John speaks with Lyndon Bouah, chess writer and expert, for insight into how this moment will shape the future of international chess and inspire the next generation of grandmasters – Teenage Gukesh D, becomes youngest chess champion!

John speaks with Lyndon Bouah, chess writer and expert, for insight into how this moment will shape the future of international chess and inspire the next generation of grandmasters &ndash; Teenage Gukesh D, becomes youngest chess champion!

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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 role of both News Editor and Breakfast Host.

He was the first host to switch on the mic on 14 October 1997.

Years later, he was also the first radio broadcaster to do a Google Hangout in South Africa.

A New Era in Chess as Gukesh D Becomes the Youngest World Champion

John Maytham speaks with Ned Evett, the innovative American guitarist and singer-songwriter celebrated for his invention and mastery of the fretless glass-necked guitar. 12/21 Alma Cafe, Cape Town SA Tickets R180 Time : 18h00

John Maytham speaks with Ned Evett, the innovative American guitarist and singer-songwriter celebrated for his invention and mastery of the fretless glass-necked guitar. 12/21 Alma Cafe, Cape Town SA Tickets R180 Time : 18h00

The Ned Evett Tour: King of the Fretless Glass-Guitar

John Maytham speaks with Professor Jonathan Jansen, Distinguished Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University. A respected voice in South African education, Professor Jansen offers insights into how history education can evolve to be more inclusive and reflective of the country's diverse identities. Join us as we unpack the historical and social significance of this educational trend and consider paths toward a more unified approach to teaching history.

John Maytham speaks with Professor Jonathan Jansen, Distinguished Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University. A respected voice in South African education, Professor Jansen offers insights into how history education can evolve to be more inclusive and reflective of the country's diverse identities. Join us as we unpack the historical and social significance of this educational trend and consider paths toward a more unified approach to teaching history.

Why are matriculants not taking History as a subject

joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith.

joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith.

A New Era in Chess as Gukesh D Becomes the Youngest World Champion

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