Political Analyst Dr. Ongama Mtimka considers why the skyrocketing cost of
living isn't taking centre stage in the 2024 election campaigns.

Political Analyst Dr. Ongama Mtimka considers why the skyrocketing cost of living isn't taking centre stage in the 2024 election campaigns.

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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.

Why is the unbearable cost of living not a political weapon?

Each day this week we will be speaking to South African citizens who will be sharing who they will vote for in the 2024 elections and why? John Maytham speaks to Ashiek Manie, a school principal who will be voting ANC. 

Each day this week we will be speaking to South African citizens who will be sharing who they will vote for in the 2024 elections and why? John Maytham speaks to Ashiek Manie, a school principal who will be voting ANC.

Who am I voting for, on May 29?

One person has been killed and several others injured on a Singapore Airlines flight from London that was hit by severe turbulence.The Singapore-bound Boeing 777-300ER was diverted to Bangkok and landed at 15:45 local (08:45 GMT). 

One person has been killed and several others injured on a Singapore Airlines flight from London that was hit by severe turbulence.The Singapore-bound Boeing 777-300ER was diverted to Bangkok and landed at 15:45 local (08:45 GMT).

Death by turbulence? Pilot explains how bad/scary it is

Rosheda Muller is the Chairperson of the Western Cape Informal Traders Coalition and joins John to comment on the City of Cape Town's efforts to make improvements to informal trading. 

Rosheda Muller is the Chairperson of the Western Cape Informal Traders Coalition and joins John to comment on the City of Cape Town's efforts to make improvements to informal trading.

Why is the unbearable cost of living not a political weapon?

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