack tells us about organised violence, extortion networks and the patterns behind repeated mass shootings in communities like Philippi. With police confirming that the incident is believed to be linked to extortion, the focus now shifts to why such crimes continue to occur — and whether current crime-prevention strategies are working. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran

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8:29

SANDF Command Questioned After Iran Naval Exercise...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/19

John Maytham speaks to Helmoed Heitman, defence analyst, to unpack what this episode reveals about deeper dysfunction within the SANDF — from blurred lines of authority to years of underfunding and political neglect. Heitman looks at whether this is a case of miscommunication, institutional breakdown, or something more troubling — and, crucially, what needs to be done to restore credibility and proper oversight. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and

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10:37

Bird’s eye view of firefighting (remind ½ hourbefore)

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/19

John Maytham speaks to Peter Jackson, pilot and engineer with Leading-Edge Aviation, about the precision, skill, and dedication required to fly over active fires and support emergency teams on the ground. Jackson shares insights into the logistics, the risks involved, and the life-saving difference that aerial support can make when minutes count. 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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