Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

nside Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s first court appearance

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Karyn Maughan, legal journalist at News24, who has been closely following developments in this case and the wider implications ...

Smoke Signals Again? The Cancer Warning Behind Vapes

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UCT Pulmonologist Professor Richard van Zyl –Smit, talks with John Maytham about a new study showing how vaping may cause oral and lung cancer. ...

The Chelsea flower show design for 2026

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned landscape designer Leon Kluge joins John Maytham today, to talk about the upcoming Chelsea Flower show. Presenter John Maytham is an actor an...

The draft changes to the History curriculum

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Education Anthropologist Esme van Deventer talks to John Maytham about the proposed changes to the history curriculum. Presenter John Maytham is an ac...

Lifestyle audits in the Presidenc

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Description: John Maytham speaks to ActionSA MP Athol Trollip on why the presidency is dragging its feet to complete lifestyle audits for politicians ...

New Tax Proposal Raises Red Flags for South Africa’s Economy

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discussion on South Africa’s proposed gambling tax, exploring its economic impact, enforcement challenges, and the risk of unintended consequenc...

Is it possible for Donald Trump to obliterate Iran in one day?

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Analysis of rising U.S.-Iran tensions, examining whether rapid large scale military destruction is feasible and the broader geopolitical risks involve...

Pakistan’s involvement in the Truce Deal to end US-Israel war on Iran

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to Ian Lesser, based in Brussels, to unpack the geopolitical significance of these mediation efforts by Pakistan, and what it tells us about ...

SANDF deployment to the Cape Flats: Why has the shooting and killing not stopped?

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Interview examining the continued gang violence on the Cape Flats despite SANDF deployment, focusing on policing strategy, justice system challe...

SANTACO hosting commuter talks amid the fuel hikes

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discussion on the impact of sharp fuel price increases on South Africa’s taxi industry, focusing on diesel costs, potential fare hikes, and call...

Fatal Crash in Camps Bay Claims Cyclist’s Life

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Neil Robinson, who has been engaging with authorities as investigations continue, to unpack what went wrong and what needs to ...

Does Trump have an exit plan for his ‘military operation’?

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mitchell Plitnick, President of ReThinking Foreign Policy, author and policy analyst, speaks to Africa Melane about the question of whether Donald Tru...

What more can government do to mitigate the fuel price increase for South Africans?

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to DDG of Mineral Resources and Petroleum about other ways to mitigate the fuel price hikes Presenter John Maytham is an actor an...

Johannesburg Mayoral Race

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane chats to election analyst Wayne Sussman about the local politics in Johannesburg, and the race for leadership in the upcoming local gove...

Long distance Travel – easter weekend

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane chats to Mathetha Mokonyama about the long distance travel routes over the easter weekend. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author...

Is the Easter getaway slowing down? A live traffic check at the Huguenot Tunnel

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Maxine Bezuidenhout, Chief Director of Traffic Management at the Western Cape Government, speaks to Africa Melane from the Huguenot Tunnel, providing ...

Child poverty persists despite gains, with hunger and inequality still entrenched

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Solly Maloyi, Acting DDG for Population and Social Statistics at Stats SA, speaks to Africa Melane about the latest child poverty report, which reveal...

SANDF troops are finally in the Cape Flats

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane chats to Abie Isaacs from the Cape Safety Forum about the deployment of the military on the Cape Flats. Presenter John Maytham is an ac...

Communication Workers Union on SA Post Office business rescue plan.

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Africa Melane speaks to the Communication Workers Union’s Thami Mzileni -- about the ongoing crisis at the South African Post Office and c...

SA’s water systems under pressure as audit reveals widespread failures and health risks

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anet Muir, Chief Director for Water Use Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement at the Department of Water and Sanitation, speaks to Africa Melane abou...

Artemis II launch

01 Apr 2026

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Africa Melane chats to Daniel Cunnama about Artemis II -  NASA’s first crewed mission in the Artemis programme, designed to return humans t...

How about a “floating fuel tax”

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane chats to economist Frederick Mitchell about the floating fuel tax, and what it means.   Presenter John Maytham is an actor and auth...

Should Parliament decide on the increase and decrease of the fuel levy?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Judge Dennis Davis about the EFF’s argument that the finance minister should not have the sole authority to adjust the fu...

Fuel levy decrease by R3 – much needed reprieve for South African motorists.

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to economist Tracey Solomon about government’s decision to temporarily cut the general fuel levy by R3 per litre from 1 Apri...

How advanced paternal age may shape children’s emotional and developmental outcomes.

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation around later-life fatherhood is gaining new attention, sparked in part by news that Anton Goosen has welcomed a child at the age of 8...

Military land being made available for housing in Cape Town

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cape Town’s housing backlog, now exceeding 600 000 households, has once again brought the issue of state-owned land into focus, with attention o...

Education minister Siviwe Gwarube’s attempts to clean up the DBE

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Davis, Senior Journalist at Daily Maverick, speaks to John Maytham about Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s efforts to clean up the Dep...

City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews explains how the City’s new Local Planning Support service is designed to help landowners and small-scale developers ...

Increase in paraffin prices and its impact on food cost.

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sibusiso Mboto, Advocacy Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group, speaks to John Maytham about the latest increases in ...

Stormers head off to France to face Toulon -- with John Maytham tagging along.

30 Mar 2026

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Stormers coach John Dobson chats to John Maytham ahead of the Stormer clash with French side Toulon. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-tur...

Recent Study reveals deepening decline in South Africans believing in democracy

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest study conducted for the Electoral Commission by the Human Sciences Research Council points to a troubling decline in South Africans’ ...

5th week of Israel/US/ Iran conflict.

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is now deep into its fifth week, with tensions showing little sign of easing. Prof Yossi Mekel...

Army Chief’s R2m Royal golf extravaganza

30 Mar 2026

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Defence Analyst Ricardo Teixeira speaks to John Maytham on the R2m golf day hosted by the South African Army Chief. Presenter John Maytham is an actor...

Which Nut Butter is the healthiest?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to dietician Jenna Bows – on which nut butter is the healthiest and why? Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turne...

False Bay Missing Great Whites – what's the real reason for the missing sharks?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Fallows –conservationist and wildlife photographer explains the different reasons for the decline in the Great White shark population alon...

Dogs and Humans: Scientists Say the Bond Began Earlier Than Thought

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Professor Sandra Swart to explore what this discovery tells us about early human society and the origins of our unique relation...

Ramaphosa Dropped from G7 Guest List Amid Rising US Pressure

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to Foreign affairs journalist, Peter Fabricius to break down what this means for South Africa’s global standing and its bilateral relat...

Govt Moves to Regulate Podcasts: New Framework on the Way

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to William Bird, who has been part of the national conversation around media accountability, to unpack whether regulation for podcast are nec...

Books with John Maytham

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join John Maytham as he recaps on his favourite books he read this week! Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and s...

Olympics Draw the Line: Trans Women Barred from Women’s Events

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Ross Tucker, a high-performance coach and respected voice in sports science, to unpack the Olympic Committee’s decision t...

Stupid Fucking Bird: With director, Maria Weisby

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Maria Weisby, the internationally acclaimed director who returns to South Africa to helm this production. With a rich history o...

Western Cape Expands Wilderness: 20 New Nature Reserves Declared

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Ashley Naidoo, who will unpack how this collaboration between government, conservation bodies and private landowners is reshapi...

First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to MEC for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, who will unpack how this large-scale rollout will work, what residents can expe...

What is the status of the NHS

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Attorney Neil Kirby speaks to John Maytham about the implementation of the NHI, following President Ramaphosa doubling down on government’s comm...

A Shift in the Skies: Why Direct Cape Town Flights Are Winning

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Andrew Thompson, News24 journalist, who has unpacked this trend through a detailed analysis of Airports Company South Africa...

SCA judgement on getting access to Eskom and Transnet contracts

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Morne Mostert from AfriForum – following the civil rights organisations win against Eskom in a 4-year legal battle. The S...

Plan B with Rebecca Davis

26 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...

Landmark Ruling: Meta and YouTube Lose Social Media Addiction Case

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Monet Du Plessis, digital law consultant, to unpack what this ruling means not just for the U.S., but for global regulation ...

Looking towards the Stormers clash against Edinburgh

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined now by John Dobson, Head Coach of the Stormers, to discuss what needs to change ahead of the Stormers clash against Edinburgh t...

800 SANDF troops headed to the Cape Flats

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined now by Chandre Gould, Senior Research Fellow in the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme at the Institute for Security Stu...

When Wildlife Isn’t Wild: How AI Is Distorting Conservation

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Danel Wentzel, a marine biologist, cinematographer and explorer, who’s been at the forefront of calling this out &mdas...

12 Cops Arrested in R360 Million Tender Scandal

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined now by Jeff Wicks, Investigative Journalist at News24, who has been closely following this story and will unpack the arrest of ...

Tackling the looming water crisis with Peter Johnston

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined in studio for an extended conversation by Peter Johnston, Climate Scientist at UCT’s Climate System Analysis Group, who w...

The Cradock Four returns to the Gqeberha High Court

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daily Maverick journalist Riaan Marais joins John Maytham to discuss the Cradock Four inquest. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon...

US and Iran Peace Talk: Is it happening or not?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ohn Maytham is joined by James Ker-Lindsay, an expert in international relations, to help us cut through the noise and understand whether meaningful d...

The News24 Jobs summit

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Adriaan Basson, Editor-in-Chief at News24, who’s been driving this national conversation — asking not just what&...

The impact of oil and crisis on SA's exploration for new energy resources

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Lindsey Schutters, who’s been unpacking whether this geopolitical oil crisis could become a catalyst for change &mdash...

48km of Grit: The Record-Breaking Swim Around St Helena

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Ryan Stramrood, an international keynote speaker and expert in extreme performance, who’s fresh off the island and rea...

Inside the DA: Who’s Running for Top Leadership Roles?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining John Maytham to unpack the significance of these 2026 Federal Congress nominations and what it could mean for the DA’s future is Steven ...

The impact of LIV Golf on SA

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Craig Ray, who’s been tracking the story, to unpack what LIV Golf’s South African debut could mean for the futur...

Foot archer opens the Cape Town

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UK-born foot archer, Orissa Kelly, speaks to Amy MacIver about her performance at the start of the Cape Town Carnival over the weekend. Afternoon Driv...

Judgement in Iain Wares paedophile case

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EWN’s Ntuthuzelo Nene speaks to Amy MacIver about judgement in the case against Iain Wares, a former teacher accused of abusing learners in both...

AI Cheating Crackdown: SA Universities Draw the Line

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Amy MacIver to unpack these changes is Professor Jonathan Jansen, a leading education expert. Professor Jansen will explain the strategies bei...

Impact of Foot and Mouth disease on people’s livelihoods

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dewald Olivier, CEO of the Red Meat Industry Service, speaks to Amy MacIver about the impact the Foot and Mouth disease outbreak is having on the live...

Politics Over Progress: Why South Africa Can’t Create Jobs

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver is joined now by Carol Paton, journalist at News24, who argues that the real constraint on jobs isn’t just economic — it&rsquo...

Planet Under Pressure: Earth’s Energy Imbalance Hits Record High

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver is joined now by Professor Roelof Burger, Climatologist at North-West University, to unpack what this growing energy imbalance really mean...

Fuel at $175? What It Means for SA Travellers and SAA

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Amy MacIver to break down the implications is Guy Leitch, a respected aviation analyst with deep insight into both global and local airline ma...

DA spends over R305,000 a month, says leaked report

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver speaks to Business Day writer Tara Roos about a leaked report detailing how “top-up” payments are being made to senior Democra...

Easter Road Safety

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy about the 2026 Easter Road Safety Campaign and the renewed push for personal accountability ...

Emergency access to pension

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Christopher Axelson, Deputy Director-General for Tax and Financial Sector Policy, about proposed changes to South Africa&rsquo...

Netanyahu denies Israel 'dragged' US into conflict

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director at the Afro Middle East Centre, about rising tensions between the US and Israel amid th...

Cape Town Carnival

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, about the Cape Town Carnival 2026 and what attendees can ...

Jazz in the City

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Athos Euripidou, owner of The Athletic Club & Social, about Jazz In The City and how Bree Street will be transformed into ...

How to reduce water demand in the metro

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Africa Melane speaks to Dr. Kevin Winter from the University of Cape Town’s Future Water Institute about strategies to reduce water demand in Ca...

Stormers clash with Dragons this Sunday!

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is in conversation with John Dobson about the Stormers’ push for the playoffs, squad selection ahead of the Dragons clash, and main...

Realities of privilege and poverty: One city – 2 realities

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is in conversation with Themba Dlamini about racial narratives in South Africa, the idea of Cape Town as an exception, and why reconcilia...

Darkfest returns in 2026!

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is in conversation with Theo Erlangsen about DarkFest 2026, its 10-year milestone, and how the event continues to push the limits of free...

How flight and airline choices are changing – as the conflict in Iran continues

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Travelstart speaks to John Maytham about how customers flying overseas are being affected by the suspension of some airlines due to the conflict in Ir...

Government tightens rules for short term rentals

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion on the government’s proposed tighter rules for Airbnb-style rentals, industry reaction, and what it could mean for hosts, guests, a...

Plan B with Rebecca Davis 19 March 2026

19 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...

The City of Cape Town makes changes to its debt collection policy

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The City of Cape Town’s Siva Moodley chats to John Maytham about changes to the city’s debt collection policy. Afternoon Drive with John M...

Ad-Hoc Committee: Nhanhla Mkhwanazi reappears

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EWN reporter Babalo Ndenze joins Amy McIver to chat about the final testimony of Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at Parliament’s ad-hoc committee ...

China’s Hormuz problem

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver is joined by Dr. Oscar Van Heerden, Foreign Policy expert, who will help unpack what problems the Strait of Hormuz brings about for China ...

Camissa: Black Sheep Thinking - 18 March 2026

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio vetera...

R230 Million Superyacht Marina: A New Anchor for Cape Town’s Economy

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver is joined by Veda Raubenheimer Pretorius from Superyacht Cape Town, who will help us explore how this marina is expected to anchor Cape To...

Civil Society goes to the SAHRC on maternal hunger in SA

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver is joined by Dr Edzani Mpaphuli, Executive Director at Grow Great, to discuss Civil Society going to SAHRC on maternal hunger in SA. After...

Reality bites: SA retail giants fall short on access to healthy food

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver is joined by Katherine Pittore, Director of Policy and Communications at the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi), who will help us explo...

Cheaper Than Petrol? The Tipping Point for Electric Vehicles in Africa

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver is joined by Joubert Roux, Co-Founder and Chair of CHARGE, who helps us unpack whether Africa is on the brink of an electric vehicle break...

Cancelled Trips, Costly Visas: What Happens When Conflict Disrupts Your Travel?

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy MacIver speaks to Paula Martini, travel expert and travel writer. She will explain how the current crisis is reshaping flight routes, travel costs...

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 ...