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8:37

The Public Service Bill

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

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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9:16

Embarrassment or Oversight? Presidency Slams DA Over...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

John Maytham speak to Peter Fabricius, an independent journalist and analyst on foreign policy issues. Fabricius has been closely following the tensions between the DA and the ANC and the looming imposition of US tariffs on South African exports. 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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8:17

Ntshaveni's coup comments

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

we speak to Gareth Newham, Head of the Governance, Crime and Justice Division at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) to unpack a potential coup, as detected by the Security cluster 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

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4:11

Johan Ackerman appointed as the Bulls coach

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

John Maytham speaks to Jan de Koning, journalist and editor at Rugby365, to unpack what this move means for the Bulls’ future — Johan Ackerman being appointed as the new Bulls coach. 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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6:39

Quantum Breakthrough: How South African Research Is...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

John Maytham is joined by Professor Andrew Forbes, Distinguished Professor in the Structured Light Laboratory at the University of the Witwatersrand to simplify South Africa’s quantum physics breakthrough. 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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8:45

Lies vs Lives: Unpacking the Migrant Myth in SA’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/16

John Maytham speaks to Rebecca Walker, a Research Consultant at the African Centre for Migration and Society at Wits University. She helps us debunk the migrant myth in SA’s healthcare crisis. 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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8:27

Donald Trump’s latest ultimatum against Russia

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

John Maytham speaks to Heather Hurlburt, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and former Biden administration official, to unpack what Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Russia means for Ukraine, NATO unity, and U.S.–Russia relations. Is this a real pressure tactic or political theatre in an election season? 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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8:11

Cyril Ramaphosa’s commission of inquiry: SAPS corruption

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

John Maytham is in conversation with writer and scholar Jonny Steinberg, on the latest developments regarding Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, after allegations made by KZN police commissioner Lieutenant- General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Mchunu’s alleged ties to organised crime. 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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5:24

Greg Wallace using autism as a defence for his actions

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

John Maytham speaks to Jessie Hewitson, Director of NeuroUniverse and author of ADHD: How to Raise a Happy ADHD Child, to help us navigate the nuance of autism, responsibility, and workplace conduct – to discuss Gregg Wallace, former MasterChef presenter, using autism to defend his actions on set. 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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10:41

Gauteng High court ruling against MET

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

Social Media law expert Emma Sadleir, chats to John Maytham about the Gauteng High Court ruling that parent company of whatsapp and instragram – Meta must stop its users from distributing and publishing private and pornographic content of Souh African school kids. 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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6:48

The SETA study

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

John Maytham chats to SA – TIED researcher, Peter Courtney. He conducted a study into the inefficiency of SETAs in South Africa, and his findings suggest SETA needs a complete revamp to work properly. 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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6:19

Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya asked to take...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

We speak to Kyle Cowan, an award-winning investigative journalist with News24, to unpack Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya being asked to take leave of absence 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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12:41

Proto: With Laura Spinney

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

John Maytham speaks to British novelist and journalist, Laura Spinney, whose book, Proto: How one language went global, draws on cutting-edge research in linguistics, archaeology and genetics to piece together the story of how PIE began with a handful of copper-age traders near the Black Sea and, through millennia of movement, became the root of over 400 languages. With insights that connect ancient metallurgy, nomadic migration and the role of multilingual children, Proto isn’t just a story

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7:56

Science for Thirst: One entrepreneur’s fight to bring...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/15

John Maytham speaks to Murendeni Mafumo, a trained chemist and the founder of Kusini Water, a social enterprise delivering clean, affordable drinking water to schools and communities across South Africa. With more than 260 sites and over 60 schools reached since 2016, Kusini’s work is not only changing lives — it’s helping keep schools open, feeding students, and creating lasting environmental awareness. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and

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8:26

Wings Across Continents: Tracking the European Roller...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/14

We speak to Jessica Wilmot, Flyway and Migrants Project Manager at BirdLife South Africa to discuss the migration of the European roller – From South Africa to China 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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6:21

Should SA launch bid for rooftop solars?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/14

we speak to Nick Hedley, a freelance journalist and energy analyst, whose latest piece via News24, argues compellingly for a national rooftop solar procurement programme. Hedley says it’s not just a climate win — it’s a practical, job-creating, cost-cutting solution to a grid under pressure. 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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4:56

Accountability or Optics? Inside Ramaphosa’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/14

John Maytham speaks to Matthew Parks, Parliamentary Coordinator for COSATU, to unpack the significance of Cyril Ramaphosa’s public audits. 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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6:37

“Rein in the Pain” - The NSCPA’s launches their...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/14

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Bryce Marock, Consulting Veterinarian for the NSPCA, to talk about the organisation’s bold new “Rein in the Pain” campaign, launched to shine a spotlight on the hidden cruelty in South Africa’s horse racing industry. 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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10:09

Commission of enquiry part 2

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/14

John Maytham is joined by Ferial Haffajee, award-winning journalist and Associate Editor at Daily Maverick, whose recent reporting calls into sharp focus Ramaphosa’s pattern of inaction. Despite explosive findings from both the Sandy Africa Report (after the July 2021 unrest) and the NACAC Report by Firoz Cachalia (now acting police minister), neither has been implemented or even publicly engaged with. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned

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8:51

Caster Semenya winning the appeal

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/14

To break down the legal significance and next steps of Caster Semenya’s court victory, John Maytham speak to Greg Nott, Caster Semenya’s long-time lawyer and advocate for human rights in sport. 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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