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6:38

Madlanga Takes Mchunu to Task Over SAPS Consultation

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/05

we speak to Karyn Maughan, News24 investigative journalist, one of the country’s leading legal reporters who has been following the commission and the widening scandal at the heart of our criminal justice system – to discuss Senzo Mchunu appearing before 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

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5:32

Cross over to the Freestyle chess championship at the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/05

To unpack what it means for young township players to see legends like Levon Aronian competing right here in South Africa — and how this moment could shape the next generation of chess talent — John Maytham is joined now by Inga Mfundisi, Zwelihle-based youth entrepreneur and chess 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,

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9:38

Cross over to the Freestyle chess championship at the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/05

To talk about Freestyle Chess, competing at the very edge of creative strategy, and what it means to be playing on South African soil, John Maytham is joined by Levon Aronian — world-renowned chess grandmaster and Freestyle Finals contender. 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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6:47

The Stormers must pass the Bayonne test

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/05

John maytham is joined by John Dobson, head Stormers coach, to touch base the Stormers face Bayonne in France 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

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10:33

Wild swimming by Serai Dowling

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/05

To take us deeper into the philosophy behind wild swimming, the hidden gems of the Western Cape, and how to swim safely and responsibly in these natural spaces, John Maytham is joined by Serai Dowling — author and co-creator of A Guide to Wild Swimming in the Western Cape. 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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9:47

Cross over to the Freestyle chess championship at the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/05

To unpack the scale of this event, what Freestyle Chess represents for the future of the game, and why South Africa was chosen as host, John Maytham is joined now by Sebastian Siebrecht — Tournament Director of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals. 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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8:52

Ancient Footprints Unearthed: A 3-Million-Year-Old...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/04

Amy MacIver speak now to Charles Helm | Research Associate at the African Centre for Coastal Palaeoscience, Nelson Mandela University, who is part of the research team behind this groundbreaking find of animal bones that goes back 3 million years. 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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8:21

Safety of our courts: Concerns raised after a string...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/04

EWN senior journalist Nthutuzelo Nene joins Amy McIver in studio to discuss recent shootings outside courts in the city. 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

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7:39

Socks: 2025’s most unexpected accessory

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/04

Amy MacIver is joined by founder of Versus socks, Jurgens Uys, to discuss why statement socks are fashion accessories you can’t ignore. 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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5:59

It was “just a shopping bag.” But in 2025, the humble...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/04

Marketing specialist David Duarte chats to Amy McIver about Woolworths changing the colour of its reusable bags from black to white – after alleged criminal Cat Matlala admitted to using the bags to carry cash 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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9:06

MK and SA soldiers in Russia – we don’t yet know what...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/04

Amy McIver is in conversation with Willem Els from the Institute for Security Studies, about the standed SA soldiers in Russia. 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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8:10

Latest from the Proteas vs India: Off the back of a...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/04

Amy MacIver is joined by Daily Maverick sportswriter, to discuss the latest from the Proteas vs India from the ODI series. 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

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9:32

Checkers Sixty60 Toy Frenzy

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/04

Amy MacIver is joined by Andy Ridge, head of digital commerce at Shoprite, to discuss what is trending this festive 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, 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

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9:12

Rugby Fever Rises: World Rugby Drops Teaser Ahead of...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/03

Joining Amy MacIver to break down the 2027 Rugby World cup draw and what it means for the Springboks and global rugby is Jan De Koning, independent rugby analyst and seasoned commentator on the game’s biggest moments. 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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5:44

The latest from the Modack trial: With EWN’s Carlo...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/03

EWN senior journalist Carlo Petersen, breaks down the Nafiz Modack trial in a chat with Amy McIver. 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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9:01

Oxford’s Word of 2025: Why ‘Rage Bait’ Rules the...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/03

Amy MacIver is joined by Chairperson of the Linguistics Department at the University of the Western Cape, Professor Amiena Peck to discuss Oxford’s word of the year for 2025 - “rage bait”. 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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9:18

Eleven Escapes in Two Months – Is SAPS Losing Control?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/03

Amy MacIver is joined by Llewellyn MacMaster, Chairperson of the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition to unpack the growing trend of prisoners escaping police custody 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 audience with intriguing book

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6:10

Inside the Spy Scandal: Dlomo, Zuma, and the Missing...

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/03

Amy McIver is joined by News24 journalist, Kyle Cowan on the charges against, alleged Zuma spy Thulani Dlomo. 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

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7:58

The Hidden Crisis: SA Undercounts Disability by 90%

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/03

Amy MacIver speaks to Karen Mara Moss — CEO of STEPS, a non-profit that has spent 20 years transforming clubfoot care in South Africa. Through 48 public health clinics across all nine provinces, STEPS has already gathered anonymised, POPIA-compliant data on more than 12,000 children, proving how practical, ethical, low-cost data systems can change clinical outcomes and shape national planning. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His

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9:48

DStv Subscribers Hit Hard: What’s Behind the Big Blow?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ·

2025/12/03

To unpack what this means for subscribers and the future of streaming in South Africa, Amy MacIver speaks to Toby Shapshak, renowned tech journalist, editor, and publisher of Stuff magazine. Toby has been tracking the evolution of pay-TV and streaming for years and joins us to break down the implications of this big shift. 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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