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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Beyond the DA: Can Anyone Fix South Africa’s Deepest Problems?
John Maytham is joined by Jonny Steinberg, writer and scholar, who unpacks why the DA may struggle to move beyond incremental change, even if it expan...
Treekeepers CT propose an alternative Arbor Week for city
John Maytham speaks to Mark Johnston, an exco member of Treekeepers Cape Town, about why it would be better to have a focus on tree planting in the Ca...
The Iain Wares Case and Questions of Justice
John maytham is joined by George Scott, Survivor of Iain Wares, Former prosecutor in Britain, who shares his personal experience and offers insight in...
Audit alarm bells ring as SA’s watchdog finds too many rubber-stamp risk zones
John Maytham speaks to Neesa Moodley about a damning new audit watchdog report revealing declining audit quality, repeated failures across firms and g...
Faster, Safer, louder: F1 Rule Changes for Miami
John Maytham speaks to Hendrik Verwoerd about Formula 1’s latest 2026 regulation tweaks, aimed at improving safety, simplifying energy management and...
Cape Town Mayor Demands No Bail for Drug Dealers
John Maytham speaks to Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis about concerns over the justice system after a suspected drug dealer was released on bail sh...
Unpacking the issues of compulsory daylight headlights - B
John Maytham is joined by Ian McLaren | Editor of Car Magazine, to unpack the realities behind the proposal, and whether South Africa is equipped to i...
Investigators didn’t act on fund flow possible link to Murray murders
John Maytham is joined now by Kyle Cowan, Investigative Journalist, News24, to unpack this groundbreaking investigation into the Murray murders in 202...
Legality of passage through the Strait of Hormuz
John Maytham is joined now by Andrew Pike, Head of Ports, Rail, and Logistics Sector at Bowmans Gilfillan, to unpack the legalities of passage throug...
NSFAS Missing-Middle Loan Scheme review
The acting CEO of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, Waseem Carrim, speaks to John Maytham about its planned review of NSFAS’ Missing-Middle L...
Cheap flights to Europe, without needing to rely on the Gulf Routes
John Maytham is joined now by Andrew Thompson, Journalist, News24, to break down how South Africans can still bag a bargain trip to Europe in 2026.
To hear the trees speak: with Olivia Sprinkle
John Maytham is joined now by Olivia Sprinkle, Author, to unpack this deeply reflective and thought-provoking journey – in her book -” To hear the tre...
Thyspunt Gets the Nod: Nuclear Plans Move Ahead Amid Heritage Concerns
John Maytham speaks to Chris Yelland, energy analyst, to unpack whether Thyspunt is truly the best option—and what risks and realities South Africa ne...
Friday band feature:
John Maytham chats to lead singer of Indie Dog Seb Howarth about the band, and their upcoming gigs
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author...
The Political fallout of Julius Malema’s sentencing.
Political Analyst Melanie Verwoed joins John Maytham to chat about the political fallout for Julius Malema after being sentenced to 5 years in prison....
The JSC overruling the Tribunal on Selby Mbenenge.
Judges Matter’s Mbekezeli Benjamin speaks to John Maytham regarding the JSC finding Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge guilty of gross miscon...
The Potential demise of LivGolf
John Maytham speaks to Daily Maverick Sports editor Craig Ray on the potential demise of LivGol
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-tu...
BOOKS WITH JOHN MAYTHAM
John Maytham’s weekly feature – where he discusses his favourite thing to do, which is read!
· Forfeit by Barbara Nadel · Son of Nobody by Yann...
Fair sentence or personal persecution – the conversation continues – after EFF leader Julius Malema gets sentenced to 5 years in prison
Journalist Sikhonathi Mtshantsha joins John Maytham to chat about Julius Malema being sentenced to 5 years in Jail for the unlawful discharge of a fir...
Banking on Caution: SA Lenders React to Anthropic AI Shock
John Maytham speak to Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx and Editor-in-Chief of Gadget.co.za, to unpack what this means for the future of cybers...
Horst Kleinsmith – documentary – his life story
Struggle icon and filmmaker Horst Kleinschmidt chats to John Maytham about his new documentary.
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-tu...
City of Cape Town -- N2 Wall build is going ahead
John Maytham speaks to Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith on the build of the controversial N2 wall project.
Presenter Jo...
Why hasn't SA followed China and India – to create economic growth?
John Maytham speaks to Prof William Gumede, political economist and founder of the Democracy Works Foundation, to unpack why South Africa has not foll...
Staying the Course: How Schools Are Backing Pregnant Learners
John Maytham speaks to Pila-sande Mkuzo, Head of Learner Pregnancy at the Equal Education, to unpack whether these proposed regulations go far enough—...
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...
Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years of direct imprisonment.
John Maytham speak to Jean Redpath, Senior Researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape, to unpack the legal weight o...
Stormers vs Connacht
Stormers head coach John Dobson chats to John Maytham about the Stormers clash with Connacht Rugby this weekend.
Presenter John Maytham is an ac...
JOrbán Analysis – The tumble of Hungary’s Orbán shows populism can be beaten.
Global economist Natale Labia speaks to John Maytham on the political changes in Hungary, after the fall of their long – term Prime Minister Viktor Or...
Possible solution for unemployment?
John Maytham chats to the Free Market Foundation’s Zakhele Mthembu about a partial solution to the unemployment crisis in South Africa.
Presente...
New US Ambassador Roelf Meyer
John Maytham speaks to political journalist John Matisson on reports that Roelf Meyer will be taking on the role as South Africa’s ambassador to the U...
Is there a good time of day to exercis
John Maytham speaks to sports scientist Dr Ross Tucker, about the right time to exercise – depending on your individual needs.
Presenter John Ma...
Smart Speed Signs
John Maytham speaks to CoCT MMC Rob Quintas on the new smart speed signs in the City.
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk...
In Conversation with KwaZulu-Natal Tourism & Film: positioning KZN as a competitive, world-class tourism destination
John Nathan chats with Pinky Radebe, the head of PR and Communications at the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority. They discuss the importance of...
Stark Divide: Inside the DA Congress with Adriaan Basson
Adriaan Basson unpacks the growing divide between the DA and ANC, highlighting leadership, discipline and strategy ahead of the 2029 elections.
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The Rising Toll of Police Shootings in KZN
Criminologist Guy Lamb weighs in on rising police shootout deaths in KwaZulu-Natal, raising concerns about long-term crime prevention and accountabili...
The Ultimate South African road trip that visits every National Park
A data-driven approach to travel sees all 21 of South Africa’s national parks connected in one ultimate, cross-country road trip.
Presenter John...
Beauty After Burn: Wildflowers Rise from Overberg Ashes
Botanist Sean Privett explains how the Overberg wildfires have sparked rare plant growth, while highlighting the urgent need for improved fire managem...
Troops on the Streets: Security Solution or Panic Response?
Cape Flats Safety Forum chair warns of a worsening gang violence crisis, questioning the effectiveness of army deployment and calling for urgent actio...
Professor Jonny Peters wins an award for his research on allergie
Professor Jonny Peter recognised with a top national award for groundbreaking allergy and immunology research, highlighting critical gaps in South Afr...
Geordin Hill Lewis becomes the new DA leader
Geordin Hill-Lewis elected DA federal leader with a landslide victory, outlining a plan to grow the party and strengthen its national leadership role...