On the Couch with MEX

A firsthand account of the music, the controversy, and the South African musicians who helped shape a landmark musical journey. Ashley Kahn experienced the  Graceland  story from behind the scenes.  Having worked on the tour’s production team and served as tour manager for Ladysmith Black Mambazo, he brings a rare personal perspective to a recording that connected South African sounds with audienc...

Martin Myers was on the Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk. Myers joined Barry Maré in the studio for a conversation about his journey through the entertainment economy. Usually the interviewer, Myers steps into the guest’s chair to unpack the relationships, lessons and defining moments behind four decades in artist management, publicity, broadcasting and live events. We also looked ahead to M...

Lauren Bright is an executive coach, AI adoption strategist & founder of BrightSpark Coach, and she was on CapeTalk on Thursday at 9 pm on the show #BusinessOfEntertainment Her message is simple. AI will transform the way we work, but our greatest competitive advantage will remain unmistakably human. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience and leadership, Lauren’s work challenges audiences to reth...

How do we embrace artificial intelligence without losing the distinctly human qualities that drive creativity, leadership and meaningful connection? Lauren Bright joined Martin Myers on CapeTalk’s #TheBusinessOfEntertainment for a timely conversation about navigating the rapidly evolving world of AI. An executive coach, AI adoption strategist and founder of BrightSpark Coach, Lauren believes the c...

Thurs 24 September 2026, 9 PM on CapeTalk with Roger and Pat de la Harpe Photography. Superb wildlife, travel, and lodge photographers. The new book The African Lion is out now (11 years in the making ). Show producer: Barry Maré.

Last night on CapeTalk at 9 pm on CapeTalk #BusinessOfEntertainment with the brilliant Roger and Pat de la Harpe - doing serious stuff with a camera. Show producer: Barry Maré P.S. The book The African Lion is in store now.

What a thrill to have Michael back on the show. Yormark is President and CEO of Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), the global sports representation business within Roc Nation, founded by Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter. A veteran sports and entertainment executive with more than three decades of experience, Yormark has played a central role in transforming RNSI into a significant international athlete r...

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On Thursday at 9 pm on CapeTalk, we had a great friend of the show, the superb author and rugby writer Jamie Wall, who is on tour with the All Blacks, talking Rugby's Greatest Rivalry and much more ahead of the 2nd test in Cape Town on Saturday 29th August Show producer: Barry Maré

Cape Town singer-songwriter and storyteller Luna Paige joined Martin Myers on #TheBusinessofEntertainment on CapeTalk for a conversation about creativity, longevity and building a meaningful career in music. Paige is a multi-faceted, socially engaged artist whose work moves comfortably between music, storytelling, theatre, literature and community engagement. Her career spans more than two decades...

One of New Zealand's most respected rugby journalists, Jamie Wall, was on Cape Talk's The Business of Entertainment with Martin Myers as South Africa and New Zealand prepare to renew what many regard as the greatest rivalry in world rugby. Wall is travelling with the All Blacks as part of the New Zealand media contingent covering The Greatest Rivalry Tour, the latest chapter in one of inte...

One of New Zealand’s most respected rugby journalists, Jamie Wall, returned to CapeTalk’s The Business of Entertainment with Martin Myers on Thursday, 6 August, at 9 pm as South Africa and New Zealand prepare to renew what many regard as the greatest rivalry in world rugby. Wall, who is travelling with the All Blacks as part of the New Zealand media contingent covering The Greatest Rivalry Tour, t...

The Biggest Man in Cricket joined Martin Myers on Cape Talk Last week was so good I needed to hear more, to inspire us all, so David came back. One of South Africa’s fastest-growing  content creators, David Brooke is the host of The Biggest Man in Cricket. Brooke has spent his entire career in the business of sport, beginning as a sports journalist before moving into the commercial world of media,...

One of South Africa's fastest-growing sports content creators,  David Brooke , host of  The Biggest Man in Cricket , joined   Martin Myers  on  The Business of Entertainment   on CapeTalk . Brooke has spent his entire career in the business of sport, beginning as a sports journalist before moving into the commercial world of media, sponsorship and major sporting events. In 2025, he launched  The B...

Daniel Anderson returns to The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk. After witnessing the remarkable production of Vincent at Die Koelkamers in Paternoster just two weeks ago. CapeTalk host Martin Myers knew he had to invite acclaimed actor Daniel Anderson back to The Business of Entertainment.  Myers and Anderson explore the phenomenal success of Vincent, the creative journey behind the producti...

Thursday at 9pm on CapeTalk we had Steve Louw on the show - great insights loading in this conversation with one of the great 🇿🇦 artists. #BusinessOfEntertainment Show producer Barry Maré

In conversation with the three-time Naledi Award-winning actor  Daniel Anderson . Daniel has been nominated as a Fleur du Cap finalist, and the show Vincent received SIX Naledi Theatre Awards nominations, winning three.  Vincent also bears a Bronze Standard Bank Ovation Award from the National Arts Festival and played to 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023.   A KANNA Award win for Best...

Amanda Bothma joined me on CapeTalk's The Business of Entertainment. Acclaimed producer and entrepreneur Amanda Bothma. She is the founder of Wêla Kapela Productions. Established in 2018, Wêla Kapela Productions has rapidly become one of South Africa's leading cabaret and musical theatre producers. Under Bothma's leadership, the company has delivered a string of award-winning productio...

In Conversation with Amanda Bothma founder of Wela Kapela Productions. Founded in 2018,  this East London-based company has become one of the major cabaret producers in South Africa. Vincent  has sold out multiple seasons in all the major centres in South Africa. In 2024, it won three Naledi Theatre Awards – Best Lead Actor, Best Breakthrough Performance, and Best Small-scale Musical Theatre Produ...

From the Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk , we talked to Mpumi Phillips, who is the Director of Distribution for The Orchard in South Africa, the global music distribution and artist services company owned by Sony Music. Based in Johannesburg, she leads The Orchard’s South African operations, helping artists, labels and rights holders expand their reach across digital streaming platforms and...

In this important discussion from Cape Talk’s weekly show "The Business of Entertainment”, hosted by Martin Myers, I speak with Nobambo Goduka, General Manager: Member Services at SAMRO The State of Your Music and why many South African music creators unknowingly lose royalty income. The conversation explores common challenges, including unregistered works, incorrect split sheets, outdated member...

Dr Trevor Jones’ professional musical contribution began way back in 1970, and he has, over the past five decades, delivered a wealth of captivating compositions. Born and raised in District Six, Jones has quite simply and very actively influenced cinema and television soundtracks that have touched the lives of hundreds of millions of people. Respected as one of the Top Five original music score c...

We celebrate on the show today. From District 6, after decades of dedication abroad, Dr Trevor Jones has finally been honoured at home with a Silver Order of Ikhamanga by the President of South Africa. A true pioneer whose work, both overseas and locally, has shaped generations, is now finally celebrated by the nation where he was born and raised, one which he has always carried in his heart. #tre...

Martin Myers welcomes a  respected music industry executive, Mpumi Phillips, for a compelling conversation about publishing, songs, music supervision, and the music business. Mpumi Phillips is Director of Distribution at The Orchard, the Sony Music-owned digital distribution company, where she works closely with leading labels and artists while helping position African talent on the global stage. ...

Based in Norway, Yonas Aregai brings a wealth of global experience across artist management, brand strategy, and business development. He holds a BA in Marketing Management from the Norwegian School of Management and the University of California, Berkeley, an academic foundation that has helped shape his sharp, forward-thinking approach to the music industry. Recognised as one of the Nordic music...