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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show

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John Maytham speaks to Gordon Laing, South African civil engineer and 2026 SAICE Engineer of the Year, about sustainable transport, infrastructure planning and the need to prioritise safe, affordable and equitable access to opportunity.

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Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the la... more

John Maytham speaks to City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Cllr Rob Quintas, following concerns raised by a Hout Bay resident about an allegedly vulnerable man being fined for begging and picking flowers. The discussion exa... more

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Nicole Fritz
Executive Director for the Campaign for Free Expression
Campaign for Free Expression
Episode: Pentagon plans livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s execution
Craig Leo
Creative team member behind the Royal Countess Zingara, Melanina, A Journey Back to Origin
Royal Countess Zingara
Episode: The Royal Countess Zingara’Melanina: A journey back to origin
Louisa Treger
Writer of narrative nonfiction/fiction focusing on trailblazing women in history
Author, A Fatal Love
Episode: A Fatal Love: With Louisa Treger
Shannon Bold
Senior economist in macroeconomic modeling
Bureau for Economic Research
Episode: Fuel prices and the future of working from home
Louis Mhlanga
Renowned guitarist from Zimbabwe, based in South Africa
Musician
Episode: Louis Mhlanga brings a celebration of African musical heritage to Cape Town
Mikaela Hull
Senior associate at Rupert Candy Attorneys, Incorporated
Rupert Candy Attorneys
Episode: SCA rules private racist remarks can amount to hate speech
Johan Le Roux
Clinical psychologist with a special interest in sport
University of Amsterdam ( supervisor support ), World Rugby funded, SA Rugby collaborator
Episode: Beyond the game: The health challenges facing retired rugby players
Angus Burns
Lead for area-based conservation with WWF South Africa
World Wildlife Fund South Africa
Episode: WWF – Living Planet Report findings
Dr. Heleen Hofmeyr
Senior Investigator, Roots and Shoots; Department of Economics and research on socio-economic policy unit, Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Episode: Why South Africa’s education inequality is entrenched by Grade 3

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John Maytham
John Maytham, host of Afternoon Drive with John Maytham on Cape Town radio and related Cape Town media properties.

Reviews

3.1 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Best spoken English on the radio

    Love your baritone actor’s voice John and great fun when you are self-deprecating. Been listening to you since 2000 whenever I could. You don’t suffer fools gladly but you are becoming quite empathetic with age. Picked up your book review of James Lee Burke’s latest - I am a huge fan (of both of you). When are you going to write your memoirs? NB Do you read these comments?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elderlycapefan
    South Africa4 months ago
  • John Maytham is the best

    It doesn’t matter where on the planet I am but I try to tune in - via Apple Music - to John Maytham on Cape Talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QwertyAzerty1964
    South Africa10 months ago
  • Aweful

    Aweful

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Werner.......
    South Africaa year ago
  • Left leaning political rubbish

    Left leaning political rubbish

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    Werner.......
    South Africaa year ago
  • John is the best

    I can’t wait for John’s show every day. Hi command of the English language is superb and he makes the dullest topic fascinating. He must never leave!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindbelle
    South Africa2 years ago

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Many value deep, well-sourced policy discussions.
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#223
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#30
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A Fatal Love: With Louisa Treger
Q: How do you balance historical accuracy with the needs of fiction in A Fatal Love?
She states that while the book is a novel at heart, the aim is to be truthful to the emotional truth of Ruth Ellis's life, using structure and flashbacks to convey context without sacrificing readability.
A Fatal Love: With Louisa Treger
Q: What inspired you to write about Ruth Ellis and this particular period in British history?
Treger explains that she is drawn to trailblazing women who defy societal norms, and Ruth Ellis's story provides a powerful lens on class, gender expectations, and abuse in the 1950s, which she uses to engage readers with empathy and historical insight.
OUTA opposes fuel levy cut for RAF funding
Q: Is there any sign of a new attitude in management?
There are indications that leadership acknowledges the need for urgent corrective action, though it remains to be seen how quickly meaningful reforms can be implemented.
OUTA opposes fuel levy cut for RAF funding
Q: What do we do with the Road Accident Fund?
We should scrap the current RAF model but implement a new funding mechanism that is financially sustainable and run like an insurance system, with expert oversight to tackle the underlying systemic issues.
Why South Africa’s education inequality is entrenched by Grade 3
Q: Why is school not the great equalizer in this context?
Because foundational development and learning experiences are uneven from birth, and if the schooling system does not adapt to these disparities—through curriculum design and teaching methods—then the promise of education as an equalizer remains unfulfilled.

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A flagship weekday talk program that blends politics, current affairs, economics, and culture with sharp, informed discussion. Episodes frequently feature expert guests and journalists who unpack policy decisions, market dynamics, and regional developments, often tying them to South Africa's broader social context. Notable strengths include a clear, confident host voice, deep dives into complex issues, and timely cross-disciplinary dialogue that can illuminate both policy and everyday life for engaged listeners. The show appears to attract professionals seeking thoughtful analysis, with guests spanning academia, journalism, sports, hospitality, and public policy, offering viewers practical takes for decision-makers and curious audiences ali... more

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