Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Africa Melane speaks to Lesego Majatladi, Director of Gracht Asset Managers, about the redevelopment of Golden Acre into a mixed-use destination and what it means for the future of Cape Town's CBD.  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, spo...

Africa Melane speaks to Dr Guy Lamb, criminologist and police analyst, about the appointment of Major General Luyanda Damoyi as acting Western Cape Police Commissioner and the policing challenges he inherits.  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 bu...

Africa Melane is joined by Anton Du Plooy, analyst at Ninety-One for our feature on Global Market movements and investments 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 of...

Africa Melane speaks to Jeremy Fredericks, cricket commentator and analyst, about the Proteas Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against England and whether South Africa can book a place in another ICC final 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, s...

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the sale of the former Tafelberg School site in Sea Point was unlawful, finding that the Western Cape government and the City of Cape Town have failed to adequately provide affordable housing in well-located urban areas. The judgment reinforces the constitutional obligation to tackle spatial inequality and requires both spheres of government to report regula...

Africa Melane speaks to Jean Redpath, Senior Researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape, about why a court rejected Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala's plea-and-sentencing agreement, what happens next in the case, and what the ruling means for corruption prosecutions in South Africa.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned...

Africa Melane speaks to Nkosana Matiso, Western Cape AARTO Coordinator and Chairperson of the Western Cape AARTO Coordinating Committee, about the province's readiness for the AARTO rollout, what it means for motorists in the Western Cape, and how the implementation will be managed. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a r...

Africa Melane speaks to tennis analyst Bruce Davidson about Serena Williams' emotional return to Wimbledon, her defeat to rising star Maya Joint, and what her performance means ahead of her doubles campaign with sister Venus Williams.  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 cou...

Africa Melane is joined by political analyst, Bheki Mngomezulu to discuss Dina Pule’s controversial return to cabinet, upon being called up by Cyril Ramaphosa. 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&rsqu...

Africa Melane speaks to Mondel Mkalipi, Official Spokesperson and Senior Manager of Media and Marketing Relations for the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA), about the implementation of AARTO in 62 municipalities, what it means for motorists, and when the demerit points system is expected to come into effect Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned...

Africa Melane speaks to election analyst Wayne Sussman about whether the growing anti-immigration protest movement could influence voter behaviour, political campaigning and the outcome of South Africa's upcoming Local Government Elections.  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 ne...

The feared nationwide unrest linked to the anti-illegal immigration protests on 30 June did not materialise, with police preventing large-scale violence. However, isolated incidents of intimidation, assaults and damage to property were reported, raising fresh concerns about the safety of spaza shops and the communities they serve.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk rad...

Africa Melane is joined by Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, on the process that Home Affairs follows when foreign nationals request voluntary repatriation. 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...

Africa Melane speaks to Geordin Hill Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, about the City of Cape Town adopting the City of Hope budget. 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...

Africa Melane speaks to Jermaine Carelse, City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue spokesperson, about the Fuel Tanker that spilled on the N1 this morning, and what motorist and the public should do, in the case that this happens.   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 coupl...

Africa Melane speaks to Colonel Victor Zungu, spokesperson for KZN Metro Police, about police readiness for Tuesday's anti-illegal immigration march in Durban, security plans for identified hotspots, traffic disruptions in the CBD, and how authorities are working to ensure the demonstrations remain peaceful.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned...

Africa Melane speaks to Xolani Fihla, JMPD spokesperson, about the large anti-illegal immigration march moving through Johannesburg's inner city, the current security situation, police deployment in hotspot areas, and the impact on businesses, commuters and traffic as authorities work to keep the demonstration peaceful.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran...

South Africa is on high alert ahead of planned anti-illegal migration demonstrations, with government warning that immigration enforcement is the job of police—not private citizens. Protest organisers insist they have the legal right to carry out citizen's arrests, but legal experts argue they're misinterpreting the law and could expose themselves to criminal charges and civil lawsuits if th...

Africa Melane speaks now to Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security in the City of Cape Town – The anti-immigration 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 latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s ec...

Africa Melane speaks to EWN’s Lindsay Dentlinger about discussions in parliament today about National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza’s decision not to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s impeachment committee interdict.  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 co...

Africa Melane is joined by the Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, to unpack the Western Cape’s preparedness for the anti-immigration demonstrations taking place tomorrow – Tuesday, 30th June 2026.  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...

Africa Melane is joined by Soccerbeat editor and football analyst Sizwe Mbebe to discuss the future of current Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos after the World Cup exit.  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 weat...

Africa Melane speaks to Tella Masakale, National Spokesperson for the National E-Hailing Federation of South Africa (NEFSA), about tomorrow’s anti-immigration demonstrations and what e-hailing services will look like.  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 w...

EWN’s Quinton Mtyala speaks to Africa Melane about voting in the Cape Town Council today on the revised city budget.  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 inte...

Amir Sheikh, chairperson of the African Diaspora Forum, speaks to Africa Melane about what people from elsewhere on the continent are saying ahead of planned anti-illegal immigrant marches tomorrow.  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, sp...