Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson joins John Maytham ahead of the team’s much-anticipated first local derby of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by Fuse ODG, who addresses his critique of Do They Know It's Christmas?, the Band Aid charity single marking its 40th anniversary. The British-Ghanaian musician highlights the song’s reductionist portrayal of Africa, arguing that it perpetuates harmful stereotypes by depicting the continent as defined solely by famine and poverty, overshadowing its cultural richness and diversity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a discussion between John Maytham and the Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick, Ferial Haffajee, they explore the city's readiness to host the G20 summit and the current state of its infrastructure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Geffen, Editor of GroundUp, joins John Maytham to discuss the flawed investigation into SASSA’s SRD grant system. Geffen highlights how the investigation, costing R280,000, failed to address crucial questions about fraudulent applications and payouts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham and Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at Agbiz, discussed South Africa's 19% maize production drop, driven by El Niño, and its impact on food inflation, exports, and household budgets. Sihlobo highlighted regional disparities, rising prices, and the need for climate-smart agriculture to secure food security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham and Jon Cherry, a business strategist and publisher, discuss the shifting impact of Black Friday on retailers' bottom lines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks with Peter Attard Montalto, Krutham's Managing Director, about Eskom’s R112 billion plan to modernize South Africa's electricity grid. What are “electricity freeways”, and how will they tackle energy challenges and integrate future renewable generation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned South African legal journalist Karyn Maughan joins John Maytham to provide an update on the progress of the investigation and the key legal questions being addressed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks with Andre Crawford-Brunt, The Chairman of WildEarth about the surprising return of the Channel to DStv after a seven-month absence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Neve Gordon, professor of international law and human rights at Queen Mary University of London about a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham and Tendai Mbanje from The African Centre for Governance Election Observation Mission discuss the current Namibian elections, which are shaping up to be a crucial and competitive event for the ruling SWAPO Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham and Khurran Habib, Senior Cricket Writer at The Delhi Junction, discuss the buzz surrounding 13-year-old Indian batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose sale for 11 million rupees sparked a bidding war between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals. Khurran highlights the attention the young talent’s €125,000 deal has attracted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham and Dr. Antonio Rodrigues, a Johannesburg-based reproductive medicine specialist and director of Medfem Fertility Clinic, explore the rising trends of IVF usage among single women in South Africa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Councillor Roberto Quintas, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, discusses the measures in place to manage traffic in Bo-Kaap during peak tourist season with John Maytham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch, discusses with John Maytham the complexities of the Phala Phala case, focusing on allegations of corruption and the failure of parliamentary processes to hold President Ramaphosa accountable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheena Swemmer, Attorney and Head of the Gender Programme at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies at Wits University, expresses her concern to John Maytham about a troubling judicial double standard in addressing gender-based violence in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rashweat Mukundu, an Africa Adviser at International Media Support, speaks with John Maytham about Zimbabwe's plan to pay $331 million to white former farmers whose land was seized in 2000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by Ian McLaren, Editorial Director of Car Magazine South Africa, to discuss Jaguar's controversial rebrand as it transitions to an electric-only brand by 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a conversation with John Maytham, Steven Friedman provides insights into Jacob Zuma's expulsion from the ANC and his refusal to accept it. Friedman discusses how Zuma, now leader of the MK Party, rejects the legitimacy of his removal, framing the ANC as his "family" and vowing to challenge the decision through appeals or legal action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.