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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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Devastating cancellations on Garden Route

December 21, 2020 15:13 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MB

Guest: Theresa Emerick A new survey shows that one-third of guesthouses on the Garden Route say they've lost at least half of their bookings following the closure of beaches in the area. Last week President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an amendment of Level 1 regulations which included closing them until the 3rd of January to curb the spread of the coronavirus. We speak to Theresa Emerick of the online accommodation booking system provider, NightsBridge, that conducted the survey. See omnystud...

Beach closure court cases

December 21, 2020 15:05 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MB

Guest: Shamiela Fisher The Democratic Alliance has gone to the Cape Town High Court today in a bid to get permission to reopen beaches in the Garden Route.  They have been closed until the 3rd of January to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Beaches in the Eastern Cape are also closed, while in KZN they will be closed on specific days. We speak to EWN's Shamiela Fischer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Update on new Covid strain plus increasing rates

December 21, 2020 13:46 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MB

Guest: Prof Ian Sanne We speak to Ian Sanne, professor of Medicine at Witwaterstrand and CEO of Right to Care, who is also a member of the ministerial advisory committee on Covid-19, about the new strain of the virus, if it is different to the one in the UK, and concerns about the massive increase in the rate of new cases. He is speaking in his private capacity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New music by Hot Water!

December 18, 2020 17:38 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MB

Mike speaks to Donovan Copley who is the Lead Singer at Hot Water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Notes on Leadership and Life by Heyneke Meyer

December 18, 2020 16:50 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MB

Heyneke Meyer was still at primary school when he told a teacher that he would one day become the Springbok head coach. We caught up with him to chat about his book, My Notes on Leadership and Life, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the latest on vaccine procurement for South Africa?

December 18, 2020 15:23 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MB

Guest: Fatima Hassan | Head and human rights lawyer at Health Justice Initiative (HJI) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Simon founded YDE and the new EGG retail store - what is the next step for SA retail?

December 18, 2020 14:37 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MB

Guest: Paul Simon | Founder of YDE and EGG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toys for Joy crossing to Africa Melane

December 18, 2020 14:12 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MB

Africa tells Mike about what happened when he visited SA Children's Home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why beach-ban challenges are unlikely to succeed

December 18, 2020 13:55 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MB

Guest: Pierre de Vos | Claude Leon Foundation Chair in Constitutional Governance at University of Cape Town See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Help needed and drop-off points in Masiphumelele

December 18, 2020 13:43 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MB

Mike speaks to Noordhoek resident Amy McIver about the help needed in Masiphumelele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Update on the WCED ahead of the 2021 school year

December 18, 2020 13:35 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MB

Guest: Kerry Mauchline |  Spokesperson to MEC Debbie Schäfer of Western Cape Education See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Masiphumelele Fire: Hundreds salvaging belongings amid smouldering debris

December 18, 2020 13:28 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MB

Guest: Jermaine Carelse | City of Cape Town's Fire and Rescue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gert Vlok Nel and Dana Snyman: 'n Krismisboks vol Stories

December 17, 2020 16:14 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Guest: Author Dana Snyman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angus McIntosh regarding adding carbon to your soil

December 17, 2020 15:57 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MB

Guest | Angus McIntosh – CEO, Farmer Angus.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Department of Health regarding beach closures, and vaccine procurement

December 17, 2020 15:27 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MB

Guest: Dr. Anban Pillay | Deputy director-general at the Department of Health  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The end of an era with the closure of the Golden Spur Steak Ranch

December 17, 2020 15:10 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Guest: Allen Ambor | Founder at Spur Corporation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Push for SA to protect the name 'biltong'

December 17, 2020 14:55 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MB

Charl de Villiers | chair the game-meat industry body Game SA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Negotiations between SAA’s joint business rescue practitioners (BRPs) and the SAA Pilots’ Association reach deadlock

December 17, 2020 14:12 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MB

Guest: Linden Birns | Owner/ MD at Plane Talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICA welcomes SCA ruling against insurers in Café Chameleon case, calls for immediate pay-out of claims

December 17, 2020 13:35 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MB

Guest: Ryan  Woolley | CEO at Insurance Claims Africa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DA on Covid-19 beach closures

December 17, 2020 13:30 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MB

Guest: John Steenhuisen | DA Leader See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merles Schnitz - Cos these schnitzels really are all that

December 16, 2020 16:22 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Guest: Yaron Wisenbacher  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Closing beaches is not the answer, says City of Cape Town's JP Smith

December 16, 2020 15:39 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Guest: JP Smith | Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security at City of Cape Town See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The possibility of living together in peace in the midst of the levels on inequality in the country

December 16, 2020 14:42 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MB

Guest: Father Michael  Lapsley | Director at Institute for Healing of Memories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The “tables and chairs” initiative: City of Cape Town wants to assist restaurants

December 16, 2020 14:30 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Guest: Alderman James Vos | Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is ACSA ready for the influx of travelers over the next three weeks?

December 16, 2020 14:06 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MB

Guest: Mark Maclean |  Head of Operations at ACSA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid-19 and the beaches... what are the rules?

December 16, 2020 13:42 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MB

Guest: Zahid Badroodien |  Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robben Island Museum commemorates Reconciliation Day with local special rate

December 16, 2020 13:36 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MB

Guest: Morongoa Ramaboa | Robben Island spokesperson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kruger Shalati - The Train Lodge on the Bridge in Skukuza

December 15, 2020 16:16 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MB

Guest: Judiet Barnes |  Sales, Marketing and Brand Executive for Kruger Shalati See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eish Ace: Magashule must immediately step aside

December 15, 2020 15:22 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MB

Guest: Xolani Dube | Political analyst See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where to from now following the US Elections?

December 15, 2020 15:07 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MB

Guest: Brooks Spector | US foreign policy expert and associate editor at Daily Maverick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls on SA to support NSRI rescue boat campaign

December 15, 2020 14:53 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MB

Guest: Dr. Cleeve Robertson | CEO at NSRI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Festive season beach ban for Eastern Cape and Garden Route

December 15, 2020 14:32 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MB

Guest: Estelle Ellis | Senior Journalist  at Maverick Citizen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A review of 2020 and what it holds for our festive season and 2021

December 15, 2020 13:57 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MB

Guest: Amanda Reekie | Founding director at Ovatoyou See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gift of the Givers New Covid-19 Facility in Settlers Hospital opens 15 December

December 15, 2020 13:44 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MB

Guest: Imtiaz Sooliman | From the Gift of the Givers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A win and a loss for Public Protector Mkhwebane in Constitutional Court

December 15, 2020 13:26 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MB

Koketso speaks to News24 journalist Karyn Maughan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herman Mashaba on Action SA being ready for 2021 elections

December 14, 2020 15:25 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MB

Koketso speaks to the founder and leader of Action SA, Herman Mashaba.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cars with Juliet McGuire: Kia Rio.

December 14, 2020 15:20 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MB

Guest: Juliet McGuire | Motoring journalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LUKANYO MNYANDA: Fingers crossed but it’s not looking good

December 14, 2020 15:11 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MB

Koketso speaks to Business Day Editor Lukanyo Mnyanda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here’s how to decide who gets a Covid-19 vaccine first in South Africa

December 14, 2020 14:46 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MB

Guest: Aviva Tugentaft from the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Maverick: Pyrocene Cape: Inside the furnace of Table Mountain’s fire starters

December 14, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MB

Koketso speaks to Tiara Walters who writes for Daily Maverick's climate crisis unit, Our Burning Planet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the latest on Covid-19 in the Western Cape with the second wave having arrived?

December 14, 2020 13:47 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MB

Guest: Dr. Keith Cloete | Head of Health at Western Cape Department Of Health See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Narrow Escape: A Cape Town paramedic details being shot while on duty

December 14, 2020 13:35 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MB

This is a special report by Eyewitness News reporter Kaylynn Palm. She has been speaking to medics who’ve been attacked and looked at what’s being done to keep them safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ghana election: Nana Akufo-Addo and his second term

December 11, 2020 15:40 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MB

Guest: Nii Ayertey Aryeh Ghanaian citizen journalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes to the Children's Act

December 11, 2020 15:34 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MB

Guest: Christina Nomdo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Durban child begging syndicate

December 11, 2020 14:26 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MB

Guest: Gail Elson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SA's Live music industry decimated

December 11, 2020 14:12 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MB

Guest: Gwen Ansell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afriforum & SADTU vs Basic Education

December 11, 2020 13:33 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MB

Thando Khubeka | EWN Reporter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City cancels events

December 11, 2020 13:28 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MB

Grant Twigg | Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management at City of Cape Town See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lize Mynhardt - Singer, songwriter, musician

December 10, 2020 16:18 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MB

Guest: Lize Mynhardt  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Maverick: Prof Shabir Madhi: Government has dropped the ball on the Covid-19 vaccine

December 10, 2020 16:14 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MB

Prof Shabir Madhi | Professor in the Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit at University of the Witwatersrand  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.