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 latest from the Ad-Hoc Committee, with EWN’s Babalo Ndenz
John Maytham speaks to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Correspondent, for the latest developments from the Ad-Hoc committee.
Presenter John May...
Mbeki’s Bombshell: Is He Accusing Ramaphosa of Being an Apartheid Agent?
News24 assistant editor Pieter du Toit gives details to John Maytham on his latest column on former President Thabo Mbeki
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Cape Nature potentially cutting ties with Cape Piscatorial Society
John Maytham speaks to chairperson of the Cape Piscatorial Society Matthew Stevens about CPS negotiating a new agreement with Cape Nature.
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Silenced Voices: How Lawmakers Are Undermining the Promise of Public Participation
To unpack how South Africa’s democratic promise is being hollowed out, John Maytham speaks to Daryl Swanepoel, Chief Executive Officer of the Inclusiv...
When Care Becomes Law: The Legal Duty of Adult Children to Support Their Elderly Parents
John Maytham speaks to Partner at Guthrie and Theron Attorneys – Jan – Hendrik Loots about the legal duty of adult children to take care and support t...
Calls for Transparency: Winde Faces Heat Over Hidden Police Ombud Findings
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde explains his reasons for not releasing the full Police Ombudsman report.
Presenter John Maytham is an actor an...
Reviving DStv: Canal+ Unveils Its Rescue Plan for the Pay-TV Giant
Joining us to unpack how Canal+ rescue strategy for Dstv could reshape the continent’s broadcasting landscape is Nick Wilson, freelance writer and bu...
65 Days Up the Mountain: One Man’s Mission for Khayelitsha’s Iliso Orphanage
John Maytham speaks to Dr Patel about the inspiration behind this extraordinary effort, the toll it takes, and the joy it brings. His mission is simpl...
DA’s announcement on new political developments
DA federal chair Helen Zille joins John Maytham to chat about former Western Cape ANC secretary Neville Delport is joining its ranks.
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From South Africa to City Hall: Zohran Mamdani’s Historic Rise in NYC
John Maytham speaks to Professor Kirk Burkhalter about New York Mayor – elect Zohran Mamdani.
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-tur...
The Vulgarians: With Louis Viljoen
John Maytham speaks to Louis Viljoen about this bold new production that dives headfirst into the chaos of desire, discomfort, and the delicate art of...
UCT children’s institute latest report on GBV
John Maytham speaks to senior researcher Lucy Jamieson at the UCT Children’s Institute about this year’s Children’s Gauge about the cycle of violence...
Re-imagining the Millers Poin
Joining John Maytham to unpack this exciting initiative is Gregg Oelofse, the City’s Manager for Coastal Management. He’ll share insights into the cha...
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...