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8:52

Does Cyril Ramaphosa only find his voice with easy...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/11

John Maytham speak to Judith February — Executive Officer at Freedom Under Law — about what this pattern tells us about Ramaphosa’s leadership, and whether the upcoming National Dialogue is yet another performance in place of real action. 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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3:44

Standard Bank feature: Africa unlocke

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/11

John Maytham speaks to Africa Melane as today’s the last day of Africa Unlocked 2025, hosted by Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking. For the past three days, some of the continent’s most influential business leaders, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs have gathered in Cape Town for this strategic conference. Their aim was to shape the future of African commerce, investment, and industrialisation through dynamic dialogue and insights, and hopefully some catalytic new

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6:07

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/11

John Maytham reflects on books that caught his attention this week – stay tuned! Fiction: · Innocent Guilt – By Remi Kone · The Immortalites – By Claire Robertson Non- Fiction: · Empty Vessel - Ian Kumekawa 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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9:21

Autofocus specs: Promising sharp vision, near or far

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/11

Dr Martelie Burger from the SA Optometrist Association joins John Maytham, to chat about the newest innovation in eyewear. Autofocus Glasses –an invention created by Finnish start up – IX 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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10:28

Horror on the Jeep Track: Husband Speaks Out After...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/11

John Maytham chats to Ken Noble, about an attack on his wife on the Jeep Track above Camps Bay. 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,

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10:43

Caster Semenya winning the appeal

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/11

John Maytham chats to Dr Ross Tucker about the Caster Semenya European Court of Human Rights case. The court ruled that Switzerland’s top court treated Semenya unfairly. Dr Tucker is a high-performance coach and sport scientist 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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6:48

s Ramaphosa’s National dialogue out of touch?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/10

Joining us to unpack why South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa’s national dialogue is falling short is Deepna Desai, an attorney and dedicated volunteer at Khulisa Social Solutions, an organisation tackling social challenges through innovative, community-driven interventions. 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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3:59

SANDF: Motshekga’s budget comment

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/10

Joining John Maytham to unpack the implications of Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga’s defence budget and what it means for national security is Dean Wingrin, defence and aviation analyst. 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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6:57

Standard Bank feature:

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/10

John speaks to Africa Melane about Africa Unlocked – a conference taking place at the Norval Foundation aiming to drive innovation, trade and sustainable growth. 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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7:36

Kommetjie submarine disaster - widower speaks out

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/10

Joining John Maytham is Romero Hector, the devoted husband of the late of Lieutenant Commander Gillian Malouw-Hector and advocate for military accountability. He joins to discuss the Kommetjie submarine tragedy. 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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5:47

Nine lives exposed

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/10

John is joined by News24 investigative journalist Jeff Wicks on his recent exposé called 9 Lives. The piece reveals evidence of tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s influence and connections with police commissioner Senzo Mchunu and his predecessor Bheki Cele. 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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6:51

Grok Gone Rogue: Musk’s AI firm under fire for Hitler...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/10

Joining John Maytham to unpack the implications of Grok's Hitler-praising anti-semitism is Professor Steven Boykey Sidley – Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg, columnist-at-large for the Daily Maverick, and a partner at Bridge Capital. Sidley has written extensively on the ethics of artificial intelligence and the dangers of unregulated tech. 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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7:46

The Karoo arts Festival

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/10

John Maytham speaks to John Dobson on hosting the 5 Arts Festival at the Karoo Art Hotel, as the self-declared Renaissance man. 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

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8:49

The Trump administration and tarriffs

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/10

John chats to editorial director of Scrolla SA about the relationship between South Africa and the United States. Trump further increasing tariffs on imports from SA once again demonstrates the strain on SA ties with the US. 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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5:21

Belinda Davids on singing the National anthem at the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/09

We speak to Belinda Davids, a powerhouse vocalist whose talent has taken her from Dubai to London, Hong Kong to Hollywood. But John speaks to her about singing the National anthem, at home 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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8:51

3 Parliamentary committees to probe Senzo Mchunu’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/09

John Maytham is joined by National Assembly Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron to discuss the 3 Parliamentary committees set to probe National police Commissioner Senzo Mchunu's allegation. 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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9:36

Digital Hate: How Facebook Became a Megaphone for...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/09

We speak to Heidi Swart, an independent journalist and analyst with RiskCollective to unpack how social media, especially Facebook is being used to cause further divide, in light of Operation Dudula. 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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7:33

The Talking Drum Returns: Why Africa wants its...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/09

John Maytham is joined by Dr. Motsane Seabela, Curator of Anthropology at the Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History, to discuss France returning the talking drums and why Africa wants its treasures back. 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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10:52

Smoke and Mirrors: Why Law Enforcement is Letting...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/09

John is joined by author of Tobacco Wars Johann van Loggerenberg to talk about the illicit cigarette trade, and its impact on the South African economy and legitimate market. 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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9:19

s there really a loneliness epidemic?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/07/09

John Maythem is joined by Professor Brendan Kelly from Trinity College in Ireland to talk about; the apparent loneliness epidemic. Kelly debunks the idea that loneliness is at an epidemic level – he concedes loneliness is a problem, but calling it an epidemic is misleading. Kelly maintains that we need social connection and a more integrated society for people to feel less lonely. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a

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