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8:32

Professor Jonny Peters wins an award for his research...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/14

Professor Jonny Peter recognised with a top national award for groundbreaking allergy and immunology research, highlighting critical gaps in South Africa’s healthcare system. 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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13:13

Geordin Hill Lewis becomes the new DA leader

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/14

Geordin Hill-Lewis elected DA federal leader with a landslide victory, outlining a plan to grow the party and strengthen its national leadership role while remaining Cape Town mayor. 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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9:22

Fuel Crisis Looms: The Road to R40 Diesel

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/14

John Maytham is joined now by Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist at Efficient Group, who unpacks the economic forces at play and whether a smoother pricing mechanism could better protect both consumers and the broader economy, with Diesel set to rise to R40 per litre. 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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9:22

The impact of the diesel price increase on the industry

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/13

John Maytham is joined now by Gavin Kelly | CEO of the Road Freight Association, to unpack what this latest fuel shock means for transport operators and the broader economy. 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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8:00

The lack of progress in the Iran Peace Talks

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/13

To unpack the diplomatic stalemate and what comes next in the Peace Deal between Iran and the US, John Maytham is joined now by Ian Lesser, Distinguished Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, based in Brussels. 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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14:17

Power, Knowledge, and Covid-19: The Making of a...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/13

John Maytham is joined now by Pieter Streicher, co-author of the book, to unpack what this work reveals about the intersection of science, policy, and power during one of the most defining global crises of our time - Power, Knowledge, and Covid-19: The Making of a Scientific Orthodoxy 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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6:58

Two Oceans Marathon: with Champion runner, Gerda Steyn

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/13

John Maytham is joined now by South Africa’s marathon queen herself — Gerda Steyn — to reflect on another historic win, the evolution of her career, and what continues to drive her at the top of world ultra-distance running. 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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6:28

The DA congress: Looking at the DA’s new leadership

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/13

John Maytham is joined now by Daniel Silke to unpack what this leadership transition means for the DA, its strategy, and its prospects going 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 the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring

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11:00

Dignity SA’s assisted dying case

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/13

John Maytham is joined now by Dr Liz Gwyther — former CEO of the Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa, and founder of the Palliative Medicine Department at UCT — to unpack he medical, ethical, and human realities behind this highly charged issue – Dignity SA’s case on assisted dying. 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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8:57

Phala Phala Fallout: IPID Bombshell Tightens Pressure...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/10

John Maytham speak to Kyle Cowan, investigative journalist at News24, who has been closely following the developments and helped bring the contents of the report to light through access to information requests – The explosive Phala Phala IPID reports. 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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11:19

The biggest DA conference yet

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/10

John Maytham speaks to Steven Friedman, political analyst, to unpack what’s really at stake—beyond the optics—and what this DA conference could signal about the DA’s trajectory in a shifting political landscape. 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

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8:44

Food for Thought: The Diet That Could Protect Your Brain

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/10

John speak to Professor Eef Hogervorst | Professor of Biological Psychology at Loughborough University, who helps us unpack what this means for everyday people — and whether changing what’s on your plate could really influence how your brain ages. 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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7:41

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/10

Join John Maytham to discover what books caught his interest this week. Here are the list of books John read this week: Hadacol Boogie by James Lee Burke Discipline by Larissa Pham The Tree of Life by Max Telford 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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10:43

Government Takes 20,000 Land Occupiers to Court

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/10

John Maytham speaks to Minister of Public works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson to unpack the legal strategy in taking 20 000 land occupiers to court , the realities on the ground, and what this court action could mean for both residents and the broader housing crisis 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

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6:30

Award-winning South African Board game created by...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/10

John Maytham speaks to Elijah Djan, co-founder and creator of FinMaster, who—alongside co-founder Danei Rall—is on a mission to equip the next generation with the confidence and tools to make smarter money decisions – The South African Board game will launch tonight at Exlcusive books at the V&A Waterfront. 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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6:52

The Two Oceans Marathon and everything you need to know!

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/10

John Maytham speaks to Mike Finch, from Runner’s World and Bicycling, to break down everything you need to know—from race strategy to what makes this event so unique on the international circuit – The 2026 Two Oceans 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

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8:19

The new History curriculum with Prof Jonathan Jansen

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/10

speaks to Jonathan Jansen, Distinguished Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University, who has strongly criticised the proposed curriculum, describing it as “anti-intellectual and soul-deadening.” Jansen raises concerns about both the substance and intent of the overhaul, warning it could undermine the very purpose of studying 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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10:02

Stormers chat – John Maytham and John Dobson discuss...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/09

John Maytham speaks to John Dobson | Head Coach of the Stormers, fresh off the trip to France — a journey that also saw broadcaster John Maytham embedded with the squad — offering a behind-the-scenes look at life on tour and the emotional toll of such a narrow defeat. 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

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7:45

“The Minister has a lot to answer for” - Minister...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/09

John Maytham speaks to Wayne Duvenage | CEO at Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, who weighs in on why this matter goes beyond Minister Sisisi Tolashe and her luxury cars— and what it says about governance and public trust in South Africa today. 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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13:59

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/04/09

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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