Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
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 …Social links:
MUSIC: The Congo Cowboys
John Maytham speaks to Chris Bakalanga, lead singer of the Congo Cowboys, about the band’s journey, their genre-defying sound, and what fans can expect from this special Brass Bell show. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serve…
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2nd time is a charm: The Boks vs Italy test match
John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Daily Maverick’s sports editor, for insight into the thinking behind the selections, the significance of Le Roux’s 100th cap, and what to expect from the Azzurri this time around. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned…
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Does Cyril Ramaphosa only find his voice with easy targets?
John Maytham speak to Judith February — Executive Officer at Freedom Under Law — about what this pattern tells us about Ramaphosa’s leadership, and whether the upcoming National Dialogue is yet another performance in place of real action. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk r…
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Standard Bank feature: Africa unlocke
John Maytham speaks to Africa Melane as today’s the last day of Africa Unlocked 2025, hosted by Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking. For the past three days, some of the continent’s most influential business leaders, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs have gathered in Cape Town for…
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Books with John Maytham
John Maytham reflects on books that caught his attention this week – stay tuned! Fiction: · Innocent Guilt – By Remi Kone · The Immortalites – By Claire Robertson Non- Fiction: · Empty Vessel - Ian Kumekawa Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned jour…
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Autofocus specs: Promising sharp vision, near or far
Dr Martelie Burger from the SA Optometrist Association joins John Maytham, to chat about the newest innovation in eyewear. Autofocus Glasses –an invention created by Finnish start up – IX Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serv…
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Horror on the Jeep Track: Husband Speaks Out After Camps Bay Attac
John Maytham chats to Ken Noble, about an attack on his wife on the Jeep Track above Camps Bay. 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, tr…
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Caster Semenya winning the appeal
John Maytham chats to Dr Ross Tucker about the Caster Semenya European Court of Human Rights case. The court ruled that Switzerland’s top court treated Semenya unfairly. Dr Tucker is a high-performance coach and sport scientist Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio vetera…
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s Ramaphosa’s National dialogue out of touch?
Joining us to unpack why South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa’s national dialogue is falling short is Deepna Desai, an attorney and dedicated volunteer at Khulisa Social Solutions, an organisation tackling social challenges through innovative, community-driven interventions. Presenter John May…
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SANDF: Motshekga’s budget comment
Joining John Maytham to unpack the implications of Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga’s defence budget and what it means for national security is Dean Wingrin, defence and aviation analyst. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show s…
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