Binge-watching options this weekend: Deadloch, Big Mistakes, Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair

In need of some binge-watching options this weekend? John Maytham chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including: - Deadloch Season 2 (Prime Video) - ⁠Big Mistakes (Netflix) - ⁠Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair (Disney+)  …

Massive 70million fundraising drive to mark Red Cross’ 70 year anniversary

John Maytham speaks to Chantel Cooper, CEO of the Childrens Hospital Trust about their 70million fundraising project to mark 70 years of the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. The hospital treats about 250 000 children each year   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of…

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Home Affairs suspensions over AI

John Maytham speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: two senior Homa Affairs officials are suspended over AI; SA ranks eighth globally in world’s safest aviation systems and a court sets a date fo…

Court rules against City of Cape Town on tariff hikes

John Maytham speaks to Afriforum’s Morne Mostert, after the Cape High Court ruled in favour of Afriforum and the SA Association of Property Owners, declaring the City of Cape Town’s property value-based fixed charges for cleaning levy, water and sanitation unlawful. They have been set aside from 30…

The World View from London with Vicki Turner

A World View from London: Trump’s threat to Germany President Donald Trump sends a barned threat to Germany; a learner drivers’ “in Seine” lesson; Banksy confirms he is behind a new statue in central London. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with John Maytham.   Good Morning Cape Town …

Cape Town tests first live street redesign as Bree Street becomes Safe Passage Precinct

Roland Postma, Managing Director of Young Urbanist, speaks to John Maytham about the launch of the Safe Passage Precinct on Bree Street, South Africa’s first live street experiment. The six-month pilot will temporarily reconfigure the street with reduced traffic lanes, loading bays, seating, greene…

LIVE AND LOCAL: It’s official - SA will head to the polls on November 4

John Maytham speaks to independent elections analyst Michael Atkins following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that South Africa will head to the polls on November 4, 2026, for the local government elections. The discussion focuses on the readiness of the Independent Electoral Commission, w…

Cyber sense, making sense of scams: cyber leaks, what do they mean and how worried should South Africans be?

This week’s Cyber Sense feature focuses on cyber leaks and what they mean for everyday South Africans. John Maytham speaks to Boikokobetso Makhetloane, also known online as Mr Fingerz, a cybersecurity expert, educator, trainer, and TikTok content creator, about how data breaches happen, what inform…

Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Bondi report released, Tarrant appeal rejected, and warning over dog toys

Katie Macdonald shares the latest developments from Australia and New Zealand, including the interim report into the Bondi attack and a court ruling in New Zealand rejecting Brenton Tarrant’s appeal bid. She also highlights a practical tip for pet owners, as TV vet Chris Brown explains why tennis b…

Travel vlogger Popi Sibiya explains purpose of her channel

South African digital creator and travel vlogger Popi Sibiya has ignited a national conversation after announcing plans to live with a host family from the coloured community as part of her online series The Popi Show. Framed as an effort to explore authentic, lived experiences across South Africa’…