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:
The R300m Question: Breaking Down SA’s Repatriation Bill
Prof Loren Landau speaks to Africa Melane about Home Affairs seeking reimbursement from its African neighbours – following the repatriation of Ethopians, Nigerians and Malawians at the height of recent xenophobic demonstrations. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veter…
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The Political task team's alleged involvement in the Taxi Wars
To unpack the history of political intervention in the taxi industry, the purpose and effectiveness of task teams, and what the latest evidence at the Madlanga Commission could mean for our understanding of taxi violence and organised crime, Africa Melane speaks to Dr Siyabulela Fobosi, Senior Rese…
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SADAC'S Regional Summit
Africa Melane speaks to veteran journalist Crystal Orderson about the SADC Summit, and its importance to South Africa and the region. 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 couple…
06:39
General Mining laws, tabled by Minister of Justice
To unpack what the General Mining Laws Amendment Bill actually proposes, whether R100 million fines and 30-year sentences will make a meaningful difference, and what needs to happen beyond simply changing the law, Africa Melane speaks to David van Wyk, Lead Researcher on Mining at the Benchmarks Fo…
09:23
A Rare Cosmic Spectacle: Inside Today’s Total Solar Eclipse
To unpack the science behind today's eclipse, why total solar eclipses are so rare, what happens to the Sun and Moon during totality, and what observers can expect to see, Africa Melane is joined by Dr Daniel Cunnama, Science Engagement Astronomer at the South African Astronomical Observatory. Pre…
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Reflection of the weekend's game and the game ahead – Sharks vs All Blacks
Africa Melane speaks to Jan De Koning about the Sharks’ clash with the All Blacks. 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 wea…
04:23
South Africa's Unemployment Crisis - from bad to worse
Africa Melane speaks to Zwelinzima Vavi about South Africa’s latest unemployment figures and the state of the labour market. 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 …
08:22
The level of Private Sector involvement in Municipal Recovery
Africa Melane speaks to Dr Harlan Cloete about the DA’s proposal to allow private companies to provide municipal services and whether privatisation could improve service delivery. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a rou…
06:10
14 illegal miners found dead in Marikana
Africa Melane speaks to Zethu Hlatshwayo about the deaths of suspected illegal miners in an abandoned mine shaft in Marikana. 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…
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What happens to babies that are left in boxes?
Africa Melane speaks to Nadene Grabham about Baby Savers and the legal battle over safe relinquishment of newborns 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 international news coupled wi…
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