Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
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“Criminal syndicate” inside the Lottery says SIU
February 16, 2024 14:37 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBGroundUp Journalist Raymond Joseph joins John to break down the Criminal syndicate that has been exposed by a three-year investigation that has revealed collusion between Lottery officials, former board members, lawyers and non-profit organisations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Burning Planet: Cites Rethink Analysis
February 16, 2024 14:31 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MBOur Burning Planet is the Daily Maverick section devoted to expert environmental opinion and analysis. We partner up each Friday on the Afternoon Drive to discuss a burning issue. Tony Gerrans Executive Director of HIS Africa joins John to explain the stance that the trade of wild animals is due for a major rethink for biodiversity’s sake’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DHL Stormers 23 against the Sharks Saturday 16th Feb
February 16, 2024 14:13 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MBStormers coach John Dobson joins John to consider the feature of changes that the team brings back to the match after a three-week break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After almost 2 weeks without power, central Karoo towns have electricity again
February 15, 2024 16:10 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBGuest: Riaan Geel Resident & Community Leader See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Presidents Reply SONA
February 15, 2024 15:38 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBGuest: Political Analyst PROF Ntsikelelo breakfast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Girls & Porn – Prof Deevia Bhana, a professor in gender and childhood sexuality
February 15, 2024 15:02 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBGuest: Prof Deevia Bhana See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Presidents Reply SONA
February 15, 2024 14:34 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MBGuest: Babalo Ndenze See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SANDF scraps speculation, opts for probe into mortar bomb that killed 2 soldiers in DRC
February 15, 2024 14:21 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBGuest: Pikkie Greef- SANDU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SAA Repeal Bill
February 15, 2024 14:10 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBGuest: LINDEN BURNS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Badly run municipalities & property values
February 15, 2024 14:04 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBGuest: John Jack- CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How renewable energy could pose a threat to environment
February 14, 2024 15:38 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBJohn Maytham speaks to Dr Oliver Cowan, a conservation scientist with the Endangered Wildlife Trust, about the potential negative effect on the environment of renewable and green energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IEC/DIRCO
February 14, 2024 15:28 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBJohn Maytham speaks to Helen Zille, chair of the Democratic Alliance's federal council about their fight to ensure voters abroad have access to voting stations, so they can cast their ballot in the upcoming national elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Enhanced Games
February 14, 2024 14:46 - 8 minutes - 8 MBSports scientists Ross Tucker speaks to John Maytham about the Enhanced Games, where there will be no drug testing, and athletes will be allowed to use performance enhancing substances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COCT Household Survey
February 14, 2024 14:39 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBJohn Maytham speaks to Hugh Cole, the City of Cape Town's Director for Policy and Strategy about the upcoming household survey being conducted by the City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COTY Short List
February 14, 2024 14:28 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBMotoring journalist Kumbi Mtshakazi, speaks to John Maytham about the finalists in the various categories in the South African Car of the Year competition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SARU Private Equity Partner
February 14, 2024 14:18 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBSenior sportswriter for News24, Heinz Schenk speaks to John Maytham about how the Springboks are on the brink of an equity deal with an Amercian investor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The President’s response to the SONA debate
February 13, 2024 15:48 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBGuest: EWN’s Lindsay Dentlinger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrate World Radio Day with a Brave Producer in Chad
February 13, 2024 15:32 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBOn World Radio Day, Africa turns to a brave community radio producer situated in Liwa, Chad. Mahamat Moustapha Maïnou is the Producer and Presenter of the Debate Show 'Kura Bari' on NDARASON radio, and a firm believer of the power of community radio on our continent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
South Africa sends 2,900 troops to the DRC
February 13, 2024 14:26 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBHelmoed-Römer Heitman a South African author and commentator on military affairs and he joins Africa to consider the motivation for and implications of South Africa’s plan to deploy 2,900 troops as its contribution to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) force tasked with addressing armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A final call for Vodacom in the ‘Please Call Me’ saga
February 13, 2024 13:40 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBTech Journalist Toby Shapshak joins Africa to discuss the latest chapter in the two decade ‘Please Call Me’ saga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parents rally outside Cape Town school following student stabbing
February 13, 2024 13:28 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBKerry Mauchline is Spokesperson to Western Cape Minister of Education at Western Cape Government and she joins Africa with a response to the protest by parents at JG Meiring High School against both the principal and the provincial education department for a lack of any response to their concerns about their children’s safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stellenbosch student accommodation
February 13, 2024 06:31 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBPippa Hudson speaks to Michelle Le Roux about Stellenbosch's student accommodation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why are we seeing daily strikes in Germany?
February 12, 2024 16:21 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBProf Andre Thomashausen is a Prof Emeritus of International Law (Unisa) and joins Pippa to provide clarity on the recent spate of strikes seen in Germany. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Waiting for Smith" at Hout Bay Ingoma Choir at "Uthando" Summer Concerts
February 12, 2024 16:12 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBGuest: British Singer songwriter Harry Lloyd, aka "Waiting for Smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mayor – Cash for Power
February 12, 2024 15:47 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBMayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is in conversation with Pippa Hudson to unpack “Our Shared Energy Future” and what it will mean for the City of Cape Town See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NSRI Update on Female Drowning in Clifton
February 12, 2024 14:50 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBCraig Lambinon is the Spokesperson for the NSRI and joins Pippa to shed light on the terrible situation that unfolded at Clifton Beach on Sunday – with a female tragically losing her life. Police are appealing for information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Special Votes for the 2024 Elections – Pending an Election Date
February 12, 2024 14:36 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBMichael Hendrickse is the IEC’s Provincial Electoral Officer in the Western Cape and joins Pippa to tell us what we need to know when it comes to applications and registrations of special votes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A tribute to Kelvin Kiptum
February 12, 2024 14:22 - 5 minutes - 5 MBCraig Ray joins Pippa to pay homage to Kelvin Kiptum who tragically lost his life this weekend, alongside his coach. We reflect on his remarkable career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peanut-Butter pulled from Shelves amid Toxin Fears
February 12, 2024 13:31 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBProf Lucia Anelich is a Food Safety Expert/Owner of Anelich Consulting – she joins Pippa to comment on the recall of several brands of peanut-butter, following concerns of high levels of toxins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
South African singer/songwriter FILIPA to take part in Portugal’s Festival da Canção
February 09, 2024 16:17 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBSouth African Pretoria born singer Filipa joins Africa from Portugal, where she is flying the South African flag high as a finalist in one of Portugal’s most high-profile music events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SONA unpacked: Navigating unemployment and economic prospects
February 09, 2024 15:27 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBAndrew Fulton is Director at Eighty20, a consumer analytics and research firm that released an overview of the key statistics that must be considered for an accurate analysis of the current state of South Africa up against the goals expressed by President Ramaphosa during the State of the Nation Address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SONA 2024 leaves South Africa with less certainty and more despair
February 09, 2024 14:28 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBAmanda Rinques is The National Training and Education Manager at Black Sash and she expresses the human rights organisation’s stance that the President's address lacked tangible progress in addressing basic rights and improving the lives of the majority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Quit caffeine and feel the perks
February 09, 2024 14:12 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBProfessor and Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre, Lancaster University joins Africa to remind listeners of the dangers of excess caffeine consumption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Visa Reform: A vision to empower talent and enrich investment
February 09, 2024 13:40 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBLisa Szöke is a Senior Associate at Guy & Associates and she joins Africa to assess the initial draft released by The Department of Home Affairs to amend the Immigration Regulations to enhance South Africa's capacity to attract and retain skilled individuals, fostering economic development and growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Shadow of a Nation: Cyril’s ‘Masterplan’ against Crime and Corruption
February 09, 2024 13:30 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBKaram Singh is the Executive Director at Corruption Watch, and he joins Africa to measure the prospects of the series of comprehensive plans to combat crime described by the President at SONA 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Much ado about SONA thing
February 08, 2024 16:07 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBPresident Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver his 2024 State of the Nation Adress in an election year where support for the ruling party could be lost not only to the existing opposition parties but also to the new uMkhonto weSizwe party, which has won the support of former president Jacob Zuma, John Maytham speaks to Richard Calland, political analyst, emeritus associate professor at the University of Cape Town and a founding partner of the Paternoster Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
A tribute to Zuleikha Mayat
February 08, 2024 15:57 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MBFerial Haffajee is Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick and she joins John to celebrate the life and work of Zuleikha Mayat, most well known for her renowned cookbook “Indian Delights" and a playwright, travel writer, and scholar of migration aimed at preserving marginalized cultural narratives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bafana Bafana pipped by Nigeria at AFCON
February 08, 2024 14:50 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MBSizwe Mbebe is a Football blogger at Guten Morgen Africa and he joins John to discuss Bafana Bafana’s position in the Africa Cup of Nations after their 4-2 defeat against Nigeria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EFF to show solidarity with members excluded from SONA
February 08, 2024 14:35 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBNtombovuyo Veronica Mente is a South African politician serving as the Chairperson of the Economic Freedom Fighters since her election in December 2019 and she joins John to bring the EFF’s perspective on the SONA Address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SONA 2024
February 08, 2024 13:39 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBJohn Maytham and Lindsay Dentlinger preview SONA 2024 John Maytham speaks to EWN Parliamentary Reporter Lindsay Dentlinger ahead of the 2024 State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, in an election year as well as one which marks thirty years of democracy in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Baxter Theatre Presents ‘Expelled’
February 07, 2024 16:18 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBPlaywright Rosalind Butler joins John to celebrate the premiere of her new South African play – EXPELLED at the Golden Arrow Studio at The Baxter for a limited season until 2 March. Bookings can be made at Webtickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John brings Dr Seuss to World Read Aloud Day
February 07, 2024 15:29 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBJohn celebrates World Read Aloud Day by reading Green Eggs and Ham, the Dr Seuss poem that his children gave him no choice but to perform on repeat in their (much) younger years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new fund to support micro-developers and create affordable housing
February 07, 2024 15:22 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBMayor Geordin Hill Lewis joins John in studio to discuss the creation of a Development Charges Fund to support micro-developers in constructing affordable housing in lowerincome communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bok’s new coaching squad
February 07, 2024 14:41 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MBDaily Maverick Sports Editor Craig Ray joins John to weigh up SA Rugby’s confirmation of the coaching changes in the Springboks setup, with Rassie Erasmus taking over as coach until the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School is one of SA’s Top Maths Schools
February 07, 2024 14:06 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBZolani Sigadi is the Mathematics Teacher at Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School in Motherwell township in Port Elizabeth, and he joins John to celebrate the school’s place on the list of the top 20 mathematics schools in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Therapists Find Healing Beyond the CouchEATHER
February 07, 2024 13:43 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBAssociate Professor and practising Psychiatrist Professor Renata Schoeman measures the value of a trend for psychological therapists to take the couch outdoors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Theatre On The Bay Presents ‘Lungs’
February 06, 2024 16:22 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBDuncan McMillans’ West End hit play Lungs which has been produced worldwide to great acclaim See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Community protests achieve the relocation of SA Navy explosive training
February 06, 2024 16:11 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBKate Handley is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Biodiversity Law Centre and she brings context to the relocation of the SA Navy's underwater explosives training outside the Simon’s Town Marine Protected Area in response to protests from the community, ocean groups, and environmental non-profit organisations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World's first IVF rhino pregnancy
February 06, 2024 14:39 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBVeterinarian Dr Hamish Curry joins John to consider the potential impact of a ground-breaking milestone of the world's inaugural in-vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancy in rhinos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacob Zuma enters the 2024 election race
February 06, 2024 14:20 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBAdriaan Basson is editor-in-chief of News24 and co-author of the recently published Who Will Rule South Africa? He considers the reality before us - ‘Zuma is back’. What will be the impact of Zuma’s entry into the National and Provincial election race? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.