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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

CapeTalk

100 episodes

The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show

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  1. Does Bird watching slow the cognitive decline

    · 7:13

    John Maytham speaks to Dr Schalk Burger, neurosurgeon and avid birder, about research into the potential benefits of birdwatching for brain health, cognitive ageing and people living with dementia, and how connecting…

  2. Mitchells Plain unites to tackle violence and unemployment

    · 5:39

    John Maytham speaks to Lesley Ann van Selm, founder and managing director of Khulisa Social Solutions, about efforts to tackle unemployment, gangsterism, substance abuse and gender-based violence in Mitchells Plain by…

  3. Ramaphosa weighs findings on Iran’s unauthorised naval participation

    · 6:25

    John Maytham speaks to defence analyst Helmoed Heitman about the investigation into South Africa’s January BRICS naval exercises, the alleged failure to follow President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions on Iran’s…

  4. Investing in young people’s mental health before crisis hits

    · 9:10

    John Maytham speaks to Simone Peinke, project lead of FETCH and co-author of an article on youth mental health, about the economic and social case for early intervention, the gaps in access to mental health support,…

  5. SAA summoned to Parliament over financial turmoil and governance concerns

    · 8:07

    John Maytham speaks to Phuthego Mojapelo, aviation analyst, about South African Airways’ worsening financial and governance concerns, including delayed salaries, government guarantees, executive instability and…

  6. ANC security chief linked to alleged SSA operation targeting the EFF

    · 4:27

    John Maytham speaks to Kyle Cowan, News24 investigative journalist, about court testimony alleging links between ANC security structures and a State Security Agency operation to infiltrate the EFF, including claims of…

  7. Inside South Africa’s lion petting industry: What a three-year investigation uncovered

    · 6:12

    John Maytham speaks to Dr Stephanie Klarmann about research into animal welfare at commercial captive lion tourism facilities and the future of South Africa’s captive predator industry. Presenter John Maytham is an…

  8. What will it take to turn Johannesburg around?

    · 7:10

    John Maytham speaks to Mark Barnes, Business Day weekly columnist, about his proposals to address Johannesburg’s financial crisis, municipal debt and failing services, and the role of national government in rebuilding…

  9. Why you should vote in next week's municipal elections: Before You Sit This One Out

    · 9:06

    John Maytham speaks to writer and academic, Antjie Krog, about why South Africans should make an effort to go out next Wednesday and vote in the municipal elections. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and…

  10. Stellenbosch designer named 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year

    · 7:01

    John Maytham speaks to Dr Michelle Stein, founder of Coral Bloom Studio, who has been voted entrepreneur of the year at the 38th annual Business Partners Limited awards. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and…

  11. WhichParty: New online tool helps voters compare their views with South Africa’s political parties

    · 7:45

    John Maytham is joined by Justin Abrahams, a South African software developer and engineer who created WhichParty, to explain how the voter guide works, how he gathered and verified the parties’ positions, and how the…

  12. Thyspunt nuclear project: Environmental assessment delayed allowing comparison with renewables

    · 7:29

    John Maytham is joined by Peter Becker, spokesperson for the Koeberg Alert Alliance, to discuss the extension of the environmental assessment for Eskom’s proposed Thyspunt nuclear power station, why the comparison with…

  13. Alcohol sales beyond midnight: Will longer trading hours fuel binge drinking?

    · 7:02

    John Maytham is joined by Kashifa Ancer, Project Lead for Rethink Your Drink, the DG Murray Trust’s alcohol harms reduction initiative, to explain why the organisation believes a midnight cut-off is necessary, what the…

  14. City repairs Jakes Gerwell Drive after Illegal tunnelling damage

    · 5:25

    John Maytham is joined by Cllr Roberto Quintas, Ward Councillor for Hout Bay and the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, to discuss the urgent repairs, the impact on traffic and what the…

  15. Gayton McKenzie, Blu Label and the Ticketpro sale: Questions over possible influence

    · 4:11

    John Maytham is joined by Pieter-Louis Myburgh, investigative journalist at Daily Maverick and part of its Scorpio investigative unit, who co-authored this report with Ferial Haffajee. His investigation examines…

  16. Farmers' concerns as threat of summer water restrictions loom

    · 6:23

    Jannie Strydom, CEO of Agri Western Cape, speaks to John Maytham about the impact on farmers of potential water restrictions in the summer. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and…

  17. Impact on South Africa as oil hits 5-month high

    · 6:50

    Bureau for Economic Research senior economist, Shannon Bold, speaks to John Maytham about the impact on South Africa after crude oil on Thursday jumped to a five-month high. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and…

  18. Why you should vote in next week's municipal elections: Before You Sit This One Out

    · 7:23

    John Maytham speaks to cartoonist, Zapiro, about why South Africans should make an effort to go out next Wednesday and vote in the municipal elections. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio…

  19. #TakeTheEdgeOffFridays: In Conversation with Comedian, Yaaseen Barnes

    · 25 min

    John Maytham speaks to Cape Town comedian Yaaseen Barnes about his life, career and journey into comedy. They discuss his distinctive comedic style, the experiences that have shaped his material, and the realities of…

  20. Inside the Thulani Dlomo trial: What emerged in court?

    · 4:38

    John Maytham speaks to News24 journalist Kyle Cowan about the State Security Agency’s decision to allow media access to the state capture-era trial of Thulani Dlomo and Patrick Mshotola. The pair face charges including…

  21. Books with John Maytham

    · 9:03

    Join John this week to discuss what books caught his interest. Full Circle by Chris Hammer Dodge City by Patrick deWitt Hawking – His Life and Work by Graham Farmelo Presenter John Maytham is an actor and…

  22. Mzansi’s Insect of the Year: Meet the finalists vying for the title

    · 9:15

    John Maytham speaks to Dr Charlene Janion-Scheepers, senior lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences, about the Top 10 finalists in the Mzansi Insect of the Year 2026 competition. From the colourful spiny…

  23. Proteas level the series with emphatic win over Australia as Cape Town Test looms

    · 7:00

    John Maytham speaks to Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad after South Africa's emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia in the second Test in Gqeberha. They discuss Temba Bavuma's outstanding 179, Marco…

  24. Who will be the next James Bond? The race to become 007 heats up

    · 11 min

    John Maytham speaks to movie critic Stephen Aspelling about the search for the next James Bond. With final screen tests reportedly approaching, speculation is mounting over who will take over from Daniel Craig. They…

  25. From Leftover Yarn to the Mayor’s Wardrobe: Cape Town Designer Wins Wear the Hope Challenge

    · 5:06

    John Maytham is joined by Inez Shaw, fashion designer and creator of Masikhuthazane, the winning crochet design in the City of Cape Town's 2026 Wear the Hope Design and Make Challenge, to talk about the inspiration…

  26. Cape Town’s expanding surveillance network: safer streets at what cost?

    · 7:04

    To discuss Cape Town’s expanding surveillance network, the balance between public safety and the right to privacy, and the legal safeguards governing how surveillance data is collected and used, John Maytham is joined…

  27. The Water Crisis in Makhanda and Bronkhorstspruit

    · 6:04

    Professor Kevin Winter joins John Maytham to chat about the water issues in Tshwane and Makhanda and how this is affecting residents. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and…

  28. Old Mutual: Thought Leaders Forum

    · 6:08

    A strong employee value proposition can promise competitive pay, meaningful benefits and greater wellbeing. But what matters is whether employees experience that promise in practice. Closing the gap between strategy…

  29. Pain relief at a cost: are private doctors prescribing too much medication?

    · 7:51

    To discuss the concerns raised in this article about pain medication, prescribing practices and the differences between South Africa’s public and private healthcare systems, John Maytham is joined by Nathan Geffen,…

  30. Capetonians could face water restrictions by December

    · 8:48

    Cape Town's water crisis is a pressing concern, and the city is taking steps to mitigate the issue. With water levels in the Western Cape water supply system at a critical low, the National Department of Water and…

  31. Plan B with Rebecca Davis

    · 16 min

    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 Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it…

  32. The people’s cost of care report – 93.9% oppose the proposed N2 wall.

    · 8:05

    Author, researcher and activist Candice Leigh King joins John Maytham to talk about a study she conducted called; The people’s cost of care report – where she researched what some Capetonians think about the proposed…

  33. Dlomo Trial: SSA Seeks Total Ban on Media and Public Access (Follow-up on Monday's interview with Pieter du Toit)

    · 7:05

    John Maytham speaks to Professor Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression, one of the organisations challenging the restrictions, about the implications for media freedom, transparency and…

  34. Township Extortion in Cape Town: Why Business Owners Are Afraid to Speak Out

    · 7:02

    John Maytham speaks to Dr Vanya Gastrow about how to tackle extortion in Cape Town’s townships. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a…

  35. Kruger National Park’s Restaurant Shake-Up: Who’s in and Who’s Out?

    · 7:53

    John chats to News24 Journalist Andrew Thompson about the restaurant changes in the Kruger National Park. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show…

  36. Can a Selfie Predict Cancer Survival? The Promise and Limits of Medical AI

    · 9:22

    John Maytham is joined by Interdisciplinary researcher in Biomedical engineering and AI in healthcare, Dr Samira Gholizadeh to discuss the new AI tool that can detect cancer survival by simply analysing a patient's…

  37. National Polls Point to ANC Decline and DA Gains as MK Support Shifts

    · 5:32

    John speaks to Paul Berkowitz about election polls and what the polls tell us, specifically how these polls can blur the ANC’s decline – specifically in Urban areas. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and…

  38. Stormers still ironing out their kinks ahead of Saturday's match against the Scarlets

    · 8:38

    John Maytham is joined by Stormers head coach, John Dobson to catch up on the week, the game against the Bristol bears and the game ahead, against Scarlet at Cape Town DHL stadium. Presenter John Maytham is an actor…

  39. Should Our Councillors Be Qualified to Govern?

    · 8:47

    John Maytham is joined by Mpumelelo Mkhabela, political analyst, to discuss whether our Councillors need to be qualified in order to govern? Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and…

  40. What to expect from Wednesday's Mini-Budget

    · 5:08

    John Maytham speaks to Lisette de Schepper, Chief Economist at the Bureau for Economic Research, about South Africa’s medium-term budget policy statement, the proposed fiscal anchor, the outlook for government debt and…

  41. The PA bans Media

    · 6:07

    John Maytham speaks to Prof Glenda Daniels, Secretary General of SANEF, about the Patriotic Alliance’s decision to ban the media following complaints of biased coverage, the reported hostility towards journalists…

  42. Protea Village families move closer to home as Bishopscourt restitution project advances

    · 7:19

    John Maytham speaks to Andre Maxwell, Chairperson of the Protea Village Community Property Association, about the long-delayed return of families forcibly removed from Bishopscourt during apartheid, the funding and…

  43. Mbeki Rejects Claims of Political Interference in TRC Prosecutions

    · 7:31

    John Maytham speaks to Marianne Thamm, Daily Maverick journalist, about former president Thabo Mbeki’s testimony before the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry into delayed TRC prosecutions, his denial of political…

  44. Ralph Stanfield’s Trial: Can the State Secure a Conviction?

    · 6:59

    John Maytham speaks to Aron Hyman, Senior Analyst and Criminologist at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC), about the high-stakes trial of alleged 28s gang leader Ralph Stanfield and…

  45. Is South Africa heading for its own Paris moment?

    · 6:58

    John Maytham speaks to Professor Jonathan Jansen, Professor in Education at Stellenbosch University, about the deteriorating conditions in many of South Africa’s schools, what his research has revealed about the…

  46. R20.7bn in irregular spending: Auditor-General flags provincial education departments

    · 4:22

    We speak to Jaco Londt, Western Cape Provincial Minister of Education, about the Auditor-General’s findings, what accounts for the Western Cape’s R6.2 billion in irregular expenditure, and what steps are being taken to…

  47. Cape Malay cooking in the Bo-Kaap

    · 8:44

    John Maytham speaks to Zainie Misbach, who refers to herself as a Bo-Kaap cook, about the unique Cape Malay cuisine. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is…

  48. SAPS and NPA under scrutiny: Are glossy reports masking a justice system in crisis?

    · 5:27

    John Maytham speaks to Jean Redpath, senior researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape, about what the latest annual reports reveal about the state of South Africa’s criminal justice…

  49. CT company develops vandal-resistant rail track monitoring system

    · 7:20

    John Maytham speaks to Franz Struwig, CEO and co-founder of HisWay Labs, about how TrackView works, whether low-cost monitoring technology can help tackle railway theft, and the prospects for South African rail…

  50. Should we have "None of the Above" on ballot papers?

    · 9:19

    John Maytham speaks to Dr Sithembile Mbete, Executive Director of the Public Affairs Research Institute, about whether South Africa should introduce a ‘None of the Above’ option on its ballot papers, what it could mean…

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