Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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John Maytham is joined by Bruce Isaacs, owner of The Sauce Queens, about his amazing entrepreneurial journey as the genius behind The Sauce queen - as part of Backabiz with Standard bank See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by Craig Hinds, lead vocalist and songwriter of Watershed, ahead of their highly anticipated Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert on 16 March 2025. Craig reflects on 25 years of making music, sharing stories from Watershed’s journey—from their early days to their biggest hits like Indigo Girl. He also discusses what fans can expect at this milestone anniversary performance in the breathtaking setting of Kirstenbosch Gardens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by DA leader John Steenhuisen to unpack the party’s firm opposition to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s latest budget. The discussion delves into the controversial VAT increase, the R60 billion budget shortfall, and the alternative solutions the DA is proposing to avoid placing further strain on South Africans. Steenhuisen outlines his party’s stance within the Government of National Unity (GNU) and explains why the DA refuses to support the budget in its current form. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks with Webber Wentzel Consultant Des Kruger about the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision to reject SARS’ attempt to overturn an interdict preventing CCTV surveillance in cigarette manufacturers’ warehouses. They discuss the implications of the ruling, the arguments from both SARS and the Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA), and whether SARS may escalate the matter to the Constitutional Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Dominique Olivier, writer and founder of human.writer, whose latest piece dives into the seismic wellness shift in society See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by renowned finance journalist Maya Fisher-French to unpack the impact of the latest national budget on South African households. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. FICTION The Human Scale by Lawrence Wright, Brother Brontë by Fernando A. Flores NON FICTION I'll Never Call Him Dad Again: By the daughter of Gisèle Pelicot by Caroline Darian See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, joins John Maytham to discuss the province’s reaction to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s National Budget. With a proposed VAT increase and a R60 billion budget shortfall, Winde shares his concerns about the impact on businesses, households, and service delivery in the Western Cape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Andre Maxwell, Chairperson of the Protea Village Community Property Association, about what this moment means for the claimants, the challenges they faced, and the way forward for the development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Ongama Mtimka, political analyst, who will provide insight into the high-stakes negotiations, the DA’s positioning on tax policy, and what this budget means for the future of governance in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Dr Mary Ann Dove, an applied sports practitioner and researcher specializing in cricket and talent development. She’ll unpack whether the current system is achieving its intended goals, the structural challenges in nurturing diverse talent, and how South African cricket can strike a balance between development and competitiveness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Economist Roy Havveman. He provides insight into key spending priorities, tax proposals, and whether National Treasury’s measures will stimulate growth or tighten the financial squeeze on businesses and consumers alike See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by John Giles, Managing Director and Digital, Data, and Tech Attorney at Michalsons Attorneys, to unpack the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and why data privacy matters now more than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Nikki Mbengashe, CEO of Postbank, to unpack the delays, whether all beneficiaries will be assisted in time, and what alternative solutions may be available after the cutoff date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Paul-Michael Kiechel, a leading cannabis attorney, they discuss what the big change for cannabis use means for users in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by EWN Parliamentary Reporter Lindsay Dentlinger to unpack the heated exchanges and pressing questions as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces Parliament ahead of the upcoming budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Andrew Pike, a senior maritime lawyer. He’ll share insights on the impact of this move, how it fits into South Africa’s broader port reforms, and what challenges remain—especially amid legal battles over other Transnet concessions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by Professor Corné van Walbeek, Director of the Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products at UCT, to assess the concerns raised by the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) regarding proposed changes to alcohol taxation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.