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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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7:21

Unusual bird pairings

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2026/06/08

John Maytham speaks to Lara Fuller, the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Drakensberg Project Manager, who has been following the case closely and helping to track what this rare pairing could mean for crane conservation 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

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7:02

Reimagining Rondebosch Main Road TBC

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2026/06/08

John Maytham speaks to Eddie Andrews, the City of Cape Town’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, who says the goal is to transform the area into a safer, more vibrant and better-integrated urban space that works for pedestrians, commuters, students and businesses alike. 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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8:24

African countries repatriating citizens because of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/08

John Maytham speaks to Peter Fabricius, foreign affairs journalist at Daily Maverick, who has been tracking the unfolding exodus and the diplomatic response from affected countries, as governments scramble to ensure the safety of their nationals. 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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7:14

Screentime linked to myopia in children

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2026/06/08

Christa Maree, an optometrist specialising in behavioural and neuro-optometry and vision therapy at Lambert Fick & Maree Optometrists, speaks to John Maytham about the impact excessive screentime has on children’s vision. 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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8:09

Impact of silence on use of traditional medicines in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/08

John Maytham isjoined by Dr Lindiwe Gumede, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences at the University of Johannesburg, whose research explores why these conversations are not happening and how bridging the gap between traditional and Western medicine could ultimately save lives. 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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10:41

DBE plans for former Model C schools

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/08

John Maytham speaks to Dr Juane van der Merwe-Mocke, legal expert and deputy CEO of FEDSAS, who joins us to discuss whether the proposals strike the right balance between ensuring equal access to education and preserving the autonomy of school governing bodies - DBE's plans around former Model C's accepting new pupils 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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10:22

The latest update on Knoflokskraal: With Minister...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/08

John Maytham is joined by Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson to give us the latest update on Knoflokskraal. 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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6:43

Justice Minister Won't Oppose Landmark Assisted Dying...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/05

John Maytham speaksProfessor Willem Landman, co-founder of DignitySA, about what this moment means for their 15-year campaign, and what could come next as the North Gauteng High Court considers a case centred on dignity, autonomy, and end-of-life choice. 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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9:24

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/05

Join us totake a lookat what books John Maytham found interesting this week! Crossroads – by C.J. Box The Dogs of Vivo by Sven Axelrad Rasputin and the Downfall of the Romanovs by Antony Beevor 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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7:47

Only 49,000 Educators Vetted Against Child Protection...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/05

John Maytham to Tendai Mafuma, Senior Researcher at SECTION27, about what these findings mean in practice, and why gaps in implementation could be leaving vulnerable children exposed in school environments across the country. 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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9:30

Pin Drop: The Tana Baru Cemetary

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/05

John Maytham speaks to Akbar Khalfe, Treasurer of the Tana Baru Trust, about the site’s powerful history, its place in the story of the Cape Muslim community, and the ongoing work to preserve this important heritage landmark for future generations. 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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9:52

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/05

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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8:59

Electricity tariff cost saving

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/05

John Maytham speaks to Andrew Cunninghame, a retired engineer who has been working with Methodist churches and community organisations to help them reduce their electricity expenditure. His findings suggest that many institutions are on the wrong City of Cape Town tariff, and that switching to a prepayment meter and a different tariff category could unlock significant savings. In some cases, he says, organisations are paying tens of thousands of rand more per year than necessary, not because they

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7:17

How effective are drones in fighting crime?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/04

John Maytham speaks toProfessor Kholofelo Rakubu, criminologist, researcher and security expert, to unpack what this rapid expansion of drone policing actually means for crime prevention in South Africa, and whether technology like this can meaningfully reduce crime or simply improve visibility of it. 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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9:18

Scourge of illegal number plates

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/04

John Maytham speaks toJan De Lange from the License Plate Association of South Africa, LAZA, to unpack how the system is being exploited, and what impact illegal embossing and fake plates are having on crime fighting and road safety. 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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10:11

Intentional: With Author, Chris Bailey

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/04

John Maytham speaks to Chris Bailey, bestselling author of Intentional, who has spent years researching productivity, focus, and human behaviour , and has distilled that work into a practical guide on how to consistently get things done without burning out or relying on willpower alone. 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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6:42

Canal+ trading on the JSE

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/04

John Maytham speaks to TV and entertainment journalist Tinus Ferreira, to unpack what this listing really means for DStv subscribers, investors, and the future of streaming in South Africa — including talk of new bundled services and the possible introduction of Amazon Prime at a low entry price point. 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,

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8:35

Incorrect Electricity Tariff payments as Small...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/04

John Maytham speaks to Retha Tait, former owner of Alma Café, about what she describes as a long and costly administrative oversight, and why she believes other small businesses may be affected. 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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8:04

Stormers Take on Leinster’s Dublin Fortress in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/04

John Maytham speaksto Stormers head coach John Dobson, as his side prepares for what has been described as a “massive mountain to climb” in Dublin. 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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6:47

The Young Women Using Tech to Fight Fraud in South...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2026/06/04

John Maytham speaks toto Thalia Pillay, co-founder of ORCA Fraud, one of the women behind this rapidly expanding start-up that is already protecting tens of billions of rand in transactions across more than 70 countries. Thalia explains how the system works and what they are up against every day. 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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