John Maytham speaks to PwC’s Kyle Mandy, Africa Tax Technical and Tax Policy Leader, who believes that South Africa could save a significant amount of money by halting its SA Customs Union payments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk

Adjunct Professor Alex van den Heever, Chair of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at Wits University, joins John Maytham to unpack the latest proposals aimed at reducing private healthcare costs. A respected authority on public and private healthcare, he examines the potential impact of these measures and their connectio…

Investigative Journalist Kyle Cowan joins John Maytham to discuss allegations that the ANC’s deployment committee, led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile, influenced the selection of the new South African Airways (SAA) CEO. Despite the SAA board’s preference for Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is reportedly recom…

South Africa’s military is in crisis, with the SANDF suffering from aging personnel, outdated equipment, and mismanagement. Despite the long-overdue reassessment of the 2015 Defence Review, no meaningful progress has been made. Dr. Guy Martin, Editor at defenceWeb, joins John Maytham to discuss the DA’s urgent call for a full strategic review to ev…

Anton Harber, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression and a long-time advocate for press freedom, joins John Maytham to unpack the implications of the South African Competition Commission’s provisional report. The report, following a 16-month inquiry, examines the impact of digital platforms on the news industry and recommends measur…

John Maytham speaks with Kate Handley, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Biodiversity Law Centre, about the new regulations on bunkering (at-sea refueling of ships) introduced by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment, Dr. Dion George. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Godfrey Needham is the Director of the Morningstar Flying Club and he joins John Maytham to discuss the Mayoral Committee recommendation that the Vissershok site is sold to Morningstar Flyers Association to help sustain and expand aviation training, aircraft maintenance, and flight activities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

John Maytham is joined by Steven Boykey Sidley, professor of practice at JBS, University of Johannesburg, columnist-at-large for Daily Maverick, and partner at Bridge Capital, to explore how Donald Trump’s leadership and rhetoric on climate change could impact the solar industry. Despite Trump’s dismissal of climate concerns as a “giant hoax,” sola…

Prof Ben Cousins is an Emeritus Professor at the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies at the University of the Western Cape and he joins John Maytham to discuss land reform, its challenges, and potential solutions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk

John Maytham speaks with Karabo Ozah, Director at the Centre for Child Law and Lecturer in Private Law at the University of Pretoria, about the alarming rise in learner pregnancies, including 1,424 cases among girls aged 10-14. These shocking statistics highlight a crisis of statutory rape and demand urgent criminal accountability. See omnystudio.c…

James Underdown, founder of the Centre for Inquiry Investigations Group (CFIIG), joins John Maytham in studio to discuss 25 years of investigating paranormal claims. Despite offering a $500,000 prize for proof of supernatural ability, no one has ever passed a science-based test. From exposing psychics and dowsers to challenging faith healers and fl…

Anton Eberhardt is an Emeritus Professor on The Power Futures Lab Advisory Board at UCT’s Graduate School of Business, and he joins John to discuss the current Eskom predicament after the country was hit with Stage 6 load shedding on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk

John Maytham is joined by Sidumo Nyamezele to discuss the Mzansi Youth Choir’s breathtaking new release—a soulful and powerful reimagining of The Sound of Silence. With their signature harmonies and deep emotional resonance, the choir brings fresh energy to this timeless classic, creating a rendition that is both haunting and uplifting. Link to the…

John Maytham is joined by Dr. Kasturi Moodley, a leading gynecologist, about what we know so far about whether birth control pills can lead to anxiety in women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk

To unpack the rationale behind the proposed VAT hike and why the Treasury ruled out other options, John Maytham speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk

Mike Van Graan joins John to discuss what to expect on Sunday when he will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk

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 Nemesis by Gregg Hurwitz Our London Lives by Christine Dwyer-Hickley NON-FICTION Waste Wars by Alexander Clapp See omnystudio.com/listener …

The debate over policing in the Western Cape is heating up, with calls to devolve certain policing powers to the City of Cape Town and provincial law enforcement. Dr. Jean Redpath, Senior Researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute, joins John Maytham to unpack the legal and practical implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

John Maytham speaks with Dr. Mariella Franzoni, curator of the Tomorrows/Today section at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2025, about this year’s theme of “PLAY” and its influence on emerging artists. She also discusses the exciting news of Agnes Essonti winning the Tomorrows/Today Competition, awarded for her bold and innovative work that stood ou…

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. Mass honey bee deaths are threatening South Africa’s agricultural industry, with beekeepers facing devastating losses due to pesticide poisoning. John Maytham speaks with…

John Maytham is joined by Chris Thurman, a Professor in the English Department and Director of the Tsikinya-Chaka Centre at Wits University. Drawing on his expertise in literature, media, and cultural studies, Thurman offers a unique perspective on how Bond has evolved over the decades and what the future might hold for the world’s most famous spy.…

Dan Corder spoke to Funanani Tshisudi, the SRC’s Postgraduate Academic Chair, about the realities on the ground and the solutions being considered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk

John Maytham speaks to Professor Mary Metcalfe, a respected academic and policy expert, to discuss the urgent need for reform in higher education and its interconnections with basic education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον CapeTalk

Dan Corder is joined by Khalid Sayed, Leader of the Official Opposition in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, to discuss the crucial role opposition parties play in holding the government accountable after the State of the Province Address (SOPA). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

A candid moment caught on a hot mic has exposed tensions between Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter over the proposed VAT hike. In this episode, Dan Corder speaks to Matshidiso (Tshidi) Lencoasa | Budget analyst at SECTION27 and Budget Justice Coalition Steering Committee member about the fallout, the power dy…