Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show
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Fracking Ahead: Mantashe Pushes Karoo Gas Survey Forward Amid Climate Concerns
John Maytham speaks to Chris Yelland, respected energy analyst and commentator on energy policy and regulation to discuss the Karoo fracking moving to...
Adriaan Basson on Leadership: No Room for ‘Good Cop, Bad Cop’ Tactics
Joining us to help untangle the complexities of the Madlanga commission and the Ad-Hoc committee’s enquiry into General Mkhwanazi’s claims, is Adriaan...
Mystery in Orbit: ‘Not Natural’ Object Near Mars Sparks NASA Investigation
John Maytham is joined by Dr. Daniel Cunnama, Science Engagement Astronomer at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). He’ll explain how as...
Eating for Earth: Global Experts Urge Shift to Planet-Friendly Diets
John Maytham is joined now by Christina Hicks, pProfessor within the Political Ecology group at Lancaster University's Environment Centre and one of t...
The essence of success: By Greg Mills
Joining John Maytham is Greg Mills, author of The Essence of Success and Director of The Brenthurst Foundation, to unpack the lessons of leadership, r...
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee Probes Deepening Allegations of Police Corruption
John Maytham speaks to Babalo Ndenze, EWN parliamentary correspondent, who will provide expert insight into the Ad- hoc committee’s process, the evide...
Cachalia’s Crackdown: Strategy to Tackle Gangsterism and Extortion in the Western Cape
Audio description: John Maytham is joined by Llewellyn MacMaster, Chairperson Cape Crime Crisis Coalition to discuss the anti-gang strategy disclosed...
Support or Simulation? The Hidden Cost of Grief Tech
John Maytham speaks to Kavisha Pillay, social justice activist and founding director of the Campaign on Digital Ethics (CODE). Pillay explores how gri...
Planning for the Unspoken: Ensuring Your End-of-Life Wishes Are Respected
John Maytham speaks to Leigh Meinert, Operations Manager of Dignity South Africa and former Advocacy Manager of the Association of Palliative Care Cen...
Stop Stalingrad: NPA Moves to End Zuma’s 18-Year Trial Delay
John Maytham speaks to Karyn Maughan, veteran investigative journalist at News24, to unpack the future of the Zuma corruption trial and its prospects...
Millions Spent, Murders Soar: Inside KZN’s Failing Political Killings Task Team
John Maytham speaks to Jean Redpath, a senior researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape, about the huge amount of...
On Time or Out of Time? Ranking South Africa’s Most Reliable Domestic Airlines
John Maytham speaks to News24’s Andrew Thompson about which domestic airline is the most punctual.
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Bafana’s Road to Glory: Why Injuries and Point Deductions Won’t Derail World Cup Hopes
John Maytham speaks to Yanga Sibembe, sports journalist, who has followed Bafana Bafana’s campaign closely. He provides insight into the pressure on t...
SA’s Policing Scandal Deepens: Raids Target Sibiya and Mchunu’s Chief of Staff
John Maytham speaks to Ferial Haffajee, senior journalist at the Daily Maverick, who has closely followed these unfolding events. She provides insight...
Woff Biscuit: With Pierre Malherbe
John Maytham speaks to Pierre Malherbe, whose career spans over 20 years in theatre, film, and television, about bringing this quirky production to li...
Books with John Maytham
Join John Maytham as he recaps on the authors and books he enjoyed this week.
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From Blackouts to Surplus: How South Africa Gained 10 000MW of Power Stability
John Maytham speaks to Matthew Cruise, Energy Analyst at IMPOWER, to unpack what’s driving this unprecedented surplus and whether it signals a sustain...
Legal Tech Revolution: Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Embraces GenAI with Harvey and Legora
John Maytham speaks to Retha Beerman, Director and Head of the Knowledge Management practice at CDH, about how these AI legal tools are being integrat...
Turning Down the Volume: Why are our ads so loud?
John Maytham speaks to Jon Cherry, Founder of Cherryflava Media, about the impact of overly loud ads, why it happens, and what local audiences can exp...
Rugby Rift: Players Face Test Ban Over Breakaway R360 League
John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Sports Editor at Daily Maverick, who unpacks the stakes for players, unions, and the future of professional rugby. W...
The Gaza/Israel peace deal
John Maytham speaks to James Ker-Lindsay, International Relations Expert, about what the Gaza ceasefire really means for peace prospects in the region...
South Africa’s Feathered Star: Meet the 2026 Bird of the Year!
John Maytham speaks to Kurt Martin, Communications Manager at BirdLife South Africa, who shares insights into why the Black Harrier deserves this spot...
Heritage preservation and economic sense can co-exist: Changing historic Port Alfred and Alexandria town names
Can heritage conservation and economic sense co-exist? John Maytham chats to Jennifer Schoultz about the potential name changes for Port Alfred and Al...
Crackdown at Dawn: Electronic Devices Seized from Top Cop Shadrack Sibiya’s Home
John Maytham is joined by EWN journalist, Orin Singh, to discuss the raiding of Top cop Shadrack Sibiya's home.
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Matric Results in Court: Legal Battle Over Publication Continues
John Maytham speaks to John Giles, Managing Director and digital, data, and tech lawyer at Michalsons, who sheds light on the legal and privacy implic...
The Stormers head on a three game URC tour to Wales and Italy after a strong start to the season at home
Joining John Maytham to discuss the Stormers preparations, mindset, and strategy is John Dobson, Stormers Head Coach. He’ll break down what fans can e...
JSC Continues Interviews for South Africa’s Next Superior Court Judges
Joining John Maytham to unpack the implications of the latest interviews and what they mean for the future of the judiciary is Mbekezeli Benjamin, Res...
50 years of Meerlust
Joining John Maytham is Hannes Myburgh, eighth-generation owner of Meerlust, to reflect on this remarkable journey — from a family dream to a world-re...
Should South Africans Be Concerned? Local Experts Weigh in on Global Sunscreen Scandal
Jhn Maytham is joined byDr Essack to unpack whether South Africans have reason to be worried, and how best to stay protected under the sun — without f...
Search for SA’s Next Top Prosecutor: Ramaphosa Names Panel to Find Batohi’s Successor
Joining John Maytham to unpack this development is Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitu...
Rooibos Shows New Promise in Fighting Breast Cancer: Stellenbosch Study Uncovers Potential Estrogen-Blocking Properties
John Maytham speaks to Dr Nicky Verhoog about preliminary research that suggests Rooibos tea extracts may have protective effects against estrogen rec...
Eating Gum: Another way to ensure micro-plastics enter the body?
John Maytham chats to Dr Wessel Myburgh, CEO of Uboro Biotech about chewing gum being a source of microplastics being absorbed into our bodies.
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36 teachers struck from the SACE register for serious offences against learners.
Parents drop their children off at school, expecting them to safe on the school grounds. However, John Maytham chats to child protection expert Daniel...
Zuma will never be able to pay back the money
John Maytham speaks to Karyn Maughan, News24 investigative journalist, who has been following the case closely, to break down the legal arguments and...
After His First Appearance: Mkhwanazi Faces Parliament’s Probe into Police Corruption
John Maytham speask to Babalo Ndenze, EWN reporter, to unpack the latest from the Ad Hoc Committee’s inquiry into the Mkhwanazi allegations.
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A positive increase in passengers on trains
John Maytham speaks to Raymond Maseko, PRASA’s Western Cape Regional Manager, about the turnaround strategy driving this recovery, what’s behind the r...
Parental leave, new Concourt ruling: What does this mean for UIF?
John Maytham speaks to Shivani Moodley, Senior Associate at ENS Attorneys, to unpack what the new Parental leave ruling really means for working paren...
ANC’s Ten-Point Plan: Can It Revive South Africa’s Economy?
John Maytham speaks to Ann Bernstein, Executive Director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) — a leading policy analyst and long-time c...
Israeli’s mark 2 years since the October 7th attacks
John Maytham speaks to Idan Ronan, Israeli journalist and Middle East researcher based in Netanya, who provides insight into the ongoing trauma, curre...
SCOPA Probes the RAF: Unpacking Systemic Failures at the Road Accident Fund
John Maytham speaks to Stefanie Fick, Executive Director of the Accountability Division at OUTA, about what this inquiry could mean for accountability...