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12:14

Passport Power: Where South Africans Can Travel...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/14

John Maytham chats to News24 Journalist Andrew Thompson about the number of countries South African’s can visit without a visa. 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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7:08

Diplomatic Ripples After Iran Exits SA Naval Exercise

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/13

John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist, Peter Fabricius, to discuss Iran pulling out of SA’s joint naval exercise and the political tensions that continues to brew. 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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9:25

Gulf Power Play: UAE and Saudi Arabia Vie for South...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/13

John Maytham speaks to Qaanitah Hunter, political journalist at News24, about the Gulf dynamics and SA’s diplomatic role. 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

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6:22

ConCourt Rejects NMB Claim in Toddler Drowning Case

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2026/01/13

John Maytham speaks to Estelle Ellis, journalist at the Daily Maverick, to discuss the Concourts dismissal of the Municpalities claim that the parents should be blamed for their child drowning in a broken drain. 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

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7:15

An analysis of our 2026 Matric results

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/13

John Maytham speaks to Rebecca Selkirk, Stellenbosch-based researcher specializing in Matric achievements and trends. Rebecca sheds light on the factors behind this improvement, what it tells us about South Africa’s schools, and what support structures remain critical for students who did not reach their goals. 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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11:05

Coming Off Slimming Jabs: Why the Weight Comes Back...

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2026/01/13

John Maytham speaks to Dr Sam West, lead author on the study and a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford. He highlights key findings from the weight loss study where people who take slimming jabs are gaining weight back at a faster rate than those who are on diets. 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

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9:12

Targeted Lion Poaching on the Rise: An Existential...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/13

Joining John Maytham to unpack these findings is Dr. Samantha Nicholson, Senior Conservation Scientist in the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Carnivore Conservation Programme. Dr. Nicholson brings deep expertise on lion conservation and the complex dynamics of the illegal wildlife trade. She explains not just the scale of this threat, but also the actions being taken to counter it. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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9:31

Iran regime cracks down on protesters amid Trump threats

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/12

John Maytham speaks to Paul Rogers, an Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University in the United Kingdom, about the potential implications of the ongoing demonstrations in 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

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7:57

How will the DA deal with their infighting?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/12

John Maytham is joined now by Tony Leon, former Member of the National Assembly of South Africa, to unpack the ongoing turmoil. Leon will provide insight into what this infighting means for the DA’s future, how political parties can navigate internal disputes, and what leadership strategies can help restore cohesion and confidence among members and supporters alike. 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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7:18

Knysna heading to its own Day Zero

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/12

John Maytham speaks to Jan van der Westhuizen, chairperson of the Greater Knysna Business Chamber, about the impact the town’s water shortage is having on businesses and people. 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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10:22

Tik Tok threat to local politics: How can we work our...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/12

John Maytham is joined now by Jonny Steinberg, writer and scholar at Yale University’s Council on African Studies, to unpack how TikTok is reshaping political messaging in South Africa, what makes content go viral, and what this means for elections, public discourse, and political accountability in the years ahead. 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

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8:48

Will Higher Alcohol Prices Reduce Drinking?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/12

John Maytham speaks to Professor Susan Goldstein, Associate Professor at the SAMRC Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science – PRICELESS, to explore the delicate balance between raising alcohol prices to curb consumption and the risk of fuelling an illegal trade. Professor Goldstein will break down the research, economic mpacts, and potential policy approaches that could make such interventions more effective. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and

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7:15

City promises a Dunoon site 5 upgrade, following the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/12

John Maytham is joined now by Carl Pophaim, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, to unpack what the City’s plans are for Dunoon Site 5 and what still needs to happen to move this process 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

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8:38

What are happening with the pupils that still need...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/12

John Maytham is joined now by Bronagh Hammond, Head of Communications at the Western Cape Education Department, to unpack how the WCED plans to meet this ambitious deadline and what parents need to know – by placing all learners at schools within the first 10 days of the academic year. 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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4:55

Planning the Trip Before You Go: Inside Harvey World...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/09

Amy MacIver speaks to Kele Lekalake, Executive Manager at Harvey World Travel, who explains how the Travel Wallet works. Think of it as a personal travel fund, similar to a “travel stokvel,” where you can deposit money throughout the year toward your next getaway — whether it’s a weekend trip in Southern Africa or an international bucket-list destination. The wallet is flexible, non-interest-bearing, and can be topped up at any time, giving travellers a structured yet

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8:08

Crash, Rage, Reality: Inside a Dakar Rally Driver’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/09

To help us unpack the science behind these moments, Amy MacIver is joined by Dr Henning Gericke, a sports psychologist with years of experience working with high-performance athletes. Dr Gericke will help us understand the fine line between pure adrenaline, emotional meltdown, and self-directed anger, and why moments of failure can trigger such intense, almost ritualistic, responses among elite competitors. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned

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6:44

The hazardous Navy Bunkers in Simons Town: What does...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/09

Amy MacIver speaks to Dean Wingrin, a seasoned defence analyst. Dean breaks down what these deteriorating Navy bunkers in Simons Town mean for operational readiness, morale, and long-term security planning. 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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8:14

Gift of the Givers Steps in as Wildfires Rage Across...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/09

To give us insight into the scale of the response and the challenges faced on the ground in Kouga, Amy MacIver speaks to Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of Gift of the Givers. Dr. Sooliman will unpack the organisation’s role in disaster response, how collaboration between municipalities, civil society, and volunteers is crucial, and what resources are most urgently needed to support residents and first responders in Kouga and surrounding regions. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and

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10:09

What Australian teens are feeling after one month of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/01/09

To help us unpack what this early backlash means, and whether the ban is legally sound or practically enforceable, Amy MacIver is joined by Emma Sadlier, a leading digital law expert. We’ll look at how teens are responding one month in, whether the law is achieving its intended goals, and what risks may arise when young users are pushed underground rather than protected online. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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8:41

Looking at our Tourist numbers throughout the Festive...

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2026/01/09

To help us make sense of the 2025 numbers, the nationalities of tourists visiting, and their favourite spots in and around Cape Town, Amy MacIver speaks to Paula Martini, a seasoned travel journalist with deep insight into South African and global tourism trends. Paula will break down which destinations are leading the way, how the city’s accolades are shaping arrivals, and what these figures mean for the local tourism sector as the post-pandemic recovery continues. Presenter John Maytham is

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