



Impact of delay in draft alcohol bill
To unpack why reform is urgent and what the Liquor Amendment Bill could achieve, John Maytham speaks to Busisiwe Kabane-Bailey, Innovation Director at DG Murray Trust, whose work focuses on alcohol-related harm and gender-based violence. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show…

Day 10 of US-Israel war in Iran
Author and Distinguished Public Policy Fellow at the American University of Beirut, Rami G Khouri, speaks to John Maytham about the ongoing war in Iran. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veter…

Skubu: the world's first fully automated, IoT-enabled refill store located in Diepsloot, South Africa
John Maytham is joined by Eben De Jongh, Founder of Sonke Sales Solutions and the driving force behind the SKUBU concept, to unpack how this automated refill store is helping families stretch their grocery budgets while also reducing environmental waste. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the la…

Cape Town Cycle tour follow-up
To reflect on the weekend’s race, the atmosphere around the city, and what the event means for Cape Town, John Maytham is joined by Dave Bellairs, CEO of the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and aut…

No taxis in Cape Town today
Taxi drivers were expected to march to the Nyanga police station to call for progress in several unresolved cases and improved security around the rank. To unpack the latest developments and what they mean for commuters and operators, John Maytham is joined by Nkululeko Sityebo, spokesperson for th…

Australia’s New Porn Law: Age Checks Now Mandatory
To unpack what these new rules around porn accessibility in Australia mean for both users and platforms, John Maytham is joined by Rorke Wilson, a social media law specialist, who will help explain how the legislation works and whether it could set a precedent for other countries grappling with the…

Von Memerty’s Death: What It Means for Assisted Dying Laws
John Maytham is joined by Marianne Thamm, journalist at the Daily Maverick, who has been closely following the story and the broader right-to-die debate in South Africa. She’ll help us understand how this case may influence public perception — and potentially complicate efforts to change the law fo…

A weigh in on Dave Rennie becoming New Zealand’s rugby coach
John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Daily Maverick sports editor, about what Rennie’s arrival means for the All Blacks, the challenges he’ll face in integrating overseas-based talent, and how his broad perspective could make New Zealand even more formidable on the world stage. Afternoon Drive with J…

Kyle Cowan’s involvement in bringing down former ANC MP, Vincent Smith
John Maytham speaks to Kyle Cowan, News24 investigative journalist, about the painstaking work that went into exposing corruption at the highest levels and the lessons learned along the way. He shares insights on the investigative process, the challenges of confronting powerful figures, and the bro…

Books with John Maytham 06 March 2026
Join in to hear John talk about the favourite books he read this week! Open Season by Jonathan Kellerman A Family Matter by Claire Lynch Exit Wounds by Peter Godwin Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk…