Our Burning Planet is the Daily Maverick section devoted to expert environmental opinion and analysis.  We partner up each Friday on the Afternoon Drive to discuss a burning issue.

Our Burning Planet is the Daily Maverick section devoted to expert environmental opinion and analysis.  We partner up each Friday on the Afternoon Drive to discuss a burning issue.

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.

Our Burning Planet: Falling Leaves 

News 24 Investigative Journalist Jan Cronje joins Graeme Raubenheimer to shed light on newly disclosed emails from Markus Jooste that reveal his defiant stance amid the Steinhoff fraud scandal.

News 24 Investigative Journalist&nbsp;Jan Cronje&nbsp;joins Graeme Raubenheimer to shed light on newly disclosed emails from Markus Jooste that reveal his defiant stance amid the Steinhoff fraud scandal.

Markus Jooste’s final gambit: Inside the Steinhoff scandal

The General Secretary of the National Khoi-San Council, Frans Kraalshoek, joins Graeme Raubenheimer for a discussion on unity concerning Khoi-San matters. This conversation follows crucial meetings held with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa.

The General Secretary of the National Khoi-San Council, Frans Kraalshoek, joins Graeme Raubenheimer for a discussion on unity concerning Khoi-San matters. This conversation follows crucial meetings held with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa.

National Khoi-San Council reacts to Minister Hlabisa’s Call for unity and recognition

Jenny Morris shares her secrets to creating a memorable holiday feast this Christmas

Jenny Morris shares her secrets to creating a memorable holiday feast this Christmas

Our Burning Planet: Falling Leaves

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