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:
Stark Divide: Inside the DA Congress with Adriaan Basson
Adriaan Basson unpacks the growing divide between the DA and ANC, highlighting leadership, discipline and strategy ahead of the 2029 elections. 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 new…
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The Rising Toll of Police Shootings in KZN
Criminologist Guy Lamb weighs in on rising police shootout deaths in KwaZulu-Natal, raising concerns about long-term crime prevention and accountability Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and internat…
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The Ultimate South African road trip that visits every National Park
A data-driven approach to travel sees all 21 of South Africa’s national parks connected in one ultimate, cross-country road trip. 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…
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Beauty After Burn: Wildflowers Rise from Overberg Ashes
Botanist Sean Privett explains how the Overberg wildfires have sparked rare plant growth, while highlighting the urgent need for improved fire management. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and intern…
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Troops on the Streets: Security Solution or Panic Response?
Cape Flats Safety Forum chair warns of a worsening gang violence crisis, questioning the effectiveness of army deployment and calling for urgent action. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and internat…
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Professor Jonny Peters wins an award for his research on allergie
Professor Jonny Peter recognised with a top national award for groundbreaking allergy and immunology research, highlighting critical gaps in South Africa’s healthcare system. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up…
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Geordin Hill Lewis becomes the new DA leader
Geordin Hill-Lewis elected DA federal leader with a landslide victory, outlining a plan to grow the party and strengthen its national leadership role while remaining Cape Town mayor. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a …
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Fuel Crisis Looms: The Road to R40 Diesel
John Maytham is joined now by Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist at Efficient Group, who unpacks the economic forces at play and whether a smoother pricing mechanism could better protect both consumers and the broader economy, with Diesel set to rise to R40 per litre. Presenter John Maytham is an actor …
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The impact of the diesel price increase on the industry
John Maytham is joined now by Gavin Kelly | CEO of the Road Freight Association, to unpack what this latest fuel shock means for transport operators and the broader economy. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up …
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The lack of progress in the Iran Peace Talks
To unpack the diplomatic stalemate and what comes next in the Peace Deal between Iran and the US, John Maytham is joined now by Ian Lesser, Distinguished Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, based in Brussels. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio vete…
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