Professor Roelof Burger, an atmospheric scientist at North West University, speaks to John Maytham about the main issues being discussed at this year’s United Nations climate change conference, COP29

Professor Roelof Burger, an atmospheric scientist at <a>North West</a> University, speaks to John Maytham about the main issues being discussed at this year’s United Nations climate change conference, COP29

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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.

COP29 overview 

Professor Peter Ryan, Director of the FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, joins John Maytham on air to shed light on how Marion Island’s ecosystem could be impacted by the bird flu and what measures are underway to address this ecological crisis.

Professor Peter Ryan, Director of the FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, joins John Maytham on air to shed light on how Marion Island’s ecosystem could be impacted by the bird flu and what measures are underway to address this ecological crisis.

Bird Flu on the Marion Island 

Tony Leon joins John Maytham as a political writer for News24 to analyze the return of Donald Trump to office and its potential ripple effects globally and for South Africa

Tony Leon joins John Maytham as a political writer for News24 to analyze the return of Donald Trump to office and its potential ripple effects globally and for South Africa

Will Trump buy what Rasool is selling? 

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joins John Maytham today to discuss the vision behind this project, the economic and social benefits it aims to achieve, and how the City plans to address community concerns and navigate the challenges involved – after taking a significant step towards expanding mixed-use and affordable housing options with a recent decision to open a public participation process for the redevelopment of a prime Green Point site.

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joins John Maytham today to discuss the vision behind this project, the economic and social benefits it aims to achieve, and how the City plans to address community concerns and navigate the challenges involved – after taking a significant step towards expanding mixed-use and affordable housing options with a recent decision to open a public participation process for the redevelopment of a prime Green Point site.

COP29 overview

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