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9:33

Plan B: With Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

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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6:36

SANParks responds to the rise in violence on Table...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

Joining Africa Melane for a wide-ranging conversation is Megan Taplin, Manager of Table Mountain National Park at SANParks. She responds directly to the safety concerns and outlines how the park is working to protect visitors while also setting the record straight on crime data and response timelines. But beyond the headlines of fear, there is another important story unfolding — one of measured, science-based management that recently earned the Park a 75% score in its independent park

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7:26

Justice for Khayelitsha: Ilitha Labantu Demands...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/24

Africa Melane speaks to Siyabulela Monakali, Communications Manager at Ilitha Labantu, an organisation advocating for the rights and safety of women and children to discuss the brutal murder of a 7-year-old in Khayelitsh 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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9:01

United States bill to sanction South Africa moves...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/23

Joining Africa Melane to unpack the United States bill to sanction and what this means for South Africa’s economic and geopolitical standing is Michael Power, a seasoned global strategist and consultant to Ninety-One 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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6:36

JSC clears Mogoeng: no impeachment over Hlophe...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/23

Africa Melane chats to researcher Mbekezeli Benjamin from the organisation Judges Matter on the recent vote by the JSC clearing former Chief Justice Mogoeng and the current state of the judiciary. 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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8:10

Inflation climbs to 4 months high!

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/23

Africa Melane chats to Senior Lecturer at the Wits School of Economics and Business Science, Lumkile Mondi about the 3.0% hike in inflation, ahead of the SA Reserve Bank’s Montetry Policy Committee Meeting next week 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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8:26

The DA accepts the budget: What next?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/23

Joining Africa Melane to unpack the DA’s decision to support the budget and what it means for coalition dynamics, and the future of governance is Willie Aucamp, DA National Spokesperson. 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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8:24

Flysafair meeting with Solidarity at the CCMA

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/23

Africa Melane is joined by Flysafair’s Chief Marketing Manager Kirby Gordon on the current CMMA wage negotiation 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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7:40

Deepfake scams

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills speaks to Toby Shapshak, tech journalist and editor of Stuff Magazine, about the rising threat of deepfake scams and what it means for business, politics, and personal security. With AI becoming more sophisticated and accessible, the line between real and fake is becoming disturbingly thin — and we’re all potential targets. 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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7:11

How do we measure the GNU?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills speaks to Stephen Grootes, host of The Money Show on 702 and CapeTalk, to explore whether the GNU has failed the real test: delivering economic growth and jobs. He argues that instead of prioritising bold reforms, the coalition is paralysed by internal wrangling and political turf wars — a pattern that mirrors years of ANC-led indecision. 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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6:52

The Apple in China: With author, Patrick Mcgee

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills speaks to Patrick McGee, the author of Apple in China, who reveals the intricate and sometimes disturbing story behind one of the world’s most influential brands. Patrick draws on over two hundred interviews with former Apple executives and engineers and uncovers never-before-heard details from internal memos and secret meetings. 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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10:43

Degrees of Decline: Higher Education in Crisis under...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills has a serious talk with education expert Mary Metcalfe on the state of Higher Education 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. A daily

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5:14

18 Gangster Museum in Khayelitscha

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills chats to Wandisile Nqeketho, founder and co -owner of the 18 Gangster Museum in Khayelitsha. The aim of the museum is to showcase a postive alternative to gangsterism. 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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8:24

What is the state of our Police force?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills delves into the state of policing in South Africa, with ISS Head of Governance, Crime and Justice Division Gareth Newham. They discuss how some members of SAPS are still using methods of torture 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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9:36

Why is there so much cancer around? Are we beating it?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/22

Mike Wills speaks to Dr. Liana Roodt, breast cancer specialist, general surgeon, and Executive Director of The Cancer Alliance of South Africa, about the state of cancer in the country. She helps us unpack whether South Africa is winning or losing the fight — and what steps are urgently needed to catch up to global efforts. 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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7:41

Japanese walking: 30 minutes a day can be the answer...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Phathokuhle Zondi, a Sports and Exercise Medicine physician working at the intersection of healthcare, sport, and leadership. She helps us unpack why something as accessible as walking — when done intentionally — can yield high-impact results. 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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7:02

Media Overhaul: SA Loosens Grip Locally, Tightens on...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham is joined by veteran journalist and media analyst Anton Harber, who has been at the forefront of media freedom and policy commentary in South Africa for decades to discuss the big media shakeup and what it means for 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

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5:21

The Appropriation bill vote

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham speaks to Mbasa Mvenene, Political Scientist and lecturer in the Department of Political Studies at Walter Sisulu University, to unpack the high-stakes political manoeuvring behind the scenes of the Appropriation bill vote , and what this standoff could mean for South Africa’s governance and 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

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7:05

Another Botswana Tusker hunted: When will this end?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham speaks to Adam Cruise, a respected wildlife journalist and conservation advocate, to discuss the the rate at which Botswana Tuskers are being hunted. 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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9:50

Murder by Muti: Unpacking SA’s Occult Underworld

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham speaks to Ashwill Phillips, Lecturer and Postgraduate Supervisor in the Department of Criminology at the University of the Free State, who has conducted one of the country’s most in-depth studies on the inner workings of occult-inspired gangs. His research dives into the symbolism, structure, and chilling motivations of these groups — who fuse Western satanic imagery with African spiritual practices to create a new kind of gang identity rooted in mysticism and violence

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