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:
Cape Town’s Equinix data centre appeal: calls for transparency before elections
John Maytham speaks to Kimal Harvey, Candidate Attorney at the Legal Resources Centre, about the appeal, concerns over procedural fairness, and what the case could mean for future data centre developments in Cape Town and beyond. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio vet…
09:51
Pentagon plans livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s execution
John Maytham speaks to Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression, about the proposed livestreaming of a US military execution and the human rights, legal and ethical questions surrounding public access to executions. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-…
05:48
The Royal Countess Zingara’Melanina: A journey back to origin
John Maytham speaks to South African theatre designer, puppeteer and performing artist Craig Leo about Melanina – Return to Origin, the latest Royal Countess Zingara production combining circus, theatre, live music and dinner in Cape Town. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk…
04:41
OUTA opposes fuel levy cut for RAF funding
John Maytham speaks to OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage about the Road Accident Fund levy, its impact on fuel prices, concerns over the fund’s management, and possible alternatives to the current funding model. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist…
09:07
A Fatal Love: With Louisa Treger
John Maytham speaks to author Louisa Treger about her novel A Fatal Love, which revisits the story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in Britain, exploring love, betrayal, gender inequality and the pursuit of justice. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio vetera…
08:52
Pindrop: Sue Tonin of Birdlife SA on her trip to the Marion Island
John Maytham speaks to Sue Tonin, Assistant Project Manager of Mouse-Free Marion, about efforts to eradicate invasive mice from Marion Island and protect its threatened seabird populations. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show s…
06:42
Fuel prices and the future of working from home
John Maytham speaks to Shannon Bold, Senior Economist at the Bureau for Economic Research, about rising fuel costs, commuting expenses and whether working from home could offer financial relief while maintaining productivity. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran…
07:36
Louis Mhlanga brings a celebration of African musical heritage to Cape Town
John Maytham chats to renowned jazz musician Louis Mahlanga about his performance at Café Roux tomorrow. 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, …
05:50
SCA rules private racist remarks can amount to hate speech
John Maytham tackles the thorny issue of hate speech in South Africa. This case (Ackerman vs Amaning and another) that was dismissed by the SCA -- shows racism in private conversations can still be constituted as hate speech. He speaks to constitutional law expert Pierre de Vos. Presenter John Ma…
09:50
Beyond the game: The health challenges facing retired rugby players
To unpack the findings of the study, what happens to players after they leave professional rugby, and whether enough is being done to support them once their careers are over, John Maytham speaks to Johan Le Roux, a clinical psychologist with a special interest in sport. Presenter John Maytham is …
08:48