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6:52

Libyan Arms Embargo Ignored? Gazelle helicopters...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Helmoed Heitman, Defence Analyst, to discuss the possible illegal helicopters being exported from SA to Libya, and what it says about the state of South Africa’s arms oversight, and what steps may be needed to restore transparency and prevent future violations. 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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12:19

F1 Insider: With Ted Kravitz

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Ted Kravitz , British Formula One pit-lane reporter, F1 analyst and author of “F1 Insider: Notes From The Pit Lane.” They touch base on everything F1. 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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9:40

Why We All Need Glimmers — A Mental Health Practice...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Bridget McNulty, Co-founder of Sweet Life Diabetes Community and Chairperson of SA Diabetes Advocacy, about why these micro-moments are not just comforting but vital for our mental health. Bridget argues that finding joy isn’t indulgent — it’s survival. Through her work and personal experience with grief, she’s seen how noticing “slices of joy” can restore balance even in times of immense loss and daily drudgery. Presenter John Maytham is an

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6:59

Should all SA’s intelligence agencies be shut down?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

William Gumede,professor at Wits and Founder of the Democracy Works Foundationspeaks to John Maytham about why he believes the country’s intelligence agencies should be scrapped and entirely new structuresestablished. 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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8:01

Impact of Ramaphosa’s naming of presidential hopeful...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

Writer and scholar, Jonny Steinberg, speaks to John Maytham about what he sees as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “ill-advised” to name now-suspended Senzo Mchunu as police minister. 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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8:32

Ohtani: The Modern-Day Babe Ruth — Or Something Greater?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

John Maytham speaks to Mike Wills | Journalist and CapeTalk Presenter, about the sheer magnitude of Shohei Ohtani’s achievement — how one man continues to bridge cultures, break records, and transform how we think about athletic possibility. 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

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7:11

Balancing the Grid: IRP 2025 Ups Gas, Reopens Door...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

John Maytham speaksAnton Eberhard, EmeritusProfessor at UCT’s Power Futures Lab,about Electricity MinisterKgosientshoRamokgopa’snew Integrated Resource Plan. 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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7:47

The DA’s seminal announcement on BEE

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

John Maytham speaks to Matt Cuthbert | DA MP and Head of Policy, about why the DA believes this Bill on BEE marks a turning point for inclusive growth — one that shifts focus from political patronage to genuine social and economic empowerment. 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

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10:22

A Particularly Nasty case: By Andy Ka

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

John Maytham speaks to Andy Kay | Author about his refreshingly offbeat take on the crime genre, “A particularly nasty case” — a story that unfolds in the sterile halls of a hospital but throbs with human chaos, humour, and heart. 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

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6:51

The consequences of cancelling the Cape Town marathon

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

Mike Finch of Runner’s World and Bicycling speaks to John Maytham about the potential fallout from the cancellation of Sunday’s Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. 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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10:42

Why the Stormers Should Stick to Their Winning Formula

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/17

John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, Stormers Head Coach, about the team’s preparation, the impact of Gelant’s return, and the strategy they’ll employ against Zebre. Dobson shares insight into how the squad is managing new starters and debutants, and what fans can expect from an exciting, high-intensity URC encounter. 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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9:08

Crime Intelligence in Crisis: Inspector-General...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/17

John Maytham speaks to Jean Redpath, Senior Researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape, to unpack what Fazel’s suspension means for South Africa’s intelligence community. She provides insight into the broader implications for governance, accountability, and trust in the country’s security institutions. 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

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7:09

Rediscovering Cape Cuisine’s Lost Decade

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/17

John Maytham speaks to Tony Jackman, Food Writer for the Daily Maverick, whose story “The Chef in the Shadows and the Lost Decades of Cape Cuisine” explores how local dishes like koesisters, breyani, and bobotie were once deemed unworthy of restaurant menus — and how chefs like Abbas Abrahams are reclaiming that narrative. Jackman reflects on what was lost, what’s being rediscovered, and how a new generation of chefs is redefining what it means to cook South African

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7:59

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/17

Join John Maytham as he recaps on the authors and books he enjoyed this week. Fiction: · Don’t Forget Me, Little Bessie by James Lee Burke · Watching Over Her by Jean-Baptiste Andrea Non-fiction: · The Shadow State by Jeff Wicks 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

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6:56

Fighting Hidden Hunger: How Everyday Foods Like Pap...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/17

To unpack how pap and bread can still be powerful tools in reducing hidden hunger — if fortified properly — John Maytham speaks to Liezel Engelbrecht, Nutrition Lead at the DG Murray Trust. She explains why large-scale food fortification remains one of South Africa’s most effective yet underutilised public health interventions, and what needs to change to make it work Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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7:18

The Undermined

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/17

John Maytham speaks to Stefan Erasmus, Producer and Actor, about the creative spirit behind the production and what makes UNDERMINED such a powerful theatrical experience. He shares insights into how the show connects with audiences across generations and why its themes of hope and resilience continue to resonate deeply. 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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11:56

Mark Hodgkinson for Being Carlos Alcaraz

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/17

John Maytham speaks to Mark Hodgkinson, tennis journalist and author about his book - “Being Carlos Alcaraz” 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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9:13

A closer look at SA’s overall gambling spend

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/17

John Maytham speaks to Lebogang Seoheng, Advocacy, Public Awareness, and Communications Manager at the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation, to unpack the trends and implications of this boom. Lebogang will provide insights into how gambling habits have shifted, provincial patterns, and the steps being taken to promote responsible gambling across 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

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7:41

Sibiya Speaks Out: Denies Allegations from His Time...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/16

John Maytham speaks to Babalo Ndenze, Eyewitness News Parliamentary Correspondent, for insight into what to expect from Mchunu’s highly anticipated testimony — and what this means for the integrity and accountability of South Africa’s police service. 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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6:45

Lucky Montana’s tax issues

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/16

Investigative journalist Pieter – Louis Myburgh joins John Maytham to discuss discredited former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana’s tax woes. 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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