OUTA’s Julius Kleynhans weighs in on the failure by the national department of water and sanitation to meet deadlines and replace bucket toilets in informal settlements. 

OUTA’s Julius Kleynhans weighs in on the failure by the national department of water and sanitation to meet deadlines and replace bucket toilets in informal settlements.

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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.

What happened to replacing the bucket toilets in SA?

Joining John Maytham to break down the Blitzboks’ campaign—and whether they can turn things around in LA—is Keanan Hemmonsbey, sportswriter at the Daily Maverick.

Joining John Maytham to break down the Blitzboks&rsquo; campaign&mdash;and whether they can turn things around in LA&mdash;is Keanan Hemmonsbey, sportswriter at the Daily Maverick.

Poor Blitzbokke performances explained

John Maytham is joined by Dr Gumani Tshimomola, Senior Researcher for the Economic Freedom Fighters, to unpack the legal and political reality behind South Africa’s upcoming VAT hike. Dr Tshimomola argues the 0.5 percent increase set for 1 May 2025 is already law and cannot be reversed by coalition promises or press statements. He explains the constitutional rules around money bills and criticises the Government of National Unity for creating public confusion. They also explore what this means for struggling households and the future of South Africa’s fiscal accountability.

John Maytham is joined by Dr Gumani Tshimomola, Senior Researcher for the Economic Freedom Fighters, to unpack the legal and political reality behind South Africa&rsquo;s upcoming VAT hike. Dr Tshimomola argues the 0.5 percent increase set for 1 May 2025 is already law and cannot be reversed by coalition promises or press statements. He explains the constitutional rules around money bills and criticises the Government of National Unity for creating public confusion. They also explore what this means for struggling households and the future of South Africa&rsquo;s fiscal accountability.

No escape from VAT: EFF’s legal reality check

John Maytham is joined by Danny Masimene, President of the Black Business Council in the Built Environment, to unpack how the collapse of the 30% subcontracting rule has fuelled extortion, violence, and project delays in South Africa’s construction sector. Masimene explains how a once-promising empowerment policy was derailed, and how new legislation and formalising black business forums could help restore order and drive real transformation.

John Maytham is joined by Danny Masimene, President of the Black Business Council in the Built Environment, to unpack how the collapse of the 30% subcontracting rule has fuelled extortion, violence, and project delays in South Africa&rsquo;s construction sector. Masimene explains how a once-promising empowerment policy was derailed, and how new legislation and formalising black business forums could help restore order and drive real transformation.

What happened to replacing the bucket toilets in SA?

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