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8:32

Mafole’s Murder: The Mafias Are Winning — and...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/23

John Maytham speaks to Pieter du Toit, Assistant Editor at News24 overseeing investigations, about what Mafole’s murder reveals about South Africa’s collapsing governance structures, the rise of mafia-style syndicates within municipalities, and the apparent indifference of those in power. 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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9:02

Turning Words Into Action — Minister George Charts...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/23

John Maytham speaks to Dr Dion George, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, about the key takeaways from the Environmental and Climate summit held last week at the CTICC in Cape Town 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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7:00

How scammers are exploiting new fine payment systems

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/23

Johnv. Maytham chats to Anna Collard from KnowBe4 Africa on the cyber security of online fine paying systems, and how drivers can spot “ghost fines”. 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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4:07

Mapimpi Ruled Out: Banned from Bok Tour Amid Controversy

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/23

John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Sports Editor at the Daily Maverick, to unpack the ripple effects of the official suspension of Mapimpi and the pending suspension of Wessels, and Erasmus’ increasingly public confrontations with rugby authorities. 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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4:35

ChatGPT Atlas: Redefining the Way We Browse the Web

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/23

To unpack what this means for the future of browsing and whether Google Chrome’s dominance could be challenged, John Maytham speaks to Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband. 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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8:35

What are the criminal consequences for the bullies at...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/23

Criminal Attorney William Booth speaks to John Maytham about the legal consequences the teenagers 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

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10:35

Presidency seeks 28 million in legal fees from former...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/22

John Maytham speaks to legal journalist Karyn Maughn the Gauteng High Court ordering on former President Jacob Zuma to pay back his taxpayer-funded legal fees. 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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6:33

How did DJ Black Coffee manage to afford Cape Town’s...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/22

To unpack how the superstar DJ managed to buy Cape Town’s most expensive home — and what this says about the country’s entertainment economy — John Maytham speaks to Nthabi Nhlapo, freelance journalist and former lifestyle editor at News24. 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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6:16

The Hidden Cost of Cape Town Marathon Cancellation:...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/22

John Maytham speaks to Timothy Treagus | Market Researcher and Founder of Yazi, to unpack the hidden cost of the Cape Town marathon’s cancellation. 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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11:34

Speed Classic-excessive Road closures?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/22

John Maytham speaks to Leonora De Souza, Director for Events and Film at the City of Cape Town, about how permission was granted for these extensive closures — and what processes are followed before the city greenlights an event of this scale. 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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10:49

Milnerton High bullying case

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/22

Education activist Vanessa le Roux chats to John Maytham about the victim of bullying at Milnerton High School, and the steps being taken to get justice for the learner 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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8:49

Land, law, and a handshake: Inside the case that...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Jean-Pierre Truter | Attorney specialising in litigation, who unpacks a legal ruling out of the Pretoria High Court which is stirring the property sector, as Justice Nyathi’s order in Dlomo v De Klerk and Others (Case no: 078800/2023) challenges long-standing land law 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

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5:01

Ghosts on the Payroll: Government orders physical...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Professor Zwelinzima Ndevu | Director of the School of Public Leadership at the University of Stellenbosch, who offers expert insight into public service accountability and governance. He will discuss the Government’s plan to verify civil servants. 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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6:03

Run-Flat Reality: Are these tyres worth the price tag?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

We speak to Aziz Daniels, Manager at Goodhope Tyres Woodstock, who breaks down the pros and cons and determines whether run-flat tyres are still worth it? 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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9:11

Saving Lives from Day One: DA’s Safe Relinquishment...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Patric Solomon | Director at Molo Songololo, who brings insight into how safe relinquishment can prevent tragedy and safeguard the most vulnerable. 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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6:52

Libyan Arms Embargo Ignored? Gazelle helicopters...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Helmoed Heitman, Defence Analyst, to discuss the possible illegal helicopters being exported from SA to Libya, and what it says about the state of South Africa’s arms oversight, and what steps may be needed to restore transparency and prevent future violations. 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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12:19

F1 Insider: With Ted Kravitz

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Ted Kravitz , British Formula One pit-lane reporter, F1 analyst and author of “F1 Insider: Notes From The Pit Lane.” They touch base on everything F1. 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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9:40

Why We All Need Glimmers — A Mental Health Practice...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/21

John Maytham speaks to Bridget McNulty, Co-founder of Sweet Life Diabetes Community and Chairperson of SA Diabetes Advocacy, about why these micro-moments are not just comforting but vital for our mental health. Bridget argues that finding joy isn’t indulgent — it’s survival. Through her work and personal experience with grief, she’s seen how noticing “slices of joy” can restore balance even in times of immense loss and daily drudgery. Presenter John Maytham is an

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6:59

Should all SA’s intelligence agencies be shut down?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

William Gumede,professor at Wits and Founder of the Democracy Works Foundationspeaks to John Maytham about why he believes the country’s intelligence agencies should be scrapped and entirely new structuresestablished. 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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8:01

Impact of Ramaphosa’s naming of presidential hopeful...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/10/20

Writer and scholar, Jonny Steinberg, speaks to John Maytham about what he sees as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “ill-advised” to name now-suspended Senzo Mchunu as police minister. 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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