Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Testimonials from the community of Beacon Valley: Estelle and Vanessa speak

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Community members of Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, weigh in on how gangsterism has affected their daily lives.  Afternoon Drive with John Mayth...

Western Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile, the Western Cape Police Commissioner, to unpack the ongoing gang crisis in area...

Testimonials from the community of Beacon Valley - Suleiman speaks

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Community members of Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, weigh in on how gangsterism has affected their daily lives.  Afternoon Drive with John Mayth...

Premiere Alan Winde on gang violence in Cape Flats and Townships

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Western Cape Premier,  Alan Winde, as he weighs in on the ongoing scourge of gangsterism across the Cape Flats, includi...

Testimonials from the community of Beacon Valley (The impact of gangsterism on the community)

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Community members of Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, weigh in on how gangsterism has affected their daily lives. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is ...

The Malachi foundation opens the OB on gangs and the impact it has on the community

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is in Mitchell’s Plain at the Malachi Foundation in Beacon Valley. Today’s broadcast aims to highlight the effect gangsterism...

Civil society groups go to court over access to clinics for all

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Section 27 attorney, Khuselwa Dyantyi, speaks to John Maytham about an urgent contempt application filed in court today by three civil society groups ...

Khampepe inquiry into delayed Truth and Reconciliation Commission prosecutions: Why ANC leaders are opposed to this?

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Marianne Thamm, investigative journalist at Daily Maverick, who has been closely following developments at the Khampepe Comm...

Wired headphones making a comeback

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to sound engineer and owner of Crossfade Studio, Lindsay Johnson, about why wired headphones are making a comeback. Afternoon Driv...

Experts say that now is the worst time to dip into your two-pot savings: Why is this the case?

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To unpack why now may be the worst possible time to dip into your retirement savings, John Maytham is joined by Maya Fisher-French, personal finance j...

Seven Collapsed Pylons, Ten Years of Warnings — Who’s Accountable in Nelson Mandela Bay?

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Riaan Marais, journalist at Daily Maverick, to discuss the repeated failures of collapsing Pylons in the Nelson Mandela Bay ...

AI’s role in unlocking new treatments for Parkinsons and others

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Tulio de Oliveira, Professor of Data Science and Computational Thinking and Director of the Centre for Epidemic Response and...

Attacking the space: With Sam Larner

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Sam Larner, author and analyst at Planet Rugby, who brings more than a decade of experience analysing professional rugby. In...

US made the right call to fight SA’s genocide case against Israel, through court

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Qaanitah Hunter, a News24 journalist, to discuss the US using to fight the genocide, legally. Afternoon Drive with John Mayt...

Rhino Horn Kingpins Arrested: Major Blow to South Africa’s Poaching Syndicates

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Andrew de Blocq MP, DA Spokesperson on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, who will explain how specialised enforcement, s...

Where are we now with the war in Iran?

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Ian Lesser, Distinguished Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the US in Brussels, who specialises in transatlantic relations,...

John Maytham's Book Review - 13 March 2026

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join John Maytham to hear what books caught his attention this week! What Happened That Night by Nicci French Gunk by Saba Sams Chokepoints by Edward...

From Rap to Power: Balendra Shah’s Party Wins Nepal’s Election

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Shivam Shekhawat, Junior Fellow with the Strategic Studies Programme at the Observer Research Foundation, who will help us e...

Richard Bosman has discovered a new way to make Biltong: How does he do it?

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Richard Bosman, founder of Richard Bosman Quality Cured Meats, whose passion for artisanal curing has helped redefine how we...

Cookbooks are still very popular, even in the digital – why is that the case?

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Pete Goffe-Wood, a Food Alchemist, professional chef, cookbook author, and judge on MasterChef South Africa, who has spent d...

SANDF deployed to areas like Elderado Park and Riverlea – What does the community say?

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To get a sense of how the community is responding to SANDF’s deployment in Eldorado Park, John Maytham speaks to Domonique Palmer, Chair of the ...

Pretoria Rebukes US Ambassador Bozell Over Diplomatic Conduct

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Sanusha Naidoo, foreign policy analyst, on US ambassador to SA, L. Brent Bozell III, being demarched and now backtracking after...

History in the Making: Eliud Kipchoge to Race Cape Town Marathon

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Ross Tucker, high-performance coach and sports scientist, to discuss the significance of Two-time Marathon winner Eliud Kip...

Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA commitment to putting more labour inspectors out into the field – How serious can it be?

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Labour expert Andrew Levy unpacks the president's plans for 10,000 additional labour inspectors to strengthen enforcement of labour and immigration la...

ANC wants to cleanse do a spiritual cleansing of Luthuli House – real resonance for ANC misfortune – or excuse for poor governance?

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to the President of the Traditional Health Practitioners Association, Dr. Jameo Calvert, about some members of the ANC wanting to ...

Syngnia CEO, Magda Wierzycka says that AI adds zero value to the world

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Professor Steven Boykey Sidley, professor of practice at the University of Johannesburg and AI an...

Action SA 200k defection campaign

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by political researcher Ebrahim Fakier, to discuss ActionSA’s R200K defection campaign. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham...

Camissa Asset Management: Black Sheep Thinking Feature

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Breakthrough ideas can look wrong at first. They challenge long-held assumptions and step away from consensus. They can test popular thinking. They ca...

Forget the Book Club — Join an Investment Club

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Maya Fischer-French, a finance journalist and personal finance expert, who has been writing about the rise of social investm...

IEC Unveils R2.6bn Budget for Upcoming Local Government Elections

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

CEO of the IEC Sy Mamabolo, chats to John Maytham about concerns the IEC has noted - ahead of the local government elections. Afternoon Drive with Joh...

Boost for Recycling as Coastal Park Sorting Facility Opens

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, about the impact this facility will have on the city’s waste management strategy,...

Stormers Say They’re Ready for Bulls Showdown at Loftus

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers, about the team’s preparation and mindset ahead of this crucial north-south derby...

Can Xolile George's R4.4 million salary be justified?

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Andrew Woodburn about the multi-million rand salary package of Parliamentary Secretary Xolie George – Andrew gives detail...

Apartheid spatial planning and a lack of transport infrastructure – makes the minibus taxi industry necessary!

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Dr Siyabulela Fobosi, Senior Researcher and Acting Head at the UNESCO ‘Oliver Tambo’ Chair of Human Rights in th...

Rise in phubbing

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Claire Hart, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Southampton, whose research examines how ...

Outdoor advertising and billboards need to be child-centric

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Nosiphiwo Nzimande, a researcher with the South African Medical Research Council and the Wits Centre for Health Economics an...

AA stance on safer cars

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Ian McLaren, Editor of CAR Magazine, for an expert analysis of the AA’s stance and the broader safety implications for th...

Middle East Tensions Threaten Formula 1 Grand Prix Races

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to F1 correspondent, Hendrik Verwoed, on the likelihood of the cancellation of F1 races in the Middle East due to rising tensions ...

Mayor Demands Answers from PRASA Over Alleged Gang Links to Central Line Contracts

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to the Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, on his urgent calls to PRASA to take action against the alleged gang links tied to ...

Fuel uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East – how will South Africa deal with it?

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Peter Morgan, who explains the precarious balance between supply, pricing, and potential oil rationing in South Africa. Afterno...

Impact of delay in draft alcohol bill

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To unpack why reform is urgent and what the Liquor Amendment Bill could achieve, John Maytham speaks to Busisiwe Kabane-Bailey, Innovation Director at...

Day 10 of US-Israel war in Iran

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Author and Distinguished Public Policy Fellow at the American University of Beirut, Rami G Khouri, speaks to John Maytham about the ongoing war in Ira...

Skubu: the world's first fully automated, IoT-enabled refill store located in Diepsloot, South Africa

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Eben De Jongh, Founder of Sonke Sales Solutions and the driving force behind the SKUBU concept, to unpack how this automated...

Cape Town Cycle tour follow-up

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To reflect on the weekend’s race, the atmosphere around the city, and what the event means for Cape Town, John Maytham is joined by Dave Bellair...

No taxis in Cape Town today

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Taxi drivers were expected to march to the Nyanga police station to call for progress in several unresolved cases and improved security around the ran...

Australia’s New Porn Law: Age Checks Now Mandatory

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To unpack what these new rules around porn accessibility in Australia mean for both users and platforms, John Maytham is joined by Rorke Wilson, ...

Von Memerty’s Death: What It Means for Assisted Dying Laws

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Marianne Thamm, journalist at the Daily Maverick, who has been closely following the story and the broader right-to-die deba...

A weigh in on Dave Rennie becoming New Zealand’s rugby coach

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Daily Maverick sports editor, about what Rennie’s arrival means for the All Blacks, the challenges he’ll...

Kyle Cowan’s involvement in bringing down former ANC MP, Vincent Smith

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Kyle Cowan, News24 investigative journalist, about the painstaking work that went into exposing corruption at the highest level...

Books with John Maytham 06 March 2026

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join in to hear John talk about the favourite books he read this week! Open Season by Jonathan Kellerman A Family Matter by Claire Lynch Exit Wounds ...

Small-Scale Fishing Industry Breathes Again: Decision Reversal Saves Thousands of Jobs

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Faez Poggenpoel, chairperson of the Kalk Bay Cooperative — the only fishers’ secondary cooperative in the small-...

From “Uncool” to Unstoppable: How the Eagles’ Greatest Hits Conquered the Charts

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined now by Sean Brokensha, music journalist, to unpack how a relatively simple compilation album became one of the most successful ...

One Unworn Dress, One Big Idea: Helping Young People Dress for Opportunity

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Cailin Rumpf, career strategist, to tell us how a single unworn dress sparked a pay-it-forward movement aimed at giving youn...

Following up on Perola’s attack on Table Mountain: Good news, she’s recovered!

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Ken Noble, Perola’s husband and a CapeTalk listener, who first shared their story with us after the attack and has now...

Iran war – what effect does it have on the SA economy?

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Economist Tracy – Lee Solomon joins John Maytham to explain the possible economic fallout from the US/Iran war, and the impact it has on oil pri...

Middle Eastern perspective on current war with the US

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

TRT World Middle Eastern Correspondent Nizar Sadawi explains the current situation in the Middle East – after the US launched att...

Benches and the City: Rethinking Public Space in Cape Town

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To unpack these ideas around public seating and what they mean for the future of Cape Town’s public spaces, John Maytham speaks to Gareth P...

F1 2026: What the New Rules Mean for the Cars and the Race this coming Sunday

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Hendrik Verwoerd | Formula One Correspondent, who will break down the key elements of the new regulations and what fans shou...

Labour Law amendment bill: Proposed changes open for public comment

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Associate Director at Guy & Associates Incorporated, Lisa Szöke, about the proposed amendments to the current Labour B...

Plan B with Rebecca Davis 05 March 2026

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebec...

Drug Rehab Centres in Residential Areas: How Are They Approved?

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by CapeTalk listener, Brent Palmer, as well as Abdul Ryklief, | The director of the restorative services programme at Western C...

DA opposes election of ANC chair of Portfolio committee into the Presidency

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC). He provides e...

What Washington is feeling: American/Israeli/Iran conflict

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Heather Hulbert, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and former official in the Biden administration. She brings a seasoned pers...

Innocent until proven guilty: Naming potential sexual offenders before court appearances

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was the second day in court for Caroline Peters, who is facing a criminal charge for allegedly identifying a man accused of a sexual offence before...

A tribute to founder of COPE, Mosiuoa Lekota

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane chats to COPE leader Teboho Loate on the legacy of COPE founder and Struggle Stalwart Mosioua Lekota. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham ...

From Lecture Hall to Workplace: Rethinking SA’s Courses

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Esme Van Deventer, an educational anthropologist and researcher in the field of post-school learning. She explains how connect...

62 seasoned detectives brought back into the policing fold – to help with case backlog in the Western Cape

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to police portfolio committee chair Ian Cameron and former detective Jeremy Veary on ex-cops being recruited to assist SAPS with ...

Winter Olympics Blackout: Canal+ Fires First Shot in TV Rights Wars

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Lindsay Schutters, business journalist at Daily Maverick, to unpack what the Canal+ takeover means for DStv, SuperSport, Showma...

Could Patrice Mostepe become the ANC’s next president?

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Adriaan Basson, Editor-in-Chief at News24, to unpack what Motsepe’s campaign means for the ANC, the opposition, and the c...

The Cape Town Cycle Tour

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to David Bellairs, CEO of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, to break down the race, the road closures, and what Cape Town residents need t...

Who Qualifies? Parliament Demands Answers on Foreign Lecturers

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Professor Jonathan Jansen, Professor in Education at Stellenbosch University, to unpack the implications of Parliament wanting ...

Chaos at the Master’s Office? DA Lifts the Lid

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Damien Klopper, DA Deputy Spokesperson on Justice & Constitutional Development, to unpack the shocking findings at the Mast...

Student builds pilot house using soil and plastic waste

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined now by Matimba Mabonda, UCT master’s student and founder of LolaGreen, to tell us how waste became a foundation — a...

Conrad backs the boys: Proteas embrace favourites tag

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined now by Jeremy Fredericks, cricket writer and analyst, to assess South Africa’s chances against the Black Caps and wh...

“Who Is the Mega Pastor Bidding for Cape Town’s Icon?"

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Rebecca Davis, senior journalist at Daily Maverick, to discuss the Nigerian pastor, John Anosike,  who has just bought ...

Conflict widens on third day of US/Israeli attack on Iran

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Sir Richard Dalton, a former British ambassador to Iran who has written about Iran’s nuclear programme, about the ongoing...

Cape Town Wins $1 Million for Cleaner Communities

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined now by Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, to unpack what this global recognition means for residents, how the $1 million w...

Brian Molefe’s slush fund

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined now by Pieter-Louis Myburgh, Daily Maverick investigative journalist, who led this investigation into Brian Molefe’s slus...

Impact of Iran attacks on flights in Middle East

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To break down the implications that the Iran attacks have for airlines, passengers, and global travel, John Maytham is joined by Guy Leitch, Editor of...

Special Courts, Same Backlog? The Judiciary’s Real Crisis

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined now by Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, to unpack why he believes the President’s sp...

Reading in Crisis: ‘It Is an Emergency,’ Warn Experts

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Dr Nic Spaull, Senior Program Officer in the Global Education team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, who brings exper...

Taxi Violence Spills Into Atlantis: Businessman and Teen Killed

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined now by Noel Cloete, PRO of the Atlantis Community Policing Forum, to unpack what happened, what the broader safety situation lo...

Books with John Maytham

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and intern...

Paramount Set for Warner Bros Takeover

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Thinus Ferreira, independent TV critic, writer and journalist, who will explain the implications for South African viewers, con...

An Iliad: With Comedian, Alan Committie

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Alan Committie, the acclaimed comedian and actor, about what drew him to this retelling, the challenges of performing Homer&rsq...

Lock It, Stop It: Preventative measures to stop car lock jammin

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speask to Eugene Herbert, CEO of MasterDrive, who provides insight into how these crimes happen, why Sea Point is a hotspot, and practica...

Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis set to become the new leader of the Democratic Alliance

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Steven Friedman, political analyst, who brings decades of experience in South African party politics and democratic transitions...

Family Ties: Can You Claim Maintenance from a Sibling?

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Family lawyer and Mediator Chantal Kur explains to Africa Melane, how maintenance works in South Africa – and how financially insecure siblings ...

Family Ties: Can You Claim Maintenance from a Sibling?

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane is joined by Deon Ruiters, Senior Maintenance Prosecutor at the NPA to discuss how maintenance works in South Africa – and how fin...

US – Iran Talks

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

International Relations Expert Brooks Spector speaks to Africa Melane on what’s expected in the talks between the US and Iran. Presenter John M...

The Lost Boys: Is South Africa’s Education System Failing Our Sons?

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More boys drop out of school than girls, research shows this is due to many factors, including a lack of male mentors – with most educators in S...

Treasury allocates R26bn for HIV/AIDS programme – after Pepfar shortfall.

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane chats to SANAC’s Nelson Dlamini about treasury allocating R26bn to provinces to sustain HIV/AIDS treatment. Presenter John Maytha...

Boeka Innie Bo-Kaap: A Community Iftar Like No Other

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Rezaan Mahomed, Investment Analyst at 27four Investment Managers, one of the key supporters of the event, about what visitors ...

ACSA’s update on what caused the fire at the Cape Town International Airport

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Ofentse Dijoe, spokesperson for ACSA, for a full update on how operations are stabilising and what travellers should expect. P...

R7bn in budget funds for SARS – to bolster investigations into tax evaders.

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Edward Kieswetter, SARS Commissioner on South Africa’s fight against tax evasion getting a major boost.Africa Melane spe...

Cape Town Land Battle: Court Clears Way for 50-Property Auction

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined now by Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, to unpack the court’s ruling, the City’s rationale for the land rele...

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebec...

Gang violence and ongoing organised crime

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Former SAPS detective Jeremy Veary joins John Maytham in studio to chat about the state of police in South Africa. Presenter John Maytham is an actor...

Reaction and comments on Enoch Godongwana’s Budget speech 2026

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Godongwana is expected to walk a fiscal tightrope — avoiding new taxes, showing modest deficit improvement, signalling tougher spending controls...

The Budget preview

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To unpack what we can expect from the Budget speech — and what we should be looking for — John Maythamis joined by Lisette IJssel de Schep...