John Maytham speaks to Joel Bregman, Campaign Lead on Money in Politics at My Vote Counts – to discuss challenging the Political Party Funding Act for Greater Transparency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

Renowned News 24 Writer-at-large Carol Paton joins John Maytham to discuss the looming budget challenges as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to present the national budget amid a revenue shortfall and growing spending pressures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

John Maytham speaks to Michael Fridjhon, a highly regarded international wine judge and leading wine writer. He shares his insights on the potential fallout of losing AGOA benefits, what it means for South African wine on the global stage, and whether alternative trade strategies could help safeguard the industry’s future. See omnystudio.com/listen…

To unpack the circumstances surrounding Mushin Hendrick’s murder and the broader implications, John Maytham is joined by award-winning journalist Estelle Ellis, who has been closely following the case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

Denys Reva is a Researcher for the Institute for Security Studies and he joins John Maytham on the 1,089th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to consider the key developments as they unfold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

Sports scientist and high-performance expert Dr. Ross Tucker joins John Maytham to analyse Jacob Kiplimo’s half marathon record. They discuss the physiological and strategic factors behind Kiplimo’s 56:42 performance, the advancements in training and shoe technology, and what this record means for the future of distance running.  See omnystudio.com…

The Acting Commissioner of the UIF, Adv Mzie Yawa, joins John Maytham to discuss the ongoing U-filing and UIF claims system failures, one of which many South Africans are implicated in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

We speak to Dominique Olivier, a writer who has been following the rise of padel in South Africa and the challenges facing its investors. She discusses everything padel and also takes a look at the prominent rise of Pickleball, which poses a threat to padel investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

John Maytham speaks with Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies of South Africa, Solly Malatsi, about the extension of the SASSA Gold Card to Postbank Black Card swap deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

Kylie Fisher joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when she will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

Listen to John Maytham's weekly book reviews and share his passion for literature. From fiction to non-fiction, John reads and reviews various books that would sit well on your reading list. Thriller: Black River by Nilanjana S. Roy Fiction: You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian Non-Fiction: In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy Bloom See omn…

John Maytham is joined by Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch, to analyze Donald Trump’s executive order halting FCPA prosecutions. Singh expressed concern that this move could weaken global anti-corruption efforts, as the FCPA has long been a cornerstone of corporate accountability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

John Maytham speaks to Senior Associate at ENS, Siphile Hlwatka, about Wanatu, South Africa’s newest e-hailing service that markets itself as the first Afrikaans ride-hailing platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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. - This week, John Maytham is joined by Dr Tommy Ryan-Keogh to discuss the CSIR’s study on Phyto-Plankton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

John Maytham speaks with Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis about the potential implementation of higher taxes on smaller hotels and how this fits into the city's broader affordability and urban planning discussions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

Richard Pithouse joins John Maytham on the PM drive show to discuss the power of Vinyl and why it remains such an essential medium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

Prof Terrence Kommal, Medical Expert at Consulting Group and Medical Director of Infusion Lab joins John Maytham to unpack the growing popularity of IV drips in South Africa, driven by celebrities and influencers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

Janet Jobson, CEO of the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, joins John Maytham to discuss South Africa’s evolving democracy, the lessons it offers the world, and what can be learned from our ongoing effort to build a just and inclusive society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament Daylin Mitchell speaks with John Maytham about this year's Official Opening of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament and State of the Province Address in Beaufort West in the Central Karoo District.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

John Maytham is joined by Matthew Cruz, energy expert at IMPOWER. He’ll break down the details of NERSA’s net-billing framework, how compensation rates will be determined, and what challenges remain in implementing this system effectively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

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.Por CapeTalk

Rise Mzansi leader and Chair of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa), Songezo Zibi, joins John Maytham to discuss the state of Eskom, financial oversight, and his reflections on leading Scopa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

John Maytham is joined by Stormers head coach, John Dobson, to discuss the Derby duel between the Stormers and the lions, set to take place on Saturday- Stay tuned! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por CapeTalk

John Maytham is joined by Dr. Takunda Chitaka, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bordeaux and formerly at the University of the Western Cape – to discuss the dangers of plastic straws in the broader context of plastic pollution, coming off the back of President Donald Trump signing an order which pushes the US back to using plastic str…

John Maytham speaks with Professor Rudolph Zinn, Research Professor at the University of Limpopo, about the complexities surrounding farm murders and rural crime in South Africa. The discussion explores whether farm attacks are racially motivated, the challenges of rural security, and how crime statistics shape public perception. See omnystudio.com…