David Kramer’s new musical Orpheus McAdoo, will be presented by Cape Town Opera at Artscape this month. Orpheus McAdoo runs at Artscape from 18 October to 4 November 2024. Fiona du Plooy assistant director shares a highlight.

David Kramer’s new musical Orpheus McAdoo, will be presented by Cape Town Opera at Artscape this month. Orpheus McAdoo runs at Artscape from 18 October to 4 November 2024. Fiona du Plooy assistant director shares a highlight.

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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.

Musical: Orpheus McAdoo

John Maytham is joined by renowned investigative journalist, Caryn Dolley, to discuss the discovery of Cape Town gang boss Peter Jaggers and William Petersen, found bound and cuffed in a Free State river following their July kidnapping, allegedly tied to Colombian cocaine trafficking. Dolley highlights the suspected involvement of international crime syndicates and mentions her forthcoming book, Alone: Mandela’s Top Cop – Exposing South Africa’s Ceaseless Sabotage, which delves into organized crime in South Africa.

John Maytham is joined by renowned investigative journalist, Caryn Dolley, to discuss the discovery of Cape Town gang boss Peter Jaggers and William Petersen, found bound and cuffed in a Free State river following their July kidnapping, allegedly tied to Colombian cocaine trafficking. Dolley highlights the suspected involvement of international crime syndicates and mentions her forthcoming book, Alone: Mandela’s Top Cop – Exposing South Africa’s Ceaseless Sabotage, which delves into organized crime in South Africa.

The Cocaine Kidnapping: Unravelling gang ties and global crime

Professor Willem Landman, founder of Dignity SA weighs in on the fight for law changes in South Africa to allow for assisted death. Legislation has been developed but not promulgated.

Professor Willem Landman, founder of Dignity SA weighs in on the fight for law changes in South Africa to allow for assisted death. Legislation has been developed but not promulgated.

Assisted death in SA – how likely is it?

John Maytham discusses AI companionship with James Muldoon, Associate Professor at the University of Essex. Muldoon warns about AI being used in advertising to influence consumer behaviour and to exploit vulnerable users through in-app purchases. He highlights concerns about the psychological impact of relying on AI for companionship, questioning society’s preparedness for these effects.

John Maytham discusses AI companionship with James Muldoon, Associate Professor at the University of Essex. Muldoon warns about AI being used in advertising to influence consumer behaviour and to exploit vulnerable users through in-app purchases. He highlights concerns about the psychological impact of relying on AI for companionship, questioning society’s preparedness for these effects.

Musical: Orpheus McAdoo

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