Starlorn: By Stephen Symons

John Maytham speaks to award-winning South African poet and author Stephen Symons about his debut novel, Starlorn, published by Karavan Press in October 2026, and his journey from poetry and short fiction to novel-writing.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran an…

Funeral cover isn't enough: Why South Africans need to plan for the end of life

John Maytham speaks to Vuya Kabanyane, Director of DignitySA, about the importance of end-of-life planning, why so few South Africans document their wishes and the launch of the Dignity Navigator, a free online tool designed to help people put their affairs in order.  Presenter John Maytham is an …

South Africa reacts to expulsion from US trade deal AGOA

John Maytham speaks to business journalist and political commentator Peter Bruce about the Trump administration's intention to remove South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the potential economic consequences and the broader implications for US-South Africa relations.  Pr…

Lotto licence award overturned: High Court sets aside Sizekhaya Holdings deal

John Maytham speaks to investigative journalist Azarrah Karrim about the North Gauteng High Court's decision to set aside the awarding of the Fourth National Lottery licence to Sizekhaya Holdings, the controversial bidding process and what happens next.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and auth…

ANC and DA centralise coalition talks as Ipsos poll signals shifting political support ahead of local elections

John Maytham speaks to Business Day political editor Hajra Omarjee about the coalition negotiations expected to follow Wednesday's local government elections, the ANC and DA's centralised approaches, and the prospects for stable coalition governments in South Africa's major municipalities.  Presen…

Medical Cannabis licenses on hold in SA

John Maytham speaks to environmental lawyer Ricky Stone about SAHPRA's decision to stop approving new Section 21 applications for medical cannabis, the widespread abuse of the system and the implications for patients who rely on cannabis-based treatments.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and au…

John Dobson reflects on the season so far and what lies ahead during the five-week break

John Maytham is joined by Head coach of the Stormers, John Dobson, to reflect on the season so far, and what lies ahead during the five-week break before the next game. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of lo…

Countdown to the local elections: How prepared is South Africa?

John Maytham is joined by Michael Hendrickse, the IEC’s Western Cape Provincial Electoral Officer, to discuss the province’s state of readiness, the special voting process and what voters can expect as South Africa heads to the polls. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio…

Johannesburg on the brink: A local government revolt waiting to happen

John Maytham is joined by Ann Bernstein, analyst and founder and executive director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE), to discuss the fight for Egoli, the crisis facing Johannesburg’s local government and what the next administration will need to do to regain public trust. Present…

Malema on farm killings: Defending the chant while calling for violence to stop

John Maytham is joined by political analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast to unpack Julius Malema’s latest comments on farm killings, the EFF’s political messaging and the wider implications for race relations and political discourse in South Africa.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-ta…