



Phala Phala Fallout: IPID Bombshell Tightens Pressure on Ramaphosa
John Maytham speak to Kyle Cowan, investigative journalist at News24, who has been closely following the developments and helped bring the contents of the report to light through access to information requests – The explosive Phala Phala IPID reports. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-…

The biggest DA conference yet
John Maytham speaks to Steven Friedman, political analyst, to unpack what’s really at stake—beyond the optics—and what this DA conference could signal about the DA’s trajectory in a shifting political landscape. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned j…

Food for Thought: The Diet That Could Protect Your Brain
John speak to Professor Eef Hogervorst | Professor of Biological Psychology at Loughborough University, who helps us unpack what this means for everyday people — and whether changing what’s on your plate could really influence how your brain ages. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turn…

Books with John Maytham
Join John Maytham to discover what books caught his interest this week. Here are the list of books John read this week: Hadacol Boogie by James Lee Burke Discipline by Larissa Pham The Tree of Life by Max Telford Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned…

Government Takes 20,000 Land Occupiers to Court
John Maytham speaks to Minister of Public works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson to unpack the legal strategy in taking 20 000 land occupiers to court , the realities on the ground, and what this court action could mean for both residents and the broader housing crisis in South Africa. Presente…

Award-winning South African Board game created by students launches at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfro
John Maytham speaks to Elijah Djan, co-founder and creator of FinMaster, who—alongside co-founder Danei Rall—is on a mission to equip the next generation with the confidence and tools to make smarter money decisions – The South African Board game will launch tonight at Exlcusive books at the V&A Wa…

The Two Oceans Marathon and everything you need to know!
John Maytham speaks to Mike Finch, from Runner’s World and Bicycling, to break down everything you need to know—from race strategy to what makes this event so unique on the international circuit – The 2026 Two Oceans Marathon. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran…

The new History curriculum with Prof Jonathan Jansen
speaks to Jonathan Jansen, Distinguished Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University, who has strongly criticised the proposed curriculum, describing it as “anti-intellectual and soul-deadening.” Jansen raises concerns about both the substance and intent of the overhaul, warning it could unde…

Stormers chat – John Maytham and John Dobson discuss the France trip
John Maytham speaks to John Dobson | Head Coach of the Stormers, fresh off the trip to France — a journey that also saw broadcaster John Maytham embedded with the squad — offering a behind-the-scenes look at life on tour and the emotional toll of such a narrow defeat. Presenter John Maytham is an …

“The Minister has a lot to answer for” - Minister Sisisi Tolashe and her luxury SUV’s
John Maytham speaks to Wayne Duvenage | CEO at Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, who weighs in on why this matter goes beyond Minister Sisisi Tolashe and her luxury cars— and what it says about governance and public trust in South Africa today. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-ta…