Graeme Raubenheimer and Dr. Anthony Turton engage in a critical discussion regarding Johannesburg's escalating water crisis.

Graeme Raubenheimer and Dr. Anthony Turton engage in a critical discussion regarding Johannesburg's escalating water crisis.

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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.

The water crisis in Johannesburg 

John Maytham is joined by Gary Kirsten, former South African cricketer and renowned coach, to unpack what makes this Proteas side special — and why they just might lift the trophy at Lord’s

John Maytham is joined by Gary Kirsten, former South African cricketer and renowned coach, to unpack what makes this Proteas side special &mdash; and why they just might lift the trophy at Lord&rsquo;s

Proteas Cricket: Test series round-up 

John Maytham speaks with Independent Journalist and Foreign Policy Analyst Peter Fabricius about Mozambique’s escalating political crisis. They discuss opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane’s imminent return from exile ahead of Daniel Chapo’s inauguration as president. Fabricius highlights Mondlane’s rejection of the election results, his claims of vote manipulation, and his vow to declare himself president. 

John Maytham speaks with Independent Journalist and Foreign Policy Analyst Peter Fabricius about Mozambique&rsquo;s escalating political crisis. They discuss opposition leader Ven&acirc;ncio Mondlane&rsquo;s imminent return from exile ahead of Daniel Chapo&rsquo;s inauguration as president. Fabricius highlights Mondlane&rsquo;s rejection of the election results, his claims of vote manipulation, and his vow to declare himself president.&nbsp;

Political unrest in Mozambique: Mondlane’s Defiant Return

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.

The water crisis in Johannesburg

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