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7:29

UCT scrapping the AI detection software: Was that the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/29

Rhodes University Professor Sioux McKenna joins John Maythem to chat about the problems of AI detection software being used at Tertiary 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 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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9:23

FlySafAir and Solidarity continue negotiations

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/29

We speak to Helgard Cronje, Spokesperson for Solidarity, to get the union's perspective on the impasse and their expectations going forward. While FlySafair claims it has made six proposal revisions—including the establishment of a committee to evaluate pilots' schedules—Solidarity insists that the airline has failed to address core concerns, particularly regarding exhausting work conditions and pilot welfare. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and

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7:56

Two Presidents, Two Eras: In Defence of Ramaphosa’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/29

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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6:08

Glass Menagerie on at the Baxter Flipside

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/28

John Maytham talks to Anna-Mart vd Merwe about her role in Tennessee William's The Glass Menagerie, which opens at the Baxter Theatre on Thursday 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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8:40

Deals, Deadlines, and Diplomacy: SA’s Trade Balancing...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/28

John Maytham speaks to Tracey Solomon, economist at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER), to break down what Trump’s “America First” trade offensive means for our economy — and what’s at stake if South Africa doesn’t act with similar urgency. 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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7:19

Coldplay, Kiss Cams & HR Chaos: What SA Employers...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/28

John Maytham is joined by Lauren Salt, Executive in the Employment Practice at ENS – one of South Africa’s leading legal experts in the field of labour law and executive misconduct to unpack the Coldplay kiss cams and the corporate consequences. 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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8:13

When Wealth Becomes a Weapon: Making the Case for a...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/28

John Maytham is joined by renowned human rights activist Mark Heywood to unpack a growing global movement that challenges not poverty alone, but the unchecked accumulation of extreme wealth. At the heart of the argument is this: in a world where over 800 million people live in extreme poverty, can we justify the rise of billionaires — and now, the inevitable trillionaire? 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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8:01

Changing perceptions about autism

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/28

John Maytham speaks to Anna-Beth Aylward, general manager at Austism Western Cape about employment, social, and other challenges faced by people with autism. 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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8:05

Is Tadej Pogacar cycling’s G.O.A.T?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/28

John Maytham speaks to Dr Ross Tucker, leading sports scientist and performance coach, to unpack whether Pogačar’s numbers, versatility and dominance stack up against legends like Merckx, Hinault and Indurain, makes him the GOAT of cycling. 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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12:54

The return of Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham :...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/28

John Maytham is joined by one of two South Africa engineers who were unlawfully arrested in Equatorial Guinea, Frik Potgieter, to unpack what the 2 harrowing years was like in the Equatorial Guinea prison. 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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9:24

The Founders Garden

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/25

Africa Melane speaks to Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape, on the scope of Founders Garden project, what it means for spatial justice, and how it’s helping to bring dignity, access, and opportunity to working-class residents. 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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4:20

#Anhourwith: Siobhan Hodgson

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/25

Get ready for #AnHourWith actress Siobhan Hodgson, who recently made her first appearance as Bernadette du Plessis on kykNET’s telenovela, Skemergrond. Every Sunday, for just one hour, we hand over the keys to our #MusicPlaylist to a South African personality... And this weekend we hand control over to Siobhan! Get ready for the perfect blend of 80s and 90s nostalgia this Sunday at 10am – Exclusive to CapeTalk! #ClassicSundays #JustTheHits #Actress Listen across the city on 567 AM | DStv

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11:12

The ageing of SANDF: Equipment and budget constraints...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/25

Africa Melane is joined by Dean Wingrin, aviation and defence analyst, to unpack whether SANDF is still fit for service, considering equipment and budget constraints. 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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6:52

The murder of a 7-year-old girl in Khayelitsha: New...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/25

Africa Melane speaks to Ntuthuzelo Nene, reporter for Eyewitness News, who’s been following the case of the gruesome murder of 7-year-old Lolitha Kowa, in Khayelitsha, and brings us the latest developments from the Khayelitsha Magistrates Court, where tensions are running high. 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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7:43

Our burning planet: South Africa’s deadly winter

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/25

Kristin Engel, Daily Maverick journalist, joins Africa Melane to helps us understand what went wrong this winter—and more importantly, what must happen before next year to prevent another humanitarian disaster. From stronger local government coordination to better spatial planning, the lessons from this winter must be acted on, not filed away until the next storm hits. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of

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12:21

The City introduces 700 new police officers and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/25

Africa Melane speaks to Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, who recently visited the graduating cadets alongside Alderman JP Smith. - The City introduces 700 new City police officers as part of the Spring programme. 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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6:30

The starvation in Gaza /Truce between Isreal and Hamas

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

Africa Melane chats to Professor Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow on Middle East and Africa Programme at Chatham House – on the continuing starvation crisis in Gaza. 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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9:10

The treasury budget reforms

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

Africa Melanie talks to Ninety One economist Sisamkele Kobus on National Treasury’s planned budget process reforms. 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

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7:27

How do we reduce the number of illegal arms on the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

Africa Melane speaks to Stanley Maphosa, Director of Gun Control SA, about how illegal firearms continue to flood our communities, what we can do to reduce the number of guns on our streets, and why strengthening enforcement of our firearm laws is a matter of life and death. 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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6:46

The latest on FlySafair and Solidarity

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

Editor for FlySA magazine Guy Leitch talks to Africa Melane on the ongoing salary negotiations between Trade Union Solidarity and Flysafair. 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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