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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The impact of the diesel price increase on the industry
John Maytham is joined now by Gavin Kelly | CEO of the Road Freight Association, to unpack what this latest fuel shock means for transport operators a...
The lack of progress in the Iran Peace Talks
To unpack the diplomatic stalemate and what comes next in the Peace Deal between Iran and the US, John Maytham is joined now by Ian Lesser, Distinguis...
Power, Knowledge, and Covid-19: The Making of a Scientific Orthodoxy
John Maytham is joined now by Pieter Streicher, co-author of the book, to unpack what this work reveals about the intersection of science, policy, and...
Two Oceans Marathon: with Champion runner, Gerda Steyn
John Maytham is joined now by South Africa’s marathon queen herself — Gerda Steyn — to reflect on another historic win, the evolution of her career, a...
The DA congress: Looking at the DA’s new leadership
John Maytham is joined now by Daniel Silke to unpack what this leadership transition means for the DA, its strategy, and its prospects going forward.<...
Dignity SA’s assisted dying case
John Maytham is joined now by Dr Liz Gwyther — former CEO of the Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa, and founder of the Palliative Me...
Phala Phala Fallout: IPID Bombshell Tightens Pressure on Ramaphosa
John Maytham speak to Kyle Cowan, investigative journalist at News24, who has been closely following the developments and helped bring the contents of...
The biggest DA conference yet
John Maytham speaks to Steven Friedman, political analyst, to unpack what’s really at stake—beyond the optics—and what this DA conference could signal...
Food for Thought: The Diet That Could Protect Your Brain
John speak to Professor Eef Hogervorst | Professor of Biological Psychology at Loughborough University, who helps us unpack what this means for everyd...
Books with John Maytham
Join John Maytham to discover what books caught his interest this week.
Here are the list of books John read this week:
Presenter John May...
Government Takes 20,000 Land Occupiers to Court
John Maytham speaks to Minister of Public works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson to unpack the legal strategy in taking 20 000 land occupiers to co...
Award-winning South African Board game created by students launches at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfro
John Maytham speaks to Elijah Djan, co-founder and creator of FinMaster, who—alongside co-founder Danei Rall—is on a mission to equip the next generat...
The Two Oceans Marathon and everything you need to know!
John Maytham speaks to Mike Finch, from Runner’s World and Bicycling, to break down everything you need to know—from race strategy to what makes this...
The new History curriculum with Prof Jonathan Jansen
speaks to Jonathan Jansen, Distinguished Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University, who has strongly criticised the proposed curriculum, descr...
Stormers chat – John Maytham and John Dobson discuss the France trip
John Maytham speaks to John Dobson | Head Coach of the Stormers, fresh off the trip to France — a journey that also saw broadcaster John Maytham embed...
“The Minister has a lot to answer for” - Minister Sisisi Tolashe and her luxury SUV’s
John Maytham speaks to Wayne Duvenage | CEO at Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, who weighs in on why this matter goes beyond Minister Sisisi Tolashe an...
Plan B with Rebecca Davis
Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebec...
The success of the Artemis II and whether this means another moon landing is certain
John Maytham speaks to Eugene Avenant | Chief Engineer at South African National Space Agency Space Operations, who helps us unpack the significance o...
Dignity SA on assisted dying
John Maytham speaks to Willem Landman | Chairperson and co-founder of DignitySA, who has spent more than a decade advocating for what he describes as...
Water or Wishful Thinking? Exposing Groundwater Detector Myths
John Maytham speaks to Dr Roger Parsons | Hydrogeologist with more than 40 years’ experience, who has been vocal about what he calls a modern-day “sna...
US‑Iran Ceasefire Deal: Terms Agreed — What’s Next?
John Maytham speaks to Heather Hulbert, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and former official in the Biden administration, who brings deep expertise o...
nside Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s first court appearance
John Maytham speaks to Karyn Maughan, legal journalist at News24, who has been closely following developments in this case and the wider implications...
Smoke Signals Again? The Cancer Warning Behind Vapes
UCT Pulmonologist Professor Richard van Zyl –Smit, talks with John Maytham about a new study showing how vaping may cause oral and lung cancer.
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The Chelsea flower show design for 2026
Renowned landscape designer Leon Kluge joins John Maytham today, to talk about the upcoming Chelsea Flower show.
Presenter John Maytham is an ac...
The draft changes to the History curriculum
Education Anthropologist Esme van Deventer talks to John Maytham about the proposed changes to the history curriculum.
Presenter John Maytham is...
Lifestyle audits in the Presidenc
Description: John Maytham speaks to ActionSA MP Athol Trollip on why the presidency is dragging its feet to complete lifestyle audits for politicians...
New Tax Proposal Raises Red Flags for South Africa’s Economy
Discussion on South Africa’s proposed gambling tax, exploring its economic impact, enforcement challenges, and the risk of unintended consequences for...
Is it possible for Donald Trump to obliterate Iran in one day?
Analysis of rising U.S.-Iran tensions, examining whether rapid large scale military destruction is feasible and the broader geopolitical risks involve...
Pakistan’s involvement in the Truce Deal to end US-Israel war on Iran
We speak to Ian Lesser, based in Brussels, to unpack the geopolitical significance of these mediation efforts by Pakistan, and what it tells us about...
SANDF deployment to the Cape Flats: Why has the shooting and killing not stopped?
Interview examining the continued gang violence on the Cape Flats despite SANDF deployment, focusing on policing strategy, justice system challenges,...
SANTACO hosting commuter talks amid the fuel hikes
Discussion on the impact of sharp fuel price increases on South Africa’s taxi industry, focusing on diesel costs, potential fare hikes, and calls for...
Fatal Crash in Camps Bay Claims Cyclist’s Life
Africa Melane speaks to Neil Robinson, who has been engaging with authorities as investigations continue, to unpack what went wrong and what needs to...
Does Trump have an exit plan for his ‘military operation’?
Mitchell Plitnick, President of ReThinking Foreign Policy, author and policy analyst, speaks to Africa Melane about the question of whether Donald Tru...
What more can government do to mitigate the fuel price increase for South Africans?
Africa Melane speaks to DDG of Mineral Resources and Petroleum about other ways to mitigate the fuel price hikes
Presenter John Maytham is an ac...
Johannesburg Mayoral Race
Africa Melane chats to election analyst Wayne Sussman about the local politics in Johannesburg, and the race for leadership in the upcoming local gove...
Long distance Travel – easter weekend
Africa Melane chats to Mathetha Mokonyama about the long distance travel routes over the easter weekend.
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and...
Is the Easter getaway slowing down? A live traffic check at the Huguenot Tunnel
Maxine Bezuidenhout, Chief Director of Traffic Management at the Western Cape Government, speaks to Africa Melane from the Huguenot Tunnel, providing...
Child poverty persists despite gains, with hunger and inequality still entrenched
Solly Maloyi, Acting DDG for Population and Social Statistics at Stats SA, speaks to Africa Melane about the latest child poverty report, which reveal...
SANDF troops are finally in the Cape Flats
Africa Melane chats to Abie Isaacs from the Cape Safety Forum about the deployment of the military on the Cape Flats.
Presenter John Maytham is...
Communication Workers Union on SA Post Office business rescue plan.
Africa Melane speaks to the Communication Workers Union’s Thami Mzileni -- about the ongoing crisis at the South African Post Office and concerns ove...