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.

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John Maytham speaks to Dr jean Redpath, senior researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute for an explanation on the 3 ballot paper system used in the 2024 election.

John Maytham speaks to Dr jean Redpath, senior researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute for an explanation on the 3 ballot paper system used in the 2024 election.

One final time – the 3 ballot paper explainer

John Maytham speaks to Rita Van de Walt, PHD Candidate at SU and researcher on indoor air environments and IAQ about her findings on the quality of air in homes with fireplaces.

John Maytham speaks to Rita Van de Walt, PHD Candidate at SU and researcher on indoor air environments and IAQ about her findings on the quality of air in homes with fireplaces.

Fireplaces may keep you warm and toasty but how is the air quality in your home?

Performer, author, political satirist, and social activist, Pieter-Dirk Uys, speaks about why it is so important for South Africans to cast their vote tomorrow

Performer, author, political satirist, and social activist, Pieter-Dirk Uys, speaks about why it is so important for South Africans to cast their vote tomorrow

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