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8:40

Paarl-Kaaps: The hidden language power

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham is joined by Dr. Erin Pretorius, Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics, to help us unpack why the study on Paarl Kaaps and Hidden linguistics matters — and what it tells us about how language reflects who we are. Dr. Pretorius walks us through the rich linguistic architecture of Paarl-Kaaps, a variety shaped by multilingualism, creativity, and historical resilience Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves

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9:32

The Rein in the Pain Campaign: The industry replie

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham speak to Arnold Hyde, Racing Control Executive at the NHRA, to respond to the “Rein in the pain campaign” , which combats horse-racing — and to unpack the role of the NHRA in regulating and safeguarding equine welfare 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

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10:00

The surge in AI scams

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/21

John Maytham speaks to Prof. Kerry-Lynn Thomson, a leading cybersecurity researcher and Director at Nelson Mandela University’s Centre for Research in Information and Cyber Security (CRICS), to understand how AI is transforming the scam 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

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6:24

The Boks and the Junior Boks

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, veteran sports journalist and Sports Editor at Daily Maverick, who has been closely tracking the rise of this exciting Junior Boks side. From grassroots changes to major international exposure, Craig unpacks the deeper story behind South Africa’s youth rugby resurgence. 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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6:43

The Madlanga commission: Cyril Ramaphosa has...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

John Maytham speaks to Karyn Maughan, award-winning investigative journalist at News24, who’s been tracking the evolution of the Senzo Mchunu allegations and what they reveal about the inner workings of South Africa’s criminal justice system – and to discuss President Cyril Ramaphosa appointing Justice Mbuyiselo Madlanga to investigate the allegations Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local

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4:24

#Anhourwith: Jan Braai

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

Get ready for #AnHourWithJan Braai, who hosts a food and travel show, Jan Braai vir Erfenis on kykNET. 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 Jan! Get ready for the perfect blend of 80s and 90s nostalgia this Sunday at 10am – Exclusive to CapeTalk! #ClassicSundays #JustTheHits #Presenter Listen across the city on 567 AM | DStv Channel 885 | The App | www.primediaplus.com Presenter

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6:17

Three-Parent Babies: A Genetic Breakthrough Against...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

Joining us now to unpack this cutting-edge science which states that babies being made with three people’s DNA, are born free of hereditary diseases is Dr. Monique Zaahl, a South African geneticist with expertise in rare diseases and genomic innovation – what could this mean 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,

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7:28

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

John Maytham speaks to Mervyn Sloman, owner of The Book Lounge and director of the Open Book Festival, about the funding crunch and what’s at stake if one of South Africa’s most inclusive and engaging literary spaces disappears. 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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9:08

Our Burning planet: The closure of Zandvlei

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

John Maytham speaks to Jennifer Louw, Chairperson of the Zandvlei Catchment Forum, to understand just how dire the situation is at Zandvlei—and what’s needed to reverse the damage. 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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6:49

Project Flamingo: Lifesaving breast cancer surgeries

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/18

John Maytham is joined by Dr. Liana Roodt, breast cancer surgeon and Executive Director of the Cancer Alliance of South Africa to discuss the Flamingo project, aimed at women with breast cancer – in light of Mandela 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, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program

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8:22

“Why we got the Dodo bird absurdly wrong”

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

John Maytham speaks to Neil J. Gostling, Associate Professor of Evolution and Palaeobiology at the University of Southampton, who has been at the forefront of efforts to reimagine the dodo through science and fossil evidence. 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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4:57

The dysfunctional RAF board dissolved by Minister Creecy

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

John Maytham chats to OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage about Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s decision to dissolve the RAF board. 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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6:11

The Concourt application on Public Procurement Act.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill – Lewis joins John Maytham to talk about the City of Cape Town’s Constitutional Court bid to invalidate the Public Procurement Act 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

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8:05

Will PEPFAR remain?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

John Maytham speak to Mark Heywood, prominent AIDS activist and co-founder of the Treatment Action Campaign, to unpack whether PEPFAR will remain, and the potential impact it will have on 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

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7:02

The small-scale fishers' protest

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

Media Liaison from the Fishers Movement for Change Brett Lucian Arendze chats to John Maytham on the latest fisher protests 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

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8:25

The National dialogue

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

John Maytham speaks with Sikonathi Mantshantsha, well-known for his incisive commentary on politics, governance and corruption. A former spokesperson for Eskom and now a columnist at News24, Mantshantsha pulls no punches as he questions the motives — and effectiveness — of this so-called “National dialogue.” 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

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7:40

Coal Isn’t the Culprit: Eskom’s Bet on Emissions Tech

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

Chris Yelland, leading energy analyst and Managing Director at EE Business Intelligence, joins John Maytham on the PM drive show. With decades of experience tracking energy developments in the country, Yelland helps us assess whether Eskom’s proposed tech investments are realistic — or simply delaying the inevitable. 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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7:34

Turning the Tide: Inside the SIU's Fight Against...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

John Maytham chats to Colette Ashton – a consultant for the Institute for Security Studies about the success of Special Investigating Unit. 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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10:25

SA businesses embrace GenAI

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/17

Joining John Maytham to break it all down is Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx and principal analyst behind the study. With decades of experience in tech trends and digital strategy, Goldstuck helps us understand how local businesses are using AI — and what they’re missing. 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

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4:51

Turbulence Ahead: FlySafair Pilots Threaten Strike...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

Aviation expert Guy Leitch chats to John Maytham on the possible industrial action by FlySafair pliots. 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

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