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Stellenbosch designer named 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year
26 oct 2026, 16:38 · 7 min
John Maytham speaks to Dr Michelle Stein, founder of Coral Bloom Studio, who has been voted entrepreneur of the year at the 38th annual Business Partners Limited awards.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
WhichParty: New online tool helps voters compare their views with South Africa’s political parties
26 oct 2026, 16:37 · 7 min
John Maytham is joined by Justin Abrahams, a South African software developer and engineer who created WhichParty, to explain how the voter guide works, how he gathered and verified the parties’ positions, and how the tool can help South Africans make more informed decisions at the ballot box. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Thyspunt nuclear project: Environmental assessment delayed allowing comparison with renewables
26 oct 2026, 15:26 · 7 min
John Maytham is joined by Peter Becker, spokesperson for the Koeberg Alert Alliance, to discuss the extension of the environmental assessment for Eskom’s proposed Thyspunt nuclear power station, why the comparison with renewable energy and other alternatives matters, and what this could mean for South Africa’s future energy choices. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Alcohol sales beyond midnight: Will longer trading hours fuel binge drinking?
26 oct 2026, 15:26 · 7 min
John Maytham is  joined by Kashifa Ancer, Project Lead for Rethink Your Drink, the DG Murray Trust’s alcohol harms reduction initiative, to explain why the organisation believes a midnight cut-off is necessary, what the Constitutional Court challenge could mean for liquor-trading laws, and how restrictions on alcohol sales might affect drinking patterns and alcohol-related harm 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 program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a>   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
City repairs Jakes Gerwell Drive after Illegal tunnelling damage
26 oct 2026, 14:34 · 5 min
John Maytham is joined by Cllr Roberto Quintas, Ward Councillor for Hout Bay and the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, to discuss the urgent repairs, the impact on traffic and what the City is doing to address the damage caused by illegal tunnelling beneath the Bonteheuwel Bridge. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Gayton McKenzie, Blu Label and the Ticketpro sale: Questions over possible influence
26 oct 2026, 14:34 · 4 min
John Maytham is joined by Pieter-Louis Myburgh, investigative journalist at Daily Maverick and part of its Scorpio investigative unit, who co-authored this report with Ferial Haffajee. His investigation examines Minister Gayton McKenzie’s visits to Blu Label’s offices around the time the company sold Ticketpro to a consortium linked to the Patriotic Alliance, and the questions those visits raise about the transaction. McKenzie and Blu Label have denied wrongdoing, with McKenzie describing the Levy brothers as longtime friends. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Farmers' concerns as threat of summer water restrictions loom
26 oct 2026, 14:13 · 6 min
Jannie Strydom, CEO of Agri Western Cape, speaks to John Maytham about the impact on farmers of potential water restrictions in the summer.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Impact on South Africa as oil hits 5-month high
26 oct 2026, 14:12 · 6 min
Bureau for Economic Research senior economist, Shannon Bold, speaks to John Maytham about the impact on South Africa after crude oil on Thursday jumped to a five-month high.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Why you should vote in next week's municipal elections: Before You Sit This One Out
26 oct 2026, 13:40 · 7 min
John Maytham speaks to cartoonist, Zapiro, about why South Africans should make an effort to go out next Wednesday and vote in the municipal 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 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
#TakeTheEdgeOffFridays: In Conversation with Comedian, Yaaseen Barnes
23 oct 2026, 16:32 · 25 min
John Maytham speaks to Cape Town comedian Yaaseen Barnes about his life, career and journey into comedy. They discuss his distinctive comedic style, the experiences that have shaped his material, and the realities of making a living as a comedian 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 program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Inside the Thulani Dlomo trial: What emerged in court?
23 oct 2026, 14:56 · 4 min
John Maytham speaks to News24 journalist Kyle Cowan about the State Security Agency’s decision to allow media access to the state capture-era trial of Thulani Dlomo and Patrick Mshotola. The pair face charges including theft, fraud, forgery and uttering linked to R12 million allegedly connected to a covert operation.    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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Books with John Maytham
23 oct 2026, 14:41 · 9 min
Join John this week to discuss what books caught his interest.   Full Circle by Chris Hammer  Dodge City by Patrick deWitt  Hawking – His Life and Work by Graham Farmelo   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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Mzansi’s Insect of the Year: Meet the finalists vying for the title
23 oct 2026, 14:28 · 9 min
John Maytham speaks to Dr Charlene Janion-Scheepers, senior lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences, about the Top 10 finalists in the Mzansi Insect of the Year 2026 competition. From the colourful spiny flower mantis to the notorious Parktown prawn, the finalists showcase South Africa's remarkable insect diversity. They discuss the fascinating adaptations of these creatures, their importance to the environment and why insects deserve greater appreciation. \ 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a>   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Proteas level the series with emphatic win over Australia as Cape Town Test looms
23 oct 2026, 14:15 · 7 min
John Maytham speaks to Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad after South Africa's emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia in the second Test in Gqeberha. They discuss Temba Bavuma's outstanding 179, Marco Jansen's five-wicket haul and the bowling performance that dismantled Australia's batting line-up. With the three-match series level at 1-1, they look ahead to the decisive Test in Cape Town and South Africa's position in the World Test Championship.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Who will be the next James Bond? The race to become 007 heats up
23 oct 2026, 13:37 · 10 min
John Maytham speaks to movie critic Stephen Aspelling about the search for the next James Bond. With final screen tests reportedly approaching, speculation is mounting over who will take over from Daniel Craig. They discuss the actors reportedly in contention, what each could bring to the iconic role, and who might be best suited to lead the franchise into its next era under director Denis Villeneuve.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
From Leftover Yarn to the Mayor’s Wardrobe: Cape Town Designer Wins Wear the Hope Challenge
22 oct 2026, 16:05 · 5 min
John Maytham is joined by Inez Shaw, fashion designer and creator of Masikhuthazane, the winning crochet design in the City of Cape Town's 2026 Wear the Hope Design and Make Challenge, to talk about the inspiration behind her creation, the generations of skill and knowledge woven into it, and how a community came together to turn leftover yarn into a message of hope. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Cape Town’s expanding surveillance network: safer streets at what cost?
22 oct 2026, 15:36 · 7 min
To discuss Cape Town’s expanding surveillance network, the balance between public safety and the right to privacy, and the legal safeguards governing how surveillance data is collected and used, John Maytham is joined by Nathan-Ross Adams, founder of ITLawCo and the South African Technology and Economic Competitiveness Initiative (Sateci). 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
The Water Crisis in Makhanda and Bronkhorstspruit
22 oct 2026, 15:35 · 6 min
Professor Kevin Winter joins John Maytham to chat about the water issues in Tshwane and Makhanda and how this is affecting residents.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Old Mutual: Thought Leaders Forum
22 oct 2026, 15:24 · 6 min
A strong employee value proposition can promise competitive pay, meaningful benefits and greater wellbeing. But what matters is whether employees experience that promise in practice. Closing the gap between strategy and lived reality was a key discussion at the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum. Joining us to share what emerged, and why employers should pay attention, is Lindiwe Sebesho, Managing Director of Remchannel. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Pain relief at a cost: are private doctors prescribing too much medication?
22 oct 2026, 14:39 · 7 min
To discuss the concerns raised in this article about pain medication, prescribing practices and the differences between South Africa’s public and private healthcare systems, John Maytham is joined by Nathan Geffen, director of GroundUp News and author of this piece. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Capetonians could face water restrictions by December
22 oct 2026, 14:27 · 8 min
Cape Town's water crisis is a pressing concern, and the city is taking steps to mitigate the issue. With water levels in the Western Cape water supply system at a critical low, the National Department of Water and Sanitation has announced that restrictions will be implemented. But what does this mean for residents, and how can we make a difference?This episode delves into the complexities of water management in Cape Town, with a focus on the city's efforts to reduce demand and protect its water supply. Our guest, Dr. Peter Johnston, an independent applied climatologist, shares his expertise on the current situation and offers insights on how individuals can make a positive impact. From the impact of climate change to the importance of community involvement, this conversation covers the key issues at play.Dr. Johnston highlights the need for a shift in attitude towards water conservation, particularly among city dwellers. He emphasizes that by making small changes to our daily habits, such as reducing water usage in our homes and gardens, we can make a significant difference. The city's current water usage is around 150 litres per person per day, and Dr. Johnston suggests that this can be reduced further.As we navigate this challenging time, it's essential to have a clear understanding of the issues and the steps we can take to make a positive impact. By listening to this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into the world of water management and learn how you can contribute to a more sustainable future for Cape Town. Join us as we explore the complexities of water conservation and discover how you can be part of the solution.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Plan B with Rebecca Davis
22 oct 2026, 14:09 · 16 min
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. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
The people’s cost of care report – 93.9% oppose the proposed N2 wall.
22 oct 2026, 13:56 · 8 min
Author, researcher and activist Candice Leigh King joins John Maytham to talk about a study she conducted called; The people’s cost of care report – where she researched what some Capetonians think about the proposed building of the N2 Wall.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Dlomo Trial: SSA Seeks Total Ban on Media and Public Access (Follow-up on Monday's interview with Pieter du Toit)
21 oct 2026, 16:40 · 7 min
John Maytham speaks to Professor Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression, one of the organisations challenging the restrictions, about the implications for media freedom, transparency and the public’s right to know. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Township Extortion in Cape Town: Why Business Owners Are Afraid to Speak Out
21 oct 2026, 15:26 · 7 min
John Maytham speaks to Dr Vanya Gastrow about how to tackle extortion in Cape Town’s townships. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Kruger National Park’s Restaurant Shake-Up: Who’s in and Who’s Out?
21 oct 2026, 14:51 · 7 min
John chats to News24 Journalist Andrew Thompson about the restaurant changes in the Kruger National Park. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Can a Selfie Predict Cancer Survival? The Promise and Limits of Medical AI
21 oct 2026, 14:38 · 9 min
John Maytham is joined by Interdisciplinary researcher in Biomedical engineering and AI in healthcare, Dr Samira Gholizadeh to discuss the new AI tool that can detect cancer survival by simply analysing a patient's selfie.   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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
National Polls Point to ANC Decline and DA Gains as MK Support Shifts
21 oct 2026, 14:22 · 5 min
John speaks to Paul Berkowitz about election polls and what the polls tell us, specifically how these polls can blur the ANC’s decline – specifically in Urban areas. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Stormers still ironing out their kinks ahead of Saturday's match against the Scarlets
21 oct 2026, 14:07 · 8 min
John Maytham is joined by Stormers head coach, John Dobson to catch up on the week, the game against the Bristol bears and the game ahead, against Scarlet at Cape Town DHL stadium. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Should Our Councillors Be Qualified to Govern?
21 oct 2026, 13:39 · 8 min
John Maytham is joined by Mpumelelo Mkhabela, political analyst, to discuss whether our Councillors need to be qualified in order to govern?  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
What to expect from Wednesday's Mini-Budget
20 oct 2026, 15:39 · 5 min
John Maytham speaks to Lisette de Schepper, Chief Economist at the Bureau for Economic Research, about South Africa’s medium-term budget policy statement, the proposed fiscal anchor, the outlook for government debt and tax revenue, and the economic risks posed by rising oil prices and weak growth.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
The PA bans Media
20 oct 2026, 15:37 · 6 min
John Maytham speaks to Prof Glenda Daniels, Secretary General of SANEF, about the Patriotic Alliance’s decision to ban the media following complaints of biased coverage, the reported hostility towards journalists during a campaign walkabout in Westbury, and the implications for press freedom and media safety 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 program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Protea Village families move closer to home as Bishopscourt restitution project advances
20 oct 2026, 14:50 · 7 min
John Maytham speaks to Andre Maxwell, Chairperson of the Protea Village Community Property Association, about the long-delayed return of families forcibly removed from Bishopscourt during apartheid, the funding and construction of their new homes, and the significance of land restitution for the restoration of a displaced community.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Mbeki Rejects Claims of Political Interference in TRC Prosecutions
20 oct 2026, 14:37 · 7 min
John Maytham speaks to Marianne Thamm, Daily Maverick journalist, about former president Thabo Mbeki’s testimony before the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry into delayed TRC prosecutions, his denial of political interference, and the continuing questions surrounding accountability for apartheid-era crimes.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Ralph Stanfield’s Trial: Can the State Secure a Conviction?
20 oct 2026, 14:37 · 6 min
John Maytham speaks to Aron Hyman, Senior Analyst and Criminologist at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC), about the high-stakes trial of alleged 28s gang leader Ralph Stanfield and his wife Nicole Johnson, the challenges facing prosecutors, and the influence of organised crime on businesses, government and vulnerable communities.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Is South Africa heading for its own Paris moment?
20 oct 2026, 13:53 · 6 min
John Maytham speaks to Professor Jonathan Jansen, Professor in Education at Stellenbosch University, about the deteriorating conditions in many of South Africa’s schools, what his research has revealed about the experiences of learners and teachers, and whether growing frustration among young people could lead to widespread protests over the state of public education.\ 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
R20.7bn in irregular spending: Auditor-General flags provincial education departments
20 oct 2026, 13:34 · 4 min
We speak to Jaco Londt, Western Cape Provincial Minister of Education, about the Auditor-General’s findings, what accounts for the Western Cape’s R6.2 billion in irregular expenditure, and what steps are being taken to strengthen oversight and accountability in the province’s education department. 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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
Cape Malay cooking in the Bo-Kaap
19 oct 2026, 16:16 · 8 min
John Maytham speaks to Zainie Misbach, who refers to herself as a Bo-Kaap cook, about the unique Cape Malay cuisine. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk: <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show, go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters: <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
SAPS and NPA under scrutiny: Are glossy reports masking a justice system in crisis?
19 oct 2026, 16:13 · 5 min
John Maytham speaks to Jean Redpath, senior researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape, about what the latest annual reports reveal about the state of South Africa’s criminal justice system, why she believes critical performance data is missing, and what greater transparency and accountability from SAPS, the NPA and Parliament should look like. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk: <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show, go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters: <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
CT company develops vandal-resistant rail track monitoring system
19 oct 2026, 15:28 · 7 min
John Maytham speaks to Franz Struwig, CEO and co-founder of HisWay Labs, about how TrackView works, whether low-cost monitoring technology can help tackle railway theft, and the prospects for South African rail innovation at home and internationally. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  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 reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk: <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>  For more from the show, go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a>  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters: <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>    Follow us on social media:    CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>  CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>  CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>  CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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