John Maytham speaks to JP Louw, Head of Communications and Spokesperson for SANParks, about how these measures ensure a safe and enjoyable experience at one of South Africa’s most iconic destinations. Stay tuned!

John Maytham speaks to JP Louw, Head of Communications and Spokesperson for SANParks, about how these measures ensure a safe and enjoyable experience at one of South Africa&rsquo;s most iconic destinations. Stay tuned!

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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.

Festive Readiness at Table Mountain National Park 

Velinkosi Hlabisa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, joins John Maytham to unpack the nationwide extension of spaza shop registration to February 2025. He explains that the decision addresses stakeholder concerns over the rushed 21-day deadline, initially set to tackle foodborne illnesses and pesticide-related deaths linked to spaza shops.

Velinkosi Hlabisa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, joins John Maytham to unpack the nationwide extension of spaza shop registration to February 2025. He explains that the decision addresses stakeholder concerns over the rushed 21-day deadline, initially set to tackle foodborne illnesses and pesticide-related deaths linked to spaza shops.

Spaza shop registration extended nationwide to February 2025

John Maytham speaks with Dr. Sarah Venter, Director of the Baobab Foundation South Africa. She shares insights on sustainable harvesting, community-driven conservation efforts, and policies needed to safeguard this iconic species for generations to come.

John Maytham speaks with Dr. Sarah Venter, Director of the Baobab Foundation South Africa. She shares insights on sustainable harvesting, community-driven conservation efforts, and policies needed to safeguard this iconic species for generations to come.

Baobab at Risk: Balancing Global Demand and Conservation for Africa’s ‘Tree of Life 

John Maytham speaks to Minister Gayton McKenzie about the country’s bid to stage the F1 GrandPrix in SA , its viability, and what this could mean for the South African economy.

John Maytham speaks to Minister Gayton McKenzie about the country&rsquo;s bid to stage the F1 GrandPrix in SA , its viability, and what this could mean for the South African economy.

Festive Readiness at Table Mountain National Park

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