Political Analyst Mpumelelo Mkhabela weighs in on the drama that plagued the Miss South Africa pageant this year after Miss South Africa entrant Chidimma Adetshina withdrew from the pageant over her nationality.

Political Analyst Mpumelelo Mkhabela weighs in on the drama that plagued the Miss South Africa pageant this year after Miss South Africa entrant Chidimma Adetshina withdrew from the pageant over her nationality.

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.

Universal lessons the Chidimma Adetshina saga has taught us

John Maytham is joined by Ms. Prudence Moilwa, Head of Complaints and Investigations at the National Consumer Commission, to discuss the progress of the FlySafair investigation. Ms. Moilwa shares insights into the ongoing inquiry, the objectives of the NCC in addressing consumer concerns, and provides guidance on how consumers can actively engage in the process.

John Maytham is joined by Ms. Prudence Moilwa, Head of Complaints and Investigations at the National Consumer Commission, to discuss the progress of the FlySafair investigation. Ms. Moilwa shares insights into the ongoing inquiry, the objectives of the NCC in addressing consumer concerns, and provides guidance on how consumers can actively engage in the process.

Consumer Commission challenges FlySafair on overbooking policy

John Maytham is joined by Tonia Antoniazzi, Labour Party MP and key signatory of the open letter, to discuss its contents and the call to England Cricket CEO, Richard Gould

John Maytham is joined by Tonia Antoniazzi, Labour Party MP and key signatory of the open letter, to discuss its contents and the call to England Cricket CEO, Richard Gould

Open letter to England Cricket 

John Maytham is joined by Professor Mike Bruton, Founder and Life Patron of the Cape Town Science Centre, to discuss the inspiring Darwin Projects. As a passionate advocate for making science accessible to all, Professor Bruton shares how these initiatives aim to spark curiosity and learning, fostering greater engagement with science across diverse communities.

John Maytham is joined by Professor Mike Bruton, Founder and Life Patron of the Cape Town Science Centre, to discuss the inspiring Darwin Projects. As a passionate advocate for making science accessible to all, Professor Bruton shares how these initiatives aim to spark curiosity and learning, fostering greater engagement with science across diverse communities.

Universal lessons the Chidimma Adetshina saga has taught us

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