Carol Paton, Writer at Large at News24, joins John Maytham on the PM Drive show to argue that the comparison to Trump’s America isn’t far-fetched. Carol  says South Africa could be on the brink of a political shift that may mirror Trump’s divisive yet powerful populism in the U.S. Tune in to hear her insights on how these parallels could shape the future of South African politics.

Carol Paton, Writer at Large at News24, joins John Maytham on the PM Drive show to argue that the comparison to Trump’s America isn’t far-fetched. Carol  says South Africa could be on the brink of a political shift that may mirror Trump’s divisive yet powerful populism in the U.S. Tune in to hear her insights on how these parallels could shape the future of South African politics.

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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

John Maytham is a trained actor who made the switch to radio over 20 years ago when he joined the news team at Radio 604.

He then swapped reporting for anchoring an AM drive time show at a national talk radio station.

Once he set the bar for South African news and talk radio he accepted the challenge to join Primedia Broadcasting and help establish the newly founded CapeTalk, fulfilling the role of both News Editor and Breakfast Host.

He was the first host to switch on the mic on 14 October 1997.

Years later, he was also the first radio broadcaster to do a Google Hangout in South Africa.

Zuma and Trump comparison: is it far-fetched? 

Mpho Rasenyalo and the ‘Drumstruck’ Team join John Maytham in studio to invite listeners to an interactive, culturally immersive experience that has returned to South Africa after more than a decade on the global stage to run at Silvermist with performances on weekends and daily shows starting December 2024.  

Mpho Rasenyalo and the ‘Drumstruck’ Team join John Maytham in studio to invite listeners to an interactive, culturally immersive experience that has returned to South Africa after more than a decade on the global stage to run at Silvermist with performances on weekends and daily shows starting December 2024.

Music Guest: DrumStruck at Silvermist 

John Maytham is joined by Tomás Queface, a Security Consultant and Researcher in Maputo, to discuss the ongoing unrest at the Ressano Garcia/Lebombo border crossing between Mozambique and South Africa.

John Maytham is joined by Tomás Queface, a Security Consultant and Researcher in Maputo, to discuss the ongoing unrest at the Ressano Garcia/Lebombo border crossing between Mozambique and South Africa.

Turmoil in Maputo 

Get ready for #AnHourWith actress Daneel van der Walt who plays the role of Suzette on Nêrens, Noord-Kaap Deel II on kykNET. Every Sunday, for just one hour, we hand over the keys to our #MusicPlaylist to a South African personality... And this weekend we hand control over to Daneel! Get ready for the perfect blend of 80s and 90s nostalgia this Sunday at 10am – Exclusive to CapeTalk! #ClassicSundays #JustTheHits #Actress

Get ready for #AnHourWith actress Daneel van der Walt who plays the role of Suzette on Nêrens, Noord-Kaap Deel II on kykNET. Every Sunday, for just one hour, we hand over the keys to our #MusicPlaylist to a South African personality... And this weekend we hand control over to Daneel! Get ready for the perfect blend of 80s and 90s nostalgia this Sunday at 10am – Exclusive to CapeTalk! #ClassicSundays #JustTheHits #Actress

Zuma and Trump comparison: is it far-fetched?

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