The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show
Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
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The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show
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Recent Episodes
July 17, 2026
From the Cederberg to the Cosmos: Rooibos Goes to Space
<p>John Maytham speaks to Dawie de Villiers, Director of the South African Rooibos Council, about this groundbreaking initiative and what it means for South African science, agriculture and education. Beyond the space experiment itself, the programme will see learners from the Cederberg – the birthplace of Rooibos – take part in real scientific research, while inspiring a new generation of young people to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It's a uniquely South African story that places one of our most treasured exports at the forefront of global space research.</p> <p>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 the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. </p> <p>A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. </p> <p>Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham </p> <p>Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a> </p> <p>For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a> </p> <p>Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a> <br> <br>Follow us on social media: <br> <br>CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a> <br>CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a> <br>CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a> <br>CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a> <br>CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
July 17, 2026
Looking ahead: upcoming Rugby this weekend
<p>Joining John Maytham, is Craig Ray, Sports Editor at Daily Maverick, to unpack both the fallout from his investigation into the Rio funding scandal and the rugby storylines dominating the weekend. We'll examine what the tribunal's findings mean for Sascoc and the National Lotteries Commission, before turning our attention to the Springboks' Nations Championship clash against Wales in Durban, the other standout international fixtures, and what to look out for as the Currie Cup gathers momentum.</p> <p>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 the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. </p> <p>A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. </p> <p>Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham </p> <p>Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a> </p> <p>For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a> </p> <p>Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a> <br> <br>Follow us on social media: <br> <br>CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a> <br>CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a> <br>CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a> <br>CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a> <br>CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
July 17, 2026
One Tiny Emoji, One Big Win for Fynbos?
<p>John Maytham speaks to Wikus Engelbrecht, who works with Wild Rescue, a proclaimed nature reserve in the Southern Cape, about the campaign to secure the world's first Protea emoji from the Unicode Consortium. He explains why emojis have become powerful cultural symbols, how greater digital visibility could support conservation awareness, and why putting South Africa's national flower at our fingertips is about far more than just adding another icon to our phones.</p> <p>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 the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. </p> <p>A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. </p> <p>Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham </p> <p>Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk <a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a> </p> <p>For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn">https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x">https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x</a> </p> <p>Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters <a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a> <br> <br>Follow us on social media: <br> <br>CapeTalk on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a> <br>CapeTalk on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a> <br>CapeTalk on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a> <br>CapeTalk on X: <a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a> <br>CapeTalk on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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