Parliament Says No: 30% Matric Pass Mark Stay
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To help us unpack the broader implications of this decision for learners, parents, teachers and poli...
Madlanga Takes Mchunu to Task Over SAPS Consultation
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
we speak to Karyn Maughan, News24 investigative journalist, one of the country’s leading legal...
Cross over to the Freestyle chess championship at the Grootbos nature reserve: In Conversation with Chess coach, Inga Mfundisi
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack what it means for young township players to see legends like Levon Aronian competing right...
Cross over to the Freestyle chess championship at the Grootbos nature reserve: In conversation with Chess Grandmaster, Levon Aronian
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To talk about Freestyle Chess, competing at the very edge of creative strategy, and what it means to...
The Stormers must pass the Bayonne test
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John maytham is joined by John Dobson, head Stormers coach, to touch base the Stormers face Bayonne ...
Wild swimming by Serai Dowling
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To take us deeper into the philosophy behind wild swimming, the hidden gems of the Western Cape, and...
Cross over to the Freestyle chess championship at the Grootbos nature reserve: In Conversation with Sebastian Siebrecht
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack the scale of this event, what Freestyle Chess represents for the future of the game, and w...
Ancient Footprints Unearthed: A 3-Million-Year-Old Discovery in South Africa
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver speak now to Charles Helm | Research Associate at the African Centre for Coastal Palaeos...
Safety of our courts: Concerns raised after a string of shootings outside the Courts in Cape Town
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EWN senior journalist Nthutuzelo Nene joins Amy McIver in studio to discuss recent shootings outside...
Socks: 2025’s most unexpected accessory
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver is joined by founder of Versus socks, Jurgens Uys, to discuss why statement socks are fa...
It was “just a shopping bag.” But in 2025, the humble black reusable bag from Woolies became a national headline!
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing specialist David Duarte chats to Amy McIver about Woolworths changing the colour of its re...
MK and SA soldiers in Russia – we don’t yet know what happened, but what are the possible outcomes?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy McIver is in conversation with Willem Els from the Institute for Security Studies, about the sta...
Latest from the Proteas vs India: Off the back of a Markram masterclass
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver is joined by Daily Maverick sportswriter, to discuss the latest from the Proteas vs Indi...
Checkers Sixty60 Toy Frenzy
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver is joined by Andy Ridge, head of digital commerce at Shoprite, to discuss what is trendi...
Rugby Fever Rises: World Rugby Drops Teaser Ahead of 2027 Draw
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Amy MacIver to break down the 2027 Rugby World cup draw and what it means for the Springboks...
The latest from the Modack trial: With EWN’s Carlo Petersen
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EWN senior journalist Carlo Petersen, breaks down the Nafiz Modack trial in a chat with Amy McIver. ...
Oxford’s Word of 2025: Why ‘Rage Bait’ Rules the Internet
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver is joined by Chairperson of the Linguistics Department at the University of the Western ...
Eleven Escapes in Two Months – Is SAPS Losing Control?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver is joined by Llewellyn MacMaster, Chairperson of the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition to unpa...
Inside the Spy Scandal: Dlomo, Zuma, and the Missing Millions
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy McIver is joined by News24 journalist, Kyle Cowan on the charges against, alleged Zuma spy Thula...
The Hidden Crisis: SA Undercounts Disability by 90%
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver speaks to Kara Mara Moss — CEO of STEPS, a non-profit that has spent 20 years tran...
DStv Subscribers Hit Hard: What’s Behind the Big Blow?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack what this means for subscribers and the future of streaming in South Africa, Amy MacIver s...
Property Tax Showdown: Cape Town Residents vs Rising Rates
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy McIver speaks to the Cape Town Collective Ratepayers' Association’s Bas Zuidbe...
From Missing Millions to Mercenaries: What Crimes Could Be in Play?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Dr Guy Lamb, criminologist and expert on policing and organised crime, to unpack the leg...
Senzo Mchunu to give his testimony at the Madlanga commission
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Amy MacIver, is Orrin Singh, Eyewitness News correspondent, who has been following the Madla...
Poetic prompts: Making AI help you build nuclear weapons
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver is joined by Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband, to help us unpack the implications of...
Luxury Sets Sail: Southern Africa’s Superyacht Frontier
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver is joined by Veda Pretorius, the driving force behind Superyacht Cape Town and the South...
Gayton Mckenzie supporting the funds cut for Art Festivals: Reaction from the Cape Town Carnival
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver touches base with Jay Douwes, CEO of Cape Town Carnival, on Gayton Mckenzie's decision t...
Eastern Cape Education slammed for “losing” R500 million grant
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver is joined by Hendrick Makaneta, Education specialist, to understand how an already strug...
How cosmic rays grounded a fleet of aircraft
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver speaks to independent aviation expert Guy Leitch, who has been following the rollout of ...
Matric Rage: Expensive rite of passage
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver speaks to freelance writer Elaine King, who has been reporting on the realities of Rage,...
Sanctions Etzebeth might face and implications for Boks
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To help unpack the fallout — from the likely length of Etzebeth’s suspension to the impa...
Is Danny Jordaan Holding SAFA Back?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver is joined by Sizwe Mbebe, editor at SoccerBeat, one of the sharpest voices dissecting So...
The Elon Musk Deportation Petition: Politics or Public Outrage?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver speaks to US analysts about what will likely happen if President Donald Trump really blo...
Duped into War: Can South Africa Bring the 17 Home to Justice?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To help us unpack The South Africans stranded in Ukraine from a strategic and defence vantage point,...
European defence jitters faced with Russia belligerence
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Independent defence analyst, Paul Beaver, speaks to Amy MacIver about moves in Europe to increase mi...
Were there any wins for Africa at COP30
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Rumble, director of Climate Legal, speaks to Amy MacIver about the outcomes of the COP30 whic...
Life After Likes: Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we ask whether a move like this could ever happen in South Africa—legally, socially, or...
Music: Get Lucky Summer with Jules Harding from GoodLuck
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Jules Harding, lead vocalist of GoodLuck and one of the driving forc...
Who Will Lead the Fight? Six Candidates Shortlisted for SA’s Top Anti-Corruption Role
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To help us make sense of this pivotal moment in selecting the next National Director of Public Prose...
From South Africa to the UAE: The Story Behind Armoured Vehicle Innovation
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack how this covert defence partnership unfolded, what the whistleblower’s documents rev...
A Taste of Elegance: Amura Opens at Cape Town’s Iconic Mount Nelson Hotel
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining John Maytham to share the vision behind this exciting launch is Carlos Leon, Business Manage...
Books with John Maytham
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear what books caught John Maytham’s attention today. Presenter John Maytham is an...
Lighting Up Cape Town: Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis on Festive Season Plans and New Switch-On Celebrations
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining John Maytham to share more about the exciting Festive season plans is Geordin Hill-Lewis, Ma...
A look towards the Stormers vs Munster game: With head coach, John Dobson
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, Stormers head coach, about how his team plans to counter Munster...
New Hope for South Africa’s Rarest Bird: Second Breeding Site Discovered
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining John Maytham to unpack this exciting development is Matt Orolowitz, Birding Ecotours Fellow ...
Heidi Health, an AI-powered medical scribe and care platform used to automate administrative tasks in healthcare settings.
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham chats to Dr Jaco Botes about using AI to assist in his patient records. Medical AI scri...
From Whisper to Verdict: How the Labour Appeal Court Redefined Sexual Harassment Law
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Audrey Johnson, Executive at ENS in the Employment Practice. Audrey brings...
Susan Smith Blackburn nomination for SA playwright Amy Jeptha
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Amy Jephta, celebrated playwright, filmmaker, and advocate for authentic S...
Race Against Outbreak: Vaccinating 7.2 Million Cattle Amid FMD Crisis
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining John Maytham to unpack the economic and logistical implications is Wandile Sihlobo, Ch...
Burberry, Betrayal, and the Thin Blue Line: Jeff Wicks on Cat Matlala and SAPS
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Investigative journalist Jeff Wicks joins John Maytham to chat about VusiMusi “Cat” Matl...
Plan B with Rebecca Davis
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the ...
Patricia de Lille Responds: Tourism Under Fire and the SIU Probe Explained
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille joins John Maytham to chat about the SIU investigating alleged ma...
FIFA world cup draw twist
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To guide us through the numbers, the stakes, and the strategic realities of the FIFA world cup draw,...
The Ad-Hoc Committee: The explosive Cat Matlala appearance
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining John Maytham to unpack the latest developments from the Ad-Hoc committee, is Babalo Ndenze, ...
Are you comfortable with X revealing your account holder?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To help us break down X’s new location labels, we speak to Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide...
Elephants place increasing pressure on trees
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining John Maytham to unpack these findings and what they mean for the future of conservation is D...
Colleen: The Musical
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Marc Lottering joins John Maytham to chat about his upcoming show, Colleen the Musical. Pr...
UWC launches SA waste forum: Targeting environmental health risk of disposable diapers/ sanitary towels
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining John Maytham to unpack the significance of this launch is Professor Marc Kalina, Chairperson...
CAPS: Living with education failure in 2025
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to educational anthropologist Esmé van Deventer about the CAPS system and...
Tourism Under the Microscope: SIU Steps In
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by David Frost, CEO of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATS...
What does the lifestyle audits for cops look like?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape, to unpack the call for lifestyle ...
No water for fires – Simons Town residents says - firefighting water is supplied by the Navy
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Liell – Cock, Simons Town ward councillor speaks to John Maytham about firefighting effo...
SA soldiers in Russia
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senior journalist Marianne Thamm talks to John Maytham about, former president Jacob Zuma’s al...
Can AI help overburdened courts to expedite judgements and research?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Dr Llewellyn Curlewis about using AI to expedite and unburden the current cou...
The Black Wolf: With author, Louis Penny
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Louise Penny, the award-winning author behind the beloved Three Pines seri...
People gridlocking intersections - It's become an epidemic!
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by the City of Cape Town’s Mayco Member for Safety and Security, ...
Starlink in SA: Ready to Switch on Today?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan McCleod, Editor of Tech Central, speaks with John Maytham about the regulatory issues still i...
US and Ukraine working on refined peace plan
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Samuel Ramani, a Russia analyst and CEO of Pangea Geopolitical Risk, speaks to John Maytham abou...
Women & Wine: Unpacking the Intimate Relationship with Ann Dowsett Johnston
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Mayth...
Turning the Tide: Landmark Deal to Transform Cape Town’s Informal Settlements
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Delana Finlayson, Managing Director of Urban Think Tank Empower joins John Maytham to discuss the ne...
G20 in the Rearview: What’s Next for Johannesburg?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining John Maytham to discuss what Joburg’s G20 performance means for governance, infrastruc...
Key takeaways of the G20 summit
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining John Maytham to unpack the political implications, global power shifts of the G20, and what ...
City plans mixed-use development in Rondebosch East
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining John Maytham to unpack the community of Rondebosch East’s perspective is Rashard...
Music: In-studio with Freshly Ground
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Freshlyground saxophonist Simon Atwell and lead singer Mbali Makhoba...
15 Women a Day: Ramaphosa Declares GBV a National Crisis
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Fatima Shaik — GBV expert and Executive Director of People Opposi...
G20: Can South Africa reclaim its soft power?
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Professor Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, Professor of International Relations and Dip...
WILD Feast: A Trans-Atlantic Celebration of Indigenous Flavors and Culinary Resistanc
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Jeanette Sutherland, Trinidad and Tobago-born curator of WILD Feast and found...
Books with John Maytham
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journali...
Looking at our “concerning” dam levels as it is lower than it was last year
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack how concerned we should be about water restrictions and our dam levels, and what residents...
A Call to Action: Jimmy Nevis Joins the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Jimmy Nevis, singer–songwriter and activist, about why he chose this mo...
The Belem declaration: Tackling Agricultural Emissions Together
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To help us break down what the Belem Declaration means for South Africa and the broader continent, J...
Taking another look at the Baboon management plan in Cape Town
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Lynda Silk, Chairperson of the Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation (CPCC), an o...
Boks on Alert: Ireland’s Rising Form Poses a Real Threat
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack what this means for the game and for the Boks’ chances in Dublin, John Maytham speak...
Brown Mogotsi Under Fire: Cross-Examination Exposes ‘Fanciful’ Testimony
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Karyn Maughan to help us understand the implications of Mogotsi’s testi...
Karoo Origins Makes History: SA Studio Wins Global PaleoArt Prize
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Dianne Makings, the producer of the six-minute CG reconstruction of a Permian...
Baboons in Focus: Final Action Plan Unveiled for Coexistence
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Sarah Warries to break down how these new interventions for baboons wil...
Closing the Gap: SA’s Fight Against Food Loss in a Global Context
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carlyn Fretilli Davis, an ENS consultant, speaks to John Maytham about South Africa improving ...
Plan B with Rebecca Davis
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the ...
CAA licence plates: When does it end and what happens once it does?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Muneera Allie, spokesperson for the Department of Mobility. She joins us to u...
Franco Mostert Cleared: A Big Win for the Boks
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Amy Maciver to unpack Franco Mostert’s red card decision is Jan De Koning, indep...
Bombshell at the Madlanga Commission: Mogotsi Speaks Out
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Head of Detectives at SAPS, Jeremy Veary speaks to Amy McIver, on the latest accusations made...
Ironman Tragedy: Safety Questions After Two Deaths
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy McIver is joined by sports journalist Yanga Sibembe about the 2 athletes who died – during...
Spotting the Fake: India-Based Disinformation Flooding SA
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we break down how these scams are built, why they’re so effective, and how the average ...
Brace for Higher Bills: Electricity Price Hikes Loom for SA Cities
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Amy Maciver is Matthew Cruise, energy analyst at IMPOWER, to unpack the implications o...
UWC Stands in Solidarity Against Gender-Based Violence
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy McIver speaks to UWC’s head of Gender Studies, Dr Fikile Vilakazi – about UWC joinin...
South Africa’s G20 Presidency: A Global Game-Changer
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Amy Maciver is Jan Venter, an international relations analyst from North-West University. He...
999 – Incomplete: When Finishing School Means Staying Alive
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy McIver speaks to principal Renate van der Westhuizen about the number of matric students who do ...
Dion George and the DA
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John speaks to political analyst, Professor Steven Friedman about the situation between DA leader Jo...
Madlanga Commission: Serious Discrepancies Found in KZN PKTT’s 121 Dockets
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining John Maytham, is Orrin Singh, EWN’s parliamentary correspondent, who has been followin...
Iran to begin cloud seeding as historic drought bites
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roelof Burger, a cloud-seeding expert and professor in North West University’s Unit for Enviro...