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:
Conflict widens on third day of US/Israeli attack on Iran
John Maytham speaks to Sir Richard Dalton, a former British ambassador to Iran who has written about Iran’s nuclear programme, about the ongoing conflict in Iran and the Gulf region. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and …
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Cape Town Wins $1 Million for Cleaner Communities
John Maytham is joined now by Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, to unpack what this global recognition means for residents, how the $1 million will be spent, and whether this could mark a turning point in addressing waste challenges in informal settlements. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham …
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Brian Molefe’s slush fund
John Maytham is joined now by Pieter-Louis Myburgh, Daily Maverick investigative journalist, who led this investigation into Brian Molefe’s slush fund— to unpack the bank records, the alleged money trail, and what this could mean for accountability in the ongoing State Capture fallout. Afternoon D…
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Impact of Iran attacks on flights in Middle East
To break down the implications that the Iran attacks have for airlines, passengers, and global travel, John Maytham is joined by Guy Leitch, Editor of SA Flyer. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk rad…
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Special Courts, Same Backlog? The Judiciary’s Real Crisis
John Maytham is joined now by Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, to unpack why he believes the President’s specialised courts plan misses the real crisis facing South Africa’s judiciary. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. …
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Reading in Crisis: ‘It Is an Emergency,’ Warn Experts
John Maytham speaks to Dr Nic Spaull, Senior Program Officer in the Global Education team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, who brings expert insight on early literacy, interventions, and strategies to support teachers and learners. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk r…
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Taxi Violence Spills Into Atlantis: Businessman and Teen Killed
John Maytham is joined now by Noel Cloete, PRO of the Atlantis Community Policing Forum, to unpack what happened, what the broader safety situation looks like in Atlantis, and how the community is coping in the aftermath. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and …
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Books with John Maytham
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 weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience…
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Paramount Set for Warner Bros Takeover
John Maytham speaks to Thinus Ferreira, independent TV critic, writer and journalist, who will explain the implications for South African viewers, content availability, and the streaming market. Ferreira will also explore the potential political and economic ripple effects of Paramount’s ties to US…
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An Iliad: With Comedian, Alan Committie
John Maytham speaks to Alan Committie, the acclaimed comedian and actor, about what drew him to this retelling, the challenges of performing Homer’s epic in a contemporary context, and what audiences can expect from this unforgettable theatrical experience. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and a…
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