Guest: Dr David Gwynne-Evans |Botanist and CEO of CASABIO.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Daily Maverick Journalist Velani Ludidi weighs in on the decision by the City of Cape Town to fire its waste management director after he cancelled service provider contracts for informal settlements without following protocol See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Guest: Peter Fabricius | Daily Maverick Foreign politics journalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Professor Jim McQuid, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Composition, University of Leeds explains his teams visual tool which captures global air pollution trends, to bring this hidden threat into sharp focus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Womens Legal Centre Attorney Bronwyn Pithey weighs in on the case of a 17-year-old who allegedly murdered Deveney Nel - following a previous offence he was flagged as a high risk offender but was not treated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Layla Arrison, Sports broadcaster and rugby commentator weighs in on the upcoming game this weekend when the Springboks will take on the All Blacks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Freelance journalist Jesse Copelyn weighs in on the discussion of antivenin shortage, the benefits and risks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Uyanda Siyatola, National coordinator SOS Support public Broadcasting Coalition explains why they are advocating for public broadcasting, by demanding a halt to the government's plan to end analogue, citing the need for proper access to information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Energy Analyst Chris Yelland weighs in on what a possible formula for electricity price reductions might look like, if it came to pass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Pauli Van Wyk Daily Maverick Investigative Journalist shares finding on Justice Minister Thembi Simelane taking a loan of R575,600 from Gundo Wealth Solutions whose owner benefited in kickbacks from VBS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Guest: Ross Tucker | Sports scientist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

BOSA MP Nobuntu Webster has written an opinion piece published on News24 that SMMEs need more support, and one way of doing that is to declare townships as SEZs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Dr Ron Whelan Discovery Health CEO weighs in on comments made by Health Minister Aron Motsoaledi in the current status of medical aids in SA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Dr Lamees Ras Project lead Women’s Week Robotic Surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital speaks about GSH marking a special Women’s Health-focused Robotic Surgery Week taking place from 26 August to 30 August 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

John Vlismas, DEI specialist speaks about new research which suggests how leaders in South Africa can bring about real change using Diversity, equity and inclusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Wendy Oldfield Band , a well known South African Legend will share the Stage with Keanan Eksteen and his band.A double dose of fantastic Oldfield hits and new songs off her new Album “Salt” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Thami Moatshe, Local Support Fund Executive Head weighs in on the challenges faced and interventions provided in localising manufacturing in SA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

This Sunday actor, singer and voice artist Altus Theart is taking over our #MusicPlaylist for another edition of #AnHourWith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Mike Finch Editor Runner’s World Magazine weighs in on recent developments at the Comrades Marathon Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 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. Today’s list: The Crash by Robert Peston The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden Searching for Novak by Mark Hodgkinson. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

Jeff Wicks News24 Investigative journalist weighs in on further developments in the Thembisa Hospital multibillion-rand corruption scandal which was flagged by the late Babita Deokaran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Henrik Verwoerd motorsport and F1 journalist weighs in on the Formula 1 season ahead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Megan Carr of the EMS Foundation speaks about the case of Charlie the last zoo elephant in captivity that was released this week from the Pretoria zoo. Charlie will now roam freely at the Shambala Private Reserve in Limpopo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Steuart Pennington SA The Good News CEO has written an open letter to Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton Mckenzie regarding the performance of team SA and the need to do better at future Olympic Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

David Harrison DG Murray Trust CEO weighs in on the Western Cape High Court setting aside the Kannaland Municipality’s controversial by-law which extends liquor trading hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Emma Powell DA national spokesperson for international relations and MP weighs in on the parliamentary portfolio committee for international relations looking into the matter of two SA engineers, Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham held captive in Equatorial Guinea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Guest: Dr Anna Trapido | award winning food writer / broadcaster See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Greg Katz, a world expert on large-scale and special diamonds, weighs in on the discovery of one of the largest diamonds ever found – unearthed at Karowe Mine in north-eastern Bostwana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Ross Tucker explains the dilemma facing the tennis world after the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) ruled that world No. 1 Jannik Sinner would not be suspended following twice testing positive for a prohibited substance earlier this year 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. The views expressed by John and Rebecca are editorial, the cont…

Sipumelele Lucwaba of Reading Panel 2030 weighs in on the urgent need for better training for primary school teachers if SA’s children are to be able to read fluently by age 10. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

The Routes of Sound directed by Brett Bailey is a new late-winter, bite-sized weekend music event that will be taking place at Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 August 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Judge Dennis Davis reflects on the 27-year long judicial career of Judge Raymond Zondo who will retire at the end of August 2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Vally Padayachee Power and energy expert and the former executive manager at Eskom weighs in on changes made to Eskom management and why the move has worked favourably for the power giant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Neuropsychologist and Psychoanalyst Mark Solms speaks about the long-awaited Revised Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud (RSE). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

EWN parliamentary reporter Lindsay Dentlinger weighs in on the court proceedings following the case of ousted MKP MP’s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Joel Bregman senior researcher My Vote Counts weighs in on the Western Cape High Court reinstating the donation limit for political parties and independent candidates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Neesa Moodley Financial journalist at Daily Maverick weighs in on the 2024 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor which reflects more education is necessary on the two-pot retirement system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Kate Handley environmental attorney at Biodiversity Law Centre weighs in on the decision by Dr Dion George, DA Minister, to pursue an out-of-court settlement regarding the closure of areas surrounding African Penguin colonies to fishing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Guy Leitch editor of SA Flyer magazine explains the growth strategy of Qatar Airways after its 25% acquisition of SA’s Airlink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Kevin Allen Municipal IQ founder weighs in on hung councils post-election in SA and whether some are holding up despite the odds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Todd Landman Professor of political science at Nottingham University explains proceedings at the 4-day long Democrat National Convention being held in Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Metrorail WC regional manager Raymond Maseko explains why some deadlines for the central line have not been met. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Vuyisile Ntlabati President Eastern Cape Chamber of Business explains the extortion syndicate that has taken over Mthatha in the Eastern Cape and how businesses are being forced to close fearing for their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Nangamso Sosibo Candidate legal practitioner Centre for applied legal studies (CALS) at WITS University explains the judgement handed down by the SCA in respect of the mandate of the HRCSA, which has found that HRCSA directives are not binding. CALS acted as a friend of the court in the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Johan le Roux, Stormers Rugby CEO, shares thrilling additions for fans in the 2024/25 rugby season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Motoring journalist Reuben van Niekerk shares his experience of attending the Worthersee Volkswagen Festival in Germany. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Tony Jackman columnist, chief sub-editor for Daily Maverick, author of foodSTUFF, weighs in on the growth in popularity of the air fryer in SA homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Actress and Author Lisa Tredoux speaks about her children’s book Dot to Dot with a mission to teach children about the invaluable lessons of love and kindness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

Siyabonga Hlabisa, WC E-hailing Provincial Chairperson explains the reason for the monthly protest action which will take place across the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk