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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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6:57

No water for fires – Simons Town residents says -...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/25

Simon Liell – Cock, Simons Town ward councillor speaks to John Maytham about firefighting efforts in the area. 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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9:03

SA soldiers in Russia

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/25

Senior journalist Marianne Thamm talks to John Maytham about, former president Jacob Zuma’s alleged attempts at creating a covert force inside South Africa’s Crime Intelligence 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience

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5:52

Can AI help overburdened courts to expedite...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/25

John Maytham speaks to Dr Llewellyn Curlewis about using AI to expedite and unburden the current court system 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 intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists

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12:13

The Black Wolf: With author, Louis Penny

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/25

John Maytham is joined by Louise Penny, the award-winning author behind the beloved Three Pines series. We’ll explore how she keeps Gamache fresh after 20 novels, the inspiration behind The Black Wolf, and whether this shift toward political thriller signals a new era for the series. 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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9:19

People gridlocking intersections - It's become an...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/25

John Maytham is joined by the City of Cape Town’s Mayco Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith to unpack enforcement, engineering fixes, and the public’s role in restoring order on our roads. 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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7:10

Starlink in SA: Ready to Switch on Today?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/24

Duncan McCleod, Editor of Tech Central, speaks with John Maytham about the regulatory issues still impacting the launch of Starlink satellite internet service in South Africa. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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5:54

US and Ukraine working on refined peace plan

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/24

Dr. Samuel Ramani, a Russia analyst and CEO of Pangea Geopolitical Risk, speaks to John Maytham about the ongoing talks to refine the United States-endorsed peace plan for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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7:23

Women & Wine: Unpacking the Intimate Relationship...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/24

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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 Fire, just after 5:30 pm

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7:45

Turning the Tide: Landmark Deal to Transform Cape...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/24

Delana Finlayson, Managing Director of Urban Think Tank Empower joins John Maytham to discuss the new Landmark deal that will transform informal settlements in Cape Town. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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6:07

G20 in the Rearview: What’s Next for Johannesburg?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/24

Joining John Maytham to discuss what Joburg’s G20 performance means for governance, infrastructure, and Africa’s global standing is Ferial Haffejee, award-winning journalist and analyst from Daily Maverick. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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8:10

Key takeaways of the G20 summit

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/24

Joining John Maytham to unpack the political implications, global power shifts of the G20, and what this means for South Africa’s role on the world stage is Richard Calland, writer and political analyst. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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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9:41

City plans mixed-use development in Rondebosch East

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/24

Joining John Maytham to unpack the community of Rondebosch East’s perspective is Rashard Davids, Chairperson of the Civic Association of Rondebosch East. He’s been at the forefront of discussions during the public participation process and the recent open day, and he’ll share what residents are saying about this ambitious plan. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and

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6:01

Music: In-studio with Freshly Ground

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

John Maytham is joined by Freshlyground saxophonist Simon Atwell and lead singer Mbali Makhoba, as they talk us through the band’s return, the making of Jabula, and what fans can expect next from this iconic ensemble. 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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7:45

15 Women a Day: Ramaphosa Declares GBV a National Crisis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

John Maytham speaks to Fatima Shaik — GBV expert and Executive Director of People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) — to unpack the scale of the GBV crisis in South Africa, and what meaningful action must look like. 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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7:53

G20: Can South Africa reclaim its soft power?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

John Maytham speaks to Professor Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, Professor of International Relations and Diplomacy at UNISA and former member of the Presidential High-Level Review Panel on the State Security Agency, to unpack whether South Africa can restore its soft power and credibility on the world stage. 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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5:48

WILD Feast: A Trans-Atlantic Celebration of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

John Maytham speaks to Jeanette Sutherland, Trinidad and Tobago-born curator of WILD Feast and founder of AgriLuxe Marketing, who champions indigenous crops as climate-smart, nutrient-rich, and economically empowering. Jeanette believes food can be a tool for sovereignty and sustainability — and she’s proving it, one plate at a time. 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

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6:11

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

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 Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge

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10:00

Looking at our “concerning” dam levels as it is lower...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

To unpack how concerned we should be about water restrictions and our dam levels, and what residents can realistically expect over the coming months, John Maytham is joined by Kevin Winter from the UCT Future Water Institute. 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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4:10

A Call to Action: Jimmy Nevis Joins the Fight Against...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

John Maytham speaks to Jimmy Nevis, singer–songwriter and activist, about why he chose this moment to raise his voice against GBV and how he hopes his music will help drive change. 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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4:32

The Belem declaration: Tackling Agricultural...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

To help us break down what the Belem Declaration means for South Africa and the broader continent, John Maytham is joined by Professor Guy Midgley, Director of the School for Climate Studies at Stellenbosch University. 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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