John Maytham is joined by political analyst Dr. Ongama Mtimka to discuss two dramatic political developments: the ANC’s upcoming January 8th Statement and the SACP’s decision to contest the 2026 local elections independently.

John Maytham is joined by political analyst Dr. Ongama Mtimka to discuss two dramatic political developments: the ANC&rsquo;s upcoming January 8th Statement and the SACP&rsquo;s decision to contest the 2026 local elections independently.

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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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.

Political Shifts: ANC Statement & SACP's 2026 Move

John Maytham speaks with Stormers head coach John Dobson about the upcoming Champions Cup clash against Sale Sharks at Cape Town Stadium. They discuss the Stormers’ mindset heading into the pivotal match, the challenge posed by a full-strength Sharks squad, and how the team plans to handle the pressure and physicality

John Maytham speaks with Stormers head coach John Dobson about the upcoming Champions Cup clash against Sale Sharks at Cape Town Stadium. They discuss the Stormers&rsquo; mindset heading into the pivotal match, the challenge posed by a full-strength Sharks squad, and how the team plans to handle the pressure and physicality

Stormers vs. Sale Sharks: A Clash of Titans at Cape Town Stadium

John Maytham and Andrew Rens, a practicing attorney and technology law consultant, debated Cape Town’s use of CCTV cameras and drones to monitor beach alcohol consumption. Rens highlights the need for clear legal frameworks to balance public safety and privacy.

John Maytham and Andrew Rens, a practicing attorney and technology law consultant, debated Cape Town&rsquo;s use of CCTV cameras and drones to monitor beach alcohol consumption. Rens highlights the need for clear legal frameworks to balance public safety and privacy.

Big Brother on the beach: The dalebrook camera privacy debate  

On the PM Drive with John Maytham, we unpack the rise in autism diagnoses with Dr. Kristin Bartlett, an autism therapist. From genetic factors to environmental influences — what’s really behind the surge?

On the PM Drive with John Maytham, we unpack the rise in autism diagnoses with Dr. Kristin Bartlett, an autism therapist. From genetic factors to environmental influences &mdash; what&rsquo;s really behind the surge?

Political Shifts: ANC Statement & SACP's 2026 Move

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