News24 investigative journalist Jeff Wicks explains findings into the whistle blower report and mistaken identity which led to the killing of a Vereeniging engineer. 

News24 investigative journalist Jeff Wicks explains findings into the whistle blower report and mistaken identity which led to the killing of a Vereeniging engineer.

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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.

Whistleblower report gone wrong.

Ellie from Langebaan calls in to John Maytham to share her shocking experience of banking fraud at FNB, detailing how she fell victim to a sophisticated scam. What started as a single case quickly turned into a wave of listener responses, with many others reporting similar fraudulent experiences. How did this happen, and what can be done to protect consumers? 

Ellie from Langebaan calls in to John Maytham to share her shocking experience of banking fraud at FNB, detailing how she fell victim to a sophisticated scam. What started as a single case quickly turned into a wave of listener responses, with many others reporting similar fraudulent experiences. How did this happen, and what can be done to protect consumers?&nbsp;

FNB fraud nightmare: Ellie’s story sparks a wave of complaints

John Maytham is joined by Sue Tonin, Assistant Project Manager of the Mouse-Free Marion Project to discuss how the Mouse-free Marion project aims to raise funds at the Cape Town cycle tour this Sunday, the 9th of March

John Maytham is joined by Sue Tonin, Assistant Project Manager of the Mouse-Free Marion Project to discuss how the Mouse-free Marion project aims to raise funds at the Cape Town cycle tour this Sunday, the 9th of March

Mouse-Free Marion cycling team riding the CTCT to raise funds

Peter Venn, CEO of Seriti Green, calls in to share key technical insights on Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis’ decision to open the city’s electricity grid to energy traders. This bold move aims to diversify the energy supply, reduce reliance on Eskom, and boost private sector participation in power distribution.

Peter Venn, CEO of Seriti Green, calls in to share key technical insights on Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis&rsquo; decision to open the city&rsquo;s electricity grid to energy traders. This bold move aims to diversify the energy supply, reduce reliance on Eskom, and boost private sector participation in power distribution.

Whistleblower report gone wrong.

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