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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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6:38

Love, Lies, and Algorithms: The Rise of AI Catfishing

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/23

John Maytham speaks to Rakhee Dullabh, who specialises in technology and data privacy law at ENS Africa, about the legal implications of AI-driven catfishing, the enforcement challenges under the Cybercrimes Act, and what individuals and platforms should be doing to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated romance scams. 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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9:41

Australia’s cigarette tax hike fuels illicit trade

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/23

John Maytham speaks to Corne van Walbeek, Professor at UCT’s School of Economics and Director of the Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP), about the economics of sin taxes, illicit trade dynamics, and what policymakers need to consider before pushing prices even higher. 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,

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6:55

Standard Bank: Unlocking Africa’s Investment Potential

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/23

That was Marilyn Maki, Regional Head Western Cape at Standard Bank C-I-B, which is hosting the conference speaking to John Maytham - Unlocking Africa’s Investment Potential 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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7:32

Impact of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest on...

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2026/02/23

John Maytham speaks to Richard Fitzwilliams, royal commentator and former editor of International Who’s Who, for insight into how damaging Andrew Mountbatten- Windsor's arrest is for King Charles and the future of the Crown. 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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8:51

State of groundwater

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/23

Dr Roger Parsons, a groundwater expert who has experience in managing this resource during drought conditions, speaks to John Maytham about the state of this resource in the Western Cape 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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11:20

Cape Town Proposes 10.2% Cut to Property Rates Formula

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/20

Africa Melane is joined now by Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, to unpack what this decrease means for homeowners, who stands to benefit, and how it fits into the broader municipal budget strategy. 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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7:55

Update on Foot and Mouth in the Western

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2026/02/20

Africa Melane is joined now by Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape, to give us the full picture on what measures are underway, how the province is protecting its livestock, and what this means for farmers and consumers 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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3:32

T20 action: Super 8 clash between Proteas, and the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/20

Africa Melane is joined by Jeremy Fredericks, cricket analyst, to break down what fans should look out for and how the Proteas can navigate this high-pressure encounter against India on Sunday. 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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8:23

Day 1, 457 since the war on Ukraine started

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/20

Africa Melane is joined by Dr Olexander Scherba, Ukrainian Ambassador to South Africa, to reflect on what 1,457 days of war have meant for Ukraine, how Kyiv views the current diplomatic efforts, and what the international community — including countries in the Global South — can do as this conflict shows no sign of ending. 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

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10:52

Genesis: With Gregory Maqoma

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/20

Africa Melane is joined now by Gregory Maqoma — performer, teacher and creator of a vibrant, elegant form of dance — to unpack this deeply personal and politically resonant work, and what it means to reclaim voice, space and stolen time through movement. 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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8:23

Commentary on SA’s 2026 crime stats

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/20

Dr Simon Howell, criminologist, joins Africa Melane to reflect on SA’s latest crime stats 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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8:12

The President’s SONA Q&A

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/19

Africa speaks to EWN journalist Lindsay Detlinger about the President’s response to the SONA debate. 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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7:05

The great job hug – security over satisfaction

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/19

Manpower MD Lyndy Van Den Barselaar joins Africa Melane to explain why South Africans are staying in jobs, despite being unsatisfied. 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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7:28

Strike Surge: Wildcat Walkouts on the Rise in 2025

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/19

Africa Melane speaks to Sydney Moshoaliba, Researcher at the Casual Workers’ Advice Office, who has been analysing the data and the broader implications for labour relations 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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12:27

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/19

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 fascinatin 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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8:39

How Did 200 Prisoners Slip Through the System?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/19

In this episode, we're discussing the concerning issue of escaped prisoners in South Africa. Nicholas Gottsal, a member of the National Council of Provinces for the Democratic Alliance, joins us to shed light on the matter. He shares his experience questioning the actual numbers of escapes, which he believes are underreported. Nicholas highlights the need for a biometric system to track prisoners and prevent future escapes. He also touches on the lack of consequence management within the South

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1:09

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2026/02/19

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5:41

Afriforum launches new legal challenge against the NHI

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2026/02/18

We speak to Louis Boshoff, AfriForum’s Spokesperson on Health, who outlines the organisation’s objections and the broader risks the Act poses to South Africans in relation to the NHI Bill. 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

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7:24

Hidden Hands? Leaked Documents Reveal Alleged Plot to...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/18

Africa Melane speaks to Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression, who brings first-hand insight into how these influence programmes operate. Drawing on her experience with the political initiative Change Starts Now (CSN), Fritz explains that sophisticated campaigns using real people behind fabricated accounts are readily available to political actors Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up

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7:32

Madlanga Commission commences today: Shadrack Sibiya...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/02/18

Africa Melane speaks to Orrin Singh, EWN Parliamentary Correspondent, who has been closely following proceedings at the Madlanga Commission, to unpack what this means for the credibility of SAPS leadership — and whether the commission is revealing deeper fractures within the country’s law enforcement structures. 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

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