Researchers at Stellenbosch University say that South Africa's abundant sunshine means there is huge potential to harness the renewable energy source to power up electric vehicles. Their study looked at the energy requirements of electric minibus taxis on journeys within and between towns and cities across the country using GPS tracking data and a traffic simulator. And it was found that it would need that a solar installation equivalent to half a tennis court per taxi to ensure that the its daily energy requirements were met by solar supply at least half the time. The solar panels would be installed at taxi ranks and informal stopping areas. To find out more, we're joined by the lead researcher, Thinus Booysen, a professor of electrical and electronic engineering at Stellebosch University.

<p>Researchers at Stellenbosch University say that South Africa's abundant sunshine means there is huge potential to harness the renewable energy source to power up electric vehicles. Their study looked at the energy requirements of electric minibus taxis on journeys within and between towns and cities across the country using GPS tracking data and a traffic simulator. And it was found that it would need that a solar installation equivalent to half a tennis court per taxi to ensure that the its daily energy requirements were met by solar supply at least half the time. The solar panels would be installed at taxi ranks and informal stopping areas. To find out more, we're joined by the lead researcher, Thinus Booysen, a professor of electrical and electronic engineering at Stellebosch University.</p>

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.