Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Description:
The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show
Language:
English
Episodes
What are the President’s options for embattled national police comissioner Fanie Masemola?
4/23/2026
CASAC’s Lawson Naidoo chata to John about the situation with current police commissioner Fanie Masemola.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
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Duration:00:06:00
Cape Town to Lease Bellville Velodrome to Private Developer for 60 Years
4/23/2026
John Maytham speaks to Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, who defends the deal as a necessary intervention to unlock the site’s full potential and ensure its long-term sustainability.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
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Duration:00:07:20
Big Plans, Bigger Questions: FoTM Calls for Accountability on Table Mountain
4/23/2026
John Maytham speaks to Andy Davies, Chairman of Friends of Table Mountain, who outlines why getting implementation right is critical to safeguarding one of South Africa’s most iconic природal assets.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
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Duration:00:04:30
Plan B with Rebecca Davis
4/23/2026
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
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Duration:00:13:34
New Pricing Policy Could Power Down Costs, Says Ramokgopa
4/23/2026
Anton Eberhardt joins John Maytham to explain how electricity and energy minister Dr Kgosiento Ramogkopa will manage to make electrcity more affordable for South Africans.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5
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Duration:00:10:59
Stormers vs Glasgow Warriors
4/22/2026
John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, Stormers Head Coach, who knows exactly what kind of threat his team is facing. Glasgow have dominated this fixture in recent meetings and are expected to welcome back key players, including captain Kyle Steyn and playmaker Adam Hastings — a sign that the visitors are serious about tightening their grip on top spot and securing home playoff advantage.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5
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Duration:00:05:38
Government can now reserve tenders of up to R100million to bidders who do exclusive business with black owned businesses
4/22/2026
John Maytham speaks to Carol Paton, News24 Journalist, who unpacks what these new Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment-aligned procurement rules mean for businesses, government departments and the broader economy. At the centre of the changes is a move towards stricter pre-qualification criteria, effectively raising the bar for companies that want to do business with the state.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5
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Duration:00:09:08
The distraction economy: how hobbies can save your brain.
4/22/2026
John Maytham speaks to Valerie van Mulukom, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Oxford Brookes University, who explains that flow is more than just deep concentration — it’s a state where the brain becomes highly efficient, quieting internal noise like self-doubt and rumination. First conceptualised by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, flow allows individuals to become fully immersed in an activity, often improving both performance and wellbeing.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5
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Duration:00:08:35
UCT marks 5 years since Jagger Library fire
4/22/2026
John Maytham speaks to Ujala Satgoor | Executive Director of UCT Libraries, who says the anniversary marks a shift from remembrance to action. While the emotional and intellectual losses remain deeply felt, the focus is now on rebuilding — not just restoring what was lost, but creating something stronger, more resilient and future-facing.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5
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Duration:00:08:40
Is Helen Zille’s campaign working for Joburgers?
4/22/2026
John Maytham speaks to Ferial Haffajee | Veteran Journalist and Editor, who helps us unpack whether this unconventional campaign style is cutting through the noise or simply dominating headlines. While Zille’s approach has attracted global attention and sparked conversation locally, it also reflects the deeper frustrations of a city grappling with failing service delivery, infrastructure collapse and political instability
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5
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Duration:00:09:20
Fuel Pressure, Legal Questions: Is the Energy Crisis Driving South Africa Back to Remote Work
4/22/2026
John Maytham speaks to Chantell De Gouveia | Associate in Employment Law at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, who unpacks how the current energy crisis is reshaping the workplace once again. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic showed that productivity can be maintained outside the traditional office — and now, with fuel prices climbing and pressure mounting on both employers and employees, those flexible models are back in focus.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
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Duration:00:05:54
Can SA vote for competent leaders in local government elections
4/22/2026
John Maytham speaks to Craig Bailie | Founding Director of Bailie Leadership Consultancy, who argues that South Africa’s local governance challenges are, at their core, a followership crisis. Bailie suggests that in a democratic system, leadership is a reflection of citizen choices — and without active, informed and courageous participation from voters, even the best reform efforts may fall short.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
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Duration:00:07:45
Beyond the DA: Can Anyone Fix South Africa’s Deepest Problems?
4/21/2026
John Maytham is joined by Jonny Steinberg, writer and scholar, who unpacks why the DA may struggle to move beyond incremental change, even if it expands its electoral footprint.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
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Duration:00:10:17
Treekeepers CT propose an alternative Arbor Week for city
4/21/2026
John Maytham speaks to Mark Johnston, an exco member of Treekeepers Cape Town, about why it would be better to have a focus on tree planting in the Cape in late April, rather than during National Arbor Week in September.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
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Duration:00:06:23
The Iain Wares Case and Questions of Justice
4/21/2026
John maytham is joined by George Scott, Survivor of Iain Wares, Former prosecutor in Britain, who shares his personal experience and offers insight into the legal complexities surrounding the case
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
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Duration:00:11:57
Audit alarm bells ring as SA’s watchdog finds too many rubber-stamp risk zones
4/21/2026
John Maytham speaks to Neesa Moodley about a damning new audit watchdog report revealing declining audit quality, repeated failures across firms and growing concerns about trust in South Africa’s financial system.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
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Duration:00:06:30
Faster, Safer, louder: F1 Rule Changes for Miami
4/21/2026
John Maytham speaks to Hendrik Verwoerd about Formula 1’s latest 2026 regulation tweaks, aimed at improving safety, simplifying energy management and responding to growing driver concerns.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
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Duration:00:06:28
Cape Town Mayor Demands No Bail for Drug Dealers
4/21/2026
John Maytham speaks to Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis about concerns over the justice system after a suspected drug dealer was released on bail shortly after arrest and allegedly returned to selling drugs in the 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”.
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Duration:00:07:11
Unpacking the issues of compulsory daylight headlights - B
4/21/2026
John Maytham is joined by Ian McLaren | Editor of Car Magazine, to unpack the realities behind the proposal, and whether South Africa is equipped to implement it effectively.
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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
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Duration:00:08:32
Investigators didn’t act on fund flow possible link to Murray murders
4/20/2026
John Maytham is joined now by Kyle Cowan, Investigative Journalist, News24, to unpack this groundbreaking investigation into the Murray murders in 2023, and what it reveals about the state of high-level policing 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 https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x
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Duration:00:06:54
