Nedbank Business Ignite: Nova Moto

Nova Moto founder Karen Delport joined John Maytham after being named a finalist in this year’s Nedbank Business Ignite with CapeTalk competition. Karen shared how her experience in logistics and e-commerce led her to launch a business focused on reducing transport costs for delivery riders and fle…

Boks take on the Three Lions this weekend

Craig Ray, Daily Maverick Sports Editor speaks to John Maytham about the Springboks' opening Nations Championship clash against England, the key selection decisions, and what to expect from the first major Test of the 2026 season.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the Ca…

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: NPA’s poor drug case record

Tara Roos, the BusinessDay political correspondent and CapeTalk commentator speaks to John Maytham about the NPA’s shockingly low drug case conviction rate, and the new look GNU after a reshuffle by President Cyril Ramaphosa.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTal…

A World View from London: Escalating conflict, a historic milestone and celebrity wedding fever

Today's global stories range from war to celebration and celebrity. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, beginning with Russia's latest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine as the conflict intensifies. They then look at celebrations across the United States as the nation marks its…

LIVE AND LOCAL: ConCourt uses Tafelberg ruling to slam city and province over poor housing record

Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, speaks to John Maytham about the Constitutional Court handing down a landmark ruling declaring the Western Cape Government’s original attempt to sell the Tafelberg School site in Sea Point unlawful. The court also slammed the prov…

How does the immigration issues affect the hiring of domestic workers.

As South Africa considers tougher penalties for employing undocumented foreign nationals, including fines of up to R100,000 and possible jail time, what could it mean for households that rely on domestic workers and nannies? Lourandi Kriel, CEO of SweepSouth, speaks to John Maytham about how the pr…

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Suitcase murder charge, whipping ban court battle, and the great roast chook debate

Katie Macdonald shares the latest stories from Australia and New Zealand with John Maytham, including the case of an Australian charged over an alleged suitcase murder in Thailand, a legal challenge to Equestrian Australia's whipping ban, and the return of one of Australia's favourite food debates,…

Cyber sense, making sense of scams: could you be a money mule without even knowing it?

This week's Cyber Sense feature focuses on the growing threat of money mule scams following a recent fraud warning from Standard Bank. John Maytham speaks to Boikokobetso Makhetloane, also known online as Mr Fingerz, a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content creator, about how o…

Plan B with Rebecca Davis: Why South Africa's anti-immigrant protests should concern everyone

Rebecca Davis, senior journalist at Daily Maverick, speaks to John Maytham for this week's Plan B, reflecting on the anti-immigrant protests she covered across the Garden Route and why she believes South Africa has reached a dangerous moment. She shares her concerns about children witnessing and pa…

Nedbank Business Ignite: Scarfixplus tackles real-world skin healing solutions

Scarfixplus founder Robert Ellis joined John Maytham after being named a finalist in this year’s Nedbank Business Ignite with CapeTalk competition. The initiative celebrates small businesses that have built solutions from lived experience, turning everyday challenges into meaningful, practical prod…