To help us unpack the broader implications of this decision for learners, parents, teachers and policymakers, John Maytham speaks to Professor Jonathan Jansen, Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University — a leading voice on education reform, school inequality and the future of learning in South Africa. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and …

we speak to Karyn Maughan, News24 investigative journalist, one of the country’s leading legal reporters who has been following the commission and the widening scandal at the heart of our criminal justice system – to discuss Senzo Mchunu appearing before the Madlanga commission Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran…

To unpack what it means for young township players to see legends like Levon Aronian competing right here in South Africa — and how this moment could shape the next generation of chess talent — John Maytham is joined now by Inga Mfundisi, Zwelihle-based youth entrepreneur and chess coach. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk ra…

To talk about Freestyle Chess, competing at the very edge of creative strategy, and what it means to be playing on South African soil, John Maytham is joined by Levon Aronian — world-renowned chess grandmaster and Freestyle Finals contender. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show se…

John maytham is joined by John Dobson, head Stormers coach, to touch base the Stormers face Bayonne in France Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic…

To take us deeper into the philosophy behind wild swimming, the hidden gems of the Western Cape, and how to swim safely and responsibly in these natural spaces, John Maytham is joined by Serai Dowling — author and co-creator of A Guide to Wild Swimming in the Western Cape. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and …

To unpack the scale of this event, what Freestyle Chess represents for the future of the game, and why South Africa was chosen as host, John Maytham is joined now by Sebastian Siebrecht — Tournament Director of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His…

Amy MacIver speak now to Charles Helm | Research Associate at the African Centre for Coastal Palaeoscience, Nelson Mandela University, who is part of the research team behind this groundbreaking find of animal bones that goes back 3 million years. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His s…

EWN senior journalist Nthutuzelo Nene joins Amy McIver in studio to discuss recent shootings outside courts in the city. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host…

Amy MacIver is joined by founder of Versus socks, Jurgens Uys, to discuss why statement socks are fashion accessories you can’t ignore. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and we…

Marketing specialist David Duarte chats to Amy McIver about Woolworths changing the colour of its reusable bags from black to white – after alleged criminal Cat Matlala admitted to using the bags to carry cash Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and int…

Amy McIver is in conversation with Willem Els from the Institute for Security Studies, about the standed SA soldiers in Russia. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. T…

Amy MacIver is joined by Daily Maverick sportswriter, to discuss the latest from the Proteas vs India from the ODI series. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The ho…

Amy MacIver is joined by Andy Ridge, head of digital commerce at Shoprite, to discuss what is trending this festive season! Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The h…

Joining Amy MacIver to break down the 2027 Rugby World cup draw and what it means for the Springboks and global rugby is Jan De Koning, independent rugby analyst and seasoned commentator on the game’s biggest moments. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local…

EWN senior journalist Carlo Petersen, breaks down the Nafiz Modack trial in a chat with Amy McIver. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests…

Amy MacIver is joined by Chairperson of the Linguistics Department at the University of the Western Cape, Professor Amiena Peck to discuss Oxford’s word of the year for 2025 - “rage bait”. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupl…

Amy MacIver is joined by Llewellyn MacMaster, Chairperson of the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition to unpack the growing trend of prisoners escaping police custody in South Africa. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the la…

Amy McIver is joined by News24 journalist, Kyle Cowan on the charges against, alleged Zuma spy Thulani Dlomo. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic…

Amy MacIver speaks to Karen Mara Moss — CEO of STEPS, a non-profit that has spent 20 years transforming clubfoot care in South Africa. Through 48 public health clinics across all nine provinces, STEPS has already gathered anonymised, POPIA-compliant data on more than 12,000 children, proving how practical, ethical, low-cost data systems can change …

To unpack what this means for subscribers and the future of streaming in South Africa, Amy MacIver speaks to Toby Shapshak, renowned tech journalist, editor, and publisher of Stuff magazine. Toby has been tracking the evolution of pay-TV and streaming for years and joins us to break down the implications of this big shift. Presenter John Maytham is…

Amy McIver speaks to the Cape Town Collective Ratepayers' Association’s Bas Zuidberg, regarding the ongoing court case about the city’s tariffs on buildings. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business,…

We speak to Dr Guy Lamb, criminologist and expert on policing and organised crime, to unpack the legality, the risks, and potential prosecutions emerging from these unfolding cases where several men were lured to Russia for a bodyguard training in Russia, but find themselves emersed in war in Ukraine. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-t…

Joining Amy MacIver, is Orrin Singh, Eyewitness News correspondent, who has been following the Madlanga Commission proceedings and brings us the latest from Pretoria. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in …

Amy MacIver is joined by Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband, to help us unpack the implications of this study — what it means for AI safety, national security, and the internet as we know it. Jan has been tracking the rapid evolution of AI guardrails and the escalating arms race between developers and jailbreakers, and he joins us to make sense o…

Amy MacIver is joined by Veda Pretorius, the driving force behind Superyacht Cape Town and the Southern Africa Superyacht Route working group, to unpack how this route is being shaped and what it could mean for coastal communities, tourism, and the marine economy. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned …

Amy MacIver touches base with Jay Douwes, CEO of Cape Town Carnival, on Gayton Mckenzie's decision to cut funding for Arts Festivals. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weat…

Amy MacIver is joined by Hendrick Makaneta, Education specialist, to understand how an already struggling province could let half a billion rand slip through its fingers, and what this means for the future of education in the Eastern Cape. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serv…

Amy MacIver speaks to independent aviation expert Guy Leitch, who has been following the rollout of updates, the science behind bit flips, and what this means for the future of aircraft reliability. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international …

Amy MacIver speaks to freelance writer Elaine King, who has been reporting on the realities of Rage, the impact on local businesses, and the mounting burden it places on families Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with th…

To help unpack the fallout — from the likely length of Etzebeth’s suspension to the impact on the Boks’ strategy moving forward — Amy MacIver speak to Craig Ray, Daily Maverick sports editor, whose insights combine analysis of South Africa’s rugby culture, player behavior, and competitive dynamics. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turn…

Amy MacIver is joined by Sizwe Mbebe, editor at SoccerBeat, one of the sharpest voices dissecting South African football politics. He’s been tracking Danny Jordaan’s presidency, the financial instability inside SAFA, and the growing calls for new leadership. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journa…

Amy MacIver speaks to US analysts about what will likely happen if President Donald Trump really blocks South Africa from next year’s G20 summit, and why some Americans are trying to get Elon Musk’s US citizenship revoked. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of …

To help us unpack The South Africans stranded in Ukraine from a strategic and defence vantage point, Amy MacIver is joined by Helmoed Heitman — one of South Africa’s leading defence analysts, known for his expertise in battlefield dynamics, military law environments, and the complexities of foreign armed conflict. Presenter John Maytham is an actor…

Independent defence analyst, Paul Beaver, speaks to Amy MacIver about moves in Europe to increase military spending and bolster their armed forces amid heightened geopolitical tensions Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled w…

Olivia Rumble, director of Climate Legal, speaks to Amy MacIver about the outcomes of the COP30 which were overshadowed here in South Africa by the G20 summit. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in busines…

Today, we ask whether a move like this could ever happen in South Africa—legally, socially, or culturally. To help us unpack the implications, we speak to Emma Sadlier, South Africa’s leading social media and law expert, to understand what this global shift in digital policy could mean for our children and our legal landscape Presenter John Maytham…

John Maytham is joined by Jules Harding, lead vocalist of GoodLuck and one of the driving forces behind the Get Lucky Summer experience. Jules shares what makes this festival so special, what fans can expect from the 2025/26 season, and why this concert series has grown into one of South Africa’s most loved summer traditions. Presenter John Maytham…

To help us make sense of this pivotal moment in selecting the next National Director of Public Prosecutions , John Maytham is joined by Nicole Fritz, Executive Director at the Campaign for Free Expression. Nicole has been a leading voice on accountability, openness, and the independence of South Africa’s democratic institutions — and she joins us n…

To unpack how this covert defence partnership unfolded, what the whistleblower’s documents reveal, and what this means for oversight of South Africa’s arms exports, John Maytham is joined by Michael Marchant, Head of Investigations at Open Secrets — the organisation that broke this story after a three-week court gag order was lifted. Michael walks …

Joining John Maytham to share the vision behind this exciting launch is Carlos Leon, Business Manager of Amura Restaurant. Carlos will give us a glimpse into what diners can expect from this immersive concept that blends Spanish tradition with South African flair. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned …

Tune in to hear what books caught John Maytham’s attention today. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises …

Joining John Maytham to share more about the exciting Festive season plans is Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town. He’ll tell us why this year’s festivities are extra special and what residents can look forward to as we ring in the season of joy. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His…

John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, Stormers head coach, about how his team plans to counter Munster’s firepower, the importance of squad depth, and what fans can expect as the Stormers gear up for this crucial away fixture. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up o…

Joining John Maytham to unpack this exciting development is Matt Orolowitz, Birding Ecotours Fellow of Grasslands Conservation and part of BirdLife South Africa’s Landscape Conservation Team. Matt has walked over 500km in search of the Botha’s Lark and led the effort that uncovered this new breeding population. Presenter John Maytham is an actor an…

John Maytham chats to Dr Jaco Botes about using AI to assist in his patient records. Medical AI scribe Heidi is apparently quite popular amongst physicians across the globe. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the lat…

John Maytham is joined by Audrey Johnson, Executive at ENS in the Employment Practice. Audrey brings deep expertise in labour law and workplace compliance, helping organisations navigate complex disciplinary and review processes Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-…

John Maytham is joined by Amy Jephta, celebrated playwright, filmmaker, and advocate for authentic South African storytelling – to discuss her nomination for the Susan Blackburn award. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled w…

Joining John Maytham to unpack the economic and logistical implications is Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz). Wandile has been at the forefront of analyzing the impact of biosecurity failures on South Africa’s agricultural economy and offers insight into what this vaccination drive means for farmers, mark…

Investigative journalist Jeff Wicks joins John Maytham to chat about VusiMusi “Cat” Matlala’s testimony at the Police Adhoc Committee. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and wea…