Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
4,330 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe highlights from John Maytham's weekday show
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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.
Shirley
March 11, 2024 14:08 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBThe remarkable Shirley Sherwood joins John in studio to reflect on her own biography co - written by Ivan Fallon and published on March 1st. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Test Cricket Dilemma: Four days to glory or tradition's last stand?
March 11, 2024 13:51 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MBCricket Commentator and journalist Neil Manthorpe joins John to pick up the debate that the sport will keep with the times if it shaves a day off a Test’s duration . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Homelessness is not a crime
March 11, 2024 13:34 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBDr Jonty Cogger is an attorney at Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Centre and he urges listeners to confront the harsh truth that the extensive waitlist for housing in Cape Town forces numerous people, driven by the exorbitant cost of living, unemployment, and poverty, to resort to drastic actions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts – Fokofpolisiekar
March 08, 2024 16:02 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBWynand Myburgh is the bass player for Fokofpolisiekar and he invites listeners to join him at the band’s upcoming Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert performance on the 10 March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Electoral Amendment Bill
March 08, 2024 15:38 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBEWN’s Lyndsay Dentlinger joins John to consider the potential challenges that may ensue should a vote on the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill be actioned as scheduled in the House for a vote on 12 March if the mooted chief whips’ talks do not materialise or fail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recommendations for Parliamentary list chop amid NEC objections
March 08, 2024 15:24 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBDaily Maverick Journalist, Queenin Masuabi, explains that The ANC has identified 7 senior members, including Malusi Gigaba, David Mahlobo, Zizi Kodwa, and Cedric Frolick, for removal from the party's national lists due to adverse findings in Chief Justice Raymond Zondo's State Capture Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#AnHourWith Bonné de Bod
March 08, 2024 15:13 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBBonné de Bod joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when she will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gordhan will retire after the national election on 29 May
March 08, 2024 14:21 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBPieter du Toit News 24 Assistant Editor and he joins John to consider the announcement that the Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, will retire from politics following the elections in May this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spring Awakening
March 08, 2024 14:11 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBDirector Sylvaine Strike invites listeners to LAMTA’S hit rock musical Spring Awakening. It has returned to Theatre on the Bay by popular demand, and it runs from 8 March until 6 April. Tickets from R250 through Webtickets or at the box office at 0214383301 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Burning Planet: Zombie climate myths that refuse to die
March 08, 2024 14:07 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBPeter Johnston is a Climate Scientist at the University of Cape Town, and he joins John to break down the myths that have been difficult to knock from our collective understanding of climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
March 08, 2024 13:41 - 6 minutes - 6 MBHendrik Verwoed is a Freelance motorsport journalist, specialising in Formula 1 and he joins John with an update on what you can expect to see on over 50 laps of the 6.174-kilometre Jeddah Corniche Circuit on Saturday, March 9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
End of Eden
March 07, 2024 16:11 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBSouth African environmental journalist Adam Welz joins John to discuss his new book, ‘“The End of Eden”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Court appearance of four suspects linked to the disappearance of Joshlin Smith
March 07, 2024 15:42 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBEWN Court Reporter Carlo Peterson explains the court proceedings that took place at Vredendal magistrate's court today where a case has been opened to formally charge individuals in the case of the disappearance of Joshlin Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Open Letter to Rhamaposa
March 07, 2024 15:34 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBAndy Kawa is a rape survivor, and she joins John to share the open letter that she directed to Rhamaposa, Lamola and Zondo yesterday. She implores for a trial date so that the 13-year legal battle can be brought to justice and her own severe personal trauma can finally find resolve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A lesson: We must each harness the power of hope
March 07, 2024 14:37 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBProf Tharina Guse is The Head of the Department of Psychology at the University of Pretoria, and she brings the advice that each of us define and harness the power of hope as individuals and in the communities that we belong to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IEC strategy against election violence threats
March 07, 2024 14:25 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBGranville Abrahams National General Manager Operations at The Independent Electoral Commission and he joins John to explain the electoral safety strategy that the IEC will put in place in order to secure a free, fair and safe election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SAA: Prolonged private equity majority sale
March 07, 2024 13:40 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBAviation expert Guy Leitch joins John to break down the brief given to the media about the prolonged private equity majority sale of SAA to the Takatso Consortium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IEC urged to take swift action against electoral violence threats
March 06, 2024 15:39 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBDaily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis asserts concern about The IEC current silence on the subject of escalating threats that are being made by Jacob Zuma’s MK party should it does not get its way at the polls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ANC MP Bongani Bongo is in the SCA
March 06, 2024 15:28 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBNews 24 Legal Journalist Karyn Maughan joins John to reflect on the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision to reserve judgment on NPA challenge to Hlophe's Bongo acquittal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The global anti-doping authority imposes a six-month suspension on South Africa's sole testing laboratory
March 06, 2024 14:39 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBKhalid Galant is The Chief Executive Officer for SA Institute for Drug Free Sport and he joins John to consider the suspension of the accreditation of South Africa's only doping testing laboratory in Bloemfontein - for at least six months due to nonconformities with international standards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.