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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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7:45

Is Danny Jordaan Holding SAFA Back?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/01

Amy MacIver is joined by Sizwe Mbebe, editor at SoccerBeat, one of the sharpest voices dissecting South African football politics. He’s been tracking Danny Jordaan’s presidency, the financial instability inside SAFA, and the growing calls for new leadership. 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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9:18

The Elon Musk Deportation Petition: Politics or...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/01

Amy MacIver speaks to US analysts about what will likely happen if President Donald Trump really blocks South Africa from next year’s G20 summit, and why some Americans are trying to get Elon Musk’s US citizenship revoked. 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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6:55

Duped into War: Can South Africa Bring the 17 Home to...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/01

To help us unpack The South Africans stranded in Ukraine from a strategic and defence vantage point, Amy MacIver is joined by Helmoed Heitman — one of South Africa’s leading defence analysts, known for his expertise in battlefield dynamics, military law environments, and the complexities of foreign armed conflict. 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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8:07

European defence jitters faced with Russia belligerence

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/01

Independent defence analyst, Paul Beaver, speaks to Amy MacIver about moves in Europe to increase military spending and bolster their armed forces amid heightened geopolitical tensions 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

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10:12

Were there any wins for Africa at COP30

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/01

Olivia Rumble, director of Climate Legal, speaks to Amy MacIver about the outcomes of the COP30 which were overshadowed here in South Africa by the G20 summit. 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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10:24

Life After Likes: Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/01

Today, we ask whether a move like this could ever happen in South Africa—legally, socially, or culturally. To help us unpack the implications, we speak to Emma Sadlier, South Africa’s leading social media and law expert, to understand what this global shift in digital policy could mean for our children and our legal 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

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6:08

Music: Get Lucky Summer with Jules Harding from GoodLuck

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/28

John Maytham is joined by Jules Harding, lead vocalist of GoodLuck and one of the driving forces behind the Get Lucky Summer experience. Jules shares what makes this festival so special, what fans can expect from the 2025/26 season, and why this concert series has grown into one of South Africa’s most loved summer traditions. 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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8:41

Who Will Lead the Fight? Six Candidates Shortlisted...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/28

To help us make sense of this pivotal moment in selecting the next National Director of Public Prosecutions , John Maytham is joined by Nicole Fritz, Executive Director at the Campaign for Free Expression. Nicole has been a leading voice on accountability, openness, and the independence of South Africa’s democratic institutions — and she joins us now to break down what this shortlist means for the future of justice in the country. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk

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9:01

From South Africa to the UAE: The Story Behind...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/28

To unpack how this covert defence partnership unfolded, what the whistleblower’s documents reveal, and what this means for oversight of South Africa’s arms exports, John Maytham is joined by Michael Marchant, Head of Investigations at Open Secrets — the organisation that broke this story after a three-week court gag order was lifted. Michael walks us through the findings and the troubling implications for accountability at home and abroad. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and

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7:50

A Taste of Elegance: Amura Opens at Cape Town’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/28

Joining John Maytham to share the vision behind this exciting launch is Carlos Leon, Business Manager of Amura Restaurant. Carlos will give us a glimpse into what diners can expect from this immersive concept that blends Spanish tradition with South African flair. 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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8:16

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/28

Tune in to hear what books caught John Maytham’s attention today. 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

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7:47

Lighting Up Cape Town: Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis on...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/28

Joining John Maytham to share more about the exciting Festive season plans is Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town. He’ll tell us why this year’s festivities are extra special and what residents can look forward to as we ring in the season of joy. 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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8:11

A look towards the Stormers vs Munster game: With...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/28

John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, Stormers head coach, about how his team plans to counter Munster’s firepower, the importance of squad depth, and what fans can expect as the Stormers gear up for this crucial away fixture. 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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10:09

New Hope for South Africa’s Rarest Bird: Second...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/28

Joining John Maytham to unpack this exciting development is Matt Orolowitz, Birding Ecotours Fellow of Grasslands Conservation and part of BirdLife South Africa’s Landscape Conservation Team. Matt has walked over 500km in search of the Botha’s Lark and led the effort that uncovered this new breeding population. 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

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8:14

Heidi Health, an AI-powered medical scribe and care...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/27

John Maytham chats to Dr Jaco Botes about using AI to assist in his patient records. Medical AI scribe Heidi is apparently quite popular amongst physicians across the globe. 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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5:36

From Whisper to Verdict: How the Labour Appeal Court...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/27

John Maytham is joined by Audrey Johnson, Executive at ENS in the Employment Practice. Audrey brings deep expertise in labour law and workplace compliance, helping organisations navigate complex disciplinary and review processes 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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8:19

Susan Smith Blackburn nomination for SA playwright...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/27

John Maytham is joined by Amy Jephta, celebrated playwright, filmmaker, and advocate for authentic South African storytelling – to discuss her nomination for the Susan Blackburn award. 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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7:22

Race Against Outbreak: Vaccinating 7.2 Million Cattle...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/27

Joining John Maytham to unpack the economic and logistical implications is Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz). Wandile has been at the forefront of analyzing the impact of biosecurity failures on South Africa’s agricultural economy and offers insight into what this vaccination drive means for farmers, markets, and consumers. 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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7:34

Burberry, Betrayal, and the Thin Blue Line: Jeff...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/27

Investigative journalist Jeff Wicks joins John Maytham to chat about VusiMusi “Cat” Matlala’s testimony at the Police Adhoc Committee. 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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12:01

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/27

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 The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance

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