John Maytham is joined by Dr. Sorayah Nair, a Clinical Psychologist and the founder of ‘Business Health Solutions’, to unpack the complexities of the Pretoria High School for Girls (PHSG) racism case. How should we distinguish genuine systemic racism from overblown or baseless accusations and how do legal interventions intersect with human rights v…

After the disturbing results of South Africa’s first national gender-based violence (GBV) prevalence study were released yesterday, Psychiatrist, Dr. Mvuyiso Talatala, joins John Maytham to shed light on the overlooked mental health struggles faced by South African men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

John Maytham engages with News 24 Legal Journalist Karyn Maughan to unpack the latest developments in the ongoing legal battle to recover R28.9 million in taxpayer funds spent on Jacob Zuma's defence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

Lynda Silk, Chairperson of the Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation (CPCC), joins John Maytham to discuss the decline of baboon rangers, the challenges faced by both rangers and local communities, and what these issues mean for the future of baboon conservation in the Cape Peninsula. Please support these Backabuddy campaigns: Cape Peninsula Civil Cons…

John Maytham is joined by News 24 Investigative Journalist, Jeff Wicks, to consider his critique of Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s remarks on illegal miners, which dismissed aid and labelled them as criminals unworthy of help and sparked intense public debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Elroy Plaaitjies, head of the Enviromental health at the Klipfontein Sub district, joins John Maytham on the PM Drive show to discuss just how bad the rat problem is in South Africa and why a rat eradication programme was created. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, joins John Maytham to explore the Department of Basic Education’s strategy for achieving the deadline of eradicating all pit toilets by the year 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

Maya Fisher- French joins John Maytham to discuss how Matric dances in South Africa and how it has evolved into grand and glamorous affairs – The point is, are extravagant Matric dances putting parents into debt? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

John Maytham is joined by renowned journalist Giulietta Talevi, a co-founder of the new media platform 'Currency,' to discuss the perilous state of Johannesburg's Art Gallery (JAG), home to one of Africa’s most valuable art collections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

Professor Yossi Mekelberg, Professor of International Relations at Chatham House, joins John Maytham to explore President Biden's decision to lift restrictions on U.S.-provided long-range missiles for Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

John Maytham speaks with John Elledge, New Statesman columnist and author of ‘A History of the World in 47 Borders: The Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps’, about BlueSky’s rapid rise as a potential replacement for Twitter (X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

Janine Van Der Post, Motoring editor at Wheels24, joins John Maytham to discuss the latest from the Bakkie Report, looking at the Bakkie showdown between two giants in the market now, The Ford Ranger vs The Toyota Hilux. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

John Maytham is joined by Councillor Rob Quintas, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, who has played a key role in spearheading the Walking and Cycling Strategy. Councillor Quintas shares how this initiative aims to reposition walking and cycling as the foundation of Cape Town’s transport system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

John Maytham and Dr Mpumi Zungu, The Research Director in the Public Health, Societies and Belonging (PHSB) Research Division of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) discuss the alarming findings of South Africa’s first national GBV prevalence study, highlighting widespread abuse and entrenched gender norms. They explore solutions like educat…

John Maytham is joined by analyst and toxicologist at CropLife SA, Dr. Gerhard Verdoon, to discuss the health risks of improper pesticide use and the broader implications for food safety in South Africa, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Friday evening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

John Maytham celebrates with acclaimed South African flautist Wouter Kellerman on his GRAMMY-nominated album Triveni. The discussion delves into the album’s global collaboration with Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto and Indian vocalist Chandrika Tandon, highlighting the fusion of African, Japanese, and Indian musical traditions. See omnystudio.com/li…

Jan de Koning, Editor at Rugby365, joins John Maytham for a deeper analysis of what’s at play in this highly anticipated test match between the Springboks and England. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

John Maytham and Tina Power, Senior Researcher and Analyst at ALT Advisory discuss a case in the Gauteng High Court involving a plaintiff who sued two defendants for creating a fake social media profile and sharing intimate, non-consensual images of her. Tina explains the legal complexities surrounding the case, including the claims for infringemen…

South African actor, Mario Haupt joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when Mario will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af CapeTalk

John Maytham speaks to Duncan McLeod, Editor of TechCentral, about MultiChoice's sharp profit decline from R1.5 billion to just R7 million. McLeod highlighted the immense pressure the company faces from streaming giants like Netflix, which have disrupted the traditional satellite pay-tv model. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Listen to John Maytham's weekly book reviews and share his passion for all things literary. From fiction to non-fiction, John reads and reviews a range of books that would sit well on your reading list. FICTION Orbital by Samantha Harvey, Karla's Choice: A John Le Carré Novel by Nick Harkaway NON-FICTION Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England'…

John Maytham is joined by Dennis Davis, an esteemed legal academic and retired judge, about National Treasury's consideration of a wealth tax. Davis provided critical insights into the debate, reflecting on his experience as Chair of the Davis Tax Committee, which previously assessed South Africa's tax policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

John Maytham is joined by Herman Lensing, South African food writer, TV personality, chef and now author, to discuss secrets behind his culinary creations and why he believes air fryers are game-changers for modern cooking. He shares practical tips on achieving perfectly crisp textures, maintaining juicy flavors, and saving both time and energy wit…

Our Burning Planet is the Daily Maverick section devoted to expert environmental opinion and analysis. We partner up each Friday on the Afternoon Drive to discuss a burning issue. John Maytham speaks to Don Pinnock South African writer and investigative journalist about the rapid declining numbers of Elephants across Africa. See omnystudio.com/list…

Josh Bolin, Associate Executive Director of Government Affairs and Innovation at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy joins Crystal Ordeson to share his perspectives on a new pilot project that has the potential to benefit South African distributors and pharmacies by enhancing supply chain security and traceability. See omnystudio.com/lis…