Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

John Maytham speaks with Ned Evett, the innovative American guitarist and singer-songwriter celebrated for his invention and mastery of the fretless glass-necked guitar. 12/21 Alma Cafe, Cape Town SA Tickets R180 Time : 18h00 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John speaks with Lyndon Bouah, chess writer and expert, for insight into how this moment will shape the future of international chess and inspire the next generation of grandmasters – Teenage Gukesh D, becomes youngest chess champion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks with Professor Jonathan Jansen, Distinguished Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University. A respected voice in South African education, Professor Jansen offers insights into how history education can evolve to be more inclusive and reflective of the country's diverse identities. Join us as we unpack the historical and social significance of this educational trend and consider paths toward a more unified approach to teaching history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. This week’s review: Damascus Station by David McCloskey, Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood, Money by David McWilliams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham sits down with Sarah Bullen, author of PAGECAST: The Other Side, to delve into her compelling exploration of life, death, and the mysteries of the spiritual world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 - Dr. Davide Lomeo, PhD Researcher in Earth Observation Science at King’s College London, joins John Maytham to dive into the cause of the mass die-off of Elephants in Botswana See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham and Dr. Ian-Malcolm Rijsdijk delve into the philosophy of tattoos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham in conversation with John Dobson, Head Coach of The Stormers, explores the challenges and opportunities ahead of the team’s second Investec Champions Cup game against Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop in London. The match takes place on Saturday, 14 December, kicking off at 22h00 SA time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Aslam Dasoo, Convenor of the Progressive Health Forum, joins John Maytham, to explore potential alternatives to the NHI, the implications for healthcare access, and what policymakers must consider as they navigate this critical national issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned journalist and Cape Talk teammate Mike Wills joins John Maytham to discuss Juan Soto's ground-breaking $765 million contract with the New York Mets, the largest in Major League Baseball history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Francois Coetzee, Acting Head of the Division for Rural Health at Stellenbosch University. He shares insights on the transformative rural healthcare training model, its successes, and the road ahead for equitable healthcare in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigative journalist and author Caryn Dolley joins John Maytham to discuss Jeanette Coetzee’s plight, whose son, Morné Burger, has been jailed in Mauritius since 2019 for alleged heroin smuggling. Dolley highlights how drug kingpins exploit vulnerable people, leaving them to face severe consequences while evading justice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Stan Bezuidenhout, Transport Risk and Accident Specialist and Court Expert from IBF Investigations. His extensive experience in accident analysis and transport safety offers valuable insights into how these changes might reshape South Africa’s roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly conversation between John Maytham and Rebecca Davis covering the subjects that created a stir in the news and in social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we turn to Sibusio Ngcobo, Deputy Secretary of the South African Spaza Traders Association (SASTA), to gain insight into what is happening on the ground. Are spaza shops managing to meet the deadline, and what measures are being taken to support traders struggling with compliance? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Johannes John-Langba of the University of KwaZulu-Natal joins John Maytham to analyse the findings of a study on stigma against HIV-positive teachers and learners in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned journalist Tim Cohen joins John Maytham to describe that his open letter to Minister Barbara Creecy was sparked by RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo’s hostility and baseless corruption claims after a query on the RAF’s 145% investment income surge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Whale Researcher Matthew Germishuizen about a humpback whale's extraordinary 13,000 km migration, one of the longest and most unusual ever recorded. Initially sighted near Colombia in 2017, the whale resurfaced off Zanzibar in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks with Tarisai Mchuchu-MacMillan, Executive Director of Mosaic, about the implications of the shutdown of the national GBV helpline service number, and how civil society is stepping up to fill the gap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.