Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show

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Why hasn't SA followed China and India – to create economic growth?

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...

2026-04-16 18:31:47 449
Staying the Course: How Schools Are Backing Pregnant Learners

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—...

2026-04-16 17:23:40 502
Plan B with Rebecca Davis

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...

2026-04-16 17:13:12 817
Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years of direct imprisonment.

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...

2026-04-16 16:37:09 535
Stormers vs Connacht

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...

2026-04-15 18:33:56 588
JOrbán Analysis – The tumble of Hungary’s Orbán shows populism can be beaten.

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...

2026-04-15 18:29:24 497
Possible solution for unemployment?

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...

2026-04-15 17:38:04 499
New US Ambassador Roelf Meyer

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...

2026-04-15 17:36:19 454
Is there a good time of day to exercis

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...

2026-04-15 17:09:41 504
Smart Speed Signs

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...

2026-04-15 16:46:12 455
In Conversation with KwaZulu-Natal Tourism & Film: positioning KZN as a competitive, world-class tourism destination

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...

2026-04-15 11:54:39 525
Stark Divide: Inside the DA Congress with Adriaan Basson

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.
...

2026-04-14 19:03:00 753
The Rising Toll of Police Shootings in KZN

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...

2026-04-14 18:38:27 469
The Ultimate South African road trip that visits every National Park

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...

2026-04-14 17:55:47 486
Beauty After Burn: Wildflowers Rise from Overberg Ashes

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...

2026-04-14 17:54:46 477
Troops on the Streets: Security Solution or Panic Response?

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...

2026-04-14 17:27:52 437
Professor Jonny Peters wins an award for his research on allergie

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...

2026-04-14 17:10:25 512
Geordin Hill Lewis becomes the new DA leader

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...

2026-04-14 16:54:35 793
Fuel Crisis Looms: The Road to R40 Diesel

Fuel Crisis Looms: The Road to R40 Diesel

John Maytham is joined now by Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist at Efficient Group, who unpacks the economic forces at play and whether a smoother pricing...

2026-04-14 16:37:11 562
The impact of the diesel price increase on the industry

The impact of the diesel price increase on the industry

John Maytham is joined now by Gavin Kelly | CEO of the Road Freight Association, to unpack what this latest fuel shock means for transport operators a...

2026-04-13 18:45:38 562
The lack of progress in the Iran Peace Talks

The lack of progress in the Iran Peace Talks

To unpack the diplomatic stalemate and what comes next in the Peace Deal between Iran and the US, John Maytham is joined now by Ian Lesser, Distinguis...

2026-04-13 18:44:15 480
Power, Knowledge, and Covid-19: The Making of a Scientific Orthodoxy

Power, Knowledge, and Covid-19: The Making of a Scientific Orthodoxy

John Maytham is joined now by Pieter Streicher, co-author of the book, to unpack what this work reveals about the intersection of science, policy, and...

2026-04-13 17:36:26 857
Two Oceans Marathon: with Champion runner, Gerda Steyn

Two Oceans Marathon: with Champion runner, Gerda Steyn

John Maytham is joined now by South Africa’s marathon queen herself — Gerda Steyn — to reflect on another historic win, the evolution of her career, a...

2026-04-13 17:13:39 418
The DA congress: Looking at the DA’s new leadership

The DA congress: Looking at the DA’s new leadership

John Maytham is joined now by Daniel Silke to unpack what this leadership transition means for the DA, its strategy, and its prospects going forward.<...

2026-04-13 17:12:04 388
Dignity SA’s assisted dying case

Dignity SA’s assisted dying case

John Maytham is joined now by Dr Liz Gwyther — former CEO of the Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa, and founder of the Palliative Me...

2026-04-13 16:37:48 660
Phala Phala Fallout: IPID Bombshell Tightens Pressure on Ramaphosa

Phala Phala Fallout: IPID Bombshell Tightens Pressure on Ramaphosa

John Maytham speak to Kyle Cowan, investigative journalist at News24, who has been closely following the developments and helped bring the contents of...

2026-04-10 18:38:59 537
The biggest DA conference yet

The biggest DA conference yet

John Maytham speaks to Steven Friedman, political analyst, to unpack what’s really at stake—beyond the optics—and what this DA conference could signal...

2026-04-10 18:38:40 679
Food for Thought: The Diet That Could Protect Your Brain

Food for Thought: The Diet That Could Protect Your Brain

John speak to Professor Eef Hogervorst | Professor of Biological Psychology at Loughborough University, who helps us unpack what this means for everyd...

2026-04-10 17:51:11 524
Books with John Maytham

Books with John Maytham

Join John Maytham to discover what books caught his interest this week.
Here are the list of books John read this week:
Presenter John May...

2026-04-10 17:41:56 461
Government Takes 20,000 Land Occupiers to Court

Government Takes 20,000 Land Occupiers to Court

John Maytham speaks to Minister of Public works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson to unpack the legal strategy in taking 20 000 land occupiers to co...

2026-04-10 17:38:12 643
Award-winning South African Board game created by students launches at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfro

Award-winning South African Board game created by students launches at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfro

John Maytham speaks to Elijah Djan, co-founder and creator of FinMaster, who—alongside co-founder Danei Rall—is on a mission to equip the next generat...

2026-04-10 17:12:39 390
The Two Oceans Marathon and everything you need to know!

The Two Oceans Marathon and everything you need to know!

John Maytham speaks to Mike Finch, from Runner’s World and Bicycling, to break down everything you need to know—from race strategy to what makes this...

2026-04-10 17:10:15 412
The new History curriculum with Prof Jonathan Jansen

The new History curriculum with Prof Jonathan Jansen

speaks to Jonathan Jansen, Distinguished Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University, who has strongly criticised the proposed curriculum, descr...

2026-04-10 16:36:04 499
Stormers chat – John Maytham and John Dobson discuss the France trip

Stormers chat – John Maytham and John Dobson discuss the France trip

John Maytham speaks to John Dobson | Head Coach of the Stormers, fresh off the trip to France — a journey that also saw broadcaster John Maytham embed...

2026-04-09 19:09:17 602
“The Minister has a lot to answer for” - Minister Sisisi Tolashe and her luxury SUV’s

“The Minister has a lot to answer for” - Minister Sisisi Tolashe and her luxury SUV’s

John Maytham speaks to Wayne Duvenage | CEO at Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, who weighs in on why this matter goes beyond Minister Sisisi Tolashe an...

2026-04-09 19:07:35 465
Plan B with Rebecca Davis

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...

2026-04-09 17:40:07 839
The success of the Artemis II and whether this means another moon landing is certain

The success of the Artemis II and whether this means another moon landing is certain

John Maytham speaks to Eugene Avenant | Chief Engineer at South African National Space Agency Space Operations, who helps us unpack the significance o...

2026-04-09 17:36:10 342
Dignity SA on assisted dying

Dignity SA on assisted dying

John Maytham speaks to Willem Landman | Chairperson and co-founder of DignitySA, who has spent more than a decade advocating for what he describes as...

2026-04-09 17:12:56 1228
Water or Wishful Thinking? Exposing Groundwater Detector Myths

Water or Wishful Thinking? Exposing Groundwater Detector Myths

John Maytham speaks to Dr Roger Parsons | Hydrogeologist with more than 40 years’ experience, who has been vocal about what he calls a modern-day “sna...

2026-04-09 16:33:58 591
US‑Iran Ceasefire Deal: Terms Agreed — What’s Next?

US‑Iran Ceasefire Deal: Terms Agreed — What’s Next?

John Maytham speaks to Heather Hulbert, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and former official in the Biden administration, who brings deep expertise o...

2026-04-08 18:56:55 651
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