Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
Episodes
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...
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, Mayor of Cape Town. He’ll tell us why this yea...
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’s firepower, the importance of squad depth,...
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 of Grasslands Conservation and part of BirdLife So...
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 scribe Heidi is apparently quite popular amongst physi...
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 deep expertise in labour law and workplace compli...
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 South African storytelling – to discuss her n...
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, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber...
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” Matlala’s testimony at the Police Adhoc Committe...
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 most important to the very strange, John and Rebec...
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 maladministration and unlawful spending by the forme...
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, John Maytham speaks to football analyst Sizwe Mbe...
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, Eyewitness News parliamentary correspondent, who h...
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 Worx, a leading authority on technology trends, d...
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 Dr Robin Cook, former Big Trees Project Manager at ...
Colleen: The Musical
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Marc Lottering joins John Maytham to chat about his upcoming show, Colleen the Musical. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned...
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 of the SA Waste Forum Committee and co-lead of th...
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 it;s negative effects on students. Presenter Joh...
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 (SATSA). We’ll unpack what this investigation mea...
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 audits—what they would check, who must act, ...
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 efforts in the area. Presenter John Maytham is an act...
SA soldiers in Russia
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senior journalist Marianne Thamm talks to John Maytham about, former president Jacob Zuma’s alleged attempts at creating a covert force inside S...
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 court system in South Africa. Presenter John Maytham...
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 series. We’ll explore how she keeps Gamache fres...