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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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.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.<...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...