Uyanda Siyatula, National Coordinator at the SOS Coalition joins John Maytham to delve into the looming crisis caused by South Africa’s scheduled analogue TV signal switch-off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

Joining John Maytham to discuss what’s driving the school dropout crisis, what kind of support is needed, and how the Zero Dropout Campaign is making an impact is Colin Wardle, Communications Lead at the Zero Dropout Campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

John Maytham speaks to Marion Stevens, Founding Director of the Sexual Reproductive Justice Coalition. She has long been an advocate for reproductive rights and joins us to discuss the constitutional, ethical, and practical implications of the MEC’s proposal—and what more can be done to address teenage pregnancy in a way that respects young girls' …

John Maytham speaks to Leanne Jackson, CEO and Chief Ombud at the Ombud Council South Africa. She unpacks the role of an Ombudsman, how the complaint process works, and why more South Africans should consider this route before taking their disputes to court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

John Maytham speaks to Helmoed Heitman, a respected defence analyst, who provides insight into the SANDF’s mission, the risks involved, and what needs to change to ensure the safety and effectiveness of South African forces in the DRC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

Patrick Kelly, Chief Director of Price Statistics at Stats SA, joins John Maytham to unpack the latest updates to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket. He explains how the inclusion of items like air fryers and streaming services, alongside the removal of landlines and post boxes, reflects shifting consumer habits. See omnystudio.com/listener for …

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Ross Tucker, a leading performance coach, who shares his insights on the science behind this technique, the ethical dilemmas it raises, and the potential impact of a ban of carbon monoxide rebreathing on professional cycling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In a discussion with John Maytham, Professor Steven Friedman, a columnist, intellectual, and political analyst, shared his insights on the growing tensions within the Government of National Unity (GNU) and the DA’s call for a reset. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi, CMO of Proudly South African, joins John Maytham to discuss SONA 2025 and the organization’s call for officials and guests to wear locally made fashion. She highlights how this initiative goes beyond red-carpet glamour, emphasizing its role in job creation, economic growth, and showcasing South African pride, particularly in …

Professor John Stremlau, Honorary Professor of International Relations at the University of the Witwatersrand, joins John Maytham to discuss the uncertainty sparked by President Trump’s executive order pausing US foreign aid, including PEPFAR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

Elijah Moholola, Senior Manager of Media and Social Media at UCT joins John to address the university’s accommodation challenges amidst overwhelming demand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

George Michalakis, DA Chief Whip in Parliament, discusses the party’s proposed Local Government: Municipal Structures Second Amendment Bill, 2025 with John Maytham. He explains how the Bill aims to stabilize local coalitions by introducing an electoral threshold for municipal council seats, reducing the influence of “kingmaker” parties and promotin…

Former Bafana Bafana star Nasief Morris speaks to John Maytham about his appointment as head coach of UCT’s women’s football team. Succeeding Ahmed Parker, Morris shares his vision for guiding the team in their debut Hollywoodbets Super League season, building on their 2024 National Play-offs success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

John Maytham and News 24 Foreign Editor Philip De Wet dissect the escalating tensions between South Africa and Rwanda over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They explored Rwanda's claim that the SAMIDRC mission, led by South Africa, has contributed to ceasefire violations, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

Dr Herkulaas Combrink, Senior Lecturer and Co-Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Digital Futures at the University of the Free State joins John Maytham to discuss DeepSeek’s market disruption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

In conversation with John Maytham, South African Weather Service CEO Ishaam Abader addresses the recent cyberattack that disrupted the organization’s website and email services. Abader explains how the breach, suspected to be criminal in nature, affected critical weather-related communication, including aviation and marine services. See omnystudio.…

Africa Melane is joined by Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) to consider the upcoming North Gauteng High Court case on 28 January. The case aims to compel the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) to allow medical schemes to offer Low-Cost Benefit Options (LCBOs). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

Annika Larsen speaks with Africa Melane about her exclusive interview with Janusz Walus, the convicted killer of Chris Hani, revealing the startling confessions Walus made. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

Africa Melane speaks to Dean Wingrin, a respected defence analyst, to better understand the strategic outlook and potential next steps for SANDF in the DRC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

Africa Melane speaks to Professor Anass Bayaga, a leading expert in neuro-cognitive STEM enhancement and human-computer interaction at Nelson Mandela University's Faculty of Education on the adoption of AI in higher education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

Africa Melane speaks to Rafque Poflonker, Media Liaison and Spokesperson for the Provincial CPF, who will provide insights into the significance of National Police Day and the way forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

Africa Melane is joined by Matthew Cruz, an energy analyst at Forest Energies, who will provide insight into the potential consequences of Eskom's plans and what they mean for South Africans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

Amy McIver is joined by Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, South African lawyer and legal scholar, to examine the constitutional alignment of the recently signed Expropriation Bill and its potential impact on land reform and property rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

The recent police raid on the offices of Cape Town Mayco members JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg has shaken the city's political scene. Amy MacIver speaks to Brett Herron, attorney and South African politician, for insights into the implications for governance and accountability in Cape Town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Erns Grundling joins Amy McIver to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when he will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk