Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show on CapeTalk, featuring news, interviews, and discussions on current affairs.
Episodes
MUSIC: Seth Cort performing in Strand at Kaapstad Brauhaus
Seth Cort speaks to Amy MacIver about his music career, his debut album Losing Touch, and the inspiration behind the album’s title track. 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
Why don’t we eat Spekboom?
Prof Alba du Toit speaks to Amy MacIver about research into spekboom as a nutritious, sustainable food and its potential role in South Africa’s food system. 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&r
Ronald Lamola Heads to the US: What Will SA Push at the UN?
EWN parliamentary reporter Babalo Ndenze speaks to Amy MacIver about Ronald Lamola’s visit to the United States and the increasingly strained diplomatic relationship between South Africa and Washington. 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
Do humpback whales grieve?
Maryke Musson speaks to Amy MacIver about whether humpback whales experience grief and what their behaviour can tell us about their emotional lives. 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 inte
The State of SA Swimming: With former Olympic swimmer, Ryk Neethling
Ryk Neethling speaks to Amy MacIver about the provisional suspension of Swimming South Africa’s president and CEO and the governance challenges facing the organisation 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 h
COSATU Congress Collapses: What’s Behind the ANC-SACP Rift?
Professor Steven Friedman speaks to Amy MacIver about the collapse of Cosatu’s national congress and what it means for the future of the Tripartite Alliance. 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’
Can We Regrow Lost Teeth? Japan Begins Human Drug Trial
Professor Howard Gluckman speaks to Amy MacIver about an experimental drug being developed to regenerate human teeth. 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 su
PinDrop:500 Years of Military History -inside the Castle Military Heritage Weekend
For this week’s Pindrop, Amy MacIver is joined by Jacques Olivier, curator of the Castle Military Heritage Weekend, to find out what visitors can expect and to explore the stories, collections and history waiting to be discovered at one of South Africa’s most significant heritage sites. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His
ConCourt Invalidates Public Procurement Act: What It Means for Local Government
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis speaks to Amy MacIver about the Constitutional Court ruling invalidating the Public Procurement Act. 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
The Dance of the Footnote: From poetry to songwriting
John Maytham speaks to Philip Myburgh | Former poet and now songwriter about The Dance of the Footnote — unplugged live music show and supper happening at the Joostenberg Wine Estate. 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,
From Kempton Park to communities across SA: Why does violence against women persist?
John Maytham speaks to gender specialist at the Commission for Gender Equality Lisa Vetten on the scourge of GBVF in SA. 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
OLD MUTUAL THOUGHT LEADERS FORUM
A financially secure retirement can mean greater dignity and independence for one person, and less pressure on an entire family. Multiply that across millions of South Africans, and the benefits reach much further. So, which levers can employers and retirement funds pull to improve people’s financial futures, and help build a stronger country? Ahead of the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum, j
The State of the World’s Birds report
John Maytham speaks to Dr Stuart Butchart | Chief Scientist, BirdLife International, and senior editor of State of the World's Birds – about the state of the World’s Birds. 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 wea
When the stage becomes a political platform: Should artists speak out?
John speaks to culture specialist Motheo Moleko about Ed Sheeran losing opening acts – after his Loop tour promoter apparently asked him to remove Macklemore for using the platform to advocate for Palestine. 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 bus
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 Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves
Stormers vs Connacht
John Maytham speaks to Stormers head coach John Dobson about the stormers clash with Irish side Connacht next week as the URC gets underway. 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 me
Jam sessions and jazz around Cape Town
Joining John Maytham is Dan Shout, a Cape Town-based jazz saxophonist, educator and the director of Shout Music Co. Dan has been running the Fat Harry’s jazz jam since 2021, bringing together young musicians, students and professional players from across the local jazz scene. He joins us to talk about the role jam sessions play in developing musicians, building community and keeping Cape Tow
US Space Weapons: Is War Entering a New Era?
Helmoed Heitman is a South African defence analyst and military affairs commentator with extensive experience covering international defence developments, military technology and modern warfare. 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, traff
Lost Hiking in the off season – should you pay for your own rescue?
John Maytham speaks to David Nel, spokesperson and active volunteer for Wilderness Search and Rescue Western Cape, about how mountain rescues currently work, who pays for them, and whether South Africa could, or should, consider making certain hikers liable for the cost of their own rescue. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His sh
Chinese cars go second-hand: Why more South Africans are buying used
Ian McClaren is the editor of CAR Magazine, one of South Africa’s longest-running motoring publications. He has extensive experience covering the local automotive industry, new and used vehicles, car buying trends and the rapid growth of Chinese manufacturers in the South African market. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show
“Our Lives Matter” — Anger Grows Over Woman’s Death Outside Bishop Lavis Clinic
Bishop Lavis Action Community’s Gwendoline Davids speaks to John Maytham about the memorandum handed to the health MEC, and the community demands around service deliver at the Bishop Lavis Community Health Centre. 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
From Ashes to Recovery — Restoring Grootbos After the Fires
Grootbos Nature reserve’s Sean Pivett joins John Maytham about the restoration at the reserve, following fires earlier this year. 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 inte
What supermarkets are doing to influence what you put in your trolley — and how much of it are we aware of?
John Maytham is joined by Iman Allie, a food justice writer at the Daily Maverick and reported on the research behind these supermarket strategies — from the psychology of store layouts and music to promotions, loyalty programmes and the marketing of food to children. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a
South African birds by name – with Eddie Germiquet
John Maytham is joined by Eddie Germiquet, a naturalist and author of South African Birds by Name: Origins and Meanings. Born in Mozambique and raised across several languages, his fascination with language, history and birds ultimately led him to investigate the stories hidden within the scientific names of South Africa’s bird species. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turn
Cape Town’s New Animal-Keeping By-Law — Is It Enough to Protect Cart Horses?
John Maytham speaks to Megan White of the Cart Horse Protection Society about Cape Town’s proposed Animal Keeping By-law and what it could mean for the welfare and working conditions of cart horses. 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 busine
The Trillion-Rand Corruption Problem — Is It Time for a New Chapter 9 Watchdog?
John Maytham is joined by ENS, head of Forensics, Steven Powell, to discuss whether it is time to implement a Chapter 9 Watchdog, to fight corruption. 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 in
Read More, Feel Better? The Link Between Reading and Wellbeing
John Maytham speaks to Dr Christelle Langley, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge, and one of the academics behind the review. She can unpack what the evidence tells us about reading for pleasure, the impact it can have on the developing brain, mental wellbeing and cognitive health, and why encouraging children and young people to find something they genuinely enjoy read
World Athletics Ultimate Championships — A New Era for Global Track and Field
John Maytham speaks to Dr Ross Tucker about the inaugural World Ultimate Championships in Budapest, its new high-stakes format, and what it could mean for the future of athletics. 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 we
Sassa’s Algorithm Problem — How Digital Grant Checks May Be Deepening Inequality
John Maytham speaks to Busisiwe Kamolane-Kgadima, Deputy Director at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies at Wits University. She is involved in the legal and human-rights issues surrounding automated decision-making in social grants and can unpack the concerns around Sassa’s digital-only SRD verification system, the constitutional rights at stake, and whether people who are reject
Women’s Safety — Why Are We Still Putting the Responsibility on Women?
John Maytham is joined by Cassandra Gudlhuza, a former journalist and columnist, communications executive and founder of Black Circle Communications. She is the author of Unfathered: Surviving Paternal Brutality to a Life Reclaimed and Unashamed, a memoir exploring paternal abuse, family silence and gender-based violence in South Africa. She writes about gender, power and silence. Presenter J
AI’s Uncertain Future — Are We Prepared for What’s Coming?
John Maytham speaks to Dr. Tanya de Villiers-Botha about the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence and how humans can work alongside AI while maintaining sound judgment and values. 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
The new foldable iPhone Duo: How is it being received globally?
Amy MacIver is joined by Jan Vermeulen, the Editor at MyBroadband and one of South Africa's leading technology journalists. He joins us to look at Apple's first foldable iPhone — what makes it different from the foldables we've already seen, whether Apple has actually brought something new to the category, and whether the price makes sense for South African consumers Presenter John Mayt
When Principals Pick Up the Bill: Why Are School Heads Using Their Own Money to Keep Schools Running?
Amy MacIver speaks to Jaco Deacon, CEO at FEDSAS, about delays in provincial education funding, principals using personal credit to keep schools operating, and the impact this is having on schools and learners. 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
Rooftop solar and Eskom: Can it really cut off your electricity?
Amy MacIver speaks to Wayne Duvenage, CEO of OUTA, about Eskom's changing requirements for residential rooftop solar and battery systems, the legal dispute over compulsory registration, and what the latest developments mean for homeowners. 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 new
Hamilton’s Title Hopes Hit the Wall: Early Spanish GP Retirement Leaves Antonelli Unstoppable
Amy MacIver speaks to Hendrik Verwoed, F1 correspondent, about Kimi Antonelli's victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, Lando Norris's near-miss, the problems with overtaking at the new Madrid circuit, and Lewis Hamilton's fading championship hopes. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and internationa
How State Failures Fuelled South Africa’s Worst Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
Amy MacIver speaks to Nathan Geffen, investigative journalist at GroundUp, about the collapse of South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease control system, the failures that allowed the epidemic to spread, and the government’s response to the crisis. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and
Fear in Kempton Park: Police Probe the Deaths of Four Women
Amy MacIver speaks to Mongezi Koko from Eyewitness News about the discovery of four women’s bodies in Kempton Park, the investigation into possible links between the cases, and the police resources being deployed to find answers. 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 co
Springboks Conquer Baltimore: Boks Beat All Blacks in Epic Rugby Rivalry to Seal Series Victory
Amy MacIver is joined by Craig Ray, the Sports Editor at Daily Maverick who's been following the Springboks closely throughout this four-Test series. He joins us to unpack the Baltimore victory, what we've learned about this Springbok side against their greatest rivals, and whether South Africa really are now the team to beat heading into the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Presenter John Maytham is an acto
Why are whales seemingly smaller this season?
Dr Els Vermeulen is Research Manager at the Mammal Research Institute’s Whale Unit at the University of Pretoria and is one of the researchers behind this long-term research. Amy MacIver speaks to her about what the decline in body condition and reproductive success is telling us about the health of South Africa’s southern right whales — and whether changes in the Southern
Are “weigh-and-pay" shops the future of solving hunger in SA?
Amy MacIver speaks to Miles Khubeka, founder of Gcwalisa, about the social enterprise's weigh-and-pay shops in Alexandra township, making food and household essentials more affordable for low-income communities, and its wider role in providing services such as solar power, Wi-Fi and medical collection points Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journ
MUSIC: Cape Town’s iconic pop-rock outfit tAIT return to the stage with renewed energy
Joining John Maytham is Chris Tait, vocalist, main songwriter and the driving force behind tAIT, to talk about reigniting the band after their long hiatus, the new lineup, their album Fever Dream, the story behind “Happy Endings”, and what audiences can expect when tAIT and Battersby take the stage at the Brass Bell in Kalk Bay. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk
The next generation of SA Filmmakers: Ster-Kinekor's SK Squad
One of those five new faces is Cape Town-based content creator and influencer Keenan Collison, who successfully pitched his way into the SK Squad during the live final in Johannesburg. John Maytham speaks to Keenan about what it was like competing against 10 finalists, what he pitched to the judging panel, his passion for cinema and content creation, and what it means to now become one of the five
BOOKS WITH JOHN MAYTHAM
John Maytham, to discover what books caught his attention this week. 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
Ramaphosa’s response to Trump: What’s at stake for South Africa?
John Maytham speaks to Peter Fabricius, Foreign Affairs journalist at Daily Maverick, about Donald Trump’s message to Cyril Ramaphosa, the US administration’s five demands, and the future of US-South Africa relations. 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
Fifth Step: With Albert Pretorius
John Maytham speaks to Albert Pretorius about his role in the critically acclaimed new play exploring addiction, recovery, friendship and confession. 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 eclect
PinDrop: The Chelsea Flower show in Stanford
John Maytham speaks to Leon Kluge about the award-winning South African “Life After Fire” display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and its recreation at Stanford in Bloom. 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
How often should you really wash your jeans? The case for wearing them again and again
John Maytham speaks to Louise Park-Ross | Personal Stylist & fashion journalist about the enduring appeal of jeans, the latest denim trends, choosing a pair that will last, and the environmental cost of fast-changing fashion. 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
Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum
Only 6% of South Africans are currently on track to retire comfortably. It’s a statistic the industry has discussed for years but improving it will take more than conversation. The third Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum asks what leaders are choosing to do differently to create better retirement outcomes. Joining us to unpack why this year’s Forum is moving ‘Beyond Talk’ is
Trump says Iran war could last until after November elections
Steven A Cook joins John Maytham to chat about the uptick in fighting in Iran. 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 bo
MK’s KZN sweep: Is it really about the party?
John Maytham is joined now by Qaanitah Hunter, an award-winning political journalist, author and founder of The Debrief Network, to unpack what is driving the MK Party’s extraordinary support in KwaZulu-Natal, whether Jacob Zuma and Zulu nationalism can fully explain its rise, and whether the ANC’s old political and patronage networks really are moving towards a new home. Presenter Joh
More than a school election: Kempton Park head girl campaign takes social media by storm
John Maytham speaks to Cassidy Nicholson, about a student who managed a social media campaign, in order to become Head girl at her school. 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
Cape Town’s new pet rules: What’s changing for cats, dogs and their owners?
John Maytham speaks to Safety and Security MMC JP Smith on the proposed amendments to the City of Cape Town’s animal –keeping bylaw. 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 interest
I post; therefore, you are: How AI is changing our identities
John Maytham is joined now by Hanni Heinrich, actress and the writer of Eileen, to tell us more about the production, its take on artificial intelligence and social media, and what happens when the digital version of ourselves starts to take on a life of its own. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and
Adult content creators on OnlyFans – “We dont identify as sex workers”
John Maytham is joined by UCT researcer Phiwokazi Qoza about her research into the adult content creator industry. 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 surpr
88 hours: Has OpenAI cracked a 90-year-old maths problem?
Prof Sonja van Putten chats to John Maytham about open AI solving a 90 year old mathematics problem. 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
Dear President Ramaphosa: Time to get behind electric vehicles
John Maytham speaks to Sbu Mkwanazi, News24 motoring contributor, about why President Cyril Ramaphosa should use an electric vehicle in his motorcade and what more South Africa needs to do to embrace the transition to electric vehicles. 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 c
The crippling cost of corruption: Why South Africans need to wake up
John Maytham is joined now by William Gumede, political analyst and Associate Professor at the School of Governance at the University of the Witwatersrand. He is also the author of South Africa in BRICS and Restless Nation: Making Sense of Troubled Times. William joins us to unpack the true cost of corruption in South Africa, why it has become so normalised, and whether voters themselves have a ro
ASA takes on toothpaste claims: Is “most recommended” really what it says on the tube?
Dentist Prof Howard Gluckman speaks to John Maytham about what to consider when buying your toothepaste. 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 a
School reform: Could a new court ruling change how SA’s public schools are run?
John Maytham is joined now by David Harrison, CEO of the DG Murray Trust and the author of the Daily Maverick opinion piece, “Supreme Court of Appeal strikes a blow for radical change in SA public schooling.” He joins us to unpack what the judgment actually means for South Africa’s public schools, whether greater provincial and school-level autonomy can improve learner outcomes,
An update on the Water Restrictions
John Maytham is joined now by Zahid Badroodien, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, to unpack the City's warning about possible restrictions within weeks, what the current dam levels actually mean, how seriously the City is preparing for El Niño, and whether Cape Town is heading towards another major water crisis. Presenter John Maytham is an act
Lisa Tredoux launches “Things could be wors” on YouTube
John Maytham speaks to actress Lisa Tredoux about her new YouTube show, Things Could Be Wors, which combines casual conversations with local celebrities and South Africa’s much-loved parking-lot boerewors roll. 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 late
AfD wins in German state election
John Maytham speaks to Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, CEO of the South African Institute of International Affairs, about the AfD’s strong performance in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt election and what it means for the country’s political landscape. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and int
AfD wins in German state election
In a shocking turn of events, the Alternative for Germany (AFD) party has made significant gains in the recent state election in Saxony-Anhalt, securing 44% of the vote. This is a worrying trend that's not unique to Germany, as far-right parties are rising to power across Europe.The AFD's success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the decline of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's co
Rabid seals: 176 people bitten as deadly disease spreads along SA coast
John Maytham speaks to Dr Simon Elwin of Sea Search, about the spread of rabies among Cape fur seals, the risk to humans and other marine mammals, and the challenges of controlling the disease. 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,
Coalition Bill delays: Is government failing local municipalities?
John Maytham speaks to Hlumelo Xaba, public policy, governance and political analyst, about the delayed Coalition Bill and the ongoing instability facing coalition governments in South Africa’s municipalities. 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 lates
DStv shake-up: new channels, packages and prices announced
John Maytham speaks to Jan Vermeulen, editor at MyBroadband, about MultiChoice’s overhaul of DStv’s packages and pricing, including its new Sports and Movies & Series offerings. 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,
El Niño warning: Why South Africa must act now to avoid a summer crisis
John Maytham speaks to Colleen Aldous, clinical scientist, healthcare researcher and professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, about the potential health impacts of an intensifying El Niño and the need for South Africa to prepare for hotter and drier conditions. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round
ANC takes candidate dispute to Electoral Court: What’s at stake?
John Maytham speaks to Wayne Sussman, electoral and political analyst, about the dispute between the ANC and the IEC over candidate nominations for the November local government elections. 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, traff
The Springboks edge the All Blacks in the 3rd test, for an impressive victory
John Maytham is joined by Robbi Kempson, former Front-Rower for the Springboks, to discuss the 3rd Rugby Greatest Rivalry test between the Springboks vs All Blacks. 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&rsquo
Doctors and Lawyers who enable dishonesty
John Maytham speaks to constitutional lawyer Pierre de Vos about legal ethics, the duties lawyers have to the courts, and the distinction between representing a client and helping to advance a client’s lies 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 busi
Debunking Anti-Mosquito Devices
John Maytham speaks to News24 journalist Andrew Thompson about mosquito repellents, the science behind ultrasonic mosquito devices, and how effective the products available to consumers really are. 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, spo
ICASA targets telecoms in new market inquiries
John Maytham speaks to TechCentral founder and managing editor Duncan McLeod about ICASA’s inquiry into over-the-top services such as Netflix and WhatsApp, and what greater regulation could mean for South Africa’s digital and telecommunications markets. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of l
The degree to which the Madlanga Commission has been vindicated
John Maytham speaks to Daily Maverick journalist Caryn Dolley about the growing law enforcement scandal surrounding KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations of criminal infiltration within South Africa’s criminal justice system. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show se
Could a smartwatch topple your company’s security?
John Maytham speaks to Tebogo Sibidla, a Director at Werksmans Attorneys, about the cybersecurity and governance risks posed by AI-enabled wearable technology in the workplace. 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 weath
Books: Before We Hit the Ground
John Maytham speaks to author Selali Fiamanya about her debut novel Before We Hit the Ground, an intimate story about family, love, identity and one man’s struggle to find his place in the world. 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,
Airlink Flyover
John Maytham speaks to aviation expert Guy Leitch about Airlink’s controversial Cape Town Stadium flypast, the aviation safety concerns surrounding the stunt, and the publicity generated by the spectacle. 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
Lighthouse Publishers Cleared
John Maytham speaks to journalist Rebecca Davis about an independent investigation into allegations against Lighthouse Publishers surrounding the new Foundation Phase textbook catalogue, which found no evidence of wrongdoing and concluded that the publisher should retain its share of the catalogue. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalis
Last Deep Breath: A new single by Goodluck!
John Maytham speaks to Jules from GoodLuck about the band’s new single, “Last Deep Breath”, the darker world that inspired the song, and finding optimism and energy in difficult times. 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
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: 3rd Test Match between the Springboks vs All Blacks takes shape at the FNB Stadium this weekend!
To unpack the five key things to watch when the Springboks and All Blacks meet at FNB Stadium on Saturday — from the scrum controversy and defensive vulnerabilities to the Bomb Squad, fatigue and the increasingly heated battle between the coaches — John Maytham is joined by Craig Ray, Sports Editor at Daily Maverick. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio
First Possible Glimpse of Dark Matter: What Have Scientists Found?
John Maytham is joined by Professor Yin-Zhe Ma | Full Professor and Head of the Astrophysics Group at Stellenbosch University to discuss Bristol scientist discovering the first hint of Dark Matter, and what this means. 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 i
