Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
4,200 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe highlights from John Maytham's weekday show
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The TB trial
March 20, 2024 14:49 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBJohn is joined by Dr. Lee Fairlie, Director of Maternal and Child Health at Wits RHI at the University of the Witwatersrand and national principal investigator for the late-stage trial for tuberculosis vaccine candidate that is underway in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Budget cuts to the Urban Waterway Rehabilitation Project
March 20, 2024 14:37 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBCouncillor Alex Lansdowne heads up the Section 80 Water Quality in Wetlands and Waterways Advisory Committee and he joins John to consider the extent to which the recent budget cut will limit the goals of the project See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The disappearance of John Matambu
March 20, 2024 14:25 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBPolice are probing the disappearance of Sodwana Bay skipper John Matambu, who vanished during a charter trip with customer Frederik 'Ferdie' Thomas Visser. Matambu's boat MAGNUM TOO was found burnt out in Mozambique's Dobela area by a search plane on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Baboons matter
March 20, 2024 14:08 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBJenny Threthowan from Baboon Matters gives her take on the recent meeting about baboon management in the Cape Peninsula, involving stakeholders such as SANParks and CapeNature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stormers equity deal
March 20, 2024 13:53 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBJohan le Roux from Fynbos Ekwiteit joins John to unveil The Red Disa Consortium's game-changing equity deal, securing a commanding 74% share in WP Professional Rugby (Pty) Ltd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The vape debate
March 20, 2024 13:42 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBUK correspondent Gavin Grey joins John to discuss the vote on legislation that MPs are set to make following a landmark study showed that e-cigarettes ‘might not be as harmless as originally thought’. The law will restrict vape flavours and promotions, as well as ban smoking for younger generations entirely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gender reveal - such a special thing!
March 19, 2024 16:06 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBGoodLuck announced they were expecting a baby and revealed the gender during the concert by shooting pink mini cannons into the air after a crowd countdown, indicating they are having a daughter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Motsoaledi and the tourism visa extension
March 19, 2024 15:46 - 8 minutes - 8.27 MBDaily Maverick Journalist Georgina Crouth and John discuss Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi's stance on visa renewals, clarifying that discouraging tourists was never the department's intention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lindsay Dentlingert on the raid at Mapisa-Nqakula home
March 19, 2024 15:28 - 5 minutes - 5 MBJohn speaks to EWN's Parliamentary Correspondent Lindsay Dentlinger on this morning's raid at the home of National Assembly's Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ANC and MK party set to square off in Electoral Court
March 19, 2024 14:57 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBBernadette Wicks joins John from EWN to discuss the developments of The African National Congress (ANC) and the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s legal battle in the Electoral Court in Bloemfontein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elon Musk reveals raw code for A.I. Chatbot 'Grok’
March 19, 2024 14:51 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBToby Shapshak is a South African journalist, editor, and publisher of the South African edition of Stuff magazine, and he joins John to break down Elon Musk’s decision to unveil the raw computer code for his version of an artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The JHB water crisis
March 19, 2024 14:30 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBDr. Ferrial Adam, Executive Manager of WaterCAN – OUTA, outlines urgent challenges hindering action on water outages in Johannesburg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last minute airline deals
March 19, 2024 14:11 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBAndrew Thompson is a freelance journalist that writes about travel, lifestyle, culture, tech, and business. He joins John to explain an analysis conducted to compare return flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town, considering various factors such as departure times and airline capacities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bikers targeted
March 19, 2024 13:55 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBJohn speaks to motorcyclist Ricardo Jacobs who has been a victim of thuggish behaviour on R300 & N2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pineapple Insurance Cape Talk Advertising Campaign
March 19, 2024 13:40 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBNichole Shub is the Brand Manager of a unique Pineapple Insurance advertising campaign broadcast on Cape Talk that has prompted a great deal of listener input. She joins John to discuss the creative process that informed the advertisement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Books on the Bay Literary Festival 2024
March 18, 2024 16:09 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBDavid Atwell spearheads engaging discussions and readings at the Books on the Bay festival, featuring over 40 renowned writers like Ivan Vladislavić and C.A. Davids, offering a vibrant literary experience with 28 diverse events. booksonthebay.co.za See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024 Elections require vigilance against online influence and disinformation
March 18, 2024 15:38 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MBKaren Allen from the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) warns about the growing threat of disinformation as South Africa's 2024 elections approach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lifesaving Western Cape diabetes project
March 18, 2024 14:52 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBDr. Jodi Wishnia, project manager for the PROTECTOR initiative, joins John to discuss the revolutionary diabetes telemedicine program in the Western Cape and its challenges in broader implementation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Power and Faith
March 18, 2024 14:39 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBIn her recent book, ‘Power and Faith’, Pontsho Pilane described her experience in one of South Africa's evangelical churches and highlights the vast possibilities of such a cult-like environment might. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mind the gap: bridging skills shortages in the NPA
March 18, 2024 14:06 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBRenowned white-collar crime prosecutor and forensics lawyer, Steven Powell, Head of ENS' Forensics practice, discusses with John the NPA's failures and outlines the essential steps for a methodical rebuild. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Haiti: A gangster state
March 18, 2024 13:55 - 8 minutes - 8 MBProfessor William Gumede joins John to consider Haiti's chaos, noting the staggering death toll surpassing that of the early months of the Ukrainian conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Jesse Clegg Easter Tour
March 15, 2024 16:19 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBJesse Clegg, a renowned South African Singer-Songwriter with platinum-selling albums "When I Wake Up," "Life On Mars," and "Things Unseen," invites listeners to his upcoming Easter Tour on The Afternoon Drive. Tickets via Quicket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The fight for sleep equity in SA
March 15, 2024 15:35 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBAssoc. Prof. Karine Scheuermaier from the Wits University Brain Function Research Group underscores findings indicating a disproportionate health burden due to disrupted sleep patterns, particularly among vulnerable groups such as those living with HIV, women, informal workers, the elderly, and low-income individuals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lights out for the Eskom Monopoly
March 15, 2024 15:31 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBCarol Paton discusses the passage of new legislation aimed at breaking Eskom's monopoly on electricity production and introducing competition into the energy market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bed King mattress pressure lab
March 15, 2024 15:27 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBGuest: Carla Ewertse-Myburgh, Operations Exec at Bed King See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#AnHourWith Jean Henry
March 15, 2024 15:23 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBJean Henry joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What can we do if our noisy neighbours are making our life hell?
March 15, 2024 14:28 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBAlderman JP Smith joins John to address listener frustrations about the destructive impact of late night noise in their communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For Justice to be restored: Rebuild the National Prosecuting Authority
March 15, 2024 09:45 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBAdvocate Anton du Plessis is The Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions and he emphasizes the crucial overhaul of the National Prosecuting Authority for justice and democracy in South Africa, highlighting its methodical reconstruction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IFP trounces ANC again in KZN
March 15, 2024 06:53 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MBWayne Sussman reports a surprising turn of events in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, as the IFP secures victory by capturing three wards from the ANC, propelling it to become the leading party in the local council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The marine sewage public participation initiative
March 14, 2024 13:50 - 6 minutes - 6.43 MBCape Town Water and Sanitation Mayoral Committe Member, Zahid Badroodien, describes the outcomes of a recently concluded a 60-day public participation process regarding marine outfalls permits, with a substantial number of comments received and addressed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farm apprenticeship opportunities for the previously disadvantaged
March 13, 2024 16:15 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBJudy Stuart, founder of The Future Farmers Foundation, joins John to share her passion for empowering youth in agriculture for positive community impact and she invites you to join the cause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Launch of Cape Town’s Solar online portal
March 13, 2024 14:58 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBMayor Hill-Lewis brings the launch of Cape Town's new online Energy Services Applications platform to Cape Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legal battle looms: Rugby Unions challenge hosting fees
March 13, 2024 14:40 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBCraig Ray is The Sports Editor of Daily Maverick breaks down the brewing legal battle involving the top four unions - Stormers, Sharks, Lions, and Bulls - who are gearing up to challenge the requirement of paying a staggering R80 million in hosting fees for the upcoming Test matches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Botanical Society stance in Kirstenbosch Debate
March 13, 2024 14:27 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBAntonia de Barros is The General Manager of The Botanical Society of South Africa and she joins John to engage with the debate surrounding the SANBI decision that Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden will in future no longer offer low-cost garden entry to SA citizens through BotSoc membership system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oppositions threaten legal action against Electoral Matters Amendment Bill
March 13, 2024 14:22 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBRobyn Pasensie of My Vote Counts joins John to consider the opposition scrutiny of the newly passed Electoral Matters Amendment Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Multi-Party Charter to Combat Crime, Corruption and Drugs
March 13, 2024 14:03 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBDr. Guy Lamb explores the potential of the Multi-Party Charter, a coalition of eleven political forces embarking on a strategic mission to combat South Africa's dire triad of Crime, Corruption, and Drugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Franschhoek residents are uneasy about the 'Skytram' project
March 13, 2024 13:59 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBBarry Phillips is The Chairman of the Franschhoek Ratepayers Assistance Association joins John to express residents’ concerns about the plan to construct an overhead cableway that aims to generate advantages for the local economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support the Helderberg Hero Fight to Save Special Needs School from Closure
March 12, 2024 16:08 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBLize Marais invites your support for The Milkwood Learning Academy through the BackaBuddy campaign. quality education tailored to children with intellectual disabilities in the Helderberg region. https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/help-me-to-save-milkwood-schoolfor- specia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exposé of the ANC Party List
March 12, 2024 15:21 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBSteven Friedman, a South African academic, columnist, activist, and former journalist, joins John to consider the leaked list of ANC candidates. The list, containing personal information, was circulated on social media after being submitted to the Electoral Commission of South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SANBI decision to eliminate the BotSoc membership system
March 12, 2024 14:50 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBNontsikelelo Mpulo is The Director of Marketing, Communications and Commercialisation at The South African National Biodiversity Institute and she brings context to the decision to eliminate the Botanical Society (BotSoc) membership system, which previously offered low-cost entry to South African citizens at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Free speech faces a heavy knock
March 12, 2024 14:39 - 9 minutes - 9.17 MBSteven Boykey Sidley, a Professor of Practice at The University of Johannesburg, tackles the contentious debate surrounding the clash between free speech and national security. This debate has been ignited by US lawmakers' bipartisan push for a bill that could compel TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the platform or risk a ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No black lawyers in a BEE case? The status of advocate briefing equity
March 12, 2024 14:23 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBMbekezeli Benjamin is a Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter and he joins us to consider the question posed by The Black Lawyers Association, ‘Why there were no black lawyers involved in a case about black economic empowerment (BEE)?’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Defying the MK Party Emblem - The ANC battle in law
March 12, 2024 14:06 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBChristine Strutt joins John as a Partner at Von Seidels Law Firm and a Specialist in Intellectual Property Law. She lays down the legal considerations that will ultimately define the outcome of the legal battle between The ANC and The MK Party concerning the use of the MK logo, which The ANC claims resembles its military wing, uMkhonto weSizwe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Gordhan's departure have a political impact on SAA?
March 12, 2024 13:57 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBCarol Paton joins John from News 24 to consider the impact that Pravin Gordhan’s retirement may impose upon the political support for SAA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bus People
March 12, 2024 13:35 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBChumile Sali is a human rights activist and he joins John to discuss his book, ‘The Bus People’, a thought provoking chronicle of the struggles of Cape Town public bus commuters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Die vegetariër’
March 11, 2024 16:10 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBMelissa Myburgh stars as the protagonist in 'Die vegetariër,' navigating a transformation from meat abstention to complete food refusal, inspired by Korean author Han Kang’s trilogy. Directed by Jaco Bouwer and written by Willem Anker, the play offers a profound exploration of humanity. Catch it at The Baxter’s Flipside Theatre until March 15, with upcoming performances at KKNK in Oudtshoorn later this month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cape Town Cycle Tour
March 11, 2024 15:39 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBDavid Bellairs is Director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust and he joins John to reflect on this year’s event that drew nearly 30,000 cyclists, the largest turnout since 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rise of MKP
March 11, 2024 15:23 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBLukhona Mnguni is Acting Executive Director for Rivonia Circle and he joins John to consider results at the polls that have shown the MK Party to be making inroads in the KZN Province. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Disgraced’ mayor takes position in the legislature
March 11, 2024 14:45 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBTertius Simmers is The Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure and he joins John to consider the allegedly controversial appointment of Alderman Conrad Poole, the former Executive Mayor of Drakenstein to the Western Cape legislature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Award-winning Karoo wool farmers win battle
March 11, 2024 14:36 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBWilmien Wicomb joins John on behalf of The Legal Resource Centre to celebrate the order issued by The Western Cape High Court the restoration of possession of two Beaufort West farms to an award-winning company of wool farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.