Charl du Toit, better known as CHXRL, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to talk about his musical journey and his new single titled “Love me” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Prof. Deresh Ramjugernath, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching at Stellenbosch University, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drie show to explore further details on the recommended closure of Wilgenhof Residence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Amanda Gouws, Political Analyst and Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Stellenbosch, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to share her perspective on this significant event – The first Parliamentary sitting in 2024, being held at the CTICC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Mystery and thriller writer, Harlan Coben, joined John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to talk about his gripping narratives that have captivated readers worldwide, weaving intricate tales of suspense and intrigue, and particularly his most recent work, a book titled "Think Twice". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Get ready for #AnHourWith Musician Rowan Zerf, who has recently released his newest single and music video, “Net Hier Om Te Tan”. Every Sunday, for just one hour, we hand over the keys to our #MusicPlaylist to a South African personality... And this weekend we hand control over to Rowan! Get ready for the perfect blend of 80s and 90s nostalgia this…

Football analyst Sizwe Mbebe, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to give a lowdown of what to expect for this month-long football tournament – The European Championship 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Lebo Ramolahloane, National Vice & Regional Chairperson of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to dive into the tipping culture when it comes to our unsung heroes Petrol stations – The Petrol Attendants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Julia Evans, climate and biodiversity journalist at the Daily Maverick, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to talk about thirty-two southern white rhinos took their first steps into the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, marking a significant milestone in conservation efforts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Dr. Ongama Mntimka, Senior Researcher, Political Analyst, Lecturer, and Nonprofit Organisation Executive at Nelson Mandela University, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to share his insights on the way forward, as the 1st Parliamentary sitting happens today at the CTICC in Cape Town See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Cato Pedder, author and former newspaper reporter, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to talk about her book “Moederland” which provides a nuanced perspective on how the past informs the present and the ongoing struggle for equality and representation in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

John Maytham chats to golf writer Michael Vlismas about the US Open which starts today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Reporter, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to give the latest updates as the nation prepares for the first Parliamentary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Matthew Cruise, an energy expert, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to highlight research on ground-breaking technology called concrete supercapacitors, this technology could significantly contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future by utilizing everyday materials in innovative ways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

Dr. Kirti Ranchod, a neurologist, founder of Memorability.co, and co-founder and chair of the African Brain Health Network, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to talk about a possible Bacterial cause in most Parkinson cases and how it can be prevented. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

New research highlights how important it is to invest in children in the early school years. The study by UJ’s Centre for Social Development in Africa tracked 242 children in their foundation years from Grades R to 3. All children in the study were on social grant support. Prof Elizabeth Henning | South African National Research Foundation Chair fo…

John Maytham speaks to newly re-elected Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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. The views expressed by John and Rebecca are editorial, the cont…

John Maytham speaks to News24’s Assistant Editor overseeing investigations, former parliamentary correspondent Pieter du Toit about the latest developments in the Government of National Unity talks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Craig Ray, sports editor, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive to talk about a Landmark move where the 2024 Currie Cup is set to kick off as planned, marking a groundbreaking alignment between employers and players aimed at maximizing player welfare See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Chris Yelland, Energy Analyst and Managing Director at EE Business Intelligence, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to shed light on Eskom's recent reliability surge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Greg Arde, an award-winning journalist and political reporter, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to share his insights on the Latest developments around the Government of national Unity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Richard Calland, South African writer and political analyst, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to provide insights on where we are with National talks in pursuit of forming a Government of National Unity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Duncan McLeod, the founder and editor of the tech news website TechCentral, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to share insights on the Tech world As Apple prepares to integrate artificial intelligence into its new phones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Lauren Salt, Executive at ENS Africa, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to shed light on the complexities of the defamation case surrounding the Netflix show "Baby Reindeer," highlighting the legal and ethical considerations employers face when disclosing an employee's misconduct to third parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

John chats to political analyst Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast about Jacob Zuma’s end game. His MK Party has approached the Constitutional Court to stop the first sitting of parliament on Friday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Professor Yossi Mekelberg, a Professor of International Relations and an Associate Fellow of the MENA Programme at Chatham House, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to provide insights on French President Emmanuel Macron’s decison to dissolve the lower house of France’s parliament, triggering snap legislative elections to be held on Jun…

Michael Louis, Chairman of the Independents Candidates Association, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to talk about the challenges independent candidates face in South Africa's electoral system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

John speaks to Professor Sean Chetty who’s the executive head of the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at Stellenbosch University, about recent trials which show that CBD may not be as effective at treating pain as some think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

General Manager of the Botanical Society of South Africa, Antonia de Barros, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to respond to these claims and elaborate on the agreement signed with the statutory body, the South African National Biodiversity Institute or Sanbi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Peter Fabricius, an independent journalist and analyst on foreign policy issues, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive to dive into the complex and contentious world of South Africa's foreign policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

John chats to Jessica Wilmot, BirdLife South Africa’s Flyway and Migrants Project Manager about fitting two European Rollers with satellite tagging devices in backpacks to see where they rest and eat on their flight to Eurasia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

David Le Page, Director of Fossil Free SA, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to talk about a significant move against greenwashing in South Africa, the Fossil Ban Ad against TotalEnergies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Carol Paton, a seasoned writer on politics, economics, government finance, and state-owned enterprises, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to provide insights into the mature tone recently struck in the post-election speeches of both the ANC and DA, which bodes well for their coalition talks this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

Dave Edge, Conservation Director at the Brenton Blue Trust, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive Show to discuss the ongoing search efforts for the Brenton Blue butterfly and the implications of this possible loss of a species. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Cricket commentator Neil Manthorp, who is in New York, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to talk about the Proteas victory over the Netherlands and the games ahead for the rest of the tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Jonathan Schrire, a dedicated member of the Botanical Society of South Africa (BotSoc), joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to talk about the recent and dramatic changes within the organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Jan Vermeulan, CEO of MyBroadband,joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to talk about the ambitious plans of Maxime Saada, Chair and CEO of Canal+, as Saada aims to transform Canal+ into one of the top-five largest entertainment groups globally through the acquisition of MultiChoice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Dr. Cathy Powell, Associate professor in Public Law at UCT, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to discuss MK’s recent move in threatening legal action against the 7th Parliament – Join us to find out why! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, City of Cape Town, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to talk about the impact of these safety initiatives, the City's anti-extortion campaign, and the ongoing efforts to improve collaboration with the South African Police Service to combat extortion and crime in our c…

Gwen Ansell, a freelance writer, editor, and music industry researcher,joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to delve into the true economic realities of musicians in South Africa. Ansell's research, conducted with IKS Cultural Consulting, reveals critical data about what musicians actually earn, the costs they bear, and the tough trade-of…

Jap De Visser, Constitutional Lawyer and Expert, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to dive into the crucial topic of What lies ahead for South Africa if President Ramaphosa’s requirements for establishing a government of national unity are met? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mandi Baard | Actress, TV presenter, radio presenter, voice artist, MC and motivational speaker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Prof Terrence Kommal | Professor at North-West University, CEO of Medical Expert Consulting Group, Medical Doctor, Anaesthetist and Former Military Task Team Doctor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

Lana Stockon | Partner in the Shipping, aviation and logistics team at Bowmans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av CapeTalk

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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. Today John is joined by Dr. Adam Cruise, Wildlife investigator and analyst, he speaks on the decline of Elephant poaching See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

German Ambassador and political analyst, Andreas Peschke, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to share his insights on why the ANC might be pushing for a Government of National Unity and whether it will be sustainable for the future – Stay tuned! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…