Plan B with Rebecca Davis 05 March 2026

Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it, at times, infuriating, at times inspirational, but always fascinating. Afternoo…

Drug Rehab Centres in Residential Areas: How Are They Approved?

John Maytham is joined by CapeTalk listener, Brent Palmer, as well as Abdul Ryklief, | The director of the restorative services programme at Western Cape Social Development to discuss Brent’s troubles living next to a private drug/rehab centre. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afterno…

DA opposes election of ANC chair of Portfolio committee into the Presidency

Africa Melane speaks to Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC). He provides expert insight into the importance of parliamentary oversight and how committee leadership affects governance and public trust. Afternoon Drive with …

What Washington is feeling: American/Israeli/Iran conflict

Africa Melane speaks to Heather Hulbert, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and former official in the Biden administration. She brings a seasoned perspective on US foreign policy, military strategy, and the legal framework guiding presidential action in international conflicts. Afternoon Drive wit…

Innocent until proven guilty: Naming potential sexual offenders before court appearances

It was the second day in court for Caroline Peters, who is facing a criminal charge for allegedly identifying a man accused of a sexual offence before he entered a plea. Prosecutors argue that by naming the accused, she contravened a section of the Criminal Procedure Act designed to protect the ide…

A tribute to founder of COPE, Mosiuoa Lekota

Africa Melane chats to COPE leader Teboho Loate on the legacy of COPE founder and Struggle Stalwart Mosioua Lekota. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show …

From Lecture Hall to Workplace: Rethinking SA’s Courses

Africa Melane speaks to Esme Van Deventer, an educational anthropologist and researcher in the field of post-school learning. She explains how connecting educational programs to labour market needs isn’t just about employment — it’s about building a responsive, future-ready education system. After…

62 seasoned detectives brought back into the policing fold – to help with case backlog in the Western Cape

Africa Melane speaks to police portfolio committee chair Ian Cameron and former detective Jeremy Veary on ex-cops being recruited to assist SAPS with their case backlog. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned…

Winter Olympics Blackout: Canal+ Fires First Shot in TV Rights Wars

John Maytham speaks to Lindsay Schutters, business journalist at Daily Maverick, to unpack what the Canal+ takeover means for DStv, SuperSport, Showmax, and the broader pay-TV landscape. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor …

Could Patrice Mostepe become the ANC’s next president?

John Maytham speaks to Adriaan Basson, Editor-in-Chief at News24, to unpack what Motsepe’s campaign means for the ANC, the opposition, and the country at large. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk rad…