Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show
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The Homelessness Conversation
Joining John Maytham to unpack what this means for the city and its residents is Raymond Perrier, Chairperson of the Homelessness Network. He shares...
Are serving police officers being hired as hitmen?
John Maytham chats to former SAPS detective Jeremy Veary on allegations of SAPS members being used as hitmen, this was revealed in testimony at the M...
Last Friday’s judgement on the Rhino horn
Joining John Maytham to unpack the implications of the landmark judgement is Dr Carina Bruwer, who heads the Wildlife in Trade unit at the Endangered...
Is the TikTok anti-inflammatory diet good
Joining John Maytham to separate fact from fiction is Prof Jonny Peter, Head of Allergology and Clinical Immunology at UCT. He helps us unpack what in...
The Madlanga commission and the late-night attempt on the life of alleged underworld figure, Brown Mogotsi
Joining John Maytham to unpack this high-stakes story is Orrin Singh, senior reporter at Eyewitness News, who’s been tracking the developments closely...
God, The Science, The evidence
John Maytham speaks to Michel-Yves Bolloré, author of God: The Science, The Evidence, about how the frontiers of science are reshaping age-old beliefs...
2026 Medical aid increases.
John Maytham speaks to Neesa Moodley, Finance Editor at Daily Maverick, who’s been tracking the latest announcements from major schemes like Discovery...
Laura Woolvaardt stuns in Proteas World Cup final
John Maytham speaks to Thanersen Pillay, who coached South African cricket captain, Laura Woolvaardt, throughout her high school career.
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Afrikaners should not be considered refugees
John Maytham speaks to policy consultant, Jahni de Villiers, about her opinion piece in the Daily Maverick saying that Afrikaners should not be consid...
‘AI Aunt’ - digital platform to talk about and track abuse
John Maytham speaks to Leonora Tima, managing director of Gender Rights in Tech (Grit), a free app where people can talk about and track gender-based...
Nobel Minds Meet in Stellenbosch — Coetzee and Gurnah Lead Literary Dialogue on Africa’s Future
John Maytham speaks to Abdulrazak Gurnah, Tanzanian novelist and Nobel Laureate, about the significance of this symposium, the role of African literat...
Murray Father and Son Murder: Police Restart Investigation from Scratch
John Maytham speaks to Kyle Cowan, News24 investigative journalist, who has been following the Murray murders from the start, to unpack what went wron...
Irma Stern Museum Closes — A New Chapter Awaits for the Iconic Cape Town Collection
John Maytham speaks to Terry Behan, spokesperson for the Irma Stern Trust, to unpack the reasons behind the closure, the Trust’s plans for restoration...
Township Titans: Demanding Their Fair Share in a R1-Trillion Economy
John Maytham speaks to Miles Khubeka, Founder of the Wakanda Food Accelerator and partner in the UNDP’s Digital Innovation for Modernising the Informa...
Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight launch on Apple TV : In conversation with Embeth Davidtz
John Maytham is joined by Embeth Davidtz, who not only directed but also stars in the film as Bobo’s complex and tormented mother. She’ll share her jo...
Explosive Recordings Surface — Phiyega, Mchunu and Sibiya Named in Alleged Cartel Scandal
John Maytham speaks to Nicole Fritz, Executive Director for the Campaign for Free Expression, about Kat Matlala’s allegations against Senzo Mchnunu an...
Books with John Maytham
Join us to take a look at what books John Maytham found interesting this week!
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio v...
Western Cape Water Resilience Strategy:
John Maytham chats to Kevin Winter, from the UCT Future Water Institute, about the Western Cape’s recently launched Water Resilience Strategy.
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From Whispers in the Deep to More Than Just A Man — Stimela’s 45-Year Journey Continues
John Maytham speaks to Sam Ndlovu, lead band member and vocalist for Stimela, about the band’s journey through the decades, the creative process behin...
Our Burning Planet: EMS report on the State of SA nature reserves
John Maytham speaks to Wildlife investigative journalist and academic Adam Cruise about the poor state of South Africa’s provincial nature reserves.
Proteas Prepare for Historic World Cup Final Showdown
John Maytham speaks to Keanan Hemmonsbey, sportswriter for Daily Maverick, to unpack the significance of this historic moment for South African women’...
Local talent in Khayelitsha
John is chatting to local singer Ayabonga Lubengu who is a multi- instrumentalist born and bred in Khayelitsha.
Presenter John Maytham is an act...
What is the provinces approach to cycling as a mode of transport.
Premier Alan Winde joins John Mayham to chat about the Western Cape Government plans to make cycling a safe and reliable mode of transport.
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From Ghost Hospitals to Half-Built Schools: Public Works Cleans House
Joining John Maytham to unpack this ambitious reform plan and what it could mean for South Africa’s future infrastructure projects is Minister Dean Ma...
Khaltsha Cycles women go train in Spain
John Maytham chats to Sesethu Jikeka about her trip to Spain, and what it was like to train with professional cyclist Ashleigh Moolman.
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Plan B with Rebecca Davis
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 Rebec...
Khaltsha Cycles – bringing cycling to the community.
Cycling Mayor of Cape Town Sindile Mavundla chats to John Maytham about Khaltsha Cycles and why he and his co – founders think cycling is important fo...
PANEL DISCUSSION – CYCLISTS at Khaltsha Cycles during Mobility Month.
John is joined by a panel of cycling enthusiasts, and MEC for Mobility Isaac Sileku on the Province’s plan to use other modes of transport, to prevent...
The City’s plans to make cycling an official form of commuting
Joining John Maytham to discuss the City’s vision for cycling as a mainstream commuting option — and what’s being done to make Cape Town more conduciv...
Stormers Surge Ahead: Why They’re SA’s Best Team So Far
John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, head coach of the DHL Stormers — a man credited with building one of South Africa’s most cohesive and resilient ru...
The Madlanga commission: Getting the latest from Karyn Maughan
John Maytham speaks to Karyn Maughan, News24’s Investigative Journalist, for the latest developments from the Commission — unpacking what Captain Wand...
Recapturing the System: Inside the Crisis Gripping Higher Education
John Maytham speaks to Wayne Duvenage, businessman and entrepreneur turned civil activist. Following former positions as CEO of Avis and President of...
Irish singer and songwriter, Sharon Corr
John Maytham is in conversation with Irish singer and songwriter Sharon Corr. She is best known as a member of the band the Corrs, which she co – foun...
Classics on Turf giveaway and interview: With Classical Pianist, Paul Hanmar
Classics on Turf — where the rhythm of golf meets the soul of classical music.On Friday, 31 October, join CapeTalk at the Norval Foundation for an eve...
NHI Shake-Up: Government Eyes Tax Perk Cuts for Wealthiest Medical Aid Members
John Maytham speaks to Alex van den Heever, Health and Social Security Systems Specialist, to unpack the fiscal implications of the NHI’s funding mode...
Tanzania elections overshadowed by concerns from human rights groups and the detention of opposition figures.
John Maytham speaks to independent journalist and analyst Peter Fabricus on the Tanzanian Elections
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and autho...
City Spotlight: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Hosting Major Events
John Maytham speaks to Laura Nkula Wenz, Urban Geographer and Lead of the African Literary Cities Project at the University of Cape Town, about the ba...
Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Addressing Suicides in SAPS
John Maytham speaks to Mpho Kwinika, President of the South African Policing Union (SAPU), about the pressure officers face and what needs to be done....
Afrobarometer Survey: South Africans Torn Over Democracy and Military Rule
John Maytham speaks to Steven Friedman, political analyst, about what Afrobarometer survey results mean for South Africa’s democratic future.
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Equal Justice on Trial: Nicole Fritz on Defending Francesca Albanese
John Maytham speaks to Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression, explains why South Africa’s response to the attempted ser...