In a discussion between John Maytham and the Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick, Ferial Haffajee, they explore the city's readiness to host the G20 summit and the current state of its infrastructure.

In a discussion between John Maytham and the Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick, Ferial Haffajee, they explore the city's readiness to host the G20 summit and the current state of its infrastructure.

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.

Is Joburg's Infrastructure Ready for G20?  

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson joins John Maytham ahead of the team’s much-anticipated first local derby of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship season.

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson joins John Maytham ahead of the team’s much-anticipated first local derby of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship season.

Stormers first United Rugby Championship game on Saturday

John Maytham is joined by Fuse ODG, who addresses his critique of Do They Know It's Christmas?, the Band Aid charity single marking its 40th anniversary. The British-Ghanaian musician highlights the song’s reductionist portrayal of Africa, arguing that it perpetuates harmful stereotypes by depicting the continent as defined solely by famine and poverty, overshadowing its cultural richness and diversity.

John Maytham is joined by Fuse ODG, who addresses his critique of Do They Know It's Christmas?, the Band Aid charity single marking its 40th anniversary. The British-Ghanaian musician highlights the song’s reductionist portrayal of Africa, arguing that it perpetuates harmful stereotypes by depicting the continent as defined solely by famine and poverty, overshadowing its cultural richness and diversity.

Band Aid Debate: Fuse ODG on challenging harmful stereotypes 

Nathan Geffen, Editor of GroundUp, joins John Maytham to discuss the flawed investigation into SASSA’s SRD grant system. Geffen highlights how the investigation, costing R280,000, failed to address crucial questions about fraudulent applications and payouts.

Nathan Geffen, Editor of GroundUp, joins John Maytham to discuss the flawed investigation into SASSA’s SRD grant system. Geffen highlights how the investigation, costing R280,000, failed to address crucial questions about fraudulent applications and payouts.

Is Joburg's Infrastructure Ready for G20?

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