• The Vital Role of uNomakhayas in Rural Healthcare
    Jan 31 2025

    John Maytham speaks to Sigrid Kite-Banks, journalist and author at Bhekisisa, who has been closely following the impact of these health workers, also known as uNomakhaya’s, in rural communities

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    9 mins
  • Tax on E-cigarrettes
    Jan 31 2025

    John Maytham hosts Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf, an internationally recognized public health researcher, to discuss the ongoing debate on nicotine product taxation. The conversation explores the tensions between economic and health perspectives, the merits of a risk-based taxation model, and the implications for South Africa.

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    7 mins
  • #AnHourWith Ashley Dowds
    Jan 31 2025

    Ashley Dowds is a Cape Town based actor, known for various TV roles on shows such as Scandal!, Isidingo and Binnelanders. He joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when he will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith.

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    5 mins
  • Stage 10 loadshedding incoming
    Jan 31 2025

    John Maytham speaks with Freelance Journalist Nick Hedley about Eskom’s recent warning of possible loadshedding after more than 10 months of uninterrupted electricity supply.

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    5 mins
  • The John Maytham Book Review
    Jan 31 2025

    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 Bookseller: The Brand New DS Cross Thriller by Tim Sullivan, Toward Eternity by Anton Hur

    NON-FICTION My Beautiful Sisters: A Story of Courage, Hope and the Afghan Women's Football Team by Khalida Popal.

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    9 mins
  • High Court’s Landmark SRD Grant Decision
    Jan 31 2025

    John Maytham speaks with Dr. Gilad Isaacs, Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), about the Pretoria High Court’s ruling on the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant regulations.

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    8 mins
  • Remembering Marianne Faithfull: A Voice That Defined Generations
    Jan 31 2025

    John Maytham reflects on Marrianne Faithfull’s extraordinary life and legacy with Sean Brokensha, the Music Guru. How did she transform from a delicate, ethereal songstress to a gravel-voiced legend?

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    6 mins
  • Latest Developments in the Joshlin Smith Case
    Jan 31 2025

    John Maytham turns to our very own, EWN reporter, Carlo Peterson for the latest updates on the tragic Joshlin Smith case.

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    3 mins