Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Bruised but Unbowed: Dobson Backs Stormers to Bounce Back Against Cardiff

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers, who says the team will need to “regroup quickly” after what he describe...

Selective outrage when it comes to corruption

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Melusi Ncala, Senior Researcher at Corruption Watch, to unpack why public reaction to corruption cases so often depends on w...

New King of the Road: The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Becomes South Africa’s Best-Selling Passenger Car

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is  joined by Ian McLaren, Editor of CAR Magazine, to unpack what this milestone really says about changing buyer behaviour, brand l...

Streaming in the Shadows: The Rise of VPNs and Pirate Sites in South Africa

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Helena Wasserman, Editor at News24 Business, who explores how “everyday viewers” in suburbs like Craighall and C...

The Phala Phala Process

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by George Michalakis, Parliamentary Leader of the Democratic Alliance, who will head the party’s five-member delegation o...

Agri Western Cape conducts damage assessment after rains

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Agri Western Cape’s CEO, Jannie Strydom, talks to John Maytham about the impact of the recent storms on farms in the Western Cape. Presenter Joh...

The dogs of Vivo: By Sven Axelrad

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Sven Axelrad, acclaimed South African author and winner of the Sunday Times Fiction Prize, to unpack the inspiration behind ...

Wage report reveals low entry level salaries

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

emchannel’s CEO, Lindiwe Sebesho, speaks to John Maytham about its new report which found that many young people earn little more than the minim...

Springbok in the Dock: Asenathi Ntlabakanye Handed 18-Month Doping Ban

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Craig Ray, sports editor at Daily Maverick, to discuss the sports ban of Springbok prop, Asenathi Ntlabakanye.   P...

Phala Phala Fallout: A Turning Point for the ANC or Political Noise?

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Against that backdrop, the bigger question now being asked is no longer just about Ramaphosa — but about the survival trajectory of the ANC itse...

Computers on Wheels: How Your Car Is Collecting and Sharing Your Data

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is  joined by Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of Worldwide Worx and Editor-in-Chief of Gadget.co.za, to unpack what’s really happening i...

From Crocs to Catwalks: Why ‘Ugly Shoes’ Are the Hottest Fashion Trend of 2026

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Browyn Williams,  trends specialist and strategist, to unpack why these unconventional silhouettes are suddenly everywh...

Pin Drop: Eve’s footprints

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Charles Helm, palaeontologist, who helps us unpack what makes this discovery so significant — not just scientifically,...

MyCiTi in Limbo: Cape Town Pushes Government for Urgent Transport Funding Certainty

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, who has written directly to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Finance Minister E...

Cruise Ship Mystery Solved: South African Scientists Trace Rare Hantavirus Strain

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We joined by Professor Lucille Blumberg, infectious diseases physician and medical microbiologist, who has been at the centre of the investigation, as...

Trump Meets Xi: Trade Talks Take Centre Stage as Iran War Casts a Shadow

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

China expert Martyn Davies speaks to John Maytham about the importance of talks between US President Donlad Trump and China’s president Xi Jinpi...

Weeding out the corruption in our Police force: SAPS officers in court

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Jean Redpath joins John Maytham to break down the case against suspended SAPS commissioner Fannie Masemola.   Presenter John Maytham is an act...

From Pixels to Polaroids: Why Travellers Are Falling in Love with Analogue Photography

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

News24 Journalist, Andrew Thompson, joins John Maytham to unpack why younger generations in particular are rediscovering the appeal of delayed gr...

SARS: New SARS commissioner says SARS is seriously underfunded

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Judge Dennis Davis on the new SARS commissioner saying that the revenue service doesn't have enough resources to close the coun...

Starlink Stalled: ICASA Pushes Back on B-BBEE Policy Shift

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Editor of Tech Central, Duncan Mcleod joins John Maytham to unpack the legal, regulatory and political implications of this decision, and what it...

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

14 May 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...

Stalingrad Strategy Stopped: Court Clears Way for Zuma Arms Deal Tria

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Judges Matter’s Mbekezeli Benjamin join John Maytham to discuss the latest judgement in former President Jacob Zuma’s arms deal case. Pres...

Stormers: The Stormers take on Cardiff Rugby in Wales, this Friday

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To preview this pivotal fixture and assess the Stormers’ playoff ambitions, John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers. Pres...

The publication of Textbooks: Adriaan Basson’s right of reply

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Right of reply to last week’s Plan B – where Rebecca Davis spoke about the most recent textbook scandal. Rebecca spoke about an article pu...

Western Cape weather disaster update

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mop up operations continue across the province, following 2 days of storms. John Maytham chats to WC Disaster Management Director Colin Deiner. Presen...

The Persian: With David McCloskey

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining John Maytham is David McCloskey, author of The Persian, to discuss the inspiration behind the novel and why the hidden conflict between I...

Behind the Boom Gates: POPIA’s New Rules for Gated Access

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

we speak to Ahmore Burger-Smidt (pronounced Amore), Director and Regulatory Head at Werksmans Attorneys to discuss POPIA turning its attention to gate...

Trump Rejects Iran Proposal as Fragile Ceasefire Teeters on the Brink

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver speaks to international relations analyst James Ker-Lindsay about rising tensions between the United States and Iran, the fragile Gulf cea...

Phala Phala: Demanding the Full Truth Behind South Africa’s Most Controversial Farm Scandal

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver speaks to News24 editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson about explosive new financial evidence linked to the Phala Phala burglary case and the gro...

Arts Funding in Crisis: R51.8 Million ‘Rot’ Exposed as McKenzie Moves to Restore Trust and Save Creative Projects

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver speaks to KKNK board chair Christo van der Rheede about the ongoing controversy around arts funding in South Africa, the impact on major f...

Sewage Crisis Puts the Cradle of Humankind at Risk as Rivers Run Lifeless

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver speaks to Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site Association chairperson Trevor Brough about the worsening sewage and wastewater crisis i...

Farming Through the Crisis: South African Growers Turn to Soil-Based Solutions as Fertiliser Prices Soar

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver speaks to agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo about the sharp rise in fertiliser and fuel costs linked to global conflict, and what it ...

International Nurse’s Day: Highlighting a Nurse’s role in South African society

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver speaks to haemophilia nurse co-ordinator Annie Cruickshank about International Nurses Day, the pressures facing nurses in South Africa and...

What damages has the Cape Storm done?

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver speaks to City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Charlotte Powell about the devastating impact of severe storm conditions...

SPCA on Storm Alert: Emergency Calls Surge as Cape Town Animals Battle Flood and Cold

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver speaks to Cape of Good Hope SPCA spokesperson Belinda Abraham about the growing animal welfare emergency unfolding across Cape Town as sev...

Top generals arrested over ORT gold seizure

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver is joined by violence monitor, Mary De Haas to discuss policing issues in South Africa. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turn...

Andes Virus Alert: Are Screens Stealing Our Imagination? How the Digital Age and AI May Be Reshaping Childhood Creativity

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver is  joined by Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx and editor-in-chief of Gadget.co.za. Arthur is one of South Africa’s lea...

Junior Boks’ Superpower: Talent and Depth Drive Historic U20 Rugby Championship Triumph

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver is joined by Jan de Koning, independent rugby analyst and editor of Rugby365, to unpack what this historic triumph says about the future o...

Andes Virus Alert: Western Cape Resident Tested as MV Hondius Outbreak Grows to 9 reported cases

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daily Maverick journalist, Estelle Ellis, speaks to Amy MacIver about the Western Cape resident currently being tested for Hantavirus after possible e...

Phala Phala Judgment: What the R15 Million Revelation Means for Ramaphosa and the ANC

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver is joined by Sanusha Naidu, political and foreign policy analyst. We’ll examine whether this latest development weakens Ramaphosa&rs...

Traffic and severe weather update

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver gets an update on the weather and traffic situation across the city from Kevin Jacobs, Chief Inspector of Cape Town’s Traffic Servic...

Baviaanskloof Flood Relief: Living Lands on the Ground as Communities Receive Emergency Aid

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver is joined this afternoon by Justin Gird, co-director of Living Lands, who is helping lead the response effort in the Baviaanskloof as team...

Update on school closures in the Western Cape

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kerry Mauchline, pokesperson for David Maynier, MEC for education in the Western Cape, joins Amy MacIver to give an update on school closures due to e...

Everything Stormers with John Dobson

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers — and importantly, listeners will also have the opportunity to put their own que...

The ConCourt hands down the Phala Phala judgement

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution on the latest legal de...

The Strait of Hormuz Blockade: The impact on South African consumers

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speak to Mervyn Abrahams, Group Programme Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group about the Strait of Hor...

NHI at a Crossroads: Is Opposition Blocking Transformation?

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Professor Alex van den Heever, Chair of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at the University of the...

PIn Drop: A focus on Table Mountain

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Environmental journalist, Don Pinnock for our first pin drop... the pin has dropped on Table Mounrtain for this week’s t...

The DA’s stance of the Phala Phala Judgement

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Solly Msimanga, Gauteng leader of the Democratic Alliance, on the DA’s stance on the Phala Phala judgement. Presenter Jo...

Is the Gulf region anywhere near peace?

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Ian Lesser about whether the region is genuinely moving closer to peace, what the proposed US-Iran framework could mean for the...

SAPS presents anti-gang strategy

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Jeremy Veary about the parliamentary inquiry, the ongoing challenges facing SAPS anti-gang operations, and whether current stra...

Karoo Storms: The Garden Route Update

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Wyndham Everts for the latest update from the Garden Route and surrounding areas. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author...

Update on rollout of cervical cancer vaccines in South Africa

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Hennie Botha about the global push to eliminate cervical cancer, the role of HPV vaccines and screening, and whether South Afri...

Joburg in the Red? Assessing the Financial Health of South Africa’s Richest City

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Ferial Haffajee about the growing concerns surrounding Johannesburg’s financial governance, the political fallout, and wh...

The legality around visitations and statements from prison, following arrest of the founder of the NCC, Fadiel Adams

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Jean Redpath about the legal framework governing prison access, inmate communication and whether statements obtained from priso...

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

07 May 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...

The challenges facing the HIV jab roll-out

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bhekisisa’s Mia Milan explains how the roll out of the HIV jab is affected by US funding cuts, and what SA can do to prepare for the rollout of ...

Cata/Codeta deal

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

News24 Journalist Velani Ludidi speaks to John Maytham about a peace deal between taxi associations CATA and CODETA.  Presenter John Maytham is a...

No Second Chances? DA Moves to Ban Impeached Officials from Parliament

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The DA’s advocate Glynnis Breytenbach joins John Maytham to chat about a constitutional amendment that prevents impeached judges and heads of ch...

Delivery Boom, Policy Lag: Rethinking Micro-Mobility in Cape Town

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Marcela Guerrero Casas from Local South, an urban practitioner working at the intersection of mobility, public space, and in...

From Jobs to Journeys: Can EPWP Reform Deliver Real Opportunity?

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined now by Ms Fatgiyah Bardien, Deputised Head of Government Relations at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, who is closely inv...

Everything we need to know about the Hantavirus

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Professor Veronica Ueckermann about what hantavirus is, how it spreads, and the risks following a recent cluster of cases linke...

Eskom's R5.4 billion bonus betrayal

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Energy Analyst Chris Yelland chats to John Maytham about the big bonuses the embattled parastatal has given to its employees – after several bai...

NSFAS Placed Under Administration as Board Moves to Block Decision

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Professor Jonathan Jansen about the governance crisis at NSFAS and its implications for higher education in South Africa. Prese...

Can Magic Mushrooms Help Smokers Quit?

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Dr Richard Goncalvez about new research into psychedelics as a potential treatment for smoking addiction.  Presenter John ...

Street Racers Busted: City Cracks Down on Illegal Speed Meets

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Alderman JP Smith about the City’s crackdown on illegal street racing in Bellville South and broader road safety enforcem...

Anti-Gang Unit Under Fire: 35 Western Cape Officers Face Criminal Probe

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Guy Lamb, criminologist, to unpack the situation where 35 members of the Western Province anti-gang unit are under investiga...

The Sponge Islands: With Julia Martin

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Julia Martin, author of On the Sponge Islands, who explores how technological advances in the late 19th century — part...

Beyond Bad Driving: Understanding South Africa’s Road Rage Crisis

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Thandi Van Heyningen, a clinical psychologist, who argues that road rage should be understood as a form of interpersonal vio...

Food shortages and the Strait of Hormuz

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Natale Labia to unpack how a geopolitical flashpoint thousands of kilometres away could translate into higher food prices, tigh...

Anti-immigrant marches turn up the heat, while UN warns South Africa

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Ferial Haffajee, Senior Journalist at Daily Maverick, to unpack the rise of this anti-immigrant movement and what it signals...

Man in Dock for Murder of Johannesburg Lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Kyle Cowan, investigative journalist at News24, to unpack the latest developments from the Bouwer Van Niekerk case, after he...

The impact of China giving SA tariff-free access to its market

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA, about the impact of China’s new zero-tariff ...

Gambling in SA: Are We Ignoring a Growing Crisis?

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Wayne Lurie, Director at Lurie Inc Attorneys, who specialises in gambling regulations, to unpack what’s really happening ...

The End of Normal: With Max Du Preez

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Max du Preez, journalist and author, to unpack The End of Normal and reflect on what South Africa’s past continues to ...

Women for Change wins award

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Sabrina Walter, activist and founder of Women for Change, to reflect on this global recognition and the ongoing fight agains...

Music: RAYNE releases Savage Love

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Mare speaks to Rayne, as he takes us through PRELUDE — a body of work entirely written and composed by him, and shaped in collaboration wi...

UK report with Gavin Grey

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Mare speaks to UK correspondent, Gavin Grey to touch base on news around the Globe.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-t...

Fuel on Fire: How High Can Petrol Prices Go?

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Mare speaks to Lindsey Schutters, business journalist at Daily Maverick, to unpack the upper limits of this oil cycle — from historical pr...

Zikhona Valela on the history of Workers Day

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Mare speaks to Zikhona Valela, historian and author, to unpack the deep historical roots of May Day in South Africa — from early solidarit...

COSATU on progress made in unions

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Mare speak to Matthew Parks, parliamentary coordinator at COSATU, to unpack the federation’s continued significance and what the future of...

Public Safety vs Privacy: The Battle Over SA’s Sex Offenders Registe

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Mare speaks to Lisa Vetten, a researcher specialising in gender-based violence and a research associate at Wits University’s Southern Cent...

Job trends 2026: Remote work vs Traditional work

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Mare speaks to Bronwyn Williams, trends analyst and specialist, to unpack what the 2026 job market is really telling us about the future of work...

Numbers Don’t Lie: SA’s Shrinking Maths Future

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Mare speaks to Dr Shahiem Patel, Academic Dean at Regent Business School, to unpack what this decline means for South Africa’s long-term e...

An African Barista on an Extraordinary Journey

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Mare speaks to Jori Kabelo, a barista whose journey is redefining what it means to truly master the craft. For Kabelo, this is no longer about t...

How is the blockade at the Strait of Hormuz contributing to food shortages?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Natale Labia, to unpack how a geopolitical flashpoint thousands of kilometres away could translate into higher food prices, tig...

Brace for Impact: Petrol Set to Jump Again

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Lisette IJssel de Schepper, to unpack what is driving these movements in fuel pricing and what it could mean for inflation, hou...

Smart Spending: How AI Is Changing the Way South Africans Shop

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

speaks to Neesa Moodley, Associate Business Editor at Daily Maverick, who unpacks how AI is quietly reshaping consumer habits—and what it means...

Madibeng in Crisis: Inside a Municipality Run by ‘Organised Corruption

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Qaanitah Hunter, News24 journalist, who unpacks how Madibeng became a textbook case of municipal collapse—and why years o...

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

30 Apr 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...

Priced Out of Cape Town: Is Joburg the Answer?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Garth Theunissen, News24 Business Journalist, to unpack whether Johannesburg really could be the answer to Cape Town’s af...

Would You Eat It? The Future of 3D-Printed Food

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Prof Oluwafemi Adebo, Vice Dean for Global Engagement, Professor of Food Technology and Director of the Centre for Innovativ...

The NHI argument heads to Concourt

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wits school of Governance chair Prof Alex van den Heever chats to John Maytham about the several lawsuits against the NHI act. Presenter John Maytham ...

Suspension of Sunday Times Editor Makhudu Sefara

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

GroundUp Director Nathan Geffen speaks to John Maytham about accusations levelled against, suspended Sunday Times editor Mahkudu Sefara. Presenter Joh...

An Aspirin a Day Against Cancer?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Prof Anna-Mart Engelbrecht, Professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University, whose work exp...

Why safari destinations are starting to say no to cameras and phones

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to safari expert Kevin Leo-Smith about how photography and selfie culture are impacting wildlife experiences, and whether stricter...

In conversation with Stormers head coach, John Dobson

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Stormers coach John Dobson about their emphatic win at DHL Stadium, their position at the top of the URC table, and the road ah...

JM 28.6

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to John Clarke, writer and whistleblower advocate,  about Shamila Batohi’s withdrawal from the Nkabinde Inquiry and wha...

Jet Fuel Shock: What Soaring Prices Mean for South Africa

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Kirby Gordon from FlySafair about soaring jet fuel prices, the pressure on airlines, and what it means for South African travel...

Minister Tolashe’s State-Funded Nanny: Questions Over Public Money

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Rebecca Davis about allegations that public funds were used to employ a domestic worker at a Minister’s private residence...