Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Joining Mike Wills to unpack the growing public outcry to save Table Mountain is Blake Dyason, Founder of Love Our Trails – one of several civil society organisations backing this campaign to protect Table Mountain.

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...

To unpack what Patrice Lumumba stood for, we speak to Zikhona Valela, a historian who has written extensively on African liberation movements and decolonisation. As Belgium hosts exhibitions, conferences, and screenings in his honour, we revisit Lumumba’s bold vision for a sovereign Congo — and how his death exposed the dark underbelly of postcolonial betrayal.

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 surpri...

Mike Wills speaks to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, following her detailed 2025/26 Budget Vote speech in Parliament. Minister Creecy outlined a strategic, reform-focused approach to restoring the country's passenger, freight, and aviation systems. While acknowledging the tough economic outlook, she insists that decisive reforms can unlock investment, job creation and safer transport across the board.

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 th...

Mike Wills speaks to Craig Ray, seasoned sports journalist and editor at Daily Maverick, to explore what happens when technology replaces human judgement in sport. From VAR in football, to TMOs in rugby, to review systems in cricket, it’s clear we’re chasing perfection — but at what cost?

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...

Mike Wills speaks to Faan van der Walt, CEO of WeBuyCars, to unpack why Chinese cars are winning over South African drivers. With more than 40 Chinese models now available locally, and prices starting under R280,000, affordability is just part of the story. Backed by premium features, smart technology, and aggressive warranty plans, these vehicles are shaking up both new and used car markets.

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...

Joining Mike Wills is Professor Jonathan Jansen, Extraordinary Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University and a respected voice on the ethics of education and child development. We speak to him about the implications of reopening this debate—and whether corporal punishment can ever be justified in a constitutional democracy.

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 revi...

Mike Wills speaks to Leigh Meinert, operations manager at Dignity South Africa and former advocacy manager for the Association of Palliative Care Centres. Leigh is a trained death doula with over 20 years’ experience in making healthcare and compassionate care more accessible — and she’s part of a growing movement calling for South Africa to offer both: excellent palliative care and the legal right to assisted dying for those facing irreversible suffering.

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...

Mogamad Allie spoke to Mike Wills about the state of Cape Town City FC, what relegation means for their academy and sponsors, and whether buying a PSL slot is the right—or wrong—way to return to top-flight football.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.

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 audien...

Zandi Jacobs, Senior Drone Instructor at Starlite Aviation spoke to Mike Wills about South Africa’s drone laws, your rights as a property owner, and why not all drone activity in your airspace is legal.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.

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 revi...

Dr Michelle Meiring spoke to Mike Wills about her open letter opposing the legalisation of assisted dying in South Africa, the ethical concerns raised by palliative care specialists, and why she believes better pain management-not assisted suicide-is the answer.

The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. 
 
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Katherine Williams spoke to Mike Wills about Cape Town’s growing appetite for mobile sauna experiences, the story behind Hot Huts, and the science-backed wellness benefits of getting hot and cold.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.

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 prof...

Ben de Vos spoke to Mike Wills about the rising trend of organised teen fights at malls, the role of digital platforms in fuelling violence, and what practical steps communities can take to break the cycle.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.

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...

TymeBank CEO Coenraad Jonker spoke to Mike Wills about the sharp rise in ID verification fees, how it impacts digital banking in South Africa, and why he believes the Home Affairs decision undermines financial access for millions.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.

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 in...

Dr. Dale McKinley spoke to Mike Wills about deepening rifts in the Government of National Unity, the political fallout from the DA’s latest actions, and whether President Ramaphosa can hold the centre as ideological tensions flare. 

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.

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 intri...

Dr James Keaveney spoke to Mike Wills about the 120th anniversary of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, what it meant then, why it still matters now, and how it continues to inform science at UCT, CERN, and beyond.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.

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...

EWN’s Alpha Ramushwana spoke to Mike Wills about the arrests of Molefe and Gama, the explosive Transnet corruption case that has returned to court, and whether this marks a real step forward in implementing the Zondo Commission’s recommendations on State Capture.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.

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 progra...

Dr Chantell Witten spoke to Mike Wills about safe levels of caffeine, the hidden risks of overconsumption, and why South Africans need to start thinking more critically about their coffee and energy drink habits.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.

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 an...

DA MP Toby Chance spoke to Mike Wills about what Parliament should be doing to strengthen oversight of the gambling sector, especially as online betting skyrockets. He weighs in on consumer protection, gaps in legislation, and how policy can help shift the tide. 

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.

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 pro...

Mike Wills speaks to News24 investigative journalists Jeff Wicks and Kyle Cowan, who have been tracking this unraveling crisis closely. Their latest exposé reveals just how deep the rot goes—starting with the arrest of national Crime Intelligence boss Major General Dumisani Khumalo, and several senior officers.

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 inspi...

Mike Wills speaks to Professor Dirk Kotzé, political science expert at the University of South Africa, to assess the current health of the GNU, what it’s achieved, where it's vulnerable, and whether it can survive the tests ahead—especially with the 2026 local elections looming.

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 profili...

This week’s edition of books, Mike wills recap on the books that caugh his attention this week – Stay tuned! 

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 questio...

Mike Wills speak to Dean Wingrin, defence and aviation journalist, to understand how the South African Navy has deteriorated to this point, what it means for our maritime sovereignty, and whether there’s any way back from the brink

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...

Mike Wills speaks to Graham Paulse, Head of the Department of Local Government in the Western Cape, who helps us unpack the dissolving of Knysna’s council

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 stum...

Mike Wills speaks to Professor Johan Fourie, economist at Stellenbosch University, to help us unpack the economic drivers behind this gambling boom and what South Africa can do to shift the culture toward more responsible financial decision-making.

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...

This week on our weekly RMB Africa focus crossing, Mike Wills speaks to Cape Talk presenter, Crystal Orderson Africa’s Competitive Edge in Global Markets.

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...

As the City’s Disaster Risk Management teams continue their response efforts, Mike Wills speaks to Sonica Lategan, Spokesperson for Disaster Management at the City of Cape Town, to get the latest updates on emergency operations, safety precautions, and how residents can help or seek assistance during the Cape storm.

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...

Mike Wills speak to Stephen Grootes — Money Show host on CapeTalk and 702, seasoned journalist, and sharp political commentator — who’s raising the alarm on what he calls the “driver’s licence card tyranny.” Grootes argues that our current licensing system is outdated, unnecessarily punitive, and may even be designed to sustain corrupt practices rather than genuinely serve the public.

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 progr...

Mike Wills speaks to Faiez Jacobs — former Member of Parliament, founder of The Transcendence Group, lifelong activist, and proud Capetonian — who reflects on what Mamdani’s rise could mean for Cape Town’s fractured political landscape. For Jacobs, Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primary isn’t just about winning office — it’s about the return of people-centred politics rooted in presence, principle, and performance.

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 ecl...

Mike Wills is joined by Idan Ronen, an Israeli journalist and Middle East researcher based in Netanya, who helps us explore the reasoning behind Israel’s nuclear posture and why it continues to enjoy quiet tolerance from global powers. While not officially confirmed, Israel’s nuclear arsenal is widely accepted as fact — maintained under a policy of "strategic ambiguity."

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...

Mike Wills speaks to Julia Hampton, who has spent years researching unemployment in South Africa. Once an advocate for informal business development herself, Hampton has come to challenge long-held assumptions about the scale and impact of this so-called “invisible 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...

To weigh in on the state of the Post office, Mike Wills speaks to Mark Barnes, Business Day columnist and former CEO of the SA Post Office. With over 30 years of experience in finance and markets, Barnes brings both a strategic and deeply personal perspective, having once tried to steer the Post Office back to health himself.

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 pr...

John Maytham speaks to Sonica Lategan, spokesperson for Disaster Risk Management at the City of Cape Town, for the latest on the ground. She shares what damage the storm has caused thus far and how the City is responding. From flooded roadways to proactive emergency deployment, Cape Town's response teams are working around the clock.

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 su...

John Maytham is joined by Jordan Gibbs, a practical AI analyst and prototype engineer based in Billings, Montana, to unpack the psychological risks of interacting with overly agreeable AI like ChatGPT. Gibbs, who describes himself as an AI tinkerer on the bleeding edge of tech, warns that ChatGPT can become a dangerously validating echo chamber—subtly reinforcing delusions and cognitive distortions.

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 ecle...

John Maytham is joined by legal researcher Chris Oxtoby to unpack the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) scathing ruling in the Nulane case—widely seen as a litmus test for South Africa’s State Capture prosecutions. In a recent Daily Maverick article co-authored with Judith February, Oxtoby details how the SCA overturned the Free State High Court’s decision to acquit all accused, citing serious misapplication of legal principles and failure to assess the totality of evidence.

Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local an...

John Maytham speaks to James Fernie, visionary social entrepreneur and the founding director of Uthando South Africa, about how the project of rebuilding The Moeen Ali Sports Complex is setting a precedent for cost-effective, eco-friendly construction that centres the community every step of the way. The Moeen Ali Sports Complex is more than bricks and mortar — it’s an example of sustainable, artful, and inclusive development that could shift the way we build 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 inte...

Joining John Maytham to unpack the current state of Kirstenbosch is Mark Reid, CEO of Everard Reid, who has worked closely with conservation bodies and botanical institutions across South Africa. He offers insights into the operational realities, the pressures facing public green spaces, and how iconic sites like Kirstenbosch can be better supported 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 su...

John Maytham is joined by Dr Moses Mogotsi, Adjunct Lecturer at the SAAO–UCT Joint Astronomy Programme, to unpack the breakthrough first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile — home to the world’s most powerful digital telescope camera.

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...

John Maytham is joined by Kamran Matin, Associate Professor of International Relations at Sussex University, to unpack Israel’s intensified strikes on Tehran following claims that Iran violated a ceasefire deal brokered by the U.S. and Qatar.

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...

John Maytham speaks to Steven Friedman, South African political analyst and columnist, known for his sharp insight into democratic reform, public accountability and policy direction – to unpack the National Dialogue worth R700 million, in the face of a high unemployment rate.

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...

John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick sports journalist Craig Ray to unpack why Saturday’s Springboks vs Barbarians match in Cape Town is being viewed more as a high-profile training exercise than a true Test match

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...