Prof Loyiso Nongxa, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at WITS, joins John Maytham to discuss the life and legacy of Dr. Joseph Albert Mashite Mokoena, the first Black South African to earn a PhD in Mathematics. As a key speaker at an upcoming event in Mokoena’s honour, Prof Nongxa reflects on Mokoena’s ground-breaking academic achievements, his contributions to Mathematics education across Africa, and his role in the liberation movement. Date & Time: Monday, 10 March 2025 | 16h00–17h00 Venues: Neelsie Cinema, Stellenbosch University & Online, Recording: Available later on the NITheCS YouTube channel

Prof Loyiso Nongxa, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at WITS, joins John Maytham to discuss the life and legacy of Dr. Joseph Albert Mashite Mokoena, the first Black South African to earn a PhD in Mathematics. As a key speaker at an upcoming event in Mokoena&rsquo;s honour, Prof Nongxa reflects on Mokoena&rsquo;s ground-breaking academic achievements, his contributions to Mathematics education across Africa, and his role in the liberation movement. Date &amp; Time: Monday, 10 March 2025 | 16h00&ndash;17h00 Venues: Neelsie Cinema, Stellenbosch University &amp; Online, Recording: Available later on the NITheCS YouTube channel

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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.

In honour of a mathematical pioneer: The legacy of Dr. Joseph Mokoena 

John Maytham is joined by broadcaster and political commentator, Dan Corder for #TakeTheEdgeOffFridays – where they cover a number of topics! 

Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. 

A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. 

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John Maytham is joined by broadcaster and political commentator, Dan Corder for #TakeTheEdgeOffFridays &ndash; where they cover a number of topics!&nbsp;
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host&rsquo;s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.&nbsp;
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called &ldquo;Plan B&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham&nbsp;
Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>&nbsp;
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#TakeTheEdgeOffFridays: In conversation with Dan Corder 

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Michael Fridjhon is one of South Africa’s leading wine experts, with decades of experience in the wine industry as a critic, commentator and consultant. He joins John Maytham to unpack Heineken’s strategic review, why the company may be reconsidering its wine portfolio so soon after acquiring Distell, and what a possible sale could mean for Nederburg, JC Le Roux and the wider South African wine industry.

Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. 

A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. 

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham 

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

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Michael Fridjhon is one of South Africa&rsquo;s leading wine experts, with decades of experience in the wine industry as a critic, commentator and consultant. He joins John Maytham to unpack Heineken&rsquo;s strategic review, why the company may be reconsidering its wine portfolio so soon after acquiring Distell, and what a possible sale could mean for Nederburg, JC Le Roux and the wider South African wine industry.
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host&rsquo;s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.&nbsp;
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called &ldquo;Plan B&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham&nbsp;
Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>&nbsp;
For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>&nbsp;
Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5&nbsp; &nbsp; </a>Follow us on social media:&nbsp; &nbsp; CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk&nbsp; </a>CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk&nbsp; </a>CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/&nbsp; </a>CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk&nbsp; </a>CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a>&nbsp;

Heineken puts two iconic SA wine brands under review

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Join John Maytham to discuss the books and authors that caught his attention this week. 

Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. 

A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. 

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham 

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x 

Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
 
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CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 
CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 

Join John Maytham to discuss the books and authors that caught his attention this week.&nbsp;
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host&rsquo;s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.&nbsp;
A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called &ldquo;Plan B&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham&nbsp;
Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>&nbsp;
For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>&nbsp;
Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5&nbsp; &nbsp; </a>Follow us on social media:&nbsp; &nbsp; CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk&nbsp; </a>CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk&nbsp; </a>CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/&nbsp; </a>CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk&nbsp; </a>CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a>&nbsp;

Books with John Maytham  

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In honour of a mathematical pioneer: The legacy of Dr. Joseph Mokoena

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