Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
Playlist by Afternoon Drive with John MaythamThe highlights from John Maytham's weekday showFollow the podcast:
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England Cricket Alcohol Ban
John Maytham speaks to Neil Manthorpe, cricket writer and analyst, about the latest controversy surrounding England Test captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson. They discuss the ECB investigation into an alleged curfew breach, questions over England's team culture, the possibility of stric…
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Airline Taxes
John Maytham speaks to Lindsey Schutters, journalist with Daily Maverick, about the airline industry's campaign to reduce aviation taxes and charges. Using insights gathered at an IATA briefing, they discuss the debate over passenger taxes, airline profitability, consumer rights and the role air co…
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Greening CBD
John Maytham speaks to Vincent Truter, Greening Lead at Mission for Inner City Cape Town, about a growing movement to transform the CBD through trees, indigenous planting and community-led stewardship. They discuss the success of projects such as the Bree Street Experiment, the role of urban greeni…
05:55
Whale Graveyard
John Maytham speaks to Maryke Musson, marine biologist, conservationist and Executive at the South African Association for Marine Biological Research, about the discovery of a vast whale graveyard deep beneath the Indian Ocean. They discuss what the ancient whale remains reveal about marine evoluti…
09:20
Comrades
John Maytham speaks to Mike Finch, editor of Runner’s World, about the record-breaking prize purse on offer at the 2026 Comrades Marathon. They discuss the financial incentives available to elite runners, the possibility of new records on the shortened Up Run route, and what spectators can expect f…
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The Trojan Horse Massacre
John Maytham speaks to Professor Premesh Lalu, who helped establish the Trojan Horse Memorial in Athlone, about the significance of the site as a place of remembrance. They reflect on the events of 15 October 1985, when apartheid security police opened fire on protesting youths, killing three young…
08:59
How to fix Kirstenbosch
John Maytham speaks to Don Pinnock about a proposed rescue and rebuilding plan for Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, examining concerns over staffing, conservation capacity, plant collections, funding, governance and the long-term future of one of South Africa’s most important botanical institutions. …
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The Four Diseases Driving 84% of Discovery Health Costs
To unpack what this means for patients, costs, and the future of healthcare, John Maytham is joined by Dr Ron Whelan, who leads Discovery Health and authored key insights from the report. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serv…
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Colourful history of the world cup
John Maytham is joined by Veteran Broadcaster, Mike Wills, to trace back the World Cup’s chaotic, yet colourful history. 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 late…
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Blood will flow: With author, Alex Perry
Joining John Maytham to tell us all about his book “Blood will flow”, is author, Alex Perry. 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, traff…
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