Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Amy MacIver is joined by Living Jazz legend, Hilton Schilder, to discuss his upcoming shows at the Brass Bell. 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises...

Amy MacIver is joined by Sizwe Mbebe | SoccerBeat Editor and Football Analyst to discuss the FIFA World Cup Quartern finals and who the favorites are – and to highlight that Hugo Broos has stepped down as the Bafana Bafana coach. 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...

Amy MacIver speaks to Cape Town’s Mayor, Geordin Hill Lewis, about Cape Town being recognized as South Africa's only "highly financially sustainable" metropolitan municipality, according to the latest Municipal Financial Sustainability Index released by Ratings Afrika. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up...

Amy MacIver is joined by 5x Bantam eight EFC champion, Faeez Troublemakers Jacobs, to discuss his road to the UFC. 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surpr...

Join Amy MacIver for a review of the trending and fan fav podcast this week! 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book...

Amy MacIver is joined by energy expert, Matthew Cruise, to discuss the possibility of Diesel and Petrol rationing in South Africa. 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the pro...

Amy MacIver speaks to Jessica Perrins | General Manager, Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch about the 70 year celebrations. 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program o...

Amy MacIver speaks to Guy Midgley | Acting Director, School for Climate Studies, Stellenbosch University as part of our Pindrop feature – with a focus on the Kogelberg Biosphere reserve.  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 latest in business, sport, t...

Amy MacIver speaks to Carl Lindemann | Outreach Coordinator, Astronomical Society of Southern Africa (ASSA) Cape Centre; Former Dark Sky Officer about why darkness is good for the environment and the go-to spots in Cape Town to experience true and uninterrupted darkness. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of l...

Amy MacIver speaks to Prof Joe Vearey, Associate Professor and co-director at the African Centre for Migration & Society, about rising diplomatic tensions between South Africa and Ghana amid ongoing xenophobic protests. 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 lat...

Amy MacIver speaks to investigative reporter Jeff Wicks about the latest arrests linked to the Ekurhuleni corruption investigation and the work of the Madlanga Commission. 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The hos...

Amy MacIver is joined by Jacob Moshokoa, crossing live from Norval Foundation, in Tokai – discussing the 3rd edition of Africa Unlocked 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests m...

Amy MacIver speaks to Lindsey Schutters, journalist at Daily Maverick, about government's new strategy to tackle construction site extortion and protect infrastructure projects. 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. T...

Amy MacIver is joined by Buyeleni Sibanyoni, investigative journalist at amaBhungane to unpack the aviation couple that milked millions from the National Skills Fund.   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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather....

Amy MacIver speaks to Ashley Muller about the remarkable history of Killarney International Raceway and the return of the Cape Grand Prix through the 2027 Cape Grand Prix Revival. 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather....

Amy speaks to Rob Quintas from the City of Cape Town about the recent Dial-a-Ride fare increases, concerns from disability advocacy groups, and the city's response. 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host&rsquo...

Amy MacIver speak to Dr Tracy Nelwamondo, a general practitioner with a special interest in doctor-led weight management, about the risks of using unregulated weight-loss injections, why medically supervised treatment is so important, and how South Africans can distinguish legitimate obesity treatment from dangerous products being sold on the black market. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and au...

Amy MacIver speaks to James Ker-Lindsay, Senior Research Fellow at Kingston University, about the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire, renewed military action, and the prospects for future negotiations. 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 latest in business, sport,...

Amy MacIver speaks to Phelisa Mashiyi, a social worker with the Callas Foundation, about child pregnancies, the importance of early intervention, and protecting vulnerable children.  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 latest in business, sport, traffic and...

Amy MacIver speaks to Meindertjan Rebel, Senior Professional Officer for Coastal Engineering and Design at the City of Cape Town, about progress on the new Muizenberg seawall and how it will strengthen the beachfront against coastal erosion and climate change. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and in...

Amy MacIver is joined by MyBroadBand journalist, Hanno Labuschagne, to discuss the challenges around having Starlink operate in South Africa 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests me...

Amy MacIver speaks to Kevin Bloom, senior journalist at Daily Maverick, about his investigation into a controversial fuel station development, the legal challenge against the City of Cape Town's planning process, and the broader constitutional issues at stake. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and in...

Amy MacIver speaks to environmental writer Don Pinnock about concerns over the state of Kirstenbosch, the impact of South Africa's succulent poaching crisis, and why some experts believe the country's flagship botanical garden needs urgent intervention. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and internati...

Amy MacIver speaks to certified financial planner Terrence Tobin about how the language used around money and investing can shape financial decisions and influence long-term wealth creation. 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 latest in business, sport, traffic a...

Amy MacIver unpacks the findings of the Public Protectors report and the City's response with Zahid Badroodien, the City of Cape Town's Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation. 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and w...