Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
Episodes
Checkers back-to-school CSI Campaign
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy MacIver is joined by Sanjeev Raghubir, Chief Sustainability Officer at the Shoprite Group, to explore how this initiative is transforming everyday...
The Kaapse Klopse: Everything to know with Carlo Peterson
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack what actually happened on the ground, Amy MacIver turns to Carlo Petersen, EWN journalist, who has been tracking developments closely. ...
Pressure mounts on Eskom pricing as more retrenchments loom
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Zain Johnson to unpack the pressure on Eskom pricing, the implications for jobs, and whether the current interventions are sustainable, is Pro...
How social media plays the role of Police
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For law enforcement, social media now functions as a modern intelligence and communication tool — extending policing into the digital space. But...
SA20 Cross-over with Kieryn Thompson
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Zain Johnson is Kieryn Thompson, sports broadcaster at EWN, who’s following the SA20 closely and brings us the atmosphere from Paarl, in...
Highlighting two of our biggest crimes: The Joshlin Smith crime and the Nafiz Modack case
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To help us understand where these matters stand now, and what the latest court developments mean going forward, Zain Johnson turn to EWN journalist an...
January Moves, Hidden Risks: The Cost of Relocating Without Protection
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Zain Johnsonto discuss the cost of relocation is Mr Transport Chief Operating Officer Lee-Roy Smith. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and au...
What’s the point? In Conversation with Comedic legend, Riaad Moosa
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Zain Johnson is Riaad Moosa — award-winning comedian, writer, and social commentator. He discusses his new show, What’s the ...
Afcon: In conversation with Dr Khumalo
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Zain Johnson to unpack Bafana Bafana’s chances is Dr Khumalo, former Bafana Bafana captain, AFCON winner, and respected football analyst...
In conversation with Pedal Powa: Prep when training in the heat
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Zain Johnson to unpack cycling and training in the heat, is Neil Robinson, CEO of Pedal Powa, who will guide cyclists through the do’s a...
In conversation with Alan Committie
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Alan Committie, comedian, as he reflects on wrapping up the Cape Town run, what the response from audiences has meant to...
Top movies of 2025 and what to look forward to for 2026
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Stephen Aspelling, movie critic, who reflects on the films that defined 2025 and what made them resonate with audiences....
SA to Host BRICS-Plus Naval Drills: SANDF Confirms
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Helmoed Heitman, defence analyst, who says the exercise may offer limited military benefit for South Africa while creati...
SA20 cross-over with Kieryn Thompson
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the action now shifts to Newlands Stadium, Graeme Raubenheimer turns to Kieryn Thompson, EWN sports broadcaster, who is on the ground today with th...
Getting geared up for Tweede Nuwe Jaar
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Muneeb Gambino, Director of the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association, who explains that preparations for Tweede Nuwe Jaar ...
Harvesting Hope: SA’s Wine Industry Looks Ahead to 2026
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Wandile Sihlobo, agricultural economist, who says the optimism around the 2026 wine grape season reflects a broader reco...
In conversation with Francious Van Coke
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Francois van Coke – musician and lead singer of Fokofpolisiekar, about how the festive period shaped his creative ...
What is happening on Cape Town’s roads?
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To take a closer look at what’s happening on Cape Town’s roads — and what motorists and pedestrians should be mindful of as we head ...
Protecting our four-legged friends on NYE and New Years Day
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Belinda Abrahams, spokesperson for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, who says fireworks are far from harmless entertainment. S...
SA Harvest raises R1.4 million to feed those in need in Nelson Mandela Bay
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack the impact of this campaign, how the funds are being used, and what is planned for early 2026, Graeme Raubenheimer is joined by joined by Eu...
Israel Backs Somaliland Independence: What does this mean?
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack why Israel has taken this controversial step in backing Somaliland’s independence , what it hopes to gain, and whether this move could...
Knysna Water Update: Government Steps Up to Secure Supply
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack the latest water status in Knysna, what progress has been made, and what residents should expect in the coming weeks, Graeme Raubenheimer is...
Tshwane’s electricty issues
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack what’s driving these outages, what is being done to stabilise supply, and what residents can realistically expect in the coming weeks,...
Court Clears the Way: Minstrel Carnival Wins Venue Battle
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack what this ruling means for the future of the minstrel carnival — and what lies ahead as Cape Town prepares for Tweede Nuwe Jaar &mdash...
Bafana Bafana beats Zimbabwe: The Afcon hopes remains
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack Bafana Bafana’s performance, what worked, what didn’t — and what lies ahead on the road to Afcon glory — Graeme Raub...
Addressing Pedestrian killings with Minister Isaac Sileku
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer is joined by Isaac Sileku, Western Cape Minister of Mobility to discuss Pedestrian safety. New Year — Graeme Raubenheimer tu...
What is happening on Cape Town’s roads?
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To take a closer look at what’s happening on Cape Town’s roads — and what motorists and pedestrians should be mindful of as we head ...
Cape Town Mom Arrested After Dispute Over Paid Fines
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Criminal defence attorney William Booth, Director at William Booth Criminal Attorneys joins Graeme Raubenheimer to weigh in on the women who was...
Afcon hopes: Bafana Bafana: Staying Positive After Egypt Setback
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Sizwe Mbebe, Soccerbeat editor and football analyst, about Bafana’s Afcon prospects, the psychological battle agai...
Cape Nature on the Aftermath of the Cederburg fire
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Monique Ruthenberg, Conservation Manager at the Cederberg Nature Reserve, about the current situation on the ground, the...
Will the Kaapse Klopse celebrations commence?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer is joined by EWN correspondent Camray Clarke, we get the latest insights on the court proceedings and the cultural tensions surrou...
Fitness ready for 2026? How to get rid of your beer belly!
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Kaylyn Elliot, strength conditioning and fitness coach, about how to approach fitness in 2026 — and what actually ...
Update on Cape Town’s roads this festive: How arrive alive!
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Maxine Bezuidenhout, Western Cape Traffic Chief, about how traffic plans are unfolding in the days leading up to N...
Keeping the litter off Cape Town’s streets
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Wayne Dyason, City of Cape Town law enforcement spokesperson, about how the City responded to the viral incident and wha...
A Christmas with Chanel Smith
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined now by Chanel Smith, who is from Mitchells Plain, to share what Christmas looks like for her and her family this year. Chanel t...
What should we be doing for Christmas?
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Reverend June Dolley Major, a Reverend based in Cape Town, to guide us on how Christmas can be celebrated in a way that hono...
Save foundation’s Christmas party for kids
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Saranne Hudson, Manager at SAVE Foundation, to unpack what went into organising the six Christmas parties, why this initiati...
A Christmas with Kholwani Ngumbe
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined now by Kholwani Ngumbe, who was born in Cape Town and lives in Khayelitsha, Site C. Kholwani works as a studio and community co...
Mind Matters: A Conversation on Mental Health during the Festive Season
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Carryn Hennessy, a social worker in private practice, to unpack why depression and anxiety often spike over the festive seas...
A Christmas with Karen Alterthum
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Karen Alterthum, a first-generation South African whose parents were Dutch and German. Karen lives in Tamboerskloof and work...
The SA20 kicks off!
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Firdose Moonda, ESPNcricinfo writer and respected cricket analyst, to unpack how the SA20 has become a gateway for Pro...
Ladles of love: Serving Cape Families a Christmas lunch
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Danny Dilberto, CEO of Ladles of Love, to unpack how the organisation is giving back this Christmas, and why sustained...
Implications of Shamila Batohi’s walkout from Nkabinde Commission
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Dr Suhayfa Bhamjee, Senior Lecturer in Criminal Law at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She argues that this was not m...
Is music a distraction at rugby games
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Joshua Raats, Founder and CEO of Staar Sport, who looks at the issue through a sports business and fan-engagement lens. Whil...
Why some countries drive on the right-hand side of the road
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speak to Gordon Laing, Road Engineer, who explains how centuries-old customs still shape modern driving practices and why in certain coun...
Bafana Bafana wins AFCON match against Angola
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Yanga Sibembe, Daily Maverick football and sportswriter, to unpack why this performance in the final third matters — a...
Beyond the Toast: Rethinking Alcohol Habits this Festive season
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Prof Susan Goldstein, Associate Professor at the SAMRC Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science – PRICELESS. She ...
Christmas cooking
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Tony Jackman, food writer for the Daily Maverick, who’s put together a five-dish Christmas spread created especi...
Broos Ready for Another AFCON Battle: Bafana vs Angola
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Sizwe Mbebe, Editor at SoccerBeat, who joins us with tactical insight, form analysis and the bigger Afcon picture – Bafan...
Bekkersdal Tavern shooting
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To bring us the latest on the investigation and the government’s response, John Maytham speaks to Jabulile Mbatha, EWN journalist, who has been ...
Need to save water
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Peter Johnston, an applied climatologist, who explains why South Africa is becoming increasingly water-stressed — and why...
SCA rules banks liable for second-hand cars they finance
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Trudie Broekman, an attorney specialising in consumer law, who acted in the case. She explains why the SCA’s finding mark...
Adulteration of honey in South Africa
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Kai Hichert, South Africa’s representative at the Apiamondia Conference in Denmark this September, and one of the judges ...
From Isolation to Innovation: How AI Companions Are Bridging Emotional Gaps
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To unpack what’s driving this shift, and what it could mean for human connection, John Maytham speaks to Nivashni Nair Sukdhev, journalist and a...
Amy Tjasink releases new single, ‘Feels Like Mzansi’
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham spoke with singer Amy Tjasink about her new single ‘Feels Like Mzansi’, the Gallo Remixed tribute to Mango Groove’s &ls...
Small town of the year
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham spoke with judge Biénne Huisman about Daily Maverick’s Small Town of the Year — why Barrydale won, how the towns were ...
Books with John Maytham
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join John Maytham as he previews his favourite books for the week – stay tuned book lovers! Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned...
Neethling Fouche reaches DHL Stormers century
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham spoke with Neethling Fouché about reaching a Stormers century, the Lions derby at DHL Stadium and the front-row standards that sha...
Sea Point residents celebrate victory as development appeal is upheld
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham spoke with Lindsay Rogers about the successful Sea Point appeal that halted a proposed block of flats on St Johns Road — why the Ma...
Words of the Year
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham spoke with Dean McCoubrey about why “rage bait,” “slop,” and even “67” captured 2025 — and what...
Ships at the Harbor
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham spoke with retired senior naval officer Brian Ingpen about the foreign fishing vessels calling at Cape Town — including Chinese boa...
Yellowtail on the menu: Safe to eat or risky?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Dr Jonny Peter, head of the Allercology division at UCT, to discuss scombroid and histamine poisoning, which one can get fro...
Reserve Bank Eyes Major Shake-Up of South Africa’s ATM System
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Pradeep Maharaj, Head of the Reserve Bank’s Payments Ecosystem Modernisation Programme, who explains the Reserve bank&rsq...
Historic Land Deal Sealed: City and Public Works Strike Agreement
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure of South Africa, Dean Macpherson, who discusses the Historic land exchange trans...
The Art of Storytelling Reimagined: Books You Can Feel
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dani Arndt, founder of creative, joins John Maytham to speak about how she turns books into creative experiences. Presenter John Maytham is an actor a...
Av-a laughter with Alan Committie
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Alan Committie, Comedian and South African Hall-of-Famer, as he marks a major milestone — this being his 28th original st...
Cape Town Goes Digital: No More Paper Learner’s Licence Tests
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Charlton Majiedt, Acting Director of Transport Administration and Licensing at the Western Cape Mobility Department to explain ...
Stormers update with John Dobson
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by John Dobson, Stormers head coach discussing the preparations for their next game with the Lions and how they plan to keep th...
Grade R Teachers at Risk as NQF Level 6 Rules Tighten
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Basil Manuel, Executive Director of NAPTOSA, who provides insight into the challenges facing practitioners, the upgrading proce...
Raw Sewage, Broken Promises: Kommetjie’s Pollution Crisis
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Adam Welz, conservation theorist, writer, and nature advocate, who discusses the Kommetjie and Ocean View coastline facing a se...
Taps to Keep Running: Western Cape Intervenes in Knysna Water Crisis
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To help unpack the situation, John Maytham speaks to Bomber Webb, editor of Edge Community News in Knysna, who has been closely following the developm...
Billionaire-Backed Deal: SA’s State-Owned Giant Signs Big Agreement
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Andrew Pike, who heads Bowmans’ Ports, Rail and Logistics Sector to discuss Transnet signing contract with private operat...
Don’t Be a Creep: How Cape Town Plans to Keep Traffic Moving This Festive Season
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Councillor Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, about why the campaign is being intensifi...
Who gets their music played on radio and who doesn’t?
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Pfanani Lishivha , CEO of SAMPRA, to explain who gets their music played on radio and who doesn’t. Presenter John Mayt...
Dopers Outrunning the Rules: Athletics Integrity Under Fire
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Ross Tucker, high-performance coach and respected sports science commentator about doping in Athletics Presenter John Maytham i...
End game: In conversation with author, Jeffrey Archer
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Jeffrey Archer, bestselling author and one of the most successful novelists of all time, to talk about bringing the William ...
The Parlotones getting ready for the summer
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Kahn Morbee, lead singer and frontman of The Parlotones, about headlining the first Get Lucky Summer show, what fans can expect...
Rape Kit Scandal: Are SAPS Fudging the Numbers?
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Nicholas Gotsell, DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice, who has been leading the oversight efforts exposing these discrepan...
Books with John Maytham
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join John Maytham as he previews his favourite books for the week – stay tuned book lovers! Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned...
Cape Town’s first female firefighter retires
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Arlene Wehr, Cape Town’s first female firefighter and a woman whose career has been defined by breaking barriers and resh...
The Earliest evidence of making fire
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Nick Ashton, Curator at the British Museum since 1983 and custodian of its world-renowned Palaeolithic collections. Ashton i...
Critically Endangered: The Forest Elephant Reality Check
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Dr Adam Cruise, an investigative environmental journalist whose work has taken him deep into the frontlines of conservation ...
Breaking Down SA Rugby’s New Tackle Rules: 6 Key Insights"
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To help us unpack what this means for schools, parents, coaches and young athletes, John Maytham is joined by Ross Tucker, high-performance coach and ...
Cape Town – Tourist Heaven.
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WESGRO’s David Kinf joins John Maytham to talk about how tourism affects the local economy. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned...
Beach habits – how do we beach in Cape Town!
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Mel Jones shares her best memories of going to the beach – and some of the funny things that she remembers frrom those days! Pres...
NDPP interviews – who will be the next head of the NPA?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jean Redpath joins John Maytham to talk about the process to select the new National Director of Public Prosecutions. Presenter John Maytham ...
Summer reads, what are you reading this summer?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daily Maverick Book Editor Joy Watson speaks to John about her beach reading list for this summer! Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author...
The Dungeons: One of the most dangerous waves to catch
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by James Lowe, a diver and surfer, who has faced the terrifying waves at the Dungeons in Hout Bay – he is here to tell us...
Plan B with Rebecca Davis
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham for her weekly Plan B segment. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-t...
The Hout Bay harbour market
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham chats to organiser of the Hout Bay Harbour Market Fiona Lunt – on what the market has on this summer! Presenter John Maytham is an ...
Bok Power Unleashed: Stormers Gear Up for Champions Cup Showdown
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To walk us through the selection, the strategy, and the final preparations leading into Saturday’s showdown between the Stormers and La Rochelle...
Relief Ahead: Kloof Road Repairs Begin Next March
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham speaks to Councillor Rob Quintas, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Mobility and Transport about the 2026 plans ...
Beyond the Big Five: Why Reptiles and Amphibians Matter for Africa’s Future
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As climate pressures intensify and human activity accelerates, Africa’s hidden species — its reptiles, amphibians, plants and lesser-known...
Goodbye to the magic? Canal+ and DSTV, what does this mean for Mnet?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To help us unpack where things stand, what this impasse means for subscribers, and what’s at stake for MultiChoice under Canal+ ownership, John ...
The National Biodiversity assessment 2025: Abalone numbers
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by Domitilla Raimondo, Head of SANBI’s Threatened Species Programme about the concerning Abalone numbers presented in the...
What are the requirements for banks around cash transactions?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To break down what the requirements are for banks around cash transactions, John Maytham speaks to Kokkie Kooyman, Director and Portfolio Manager at D...
What goes into being a performance coach: Mental conditioning of a chess player.
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paddy Upton, high performance coach, joins John Maytham to speak about the winning mindset he helped World Chess champion, D Gukesh develop. Pre...
The Cisssie Gool sale
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To help us unpack what this development means for spatial justice, inclusive neighbourhoods, and the future of well-located land in Cape Town, John Ma...
On Track to 2050: Cape Town’s Rail Business Plan Unveiled
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Town’s message is clear: rail must work if the city is to grow, thrive, and remain globally competitive. John Maytham speaks to Mayor Geord...
Last Chance Saloon: Political Showdown at Birchwood
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Maytham is joined by News24 journalist, Carol Paton, to discuss the ANC’s last efforts to save itself before the elections. Presenter John ...