Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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 ...

Magda Wierzycka’s Big Bet: Should Pension Funds Back Start-Ups?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the country looks for ways to stimulate growth and support a new wave of entrepreneurs, this debate raises urgent questions about risk, regulation,...

Political Chess: Inside ANC and DA Succession Battles

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To unpack the strategic calculations, political intrigue, and what these shifting power plays mean for governance and stability in South Africa, John ...

Ancient African genomes reshape understanding of evolution

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Prof Carina Schlebusch, Professor at Uppsala Universitet’s Department of Organismal Biology and a world-leading expert...

The concerning rise of Traffic light smash and grabs: With Alderman JP Smith

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security, about the scale of smash-and-grab robberies and what the C...

Reading aloud with John Maytham

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, John Maytham reads from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. ...

US announces new security strategy

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Jakkie Cilliers, chairman of the Board of ISS and head of African Futures Programmes, talks to John Maytham about the United States’ new Nati...

The ANC’s NGC – How much attention should we pay to it?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham is joined by Stephen Friedman, political analyst and one of South Africa’s most respected political thinkers. He unpacks whether th...

End of an Era: The Breakfast Club Closes After 9 Years of Feeding Hope

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Mandy Trollip, a trustee of the Breakfast Club, about why it was forced to shut down its operation at Good Hope Seminary Junior...

Australia’s Social Media Ban: Teens Speak Out

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Rorke Wilson, social media law specialist, who helps us understand how the legislation will be enforced, what it means for plat...

SANDF in Crisis: Only 27% of Soldiers Battle-Ready

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To unpack what this means for South Africa’s national security, John Maytham is joined by Helmoed Heitman, defence analyst and one of the c...

Madlanga Commission and the protection of whistleblowers

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Maytham speaks to Glynnis Breytenbach, the DA’s spokesperson on justice and constitutional development, about the death of Madlanga Commiss...

Offshore Trading Exposed: Why You’re a Victim, not a client

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining John Maytham to unpack this growing crisis is Maya Fischer-French, financial journalist and author of the “Maya on Money” column, ...

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 policymakers, John Maytham speaks to Professor Jonatha...

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 reporters who has been following the commission a...

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 here in South Africa — and how this moment ...

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 be playing on South African soil, John Maytham is...

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 in France Presenter John Maytham is an actor and a...

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 how to swim safely and responsibly in these natur...

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 why South Africa was chosen as host, John Maytham i...

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 Palaeoscience, Nelson Mandela University, who is part of ...

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 courts in the city. Presenter John Maytham is an ...

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 fashion accessories you can’t ignore. Presente...

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 reusable bags from black to white – after alle...

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 standed SA soldiers in Russia. Presenter John Maytham...

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 India from the ODI series. Presenter John Maytham is a...

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 trending this festive season! Presenter John Maytham is ...

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 and global rugby is Jan De Koning, independent ru...

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. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turn...

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 Cape, Professor Amiena Peck to discuss Oxford&rsqu...

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 unpack the growing trend of prisoners escaping police ...

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 Thulani Dlomo. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and a...

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 transforming clubfoot care in South Africa. Through 48...

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 speaks to Toby Shapshak, renowned tech journalist, ...

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 Zuidberg, regarding the ongoing court case about the cit...

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 legality, the risks, and potential prosecutions emerg...

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 Madlanga Commission proceedings and brings us the lates...

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 this study — what it means for AI safety, n...

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 Southern Africa Superyacht Route working group, to unpa...

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 to cut funding for Arts Festivals. Presenter John M...

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 struggling province could let half a billion rand slip ...

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 updates, the science behind bit flips, and what th...

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, the impact on local businesses, and the mounting ...

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 impact on the Boks’ strategy moving forward &mda...

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 South African football politics. He’s been tra...

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 blocks South Africa from next year’s G20 summit...

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, Amy MacIver is joined by Helmoed Heitman — ...

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 military spending and bolster their armed forces ami...

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 which were overshadowed here in South Africa by the G2...

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 culturally. To help us unpack the implications, w...

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 forces behind the Get Lucky Summer experience. Jules s...

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 Prosecutions , John Maytham is joined by Nicole Fritz, ...

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 reveal, and what this means for oversight of South Af...

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 Manager of Amura Restaurant. Carlos will give us a glimp...

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 actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and se...