Are we talking less? Why the number of words we speak each day is falling

John Maytham speaks to Dr Matthias Mehl | Professor of Psychology at the University of Arizona, on CapeTalk this afternoon, about why we may be talking less, what technology has to do with it, and whether something as simple as striking up a conversation with a stranger could help rebuild our every…

WE ARE THE GOOD GUYS – Afrikaners confronting fear and segregation exhibition

John Maytham speaks to Johan Louw Stegmann, artist and curator of "WE ARE THE GOOD GUYS," about bringing together South African artists in Washington, D.C., the ideas behind the exhibition, and its attempt to challenge competing narratives around violence, grief, segregation and the experiences of …

OLD MUTUAL: THOUGHT LEADERS FORUM

Retirement savings may be set aside for the future, but they don’t simply sit and wait. Pooled together, they create long-term capital that can support investment, business growth and job creation. So, could one of South Africa’s most overlooked growth levers already be sitting in its retirement fu…

Gas Cliff – South Africa has already taken the leap over.

Jaco Human represents industrial gas users in South Africa and has been closely involved in discussions around the country’s looming gas supply crisis. He joins John Maytham on CapeTalk this afternoon to discuss why industry believes South Africa has already reached the gas cliff, what the looming …

South Korea charges for food waste – could this model work for SA to prevent food waste?

John Maytham is joined by Food Forward SA’s MD Andy du Plessis to talk about food waste in SA. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, tra…

New Moon crater discovered: Do humans want to inhabit a planet where impacts like this can happen?

John Maytham speaks to Dr Daniel Cunnama, Science Engagement Astronomer at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), about the newly discovered McGetchin crater, what its formation tells us about impacts on the Moon, and what the discovery could mean for humanity's ambitions to establish a…

Can you have a proper South African braai without the meat?

John Maytham speaks to Braaimaster Jan Braai about whether you can have a proper braai without meat, what belongs on a vegetarian braai grid, and whether the braai itself — rather than what's on it — is what makes it such an important part of South African heritage.  Presenter John Maytham is an a…

Kombucha: Is the trendy drink good for your health?

John Maytham speaks to Dr Amanda Lloyd, Researcher in Food, Diet and Health in the Department of Life Sciences, about what the science actually tells us about kombucha, whether its reputation as a health drink is justified, and what consumers should know before reaching for a bottle.  Presenter Jo…

F1 coming to the Western Cape

John Maytham speaks to Bob Hartslief about plans to bring a Formula 1 Grand Prix to the Swartland and the proposed development of a year-round motorsport precinct.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local …

DA under scrutiny: Where is the moral compass?

John Maytham speaks to Adriaan Basson about his criticism of the DA’s handling of internal controversies and the political power struggles within the party.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and int…