Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

The BELA Bill has been passed this week and seeks to make progressive changes to the Schools Act. There are however some concerns. Crystal Orderson speaks to Mila Harding, Legal researcher at Section27. 

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Over the past couple of months , we’ve noticed that our president has been a very busy man and the ‘’special pen’’ has been hard at work in the past week.Professor Chris Landsberg | International relations and policy expert

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In a flurry during the final sitting of the 6th parliament yesterday, the NCOP and NA passed 9 bills. Many questioning the rush to ascent these bills into law ahead of the elections at the end of May. Crystal Orderson speaks to EWN Reporter, Lindsay Dentlinger. 

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Crystal Orderson speaks to South African teacher living in Saudi Arabia, Courtney Edwards about casting his vote in Riyadh this morning.

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Latest:Loose forward Evan Roos has extended his stay at the Stormers until 2027.

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John Maytham speaks to constitutional law expert Professor Pierre de Vos about the constitutionality of the NHI and what impact if any, will court action have over the new health law.

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Is the Zimbabwean currency forever doomed? The latest currency, the ZIG, has upset Zimbabweans, especially informal traders. John Maytham speaks to Farai Mutambanengwe, Executive Director SME Association of Zimbabwe.

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John Maytham speaks to Dr ilia Leitch, who together with her husband Andrew at Queen Mary University of London and Royal Botanic Gardens Kew joined forces in researching the origins of ancient Baobabs and where various species can be found.  

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John Maytham speaks to Energy analyst Matthew Cruise who has projected that loadshedding may return in June/ July following weeks of a pause in the black outs ahead of the elections.

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John Maytham speaks to EWN reporter Bernadette Wicks about the decision taken in the KZN High Court in Pietermaritzburg today, where former president Jacob Zuma’s trial date was set to April 2025.

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Thopi Mhloli |Standard Bank Head of Savings and Investment

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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 Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating.  The views expressed by John and Rebecca are editorial, the content is not intended to be viewed as reporting. Catch the conversation each Thursday just after 3:30pm or subscribe to this podcast to have it delivered to you every week.

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John Maytham speaks to Discovery Insure CEO, Robert Attwell about the short term insurers research into road user behaviour and what their findings revealed.

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John Maytham speaks to Marcelle du Plessis, Mdzananda Animal Clinic Fundraising and Communications Executive, about the opening of the "Tots with Tails" creche in Khayelitsha, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing the lives of puppies and kittens in need of temporary shelter while awaiting their forever homes.

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John Maytham speaks to Jon Cherry, Director at Cherryflava media about why some of the world is quite infuriated by the new Apple Ipad advert.

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John Maytham speaks Professor Terrence Kommal, an Extraordinary Professor at North West University. He is also a medical doctor and the CEO of Medical Expert Consulting Group - about the electoral impact the signing of the NHI will have 2 weeks before South Africans head to the polls.

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John Maytham speaks to Dr Carla du Toit,  Newton International Fellow at the University of Cambridge about her research into the Hadeda Ibis and testing for its ‘’sixth sense’’.

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John Maytham speaks to finance expert Maya Fischer about the options available when look for retirement homes.

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There has been much furore ahead of todays signing of the NHI into law, with doctors even threatening to leave the country. What happens next? John Maytham speaks to  Professor Alex Van den Heever, Chair of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at WITS.

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The latest research by the Centre for Social Development in Africa (CDSA), shows that voter choice is not based on only one factor but a combination of many complex and intersecting factors. Social attitudes, political beliefs, socio-economic issues and a desire for a better life are but some of the reasons for their party-political preferences. John Maytham speaks to Professor Leila Patel, Distinguished Professor Social Development Studies at UJ who co-authored the study.  

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John Maytham speaks to Fritz Malan, Executive at ENS in the Employment practice about what happens when an employee refuses to undergo a polygraph test.

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South African non-profit organisation Orange Arts Project whose work is dedicated to introducing arts, crafts and image making to children and youth in foster homes across the Cape is doing a revamp, and a little help is needed from friends and supporters. John Maytham speaks to artists, Jill Trappler. 

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John Maytham speaks to Dr Antoine Duval, an international sports law researcher and expert at the Asser Institute for International and European Law, based in the Hague. 

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A number of Neighbourhood Watches and other civil society safety partners participated in a virtual dry run this weekend, to test the newly formed Civil Security Collaboration Initiative. The City hopes to better integrate NWs and other community safety structures into its intelligence sharing and gathering activities in times of crisis. John Maytham speaks to JP Smith, City of Cape Town mayco member for safety and security

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John Maytham speaks to Garden Route Disaster Management Fire Chief Deon Stoffels for an update on the latest rescue efforts from the George building disaster site. 

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John Maytham speaks to the ISS’s Gareth Newham about SAPS policing problems, including it’s capacity and intelligence and leadership breakdown. 

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John Maytham speaks to Thorsten Lettnin, United Airlines regional head about connecting Cape Town and the US, travel trends post covid and environmental sustainability programs in the pipeline. 

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Following the Department of Health announcing President Cyril Ramaphosa’s eminent signing of the NHI Bill, the South African Health Professionals Collaboration (SAHPC) – a national group of 9 medical, dental and allied healthcare practitioners’ associations representing more than 25,000 dedicated private and public sector healthcare workers, has expressed its concern. John Maytham speaks to SAHPC spokesperson Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa.

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Come 1 July, World rugby will see three new laws come into play. The amendments relate to offside from kicks in open play, the options available from a free-kick and removal of the practice of ‘crocodile rolling’ a player away from the tackle/ruck area, are aimed at promoting ball in flow and diversity of attacking options, while supporting player welfare. John Maytham speaks to The Daily Mavericks Craig Ray.

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John Maytham speaks to Nick Clelland about his debut book, Good Hope – the book is about an alternative present-day Cape Town that is the capital of a new independent country.

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Eskom has backed out of talks to transfer its supply areas to the City of Cape Town. Talks had progressed to an advanced stage according to the City. John Maytham speaks to Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis

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Imagine not having access to water and when you do, even then that access is threatened. This is the plight of water poor communities in KZN, who are at the mercy of what is called the ‘water tanker mafias’’ who thrive when there is a shortage to water supply. John Maytham speaks to Robert Mashego, portfolio chair of water and sanitation.

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John Maytham speaks to Warrant officer Riaan Le Roux a member of SAPS K-9 unit, about the process of search, rescue and recovery operations the K-9 unit is involved in at the George collapsed building site.

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The BMW 7 series scooped ‘’Car of the Year’’ last Wednesday and raising the eyebrows of many petrolheads. With an eye watering price tag of 2.2 million – what makes this set of wheels the number one car in South Africa? John Maytham speaks to Janine van Der Post, SA Car of the Year judge.

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The mother of missing child Joshlin Smith appeared in the Vredenburg Magistrates Court today. forensic tests and cellphone records of the accused were being analysed as part of the investigation. The matter has been postponed to 15 July for the State to continue its investigation. John Maytham speaks to EWN reporter Carlo Petersen.

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We don’t see much of the rifle wielding Malema these days, old Julius seems to have simmered down a bit. Has the elections campaign trail and various polls humbled him? John Maytham speaks to journalist Ferial Haffajee about the ‘’new’’ EFF leader.

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Following Friday’s storm, parts of the Southern Hemisphere including parts of South Africa were treated to a spectacular sighting of the Southern Lights.

John Maytham speaks to SANSA researcher Professor Martin Snow.

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In the Constitutional Court, former President Jacob Zuma is continuing with his fight to remain on the ballot during the upcoming elections. John Maytham speaks to Bernadette Wicks.

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According to Business For South Africa, Stage 1 load shedding will be achieved by the end of the year, and come next year, it's likely loadshedding will be a thing of the past. How? John Maytham speaks to James MacKay, Energy Council SA CEO & Business representative B4SA.

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Actor Gershwin Mias joins John Maytham to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when he will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith.

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Although ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders, in children anyway, many people still hold on to outdated misconceptions and misinformation. John Maytham speaks to Professor Andre Venter ahead of his event ‘’Understanding ADHD’’. 

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Listen to John Maytham's weekly book reviews and share his passion for all things literary. From fiction to non-fiction, John reads and reviews a range of books that would sit well on your reading list. On the list this week:

The Chase by Emma Glass

Long Island by Colm Toibin

The Near North by Ivan Vladislavic

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John Maytham speaks to political analyst Sanet Madonsela about why the DA does not seem to be on track with winning SA’s favor in light of the ANC’s dwindling popularity.

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Our Burning Planet is the Daily Maverick section devoted to expert environmental opinion and analysis.  We partner up each Friday on the Afternoon Drive to discuss a burning issue. Today John Maytham speaks to Professor Guy Midgely about the concern related to restoring Africa’s grasslands.

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The DA’s ‘’burning flag’’ advert has dominated headlines this week – the decision by the public broadcaster not to flight the ad has been explained to ICASA in a letter. The points include concern the SABC unwilling to fuel outrage seen online caused by the advert. But is the SABC’s ban on the ad a violation of Freedom of expression? John Maytham speaks to William Bird of Media Monitoring Africa. 

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Guest:  Thopi Mhloli | Standard Bank Head of Savings & Investment

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Guest: Luke Townsend, the professional officer for Music Services in the Library and Information Services and a professional musician 

Cape Town libraries are paying tribute to local musicians by memorializing their works as part of an oral history project.

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John Maytham speaks to legal analyst Melusi Xulu ahead of tomorrow’s concourt hearing which will decide on the eligibility to contest elections by  former president Jacob Zuma. 

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Professor De Wet Swanepoel has penned a captivating piece in The Conversation about the challenges faced by hearing impaired individuals in Africa – but all hope is not lost! Professor Swanepoel together with WHO and the hearX Foundation are working to develop digital devices to test hearing loss. Who will benefit? Areas close to home like Khayelitsha and Gugulethu will soon have access to these life changing tools

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John Maytham speaks to EWN Parliament correspondent, Lindsay Dentlinger about recent developments relating to the completion of parliaments reconstruction.

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John Maytham speaks to John Matthews, Chairman of Construction Alliance South Africa, about the investigation process which is followed, after incidents such as the collapsed building in George. 

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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 Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating.  The views expressed by John and Rebecca are editorial, the content is not intended to be viewed as reporting. Catch the conversation each Thursday just after 3:30pm or subscribe to this podcast to have it delivered to you every week.

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John Maytham speaks to Dr Imtiaz Sooliman of Gift of the Givers and Colin Deiner WC Disaster Management Chief about the latest updates from the collapsed building site in George.

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John Maytham speaks to Political Analyst Richard Calland who’s turned playwright with The Brothers Number 1 And a Weekend Special at the Market Theatre. The production runs until 19 May. 

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John Maytham speaks to tech Analyst Arthur Goldstuck about the launch of Amazon in SA. How will consumers react? How will competitors keep up? 

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John Maytham speaks to Brandon De Kock, Director of Storytelling at Whyfive about whether the DA has burnt themselves with their latest advert depicting a burning South African flag.

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Guest: Jenni Trethowan | Founder Baboon Matters

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John Maytham speaks to Jon Foster Pedley, Chair of British Chamber of Business Southern Africa about the importance of bringing about change in South Africa’s schooling system, in order to nurture entrepreneurship and contribute towards job creation in the country.

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Guest: Laurentia Opperman | Master of Science in Medical Biosciences graduate |

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John Maytham speaks to Executive mayor of George municipality, Leon Van Wyk for the latest update from the site of the building which collapsed on Monday. Six of the construction workers have suffered life threatening injuries after being trapped under the weight of concrete slabs for almost two days. 

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Mike Wills speaks to former Israeli cabinet advisor and negotiator Daniel Levy about Israels takeover of Rafah Crossing and the reality of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. 

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Mike Wills speaks to Shark expert about the laws around Great White Shark conservation

A recent study has suggested that the Great white shark population in South Africa is stable. However there seems to be a bone of contention as research conducted by Sara Andreoti and her team suggest otherwise. The study in question suggested that the Great whites had simply moved eastward fleeing from a pair of Orcas – but there is more to it. Sara Andreoti, Post doctoral researcher in management and conservation of white sharks at Stellenbosch

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EWN’s senior political reporter Tshidi Madia has just touched down in Kwa Zulu Natal – one of the two battlegrounds for the ANC in the 2024 elections.

President Ramaphosa is in KZN after concluding his Western Cape leg of the campaign trail.

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Guest: Mayor Leon Van Wyk | Mayor of George Municipality |

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Guest: Dr Guy Lamb | Criminologist

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Ebrahim Fakir, consulting Election Analyst at EISA, provides a critical perspective
on the role and value of opinion polls in political discourse.

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Andrew Woodburn, CEO of AMROP Woodburnmann, a search and leadership consultancy, shares insights into the principles and considerations that should underpin the calculation of remuneration for political officeholders.

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Hendrik Verwoerd, a freelance motorsport journalist specializing in Formula 1, delves into Lando Norris's sensational breakthrough victory at the Miami Grand Prix, where he overtook his Red Bull rival Max Verstappen to clinch the win.

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EWN's Gloria Motsoere considers the Usindiso building inquiry findings, which revealed rampant crime and negligence by City of Johannesburg officials. Former Justice Sisi Khampepe's report recommended demolishing the building due to multiple by-law violations.

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Craig Morkel, Chairman of the Gas Economy Leadership Team at The South African Oil & Gas Alliance (SAOGA), weighs in on the ramifications of Shell's departure from South Africa after over a century of operation.

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Dr. Andrea Marais-Potgieter, a Postdoctoral Researcher and Conservation Psychologist at the Global Change Institute at WITS, is dedicated to revealing how nature can profoundly rejuvenate our mental and physical well-being.

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Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joins John to introduce Cape Town's New Crime-
Fighting Weapon: Eye-in-the-Sky. Aerial surveillance technology to combat gang
incidents, poaching, stolen vehicles, vegetation fires, and various criminal
activities.

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We learned about the importance of understanding macroeconomic dynamics and diversifying investments from Standard Bank’s Head of Investment & Savings, Thopi Mhloli. 

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Acclaimed South African jazz pianist Melorie Jane is set to thrill music lovers with performances in Cape Town at Simon’s Town Country Club from May 2nd to May
31st. Tickets for the performance are priced at R180 and available on Quicket.

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Tshidi Madia from EWN brings insight into the latest developments as Former
President Jacob Zuma faces a summons to appear before the ANC's disciplinary
committee.

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Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of Gift of the Givers joins John to pay tribute to the
legacy of selflessness and dedication of the head of their medical team, Dr Yakub
Essack.

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Taryn Hess joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when she
will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith.

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Guy Leitch, the Managing Editor at SA Flyer, provides insight into the ongoing
dispute between FlySafair and its competitors, Lift and Airlink.

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Listen to Cape Talk’s John Maytham's weekly book reviews and share his passion
for all things literary. From fiction to non-fiction, John reads and reviews a range
of books that would sit well on your reading list. Last Stop on the Murder Express
C. J. Farrington Find a Way Diana Nyad The Dictionary of Lost Words Pip Williams.

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Andrew Brown practices as an advocate in Cape Town, and is a reservist sergeant in the South African Police Service.

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Frank Rautenbach joins John as the lead of a new M-Net drama series
Summertide that premiered on January 2024 and airs Sundays at 6 pm on M-Net
and DStv Stream.

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Tony Carnie's article questioning why there's been no action taken against
sewage leaks elsewhere despite the Green Scorpions' record R150m fine on Vaal
sewage pollution is the focus of our discussion this week on the Afternoon Drive,
as we partner with Our Burning Planet.

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Samer Abou-Hamad joins John as he nears the final leg of an epic bicycle
adventure, spanning from Norway to Cape Agulhas

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Daily Maverick Sports Journalist Sanga Sibembe joins John to dissect Stellenbosch
Football Club's remarkable rise.

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Dr. Philip Riris, Senior Lecturer at Bournemouth University and Head Researcher of a
ground-breaking study of human history, reveals the finding that societies can quickly
rebound from future shocks by overcoming challenges like famine, war, or climate
change.

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Paul McNally, Founder of Develop AI, provides an assessment of the Autonomous
Racing League event at the Yas Marina Grand Prix Formula 1 track, which sought to
demonstrate AI's capabilities in motorsport.

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Carol Paton joins John from News24 to assess the likelihood of an election doomsday
scenario by weighing investor concerns, ANC's threshold, and potential coalition
scenarios.

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A weekly conversation with Rebecca Davis covering the subjects that created a stir in
the news and in social media.

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Premier Alan Winde joins John to consider the feasibility of the Ndifuna Ukwazi ‘Land
for People, Not for Parking’ campaign.

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Guest: Babalo Ndenze Reporter with EWN

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Guest: Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu

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Neesa Moodley writes for Daily Maverick and joins John now to speak on her experience shopping through the Temu app

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Caitlyn Lattimer, with a background in law and specialization in children's rights, underscores the significance of Joshlin Smith's disappearance as a stark example of how viewing children as property rather than individuals with inherent rights leads to dire consequences

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Dr. Tracy Ledger stresses the urgent need to boost electricity generation by 35% to 50% for economic growth, favoring rapid deployment of solar PV over nuclear due to shorter construction times and lower costs.

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Philip Lymbery is the CEO of the international farmed animal welfare organization, Compassion in World Farming and joins John Maytham to speak on the excellent work done by their organization and Philip as an individual.

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Sports Correspondent and Commentator Firdose Moonda joins John to break
down the recent announcement of the T20 World Cup 2024.

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Chris Yelland, EE Business Intelligence's Managing Director, breaks down Eskom's
power cut reduction and forecasts for the winter months.

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Professor Koos Malan, a renowned expert in Public Law at The University of
Pretoria, joins the discussion on the recent Electoral Court judgment concerning
former president Jacob Zuma's eligibility to stand as a candidate for the National
Assembly.

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