Guest: Kelly Anderson brings her News 24 story to John.  ‘Anele Tembe's story of abuse at the hands of a celebrity will likely remain a speck of dust on Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' legacy, but I will hold her hand’. 

Guest: Kelly Anderson brings her News 24 story to John.  ‘Anele Tembe's story of abuse at the hands of a celebrity will likely remain a speck of dust on Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' legacy, but I will hold her hand’.

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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.

Kelly Anderson | I will speak up for Anele Tembe as AKA's bronze statue takes shape

John Maytham speaks with Theo Crous, guitarist of the legendary Springbok Nude Girls, about their upcoming Cape Town tour with UK rockers Hardwicke Circus. Theo reflects on SNG's 30-year legacy in South African music and shares the excitement of collaborating with Hardwicke Circus as they make their South African debut. He promises fans an unforgettable night of rock 'n' roll at the Brass Bell in Kalk Bay this Saturday, featuring timeless SNG hits and the dynamic energy of Hardwicke Circus.

John Maytham speaks with Theo Crous, guitarist of the legendary Springbok Nude Girls, about their upcoming Cape Town tour with UK rockers Hardwicke Circus. Theo reflects on SNG's 30-year legacy in South African music and shares the excitement of collaborating with Hardwicke Circus as they make their South African debut. He promises fans an unforgettable night of rock 'n' roll at the Brass Bell in Kalk Bay this Saturday, featuring timeless SNG hits and the dynamic energy of Hardwicke Circus.

Springbok Nude Girls Unforgettable Cape Town Tour 

Social media law expert Emma Sadleir joins John to analyse Australia's ground- breaking ban on social media access for children under 16, which imposes fines of up to A$49.5 million on tech companies for non-compliance.

Social media law expert Emma Sadleir joins John to analyse Australia's ground- breaking ban on social media access for children under 16, which imposes fines of up to A$49.5 million on tech companies for non-compliance.

The Social Media Ban in Australia 

John Maytham is joined by Nick Clelland, the head of Government Guild, an international consultancy that develops high-performance government teams. They explore how leaders like Trump, Malema, and McKenzie have gained support by embracing raw, unfiltered authenticity. Clelland argued that these figures appeal to voters tired of polished, scripted politicians, offering emotional, relatable messaging

John Maytham is joined by Nick Clelland, the head of Government Guild, an international consultancy that develops high-performance government teams. They explore how leaders like Trump, Malema, and McKenzie have gained support by embracing raw, unfiltered authenticity. Clelland argued that these figures appeal to voters tired of polished, scripted politicians, offering emotional, relatable messaging

Kelly Anderson | I will speak up for Anele Tembe as AKA's bronze statue takes shape

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