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6:01

Music: In-studio with Freshly Ground

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

John Maytham is joined by Freshlyground saxophonist Simon Atwell and lead singer Mbali Makhoba, as they talk us through the band’s return, the making of Jabula, and what fans can expect next from this iconic ensemble. 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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7:45

15 Women a Day: Ramaphosa Declares GBV a National Crisis

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

John Maytham speaks to Fatima Shaik — GBV expert and Executive Director of People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) — to unpack the scale of the GBV crisis in South Africa, and what meaningful action must look like. 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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7:53

G20: Can South Africa reclaim its soft power?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

John Maytham speaks to Professor Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, Professor of International Relations and Diplomacy at UNISA and former member of the Presidential High-Level Review Panel on the State Security Agency, to unpack whether South Africa can restore its soft power and credibility on the world stage. 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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5:48

WILD Feast: A Trans-Atlantic Celebration of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

John Maytham speaks to Jeanette Sutherland, Trinidad and Tobago-born curator of WILD Feast and founder of AgriLuxe Marketing, who champions indigenous crops as climate-smart, nutrient-rich, and economically empowering. Jeanette believes food can be a tool for sovereignty and sustainability — and she’s proving it, one plate at a time. 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

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6:11

Books with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

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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10:00

Looking at our “concerning” dam levels as it is lower...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

To unpack how concerned we should be about water restrictions and our dam levels, and what residents can realistically expect over the coming months, John Maytham is joined by Kevin Winter from the UCT Future Water Institute. 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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4:10

A Call to Action: Jimmy Nevis Joins the Fight Against...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

John Maytham speaks to Jimmy Nevis, singer–songwriter and activist, about why he chose this moment to raise his voice against GBV and how he hopes his music will help drive change. 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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4:32

The Belem declaration: Tackling Agricultural...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

To help us break down what the Belem Declaration means for South Africa and the broader continent, John Maytham is joined by Professor Guy Midgley, Director of the School for Climate Studies at Stellenbosch University. 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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12:10

Taking another look at the Baboon management plan in...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/21

John Maytham speaks to Lynda Silk, Chairperson of the Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation (CPCC), an organisation that has been vocal about aspects of the plan and how they believe baboon management should be conducted differently. Lynda joins us to respond to yesterday’s interview with Sarah Warries and to offer an alternative perspective on what effective, humane, and community-aligned baboon management should look like. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran

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8:28

Boks on Alert: Ireland’s Rising Form Poses a Real Threat

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/20

To unpack what this means for the game and for the Boks’ chances in Dublin, John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, sports editor at Daily Maverick and one of South Africa’s most respected rugby voices. Craig joins us to break down the stakes, the strategies, and the storm surrounding rugby’s laws. 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

Brown Mogotsi Under Fire: Cross-Examination Exposes...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/20

John Maytham speaks to Karyn Maughan to help us understand the implications of Mogotsi’s testimony, the cracks it exposes in policing and intelligence structures, and what this means for the future of the Madlanga Commission. 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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4:40

Karoo Origins Makes History: SA Studio Wins Global...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/20

John Maytham speaks to Dianne Makings, the producer of the six-minute CG reconstruction of a Permian-period waterhole, about the Lanzendorf–National Geographic PaleoArt Prize that the exhibition won. 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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13:36

Baboons in Focus: Final Action Plan Unveiled for...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/20

John Maytham speaks to Sarah Warries to break down how these new interventions for baboons will be rolled out, what the community can expect, and how this long-awaited plan aims to create a safer environment for both baboons and residents on the Peninsula. 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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7:26

Closing the Gap: SA’s Fight Against Food Loss in a...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/20

Carlyn Fretilli Davis, an ENS consultant, speaks to John Maytham about South Africa improving its food waste management policies, to better align with global standards. 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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7:50

CAA licence plates: When does it end and what happens...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/20

John Maytham speaks to Muneera Allie, spokesperson for the Department of Mobility. She joins us to unpack the future of vehicle registration in the province and what options are on the table as the CAA series approaches its end. 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 strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top

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5:57

Franco Mostert Cleared: A Big Win for the Boks

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/19

Joining Amy Maciver to unpack Franco Mostert’s red card decision is Jan De Koning, independent rugby analyst, who will break down the ruling and its impact on the Boks’ campaign. 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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9:47

Bombshell at the Madlanga Commission: Mogotsi Speaks Out

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/19

Former Head of Detectives at SAPS, Jeremy Veary speaks to Amy McIver, on the latest accusations made by controversial figure Brown Mogotsi at the Madlanga Commission. 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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7:12

Ironman Tragedy: Safety Questions After Two Deaths

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/19

Amy McIver is joined by sports journalist Yanga Sibembe about the 2 athletes who died – during the swim portion of the Ironman Triathlon in Mossel 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

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9:40

Spotting the Fake: India-Based Disinformation...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/19

Today, we break down how these scams are built, why they’re so effective, and how the average South African can protect themselves before sharing false information. And to help us unpack this, Amy Maciver is joined by Andrew Thompson, News24 journalist and the reporter behind the investigation into the India-based disinformation network targeting South Africans. 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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5:02

Brace for Higher Bills: Electricity Price Hikes Loom...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/11/19

Joining Amy Maciver is Matthew Cruise, energy analyst at IMPOWER, to unpack the implications of these looming electricity price hikes and what consumers should expect. 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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