Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
MUSIC: Life of a show girl – The Swifties are going crazy
John Maytham chats to “Swiftie” Bianca Capazorio about her undying love for Taylor Swift, she shares her thoughts on Swift’s latest album; Life of a Showgirl.
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...
E-filing hijack scams: The Tax ombud office findings
John Maytham is joined by Francois Viljoen, systemic investigations manager at the Tax Ombud’s Office to discuss how SARS investigators failed eFiling hijacking victims.
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...
Source of the Zambezi and the Angolan Highlands Water Towe
John Maytham speaks to John Hilton, CEO of the Wildlife Trust, to discuss the source of the Zambezi and the Angolan Highlands Water Tower.
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...
Books with John Maytham
Join John Maytham as he recaps on the authors and books he enjoyed this week.
· Fiction - An Inside Job by Daniel Silva / My Friends by Fredrik Backman
· Non-fiction - How To Fit All Of Greece In An Elevator by Theodore Papakostas
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 inte...
Con court ruling on parental adopting and commissioning parental leave: Amendments to the basic commission of employments ac
Director at Cliffe, Decker and Hoffmeyer Attorneys Anli Bezuidenhout, speaks to John Maytham about the Constitutional Court ruling that fathers can now have the same parental leave as mothers.
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...
Beyond the Pink Ribbon: Breast Cancer and the Battlefield of a Woman’s Body
John Maytham speaks to Dr Liana Roodt — breast cancer specialist, general surgeon, and Executive Director of The Cancer Alliance of South Africa about the Beyond the ribbon, a continued fight against breast cancer 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...
Burning Planet: Zero lion bone quota at zero
John Maytham is joined by Don Pinnock, environmental journalist at Daily Maverick to discuss the Department of environment reducing Lion bone export quota to zero.
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...
Residents up in arms over constant noise by Minstrel group
John Maytham chats to Athlone resident Gadija Waggie about a minstrel troupe practicing until late in the night, affecting the lifestyle of residents.
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...
Malema’s firearm case
John Maytham is joined by firearm law attorney Damian Enslin on Julius Malema being found guilty on multiple firearm related charges.
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...
More Metro cops to patrol the N2
John Maytham is joined by Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security – to discuss the N2 airport precinct safety unit.
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...
South Africa Super Tugs
John Maytham is joined by David Murray — author, sailor, and man with first-hand knowledge of South Africa’s iconic supertugs, to discuss his new book – about South African Supertugs.
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...
Tender fraud crackdown: police raid 26 Cape Town properties
To unpack the City’s role, the implications of these 26 property raids in Cape Town, and what comes next, John Maytham is joined by Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Mayor of Cape Town.
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...
Jane Goodall – a life committed to conservation.
John Maytham chats to Primate Manager at Chimp Eden Oddette Goussard on the legacy of Jane Goodall, and the continuation of her work
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...
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...
M3 Through Newlands: Proposed Changes
Mayco member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas gives John Maytham an update on the proposed changes being made to the M3 in Newlands.
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...
Stormers Seek Fine-Tuning Ahead of Ospreys Clash After Leinster Hammering
John Maytham is joined by John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers, to reflect on the victory over Leinster this past weekend and to look ahead at their match against Ospreys this 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...
Premier Alan wind returns from the USA - after strategic talks to consolidate ties with the province
John Maytham is joined by Premier Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape, to unpack the highlights of his trip to the United States of America, and what it means for residents of the province.
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...
A Landmark Shift: How New Player Load Guidelines Could Redefine Rugby
John Maytham is joined by Dr Ross Tucker, high-performance coach and sports scientist, to discuss the new player load guidlines, which is being labeled a landmark moment for Rugby.
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...
The picture painted so far at the Madlanga commission
John Maytham is joined by Dr. Guy Lamb, criminologist, to discuss what his thoughts are on the Madlanga commission thus far
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...
Tembisa Hospital Graft Kingpin Eyes R1 Billion Tender in Northwest Healthcare Scandal
John Maytham is joined by Jeff Wicks, investigative journalist at News24, to unpack how tendrepreneur, Morgan Maumela continues to evade accountability and what this latest case means for public health budgets and anti-corruption efforts.
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...
Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza
John Maytham speaks to international relations analyst, Professor Yossi Mekelberg on the Gaza peace plan, drawn up by the USA.
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 que...
The final flight: SA Flyer magazine’s last issue
SA Flyer Magazine will publish its final issue this month. Editor Guy Leitch chats to John Maytham about the magazines end.
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...
Eskom’s new profitability
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.
Professor Anton Eberhard breaks down the reasons for Eskom turning a profit for the first time in eight years. He speaks to John Maytham about why this turnaround for the embattled SOE is important.
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire...
CODETA Fights Back: Counting the Financial Cost of WC Taxi Route Closures
To give us an on-the-ground perspective from court, Amy Maciver speaks to Nthuthuzelo Nene, reporter at EWN, who was present at today’s proceedings. The case, which has already seen multiple postponements due to outstanding court papers, focuses on CODETA’s plea for the reversal of the Western Cape Mobility Department’s decision and highlights the ongoing feud with rival association CATA, which continues to complicate the matter.
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...
Inside the ‘Big 5’: Syndicate’s alleged ties to police, ANC events and business Deals – Khumalo speaks out
To unpack the intricate web of influence and corruption linked to the Madlanga commission, Amy Maciver speaks to Karyn Maughan, investigative journalist at News24, who has been following this story 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 fan...
Festival Organisers Demand Clarity from Gayton McKenzie Over Funding Comments
Amy Maciver speaks to Christo van der Rheede, Chair of the Board of KKNK, who shares insight on the role of festivals in fostering cultural unity and the financial challenges they face. Christo highlights how festivals have navigated post-pandemic recovery while continuing to provide significant employment and cultural opportunities. He also reflects on the importance of constructive engagement with government to ensure that funding policies support the long-term sustainability of the sector.
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...
High Growth: The surge of cannabis dispensaries in South Africa
To unpack the legal, environmental, and regulatory implications of this cannabis boom, Amy Maciver speaks to Ricky Stone, environmental lawyer at Cullinan and Associates.
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...
Government wants to register all drones on the new electrical system
Joining Amy Maciver to unpack what this proposal, where the SA government wants to register every drone in SA on the new electrical system, means for drone owners, businesses, and regulators is Amy Musgrave, Senior Journalist and Sub-Editor at TechCentral.
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 dai...
AI Tool Maski: Can WhatsApp unlock the future of South African education
Joining Amy Maciver to discuss the rise of Maski and its vision for reshaping education in South Africa is Greg Newman, CEO of ByteFuse.
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...
Community movie theatre in Manenberg : How Aim Society aims to keep kids off the streets
Joining Amy Maciver to talk more about this journey and the growing impact of AIM is Darion Thorne, Founder of The AIM Society
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...
Port of Cape Town improves – Is it time for private sector management?
Joining Amy Maciver to discuss the future of the Port of Cape Town and the case for private sector management is Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
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...
Springboks Surge: Second-Half Blitz Stuns the Pumas
Amy Maciver speaks to Jan De Koning, Freelance Rugby Analyst, to unpack what this victory against Argentina means, both in terms of South Africa’s attacking intent and their standing in the competition.
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. C...
Hopes that AGOA may be renewed
Amy MacIver speaks to Trudi Hartzenberg, executive director of the Trade Law Centre, about the possibility that the African Growth and Opportunity Act may be extended.
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...
Power at a Price: NERSA Probes Fixed and Capacity Charges in the Electricity Sector
Amy Maciver speaks to Vally Padayachee — power and energy expert, a former executive manager at Eskom, and former senior executive at City Power Johannesburg — to help unpack what NERSA’S market inquiry means for ordinary South Africans and the future of our electricity sector.
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...
Brewing Benefits: Can Rooibos Tea Boost Digestion?
Amy Maciver is joined by Prof Grace Okuthe, a lecturer in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Walter Sisulu University, to discuss the benefits that Rooibos tea has for your digestion.
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...
Patronage and Power: Inside Paul Mashatile and the Rise of the ‘Alex Mafia
Amy Maciver is joined by “The Dark Prince” author, Pieter du Toit — News24 co-editor and one of South Africa’s leading investigative journalists – he joins Amy to unpack the origins of the Alex Mafia and Paul Mashatile’s powerful network.
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...
Standard bank B20 feature:
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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 couple...
Know your diabetes rights?
Writer and Sweet Life Diabetes Community founder, Briget McNulty, speaks to Amy MacIver about the graphic the organisation has created in collaboration with the Department of Health, to inform people with the disease of their rights.
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...
Monday blues: Where does it stem from?
Amy MacIver talks to psychologist Dr Jude Clark about why we experience “Monday Blues” and how to get the better of the mood slump.
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...
Music: Rubber duc
Amy Maciver speaks to Nick Jordaan, member of Rubber Duc, who shares insight into the band’s upcoming performance and what festival-goers can expect from their set at Up The Creek 2026.
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...
