Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
4,519 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe highlights from John Maytham's weekday show
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The KZN ANC conference
July 25, 2022 15:20 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBGuest: Prof Steven Friedman | Researcher Professor at the Faculty of Humanities at University Of Johanesburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Pretoria community finds a way to clean up the environment and feed people at the same time
July 25, 2022 15:06 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBGuest: Mashudu Makhado See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Spirit - Mens football can learn a thing or two from wafcon!
July 25, 2022 14:44 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBInterview: Timothy Molobi City Press Sport Editor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Babita Deokaran investigation
July 25, 2022 14:37 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBGuest: Jeff Wicks- News24 Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ending load-shedding over time: Cape Town Mayor Hill-Lewis outlines plans to buy private power
July 25, 2022 14:24 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBGuest: Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New litter fences a good catch for Zeekoevlei
July 25, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBGuest: Sidney Jacobs | Chairperson at Friends of Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The WHO declaration of Monkey Pox as a global health emergency
July 25, 2022 13:35 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBGuest: Prof Adrian Puren | Head of the Centre for HIV and STI's at National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Nik Rabinowitz in studio to introduce - Unmuted - a show that attempts to make sense of it all
July 22, 2022 16:16 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBA handful of listeners join John Maytham and Nik Rabinowitz live at Cape Talk’s first POST-COVID (and small) live studio audience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Court grants FNB the right to sever relationship with Talhado
July 22, 2022 15:25 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBAslam Moosajee is a Dispute Resolution Executive at ENS Africa and he joins John to discuss the impact of the High Court dismissal of Talhado Fishing Enterprises Proprietary Limited’s urgent application for an interim interdict to prevent First National Bank (“FNB”) from closing the company's bank accounts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Freediver Zandile Ndhlovu opens up the ocean to ‘black mermaids’
July 22, 2022 14:58 - 7 minutes - 7.35 MBJohn is joined by Zandile Ndhlovu, South Africa’s first black female freediving instructor. After looking beneath, the surface of the ocean for the first time in her life at 28, she felt at home and realised she needed to help make the seas more accessible and diverse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The KwaZulu-Natal ANC Conference
July 22, 2022 14:25 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBEWN Senior politics journalist Tshidi Madia joins John with an update on The KwaZulu-Natal ANC conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Momentum Proteas Tour to England
July 22, 2022 14:19 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBSouth African commentator and sports journalist Neil Manthorpe speaks to John from the Old Trafford cricket grounds in Manchester. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Burning Planet: SA government aims to drastically cut red tape on solar energy projects
July 22, 2022 13:54 - 7 minutes - 6.68 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. John is joined by Onke Ngcuka to discuss Minister Barbara Creecy's announcement of initiatives to speed up the integration of renewable energy into the national grid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do optimists really live longer? Here’s what the research says
July 22, 2022 13:37 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBDo you tend to see the glass as half full, rather than half empty? Are you always looking on the bright side of life? Fuschia Sirois is a Professor in Social and Health Psychology at Durham University and she brings John the news that this tendency could be good for your health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The South African Rugby Legends Association (SARLA) to host Rock n' Roll Legend Foreigner live
July 21, 2022 16:12 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBGuest: John William Smit | A former South African rugby union player and former chief executive officer of the Sharks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who replaces the ANC?
July 21, 2022 15:40 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBIn a compelling article published in The Daily Maverick, Prince Mashele asks the important question - SA’s second transition is upon us, and the only question is: Who will replace the ANC? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) repo rate announcement
July 21, 2022 15:24 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBWith inflation at a 13-year hike, Financial Analyst and Chief Economist and Advisory Partner at Citadel Investment Services Maarten Ackerman joins John to discuss the implications of today’s reserve bank announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The best way to brush your teeth
July 21, 2022 15:13 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBGuest: Nigel Carter | Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation in the UK See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can employers sue for financial losses incurred during a protected strike?
July 21, 2022 15:06 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBGuest: Kerrie-Lee Olivier | An associate in ENS Africa’s employment department See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Section 194 Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's impeachment hearing
July 21, 2022 14:42 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBDaily Maverick Journalist Marianne Merten joins us to discuss the progress of Section 194 Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's impeachment hearing that began last week Monday. As we near the end of the second week of hearings, several concerns are already presenting themselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Conversation with Liberty Offshore Investments
July 21, 2022 14:14 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBBrandon Naidoo | Lead Specialist for Investment Propositions at Liberty unpacks the pros and cons of offshore investment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eskom answers to solar tariff questions
July 21, 2022 13:49 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBJohn is joined by Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha to discuss Eskom’s controversial new tariff proposal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrating International Hot Dog Day
July 20, 2022 16:16 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MBGuests: Chef Marlon De Freitas and Candice Burger from the Capsicum Culinary Studio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Eskom solar tariff
July 20, 2022 15:39 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBGuest: Chris Yelland | Energy Analyst and MD at EE Business Intelligence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gordhan sends SOS to trade union Solidarity, accepts offer to help Eskom with critical skills
July 20, 2022 15:24 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBGuest: Dirk Hermann | Deputy General Secretary of Trade Union Solidarity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A police crackdown of illegal drone operators is imminent
July 20, 2022 15:15 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MBGuest: Sean Reitz | President of the Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Association of South Africa and the CEO of United Drone Holdings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sasol, CEF to open “gas bridge” to Mozambique
July 20, 2022 15:05 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBGuest: Susan Comrie | Investigative Journalist at amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The High Court ruling that The City of Cape Town wrongly applied the remedy of “counter spoliation”
July 20, 2022 14:45 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBGuest: Prof Elmien Du Plessis | Associate Professor of Law at North West University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The MJC’s fatwa against homosexuality does more harm than good
July 20, 2022 14:30 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBGuest: Gasant Abarder See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SA's renewable energy programme in trouble, many projects no longer financially viable
July 20, 2022 14:13 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBGuest: Carol Paton | Fin24 writer-at-large See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The launch of the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra
July 20, 2022 13:39 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBGuest: Ismail Mohamed | An accomplished playwright, theatre director and arts administrator joins John to consider the launch of a National Orchestra amid a debate about transformation in the orchestral music sector in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryder Innovation Groove Tool Pro
July 19, 2022 16:05 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBGuest: Mark Nel | Marketing Manager at Omnico See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Update on the Enyobeni Tavern deaths
July 19, 2022 15:38 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBGuest: Sithandiwe Velaphi | Journalist with Daily Dispatch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Public Protector Impeachment
July 19, 2022 15:37 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBGuest: Karyn Maughan | Legal Journalist at News24 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
African Bird Fair 2022
July 19, 2022 15:03 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBGuest: Communications Manager at Birdlife Africa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Caracal poisoning
July 19, 2022 14:41 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBGuest: Gabriella Leighton | Post Doctoral Fellow at Rhodes University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Western Cape crime shift
July 19, 2022 14:23 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBGuest: Reagan Ivan Allan | Western Cape MEC for Community Safety See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prepaid Medical Aid
July 19, 2022 14:05 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBGuest: Tami Ngalo | CEO and Founder at Oyi Medical Card See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Caine Prize for African Writing
July 19, 2022 13:54 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBGuest: Rachel Zadok | Convener, Editor, and Fundraiser for Short Story Day Africa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Banyana Banyana advance to the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
July 19, 2022 13:37 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBGuest: Sizwe Mbebe | Football analyst See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ladles of Love break the record for world's largest food can mosaic
July 18, 2022 16:07 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBGuest: Danny Diliberto of Ladles of Love See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SA's fragmented maternity protection landscape
July 18, 2022 15:38 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBGuest: Catherine Pereira-Kotze | Ph.D. Candidate and Registered Dietician at University of the Western Cape See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eskom 2.0?
July 18, 2022 15:28 - 8 minutes - 8.25 MBGuest: Prof Anton Eberhard | Head of University of Cape Town Power Futures Lab at UCT Graduate School of Business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Public Protector inquiry - Tebogo Kekana testifies
July 18, 2022 15:15 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBGuest: Karyn Maughan | Legal journalist at News24 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Permanent Climate Change damage to Earth’s species
July 18, 2022 14:36 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBGuest: Christopher Trisos | Senior Research Fellow in Climate Change at UCT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SA's mass shooting problem
July 18, 2022 14:26 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MBGuest: Dr. Guy Lamb | Criminologist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lindiwe Mazibuko on Futurelect
July 18, 2022 14:13 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBGuest: Lindiwe Mazibuko | Futurelect CEO and co-founder See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Concern over new Centaurus subvariant
July 18, 2022 14:09 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBGuest: Dr. Shabir Madhi | The Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boks beat Wales
July 18, 2022 13:36 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBGuest: Craig Ray | Sports Editor at Daily Maverick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
JP Landman | The country is undeniably better off than it was five years ago
July 15, 2022 15:36 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBGuest: JP Landman | independent political and economic analyst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.