The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show

John Maytham is a trained actor who made the switch to radio over 20 years ago when he joined the news team at Radio 604.

He then swapped reporting for anchoring an AM drive time show at a national talk radio station.

Once he set the bar for South African news and talk radio he accepted the challenge to join Primedia Broadcasting and help establish the newly founded CapeTalk, fulfilling the role of both News Editor and Breakfast Host.

He was the first host to switch on the mic on 14 October 1997.

Years later, he was also the first radio broadcaster to do a Google Hangout in South Africa.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi, CMO of Proudly South African, joins John Maytham to discuss SONA 2025 and the organization’s call for officials and guests to wear locally made fashion. She highlights how this initiative goes beyond red-carpet glamour, emphasizing its role in job creation, economic growth, and showcasing South African pride, particularly in the Retail–Clothing, Textile, Footwear, and Leather (R-CTFL) sector.

Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi, CMO of Proudly South African, joins John Maytham to discuss SONA 2025 and the organization&rsquo;s call for officials and guests to wear locally made fashion. She highlights how this initiative goes beyond red-carpet glamour, emphasizing its role in job creation, economic growth, and showcasing South African pride, particularly in the Retail&ndash;Clothing, Textile, Footwear, and Leather (R-CTFL) sector.

SONA 2025 & the call to wear local UCT 

Professor John Stremlau, Honorary Professor of International Relations at the University of the Witwatersrand, joins John Maytham to discuss the uncertainty sparked by President Trump’s executive order pausing US foreign aid, including PEPFAR.

Professor John Stremlau, Honorary Professor of International Relations at the University of the Witwatersrand, joins John Maytham to discuss the uncertainty sparked by President Trump&rsquo;s executive order pausing US foreign aid, including PEPFAR.

US Aid freeze sparks HIV concern

Elijah Moholola, Senior Manager of Media and Social Media at UCT joins John to address the university’s accommodation challenges amidst overwhelming demand.

Elijah Moholola, Senior Manager of Media and Social Media at UCT joins John to address the university&rsquo;s accommodation challenges amidst overwhelming demand.

UCT Beds Crunch: 71% of applicants can be housed

George Michalakis, DA Chief Whip in Parliament, discusses the party’s proposed Local Government: Municipal Structures Second Amendment Bill, 2025 with John Maytham. He explains how the Bill aims to stabilize local coalitions by introducing an electoral threshold for municipal council seats, reducing the influence of “kingmaker” parties and promoting more stable governance. The Bill also extends the timeframe for electing key municipal officials to support coalition-building efforts.

George Michalakis, DA Chief Whip in Parliament, discusses the party&rsquo;s proposed Local Government: Municipal Structures Second Amendment Bill, 2025 with John Maytham. He explains how the Bill aims to stabilize local coalitions by introducing an electoral threshold for municipal council seats, reducing the influence of &ldquo;kingmaker&rdquo; parties and promoting more stable governance. The Bill also extends the timeframe for electing key municipal officials to support coalition-building efforts.

DA pushes for bill to stabilise coalition

Former Bafana Bafana star Nasief Morris speaks to John Maytham about his appointment as head coach of UCT’s women’s football team. Succeeding Ahmed Parker, Morris shares his vision for guiding the team in their debut Hollywoodbets Super League season, building on their 2024 National Play-offs success. 

Former Bafana Bafana star Nasief Morris speaks to John Maytham about his appointment as head coach of UCT&rsquo;s women&rsquo;s football team. Succeeding Ahmed Parker, Morris shares his vision for guiding the team in their debut Hollywoodbets Super League season, building on their 2024 National Play-offs success.&nbsp;

Nasief Morris Leads UCT Women’s Football into New Era

John Maytham and News 24 Foreign Editor Philip De Wet dissect the escalating tensions between South Africa and Rwanda over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They explored Rwanda's claim that the SAMIDRC mission, led by South Africa, has contributed to ceasefire violations,

John Maytham and News 24 Foreign Editor Philip De Wet dissect the escalating tensions between South Africa and Rwanda over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They explored Rwanda's claim that the SAMIDRC mission, led by South Africa, has contributed to ceasefire violations,

Rwanda Points Fingers at SA Amid M23 Conflict in DRC

Dr Herkulaas Combrink, Senior Lecturer and Co-Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Digital Futures at the University of the Free State joins John Maytham to discuss DeepSeek’s market disruption. 

Dr Herkulaas Combrink, Senior Lecturer and Co-Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Digital Futures at the University of the Free State joins John Maytham to discuss DeepSeek&rsquo;s market disruption.&nbsp;

DeepSeek’s Shockwave: A New Era for AI and Global Markets?

In conversation with John Maytham, South African Weather Service CEO Ishaam Abader addresses the recent cyberattack that disrupted the organization’s website and email services. Abader explains how the breach, suspected to be criminal in nature, affected critical weather-related communication, including aviation and marine services. 

In conversation with John Maytham, South African Weather Service CEO Ishaam Abader addresses the recent cyberattack that disrupted the organization&rsquo;s website and email services. Abader explains how the breach, suspected to be criminal in nature, affected critical weather-related communication, including aviation and marine services.&nbsp;

SA Weather Hack: Cyberattack disrupts critical services

Africa Melane is joined by Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) to consider the upcoming North Gauteng High Court case on 28 January. The case aims to compel the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) to allow medical schemes to offer Low-Cost Benefit Options (LCBOs).

Africa Melane is joined by Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) to consider the upcoming North Gauteng High Court case on 28 January. The case aims to compel the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) to allow medical schemes to offer Low-Cost Benefit Options (LCBOs).

Council for Medical Schemes blocks path to universal health coverage

Annika Larsen speaks with Africa Melane about her exclusive interview with Janusz Walus, the convicted killer of Chris Hani, revealing the startling confessions Walus made.

Annika Larsen speaks with Africa Melane about her exclusive interview with Janusz Walus, the convicted killer of Chris Hani, revealing the startling confessions Walus made.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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