Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
Boks on Alert: Ireland’s Rising Form Poses a Real Threat
To unpack what this means for the game and for the Boks’ chances in Dublin, John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, sports editor at Daily Maverick and one of South Africa’s most respected rugby voices. Craig joins us to break down the stakes, the strategies, and the storm surrounding rugby’s laws.
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...
Brown Mogotsi Under Fire: Cross-Examination Exposes ‘Fanciful’ Testimony
John Maytham speaks to Karyn Maughan to help us understand the implications of Mogotsi’s testimony, the cracks it exposes in policing and intelligence structures, and what this means for the future of the Madlanga Commission.
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...
Karoo Origins Makes History: SA Studio Wins Global PaleoArt Prize
John Maytham speaks to Dianne Makings, the producer of the six-minute CG reconstruction of a Permian-period waterhole, about the Lanzendorf–National Geographic PaleoArt Prize that the exhibition won.
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 st...
Baboons in Focus: Final Action Plan Unveiled for Coexistence
John Maytham speaks to Sarah Warries to break down how these new interventions for baboons will be rolled out, what the community can expect, and how this long-awaited plan aims to create a safer environment for both baboons and residents on the Peninsula.
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.
<...Closing the Gap: SA’s Fight Against Food Loss in a Global Context
Carlyn Fretilli Davis, an ENS consultant, speaks to John Maytham about South Africa improving its food waste management policies, to better align with global standards.
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...
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...
CAA licence plates: When does it end and what happens once it does?
John Maytham speaks to Muneera Allie, spokesperson for the Department of Mobility. She joins us to unpack the future of vehicle registration in the province and what options are on the table as the CAA series approaches its end.
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Franco Mostert Cleared: A Big Win for the Boks
Joining Amy Maciver to unpack Franco Mostert’s red card decision is Jan De Koning, independent rugby analyst, who will break down the ruling and its impact on the Boks’ campaign.
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 cal...
Bombshell at the Madlanga Commission: Mogotsi Speaks Out
Former Head of Detectives at SAPS, Jeremy Veary speaks to Amy McIver, on the latest accusations made by controversial figure Brown Mogotsi at the Madlanga Commission.
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...
Ironman Tragedy: Safety Questions After Two Deaths
Amy McIver is joined by sports journalist Yanga Sibembe about the 2 athletes who died – during the swim portion of the Ironman Triathlon in Mossel Bay.
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...
Spotting the Fake: India-Based Disinformation Flooding SA
Today, we break down how these scams are built, why they’re so effective, and how the average South African can protect themselves before sharing false information. And to help us unpack this, Amy Maciver is joined by Andrew Thompson, News24 journalist and the reporter behind the investigation into the India-based disinformation network targeting 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 ofte...
Brace for Higher Bills: Electricity Price Hikes Loom for SA Cities
Joining Amy Maciver is Matthew Cruise, energy analyst at IMPOWER, to unpack the implications of these looming electricity price hikes and what consumers should expect.
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...
UWC Stands in Solidarity Against Gender-Based Violence
Amy McIver speaks to UWC’s head of Gender Studies, Dr Fikile Vilakazi – about UWC joining Women for Change’s national call to action against GBVF on Friday 21st of 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...
South Africa’s G20 Presidency: A Global Game-Changer
Joining Amy Maciver is Jan Venter, an international relations analyst from North-West University. He’ll unpack the significance of South Africa’s G20 role and what it signals for the future of multilateralism and Africa’s place in global governance.
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 hig...
999 – Incomplete: When Finishing School Means Staying Alive
Amy McIver speaks to principal Renate van der Westhuizen about the number of matric students who do not get to complete their matric 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 wit...
Dion George and the DA
John speaks to political analyst, Professor Steven Friedman about the situation between DA leader John Steenhuisen, and former minister Dion George.
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 kno...
Madlanga Commission: Serious Discrepancies Found in KZN PKTT’s 121 Dockets
Joining John Maytham, is Orrin Singh, EWN’s parliamentary correspondent, who has been following the Madlanga commission closely.
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...
Iran to begin cloud seeding as historic drought bites
Roelof Burger, a cloud-seeding expert and professor in North West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, speaks to John Maytham about Iran’s decision to start cloud-seeding amid the worst drought in decades.
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 af...
Energy Now, Not Later: Why South Africa Needs an Affordable Plan Today - according to the DA.
Energy Analyst Clyde Mallinson joins John Maytham to chat about the DA’s alternative plan for stabilising the country’s electricity grid.
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...
Civil Society police? Afriforum’s Role in Gordons Bay Security Checks Raises Alarm
John Maytham chats to Somerset West resident Tanja Hilchert on her experience at a roadblock – conducted by civil rights organisation Afriforum.
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 knowl...
Turning Glass into Opportunity: TGRC’s #GlassRecyclingChallenge Aims for 280 Tons This November
Today, John Maytham is joined by Kate Kenny, The Glass Recycling Company spokesperson, to unpack how recycling glass can help protect our planet, support livelihoods, and move South Africa closer to a true circular economy.
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...
Table Mountain’s Hidden Threat: Crime Statistics Reveal Growing Danger
Today, we unpack what these troubling statistics really mean for public safety, tourism, and the future of one of the world’s most iconic natural landmarks, Table Mountain. John Maytham speaks to Andy Davies, Chairman of Friends of Table Mountain, to better understand the severity of the crisis, the coalition’s calls for urgent intervention, and how volunteer groups have been forced to step in where government entities have fallen short.
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...
DA Applauds Crackdown on Failing Municipal Managers: Accountability at Last?
John Maytham speaks to Paul Berkowitz about the AG issuing the first Certificate of Debt, and what this means for financial management at municipal level going forward.
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 stu...
Franco Mostert’s permanent red card
John Maytham speaks to former international rugby referee, Andre Watson, about the controversial permanent red card given to Springbok lock, Franco Mostert, during the game against Italy on the 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 cal...
Women for Change shutdown on Friday
Lisa Vetten, a researcher specialising in gender violence and associate at Wits’ Southern Centre for Inequality Studies, speaks to John Maytham about Women for Change’s call for a national shutdown on Friday in protest against gender violence.
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...
Stone Age Roots: How Ancient History Shaped Our Dogs Today
John Maytham speaks to bioarchaeologist Dr Allowen a bioarchaeologist from the University of Montpellier in France, who is a lead researcher on a study which has found that dogs began their physical transformation from wolves several centuries earlier than previously thought.
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.
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Palestinians spend hours stuck on plane
John Maytham speaks to Rebecca Davis, journalist at Daily Maverick, who has been investigating the plane with Palestinians landing in South Africa, closely.
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...
Tariff Relief or Mirage? What US Policy Shift Means for SA Farmers
To unpack what the eased US tariffs means for South Africa’s agricultural economy, John Maytham speaks to Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa and senior fellow at Stellenbosch University’s Department of Agricultural Economics.
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...
10x investments feature: Investing for Tomorrow: How 10X Is Changing South Africa’s Financial Future
10X doesn’t just help you invest for retirement; they help you craft a legacy. With thoughtful planning and meticulous execution, you can create the retirement future you’ve always wanted. Invest with 10X today – John Maytham is joined by Asavele Gwele, investment Consultant at 10x Investments
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...
Proteas win over India, at Eden Park
Joining John Maytham to unpack this epic performance is Shukri Conrad, Proteas head coach, who shares what went into this remarkable win over India at Eden Gardens, and what it means for the team moving forward.
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 Fir...
How to stay clear from Black Friday rip offs this November
Joining John Maytham is Neesa Moodley, a seasoned finance journalist, to unpack the tactics criminals use and share practical tips to keep your money safe – especially this Black Friday month!
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...
US No-Show at SA’s G20: Ramaphosa’s Agenda on Shaky Ground
John Maytham is joined by Peter Fabricius, veteran journalist at the Daily Maverick, who has been closely tracking global diplomacy and the shifting dynamics within the G20. Peter breaks down what this diplomatic standoff means for South Africa’s presidency, for global governance, and for the credibility of the summit itself.
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 intr...
Breaking the Seal: Zuma’s Tax Records Ordered Released by Regulator
we’re joined by Caroline James, freedom of expression lawyer at the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) in Johannesburg. Caroline has been directly involved in legal advocacy around access to information and brings critical insight into the implications of this unprecedented order. Caroline will be discussing the release of ex-President, Jacob Zuma’s tax records.
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 surpris...
From Airwaves to Oceans: Richard Hardiman’s WasteShark Returns to Cape Town
John Maytham speaks to Richard Hardiman, CEO of RanMarine Technology, about this full-circle moment, Wasteshark returning home, and what it means for the future of clean harbours 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...
Books with John Maytham
The Proving Ground by Michael Connellym – Fictional What Can We Know by Ian McEwan – Fictional How To Build A House In The Mountains by Roger Lucey - Non-fitional
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...
What else could go wrong? We ask Zapiro...
We speak to Jonathan Shapiro (better known as Zapiro), award-winning analyst and illustrator, about the stories behind the cartoons and why satire remains such a powerful lens on society – and Zapiro’s 30th annual collection, What else can go wrong?
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 h...
Environment Minister, Dion George is axed: What does the NSPCA have to say about it?
We speak to Jacques Peacock, Communications Unit Manager at the NSPCA, about the sacking of ex Environment minister, Dion George and the appointment of the new Environment minsiter.
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...
Guardrails for Grants: Bookmakers Sound Alarm on R55bn Gambling Scandal
John Maytham speaks to Sean Coleman, CEO of SABA, about what’s driving the illegal gambling surge and why the industry believes government intervention is critical.
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 p...
Boks Back in Business: Italy Awaits After French Firefight
John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Daily Maverick Sports Editor, about what fans can expect from this clash and how the Boks are managing both recovery and focus after an emotionally charged French test. Brown notes that Italy’s attacking style, physicality, and breakdown strength pose a different challenge altogether, while loose forward Marco van Staden warns that Italy’s home support in Turin will only amplify their intensity.
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...
Power to Protect: DA Calls for Local Policing Amid Western Cape Killings
John Maytham speaks to Ian Cameron, DA Deputy Spokesperson on Police, who says the crisis can no longer be addressed through bureaucratic national strategies alone. Cameron argues that the Western Cape’s Metro Police are among the few functional and trusted law enforcement units left — yet they remain limited by national laws that prevent them from investigating gang-related crimes or conducting ballistic and intelligence operations.
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 weat...
