In a conversation with John Maytham, Steven Friedman provides insights into Jacob Zuma's expulsion from the ANC and his refusal to accept it. Friedman discusses how Zuma, now leader of the MK Party, rejects the legitimacy of his removal, framing the ANC as his "family" and vowing to challenge the decision through appeals or legal action

In a conversation with John Maytham, Steven Friedman provides insights into Jacob Zuma's expulsion from the ANC and his refusal to accept it. Friedman discusses how Zuma, now leader of the MK Party, rejects the legitimacy of his removal, framing the ANC as his "family" and vowing to challenge the decision through appeals or legal action

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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.

Zuma Fights to retain ANC membership

John Maytham and Craig Ray discuss Pieter-Steph du Toit’s stellar form that earned him the2024 World Men’s 15s Player of the Year award, celebrating his impact and the inclusion of seven Springboks in the Dream Team of the Year. They also reflected on what this success means for South African rugby’s future.

John Maytham and Craig Ray discuss Pieter-Steph du Toit’s stellar form that earned him the 2024 World Men’s 15s Player of the Year award, celebrating his impact and the inclusion of seven Springboks in the Dream Team of the Year. They also reflected on what this success means for South African rugby’s future.

Dream Team: What’s next for the Springboks?

John Maytham speaks with News24 journalist Carol Paton, recently back from COP29 in Azerbaijan, about the $300 billion climate finance pledge by 2035, which disappointed developing nations seeking $1.3 trillion. Paton discusses the tensions, including a walkout by least developed countries, funding debates involving China and Saudi Arabia, and South Africa’s Minister Dion George calling the deal a pragmatic success

John Maytham speaks with News24 journalist Carol Paton, recently back from COP29 in Azerbaijan, about the $300 billion climate finance pledge by 2035, which disappointed developing nations seeking $1.3 trillion. Paton discusses the tensions, including a walkout by least developed countries, funding debates involving China and Saudi Arabia, and South Africa’s Minister Dion George calling the deal a pragmatic success

COP29: $300 Billion Climate Deal faces backlash from developing nations

John Maytham and Emeritus Professor in Sociology at the University of the Witwatersrand and a Professorial Research Associate, at the Department of Politics and International Studies, Roger Southall, explore whether South Africa is truly one of the most politically polarized countries in the world. Southall argues that while the country’s history of colonialism, apartheid, and inequality has left deep scars, its current political landscape is more characterized by diversity of opinion than entrenched conflict.

John Maytham and Emeritus Professor in Sociology at the University of the Witwatersrand and a Professorial Research Associate, at the Department of Politics and International Studies, Roger Southall, explore whether South Africa is truly one of the most politically polarized countries in the world. Southall argues that while the country’s history of colonialism, apartheid, and inequality has left deep scars, its current political landscape is more characterized by diversity of opinion than entrenched conflict.

Zuma Fights to retain ANC membership

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