Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Mar 11 2025 100 ep. 7 mins 1k
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The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show

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Change for Cannabis use in South Africa

Mar 11 2025 6 mins  
John Maytham speaks to Paul-Michael Kiechel, a leading cannabis attorney, they discuss what the big change for cannabis use means for users in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President faces Parliament ahead of the budget

Mar 11 2025 5 mins  
John Maytham is joined by EWN Parliamentary Reporter Lindsay Dentlinger to unpack the heated exchanges and pressing questions as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces Parliament ahead of the upcoming budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Durban’s Port Upgrade: Transnet’s Bold Move for Trade Expansion

Mar 11 2025 7 mins  
John Maytham speaks to Andrew Pike, a senior maritime lawyer. He’ll share insights on the impact of this move, how it fits into South Africa’s broader port reforms, and what challenges remain—especially amid legal battles over other Transnet concessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alcohol Tax Debate: Balancing revenue, jobs, and illicit trade

Mar 11 2025 8 mins  
John Maytham is joined by Professor Corné van Walbeek, Director of the Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products at UCT, to assess the concerns raised by the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) regarding proposed changes to alcohol taxation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Ground-breaking scientific discovery in infection defence

Mar 11 2025 7 mins  
John Maytham speaks with Nazir Ismail, Head of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at Wits University, about an extraordinary new discovery in the immune system that could revolutionize the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections. Scientists have found that the proteasome, previously known for recycling proteins, has an unexpected ability to produce bacteria-killing

E-Voting in SA: A viable digital future for democracy?

Mar 11 2025 7 mins  
John Maytham speaks with Dr. Yul Derek Davids, Research Director at the HSRC, about South Africa’s first national conversation on electronic voting. As the Independent Electoral Commission hosts a landmark conference in Cape Town, discussions are centred on the newly launched Green Paper on E-Voting and the findings of a study on its implications. Could e-voting revolutionize

Cricket quota issues

Mar 11 2025 8 mins  
John Maytham speaks to Omar Henry, former Proteas cricketer and one of the first players of colour to represent the national team. He’ll share his insights on the role of transformation in cricket, the challenges teams face in meeting quotas, and whether the system is achieving its intended goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storycatcher: Voices of Southern Africa

Mar 10 2025 7 mins  
John Maytham speaks to Patricia Glyn, founder of Storycatcher about what drives her to seek out these stories, the magic of storytelling, and the unforgettable encounters along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The vision for a sustainable future of travel

Mar 10 2025 10 mins  
John Maytham is joined by Dr. Nicole Cocolas, Lecturer in Transport Management at The University of Surrey, to explore the challenges and opportunities in making travel more sustainable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cabinet coalition: The urgency - and risk - of political concession

Mar 10 2025 7 mins  
John Maytham is joined by Pieter du Toit, Assistant Editor for In-Depth News at News24, to unpack the growing tensions within the cabinet, what they mean for South Africa’s economy, and whether the country is on the cusp of a quiet revolution in governance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.