Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure weighs in on Infrastructure South Africa's multi-million rand fund, which is aimed at assisting government entities with project preparation.

Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure weighs in on Infrastructure South Africa's multi-million rand fund, which is aimed at assisting government entities with project preparation.

The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show

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.

Government launches infrastructure drive

In a discussion with Mike Wills, Sam Ferreira, a Large Mammal Ecologist at SANParks, highlights the complexities of managing elephant populations in Kruger Park, where Environment Minister Dion George has ruled out culling. Despite elephants causing significant environmental damage—such as habitat destruction, overgrazing, and soil erosion—Ferreira stresses that the problem isn't simply about numbers.

In a discussion with Mike Wills, Sam Ferreira, a Large Mammal Ecologist at SANParks, highlights the complexities of managing elephant populations in Kruger Park, where Environment Minister Dion George has ruled out culling. Despite elephants causing significant environmental damage—such as habitat destruction, overgrazing, and soil erosion—Ferreira stresses that the problem isn't simply about numbers.

Our Burning Planet: Elephant Culling: Solution or sacrifice for Kruger Park?

Mike Wills is joined by Dr. Jo Barnes from Stellenbosch University to address the persistent sewage contamination in Cape Town’s waterways, particularly focusing on Hout Bay's Disa River, where high E. coli levels have been detected since 2023. Barnes, whose award-winning film "A Sewer Runs Through It" highlights the impact of poor sanitation in Imizamo Yethu on the river, stresses the urgent need for infrastructure improvements.

Mike Wills is joined by Dr. Jo Barnes from Stellenbosch University to address the persistent sewage contamination in Cape Town’s waterways, particularly focusing on Hout Bay's Disa River, where high E. coli levels have been detected since 2023. Barnes, whose award-winning film "A Sewer Runs Through It" highlights the impact of poor sanitation in Imizamo Yethu on the river, stresses the urgent need for infrastructure improvements.

Cape Town's ongoing battle for clean waters

David Kramer’s new musical Orpheus McAdoo, will be presented by Cape Town Opera at Artscape this month. Orpheus McAdoo runs at Artscape from 18 October to 4 November 2024. Fiona du Plooy assistant director shares a highlight.

David Kramer’s new musical Orpheus McAdoo, will be presented by Cape Town Opera at Artscape this month. Orpheus McAdoo runs at Artscape from 18 October to 4 November 2024. Fiona du Plooy assistant director shares a highlight.

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