Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Creator: CapeTalk

The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show

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296 episodes
Stormers Surge Ahead: Why They’re SA’s Best Team So Far

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...

2025-10-29 11:59:20 577
The Madlanga commission: Getting the latest from Karyn Maughan

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...

2025-10-29 11:32:25 414
Recapturing the System: Inside the Crisis Gripping Higher Education

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...

2025-10-29 11:26:43 505
Irish singer and songwriter, Sharon Corr

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...

2025-10-29 11:22:17 628
Classics on Turf giveaway and interview: With Classical Pianist, Paul Hanmar

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...

2025-10-29 11:14:10 284
NHI Shake-Up: Government Eyes Tax Perk Cuts for Wealthiest Medical Aid Members

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...

2025-10-29 10:36:06 445
Tanzania elections overshadowed by concerns from human rights groups and the detention of opposition figures.

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...

2025-10-29 09:47:32 329
City Spotlight: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Hosting Major Events

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...

2025-10-28 11:42:21 609
Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Addressing Suicides in SAPS

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....

2025-10-28 11:27:39 347
Afrobarometer Survey: South Africans Torn Over Democracy and Military Rule

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.
Pr...

2025-10-28 10:45:56 638
Equal Justice on Trial: Nicole Fritz on Defending Francesca Albanese

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...

2025-10-28 10:25:07 406
Controversy at URC: Wessels Banned Despite No Visual Evidence

Controversy at URC: Wessels Banned Despite No Visual Evidence

John Maytham is joined by Freelance Rugby analyst, Jan De Koning to speak about the URC’s disciplinary process in the light of Wessel’s ban despite la...

2025-10-28 10:17:17 453
Sparta: The gripping story of Ancient Greece’s most iconic city-state

Sparta: The gripping story of Ancient Greece’s most iconic city-state

John Maytham speaks to Andrew Bayliss, author and Associate Professor in Greek History at the University of Birmingham, about his major new history, S...

2025-10-28 10:02:15 606
R70bn at Stake: Pick n Pay Boss Calls for Online Gambling Ad Ban

R70bn at Stake: Pick n Pay Boss Calls for Online Gambling Ad Ban

John Maytham speaks to Sean Summers, CEO of Pick n Pay, who is sounding the alarm on South Africa’s online gambling sector. Summers warns that the ind...

2025-10-28 09:46:22 519
Does South Africa have enough forensics investigators

Does South Africa have enough forensics investigators

Dr. Lamb joins John Maytham to discuss how the shortage of Forensic reflects broader institutional challenges within the SAPS — and what sustainable s...

2025-10-27 11:46:13 489
South Africa off FATF grey list

South Africa off FATF grey list

Neil Froneman, Chairman of Business Against Crime South Africa, speaks to John Maytham about South Africa’s exit last week from the Financial Action T...

2025-10-27 11:23:06 481
SA to roll out twice-yearly HIV jab

SA to roll out twice-yearly HIV jab

John Maytham speaks to journalist, Mia Malan, of the Bhekisisa Health Journalism Centre, about a new twice-yearly HIV prevention jab that has been app...

2025-10-27 11:10:55 453
The Speed Classic: What was the weekend like?

The Speed Classic: What was the weekend like?

John Maytham speaks to Iain Banner, organiser of the Speed Classic Cape Town, about the weekend event.
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and au...

2025-10-27 11:06:42 522
Over a thousand Western Cape teachers quit in a year

Over a thousand Western Cape teachers quit in a year

John Maytham speaks to Basil Manuel, executive director of the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa) about why so man...

2025-10-27 11:06:19 455
The DA’s BEE gamble

The DA’s BEE gamble

John Maytham speaks to Carol Paton, journalist at News24, to unpack the DA’s BEE election gamble — is it a principled stand for efficiency and fairnes...

2025-10-27 10:29:40 545
MyCiTi’s swipe free future: What can we look forward to?

MyCiTi’s swipe free future: What can we look forward to?

As the Cape Town readies itself for a smarter, greener, and more inclusive transport system, John Maytham speaks to Cllr Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayor...

2025-10-27 09:43:26 488
Stormers Chase Tour Glory Against Benetton in Final URC Clash

Stormers Chase Tour Glory Against Benetton in Final URC Clash

Joining John Maytham to break down the match-up and the squad dynamics is John Dobson, Stormers Director of Rugby, who shares insights into team selec...

2025-10-24 11:59:32 553
Windaba 2025: Everything you need to know about Wind energy plans

Windaba 2025: Everything you need to know about Wind energy plans

Joining John Maytham to unpack the developments of wind energy in SA is Peter Ven, CEO of Seriti Green, a leading voice in the wind energy space. Pete...

2025-10-24 11:33:31 368
Alistair Ruiters Tipped as South Africa’s Next Ambassador to the US

Alistair Ruiters Tipped as South Africa’s Next Ambassador to the US

John Maytham is joined by Peter Fabricius, seasoned journalist at Daily Maverick, to explore why Alistair Ruiters is seen as “our greatest asset” in W...

2025-10-24 10:55:59 259
Books with John Maytham

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...

2025-10-24 10:47:49 512
Driving Change: Sileku Unveils Leadership Programme to Redefine the Minibus Taxi Industry

Driving Change: Sileku Unveils Leadership Programme to Redefine the Minibus Taxi Industry

Joining John Maytham to unpack this landmark initiative for the taxi Minibus industry, is Mr. Jodie Martin, Head of Executive Education at the UCT Gra...

2025-10-24 10:25:43 421
What to expect from Speed Classics this weekend

What to expect from Speed Classics this weekend

John Maytham speaks to Clinton Laurens, Speed Classics Cape Town Director, about what spectators can look forward to this weekend — and the cars and d...

2025-10-24 10:19:32 488
Wild Ocean: By Peter and Beverly Pickford

Wild Ocean: By Peter and Beverly Pickford

John Maytham speaks to Peter and Beverley Pickford, authors and photographers behind Wild Oceans, about their extraordinary journey, the stories behin...

2025-10-24 10:03:31 803
Speeding Into Trouble: Calls for Accountability After Influencer’s 250km/h N1 Drive

Speeding Into Trouble: Calls for Accountability After Influencer’s 250km/h N1 Drive

We unpack the legal and moral ramifications of reckless driving and discuss what punishment should be imposed for such behaviour. John Maytham speaks...

2025-10-24 09:42:49 438
From Power to Water: Can Eskom’s Lessons Help Solve SA’s Water Crisis?

From Power to Water: Can Eskom’s Lessons Help Solve SA’s Water Crisis?

John Maytham speaks to Stellenbosch University’s Mark Swilling on South Africa’s water crisis, and what we can learn from Eskom to find solutions to d...

2025-10-23 12:27:10 454
Mafole’s Murder: The Mafias Are Winning — and Politicians Don’t Care

Mafole’s Murder: The Mafias Are Winning — and Politicians Don’t Care

John Maytham speaks to Pieter du Toit, Assistant Editor at News24 overseeing investigations, about what Mafole’s murder reveals about South Africa’s c...

2025-10-23 12:10:52 512
Turning Words Into Action — Minister George Charts the G20’s Green Plan in Cape Town

Turning Words Into Action — Minister George Charts the G20’s Green Plan in Cape Town

John Maytham speaks to Dr Dion George, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, about the key takeaways from the Environmental and Climate...

2025-10-23 10:45:24 542
How scammers are exploiting new fine payment systems

How scammers are exploiting new fine payment systems

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”.<...

2025-10-23 10:31:04 420
Mapimpi Ruled Out: Banned from Bok Tour Amid Controversy

Mapimpi Ruled Out: Banned from Bok Tour Amid Controversy

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 pend...

2025-10-23 10:18:29 247
ChatGPT Atlas: Redefining the Way We Browse the Web

ChatGPT Atlas: Redefining the Way We Browse the Web

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,...

2025-10-23 10:03:21 275
What are the criminal consequences for the bullies at Milnerton High School?

What are the criminal consequences for the bullies at Milnerton High School?

Criminal Attorney William Booth speaks to John Maytham about the legal consequences the teenagers
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-...

2025-10-23 09:58:33 515
Presidency seeks 28 million in legal fees from former President, Jacob Zuma

Presidency seeks 28 million in legal fees from former President, Jacob Zuma

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

2025-10-22 11:27:11 635
How did DJ Black Coffee manage to afford Cape Town’s most expensive house?

How did DJ Black Coffee manage to afford Cape Town’s most expensive house?

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 Ma...

2025-10-22 11:01:19 393
The Hidden Cost of Cape Town Marathon Cancellation: Tourism, Trust, and R-Millions

The Hidden Cost of Cape Town Marathon Cancellation: Tourism, Trust, and R-Millions

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

2025-10-22 10:47:59 376
Speed Classic-excessive Road closures?

Speed Classic-excessive Road closures?

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 c...

2025-10-22 10:36:53 694
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