Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
South Africa loses R6.5bn - as tourists flock to other countries.
CEO of the Tourism Business Council Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa joins John Maytham to chat about SA losing tourism business to other African nations Morrocco and Tunisia.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the pre...
Should Opinion Polls be regulated, especially around Politics?
John Maytham speaks to Ebrahim Fakir, Political Analyst, about the debate over regulating opinion polls in South Africa, the potential impact of polls on voters and whether greater transparency and public scrutiny could help address concerns around polling.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is...
Old Mutual Feature: Thought Leaders Forum
A comfortable retirement depends on more than the money someone has saved. It also depends on the country they retire into… the reliability of its roads, water, electricity, healthcare and other essential infrastructure. Could retirement funds help build that country while still protecting members’ savings? Joining us to unpack the opportunity, the risks and what makes infrastructure genuinely investable is Gumani Tshikovhi, Client Director at Old Mutual Corporate
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, spor...
Apartheid murderers should not be elected councillors
Former Deputy Justice minister John Jeffery joins John Maytham, to share his views on former apartheid policeman and FF+ Mayoral candidate William Harrington being allowed to hold office.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to...
NHI’s ridiculous marketing contact
John Maytham speaks to Azzarah Karriem, Multi-award-winning investigative journalist about the NHI's ridiculous contracts.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humoro...
Exam Ready – free grade 12 History tutoring online support system
Leah Nasson joins John Maytham to talk about Exam Ready – a programme she’s designed to help grade 12 learners prepare for their history exams.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with th...
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 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...
When will NSFAS pay my fees?
John Maytham is joined by Robyn Butler, a Stellenbosch University graduate and former NSFAS-funded student, to discuss her outstanding university fees and the uncertainty facing other students in a similar position.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans...
Roland du Preez on family, theatre and taking the stage in Boerelesque
John Maytham speaks to Roland du Preez about his musical cabaret Boerlesque taking place at Wordfees in October.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another fir...
Manchester City found guilty: How did the club inflate its revenue to meet financial rules?
Sports journalist Nqobile Ndlovu speaks to John Maytham about what’s next for Manchester City, after being found guilty of violating Premier League financial rules.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the prese...
Analysing President Ramaphosa's GBVF address to the nation
John Maytham speaks to Charlene May, Director of the Women’s Legal Centre, about the President’s commitments, the legal protections available to women facing violence, and what needs to happen to ensure that government measures translate into meaningful protection and access to justice.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists...
3 cyclists killed on the roads in the last few days
John Maytham speaks to CEO of the Pedal Power Association Neil Robinson about 3 cyclists who were killed on western cape roads this weekend.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with the...
Could virtual power stations help solve energy challenges in rural towns?
John Maytham speaks to Matthew Cruz, Energy Analyst at IMPOWER, about whether virtual power plants could be part of the solution for rural South Africa.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the pres...
What motivates mass shootings?
John Maytham is joined by Professor Christiaan Bezuidenhoudt to talk about the recent spate in mass shootings across the country.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge ques...
Bozell demarche: What’s behind the latest US-SA diplomatic row?
John Maytham speaks to Peter Fabricius, Foreign Affairs Journalist, about the latest diplomatic confrontation between South Africa and the United States, why Ambassador Bozell was demarched, and what this latest development means for relations between Pretoria 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, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is R...
Taran Eagar's memoir: From Drug Mule to Drug Boss
John Maytham speaks to Taran Eagar about her extraordinary journey from drug mule to drug boss, what led her into the international drug trade, and her new book, From Drug Mule to Drug Boss.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just afte...
Restaurant Week XXL gets underway (25 Sept – 1 November)
Restaurant Week South Africa's relationship manager, Sonny Vriends, speaks to John Maytham about the event which runs until 1 November.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Anot...
South Africa’s heart health crisis: Are we doing enough to prevent it?
John Maytham speaks to Dr Darshini Govindasamy, Director at PRICELESS SA, about South Africa's cardiovascular disease burden, the hidden danger of hypertension and the need for a more integrated approach to managing chronic health conditions.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just...
Mbalula under pressure as ANC succession race heats up
John Maytham speaks to News24 journalist Carol Paton about the ANC’s chaotic candidate-list process, the political damage to Fikile Mbalula and what the crisis reveals about the party’s increasingly fragmented leadership succession race.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just aft...
Why are dehorned Rhinos still being killed?
John Maytham speaks to Tim Kuiper, Senior Lecturer in Biodiversity and Statistics at Nelson Mandela University, about the killing of a dehorned rhino and her calf at Kariega Game Reserve and the ongoing threat of rhino poaching in South Africa.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A dail...
Oura’s smart rings: Is the $15bn valuation justified?
John Maytham speaks to tech journalist Nafisa Akabor about Oura's planned $15-billion IPO, the rapid growth of smart rings and the increasingly important role wearable technology is playing in personal health monitoring.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. Cape...
Stormers and more with John Dobson
John Maytham is joined by Stormers head coach, John Dobson, ahead of the Stormer's game against Edinburgh in Ireland on Friday.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general know...
The release of the French Illusion: With John Grisham
John Maytham speaks to author John Grisham about his new thriller The French Illusion, which follows a honeymooning couple kidnapped in the French countryside and the international investigation that follows.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call...
Mule accounts: Where does the money go?
John Maytham speaks to Maya Fisher-French about how money mule accounts are used to move stolen funds, how criminals recruit account holders, and why recovering stolen money can be so difficult.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans...
Boks lose to Australia in Perth
John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick sports editor and rugby writer Craig Ray, who was in Perth, to unpack what went wrong for the Springboks, how Australia managed to dominate for so much of the match, and what this result could mean for the Boks as they continue building towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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 sur...
At least 38 dead in week's mass killings
John Maytham speaks to criminologist Professor Irvine Kinnes about last week's series of mass shootings that left almost 40 people dead.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge ques...
Ongoing impact of floods on tourism and life in Prince Albert
Sean Riley, chairman of the Prince Albert Tourism Association, talks to John Maytham about challenges faced by the town due to the ongoing closure of the Meiringspoort route due to flooding 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 interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after...
Matrimonial domicile law becomes gender neutral in divorce
John Maytham speaks to Martin Vermaak, Director of Martin Vermaak Attorneys, about the Western Cape High Court ruling, what it means for the law governing matrimonial property, and how the judgment could affect women, same-sex couples and deceased estates
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily high...
Olympian Tatjana Smith comes out of retirement
John Maytham is joined by Olympic swimmer, Tatjana Smith, on her anticipated return to the world of competitive swimming.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Anot...
Researchers say spekboom should be a staple vegetable
John Maytham speaks to Alba Du Toit, Chair of Innovative Agro-processing for Climate Smart Food Systems in the Department of Sustainable Food Systems and Development at the University of the Free State.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. Cap...
Lone Great White shark spotted in False Bay after years of absence
ohn Maytham speaks to Sarah Waries, CEO of Shark Spotters, about this extraordinary sighting, what it tells us about great white sharks in False Bay, and whether this could signal a return of the species to the area.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Ra...
No place like home at the Artscape
Crystal Orderson speaks to Jody Abrahams, actor in No Place Like Home, about bringing this distinctly Cape Town story to the stage, exploring what home means to the characters and audiences, and the music, humour and local experiences that make up the production.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
...TPLF Seizes Control of Mekelle Airport: What’s Happening in Tigray?
Crystal Orderson speaks to Yonas Yizezew about the renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and the risk of a wider conflict in the Horn of Africa.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump...
Until I Arrive: Exploring Belonging Through Physical Theatre
Crystal Ordeson speaks to Lindokuhle Melaphi, a rising South African actress, theatre maker and multidisciplinary creative, who wrote, directed and performs Until I Arrive, and who won Best Script at the 2026 Zabalaza Theatre Festival for the production.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapi...
UN General Assembly / UNSC reform
Crystal Orderson speaks to Dr Oscar Van Heerden about South Africa’s push for reform of global governance and whether the commitments being made at the United Nations will translate into meaningful action.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. Ca...
Making Maths Meaningful: Meet the Western Cape’s Top Maths Teacher
Crystal Orderson speaks to Andhika Mahabeer about winning the National Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and inspiring a love for maths among young 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 business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the...
South Africa’s first Citizen Assembly
Crystal Orderson speaks to Prof Fiona Anciano about citizens’ assemblies and their potential role in strengthening democracy in South Africa.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questi...
The Battle in the Air: Wallabies Prepare for the Springboks
Crystal Orderson speaks to Craig Ray, sports editor at Daily Maverick, about Australia’s tactical changes, the importance of the aerial battle, the Springboks’ experimental lineup and what could decide Sunday’s Test.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTal...
Songs of South Africa: The Music That Tells Our Story
Amy MacIver is joined by MusicGuru, Sean Brokensha, to reflect on the music that represents our Heritage as South Africans.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge ques...
Heritage Day and Gen Z: Do Young South Africans Still Care?
Amy MacIver speaks to Motheo Moleko, a pop culture and trends specialist, co-founder of FreshNow and Culture Spec, about how young South Africans view Heritage Day and whether public holidays still carry the same meaning for today's generation.
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 and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
A daily highlight is R...
