Mike Wills speaks to Trevor Hattingh, spokesperson for the UIF Commissioner, about extending their office hours to Saturdays to make up for capacity issues and service shortfalls.

Mike Wills speaks to Trevor Hattingh, spokesperson for the UIF Commissioner, about extending their office hours to Saturdays to make up for capacity issues and service shortfalls.

The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show

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.

UIF services now being offered on Saturday

Professor Zwelinzima Ndevu, Director of the School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University, engages with John Maytham on the alarming findings of the Auditor-General's report on local government. Highlighting the critical need for transformational leadership and robust governance, he issues a call to action.

Professor Zwelinzima Ndevu, Director of the School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University, engages with John Maytham on the alarming findings of the Auditor-General's report on local government. Highlighting the critical need for transformational leadership and robust governance, he issues a call to action.

A call to action: Local government audit warns of chaos threat­en­ing SA

Meindertjan Rebel, Project Manager for the Muizenberg beachfrontupgrade, announces the plans to John Maytham for the upcoming improvements starting in February 2024. The project, set to conclude by 2026, will revamp key areas like Surfer's Corner, enhancing coastal protection with a new stepped revetment and a universally accessible promenade.

Meindertjan Rebel, Project Manager for the Muizenberg beachfront upgrade, announces the plans to John Maytham for the upcoming improvements starting in February 2024. The project, set to conclude by 2026, will revamp key areas like Surfer's Corner, enhancing coastal protection with a new stepped revetment and a universally accessible promenade.

Muizenberg beachfront upgrade: Major revamp announced

John Maytham speaks with Joubert Roux, Executive Chairman of CHARGE, about the launch of South Africa’s first solar-powered EV charging station in Wolmaransstad. Roux details the station’s solar and battery power, the rollout of 120 similar stations nationwide, and the project’s environmental and economic benefits. He also highlights CHARGE’s commitment to driving electric vehicle adoption in South Africa.

John Maytham speaks with Joubert Roux, Executive Chairman of CHARGE, about the launch of South Africa’s first solar-powered EV charging station in Wolmaransstad. Roux details the station’s solar and battery power, the rollout of 120 similar stations nationwide, and the project’s environmental and economic benefits. He also highlights CHARGE’s commitment to driving electric vehicle adoption in South Africa.

UIF services now being offered on Saturday

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