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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.

SA documentary My Octopus Teacher makes Oscars shortlist

On today’s BackaBiz with Standard Bank segment, John Maytham chats to Schauneen Fletcher, founder of Red Stitches Embroidery. From machine embroidery and digitizing to sewing classes and dressmaking, Schauneen is building a creative hub for makers and learners alike. She shares how she handles tricky client requests, tight deadlines, and why collaboration with fellow embroiderers keeps her business thriving. Red Stitches is now in the running to win up to R50 000, thanks to Standard Bank’s MyMoBiz campaign.

On today&rsquo;s BackaBiz with Standard Bank segment, John Maytham chats to Schauneen Fletcher, founder of Red Stitches Embroidery. From machine embroidery and digitizing to sewing classes and dressmaking, Schauneen is building a creative hub for makers and learners alike. She shares how she handles tricky client requests, tight deadlines, and why collaboration with fellow embroiderers keeps her business thriving. Red Stitches is now in the running to win up to R50 000, thanks to Standard Bank&rsquo;s MyMoBiz campaign.

BACKABIZ WITH STANDARD BANK - Red Stiches Embroidery

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa, Chair of SAMA, about the organisation’s constitutional challenge to the NHI Bill and why they believe it threatens both patients’ rights and the future of healthcare in South Africa.

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa, Chair of SAMA, about the organisation&rsquo;s constitutional challenge to the NHI Bill and why they believe it threatens both patients&rsquo; rights and the future of healthcare in South Africa.

SAMA on challenging the NHI bill 

John Maytham is joined by EWN reporter Lindsay Dentlinger to unpack the latest twists in the 2025 Budget as she shares key updates and behind-the-scenes insights

John Maytham is joined by EWN reporter Lindsay Dentlinger to unpack the latest twists in the 2025 Budget as she shares key updates and behind-the-scenes insights

SA documentary My Octopus Teacher makes Oscars shortlist

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