To unpack the rationale behind the proposed VAT hike and why the Treasury ruled out other options, John Maytham speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib. 

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Mike Van Graan joins John to discuss what to expect on Sunday when he will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith. 

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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  

• Nemesis by Gregg Hurwitz 

• Our London Lives by Christine Dwyer-Hickley 

NON-FICTION 

• Waste Wars by Alexander Clapp 

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The debate over policing in the Western Cape is heating up, with calls to devolve certain policing powers to the City of Cape Town and provincial law enforcement. Dr. Jean Redpath, Senior Researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute, joins John Maytham to unpack the legal and practical implications. 

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John Maytham speaks with Dr. Mariella Franzoni, curator of the Tomorrows/Today section at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2025, about this year’s theme of “PLAY” and its influence on emerging artists. She also discusses the exciting news of Agnes Essonti winning the Tomorrows/Today Competition, awarded for her bold and innovative work that stood out among twelve exhibiting artists.

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Our Burning Planet is the Daily Maverick section devoted to expert environmental opinion and analysis.  We partner up each Friday on the Afternoon Drive to discuss a burning issue. Mass honey bee deaths are threatening South Africa’s agricultural industry, with beekeepers facing devastating losses due to pesticide poisoning. John Maytham speaks with Chris Nicklin, Chairman of The Western Cape Bee Industry Association, about the alarming rise in bee poisonings, the reckless use of agricultural chemicals, and what this means for food security, biodiversity, and the economy.  

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John Maytham is joined by Chris Thurman, a Professor in the English Department and Director of the Tsikinya-Chaka Centre at Wits University. Drawing on his expertise in literature, media, and cultural studies, Thurman offers a unique perspective on how Bond has evolved over the decades and what the future might hold for the world’s most famous spy. 

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Dan Corder spoke to Funanani Tshisudi, the SRC’s Postgraduate Academic Chair, about the realities on the ground and the solutions being considered.

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John Maytham speaks to Professor Mary Metcalfe, a respected academic and policy expert, to discuss the urgent need for reform in higher education and its interconnections with basic education. 

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Dan Corder is joined by Khalid Sayed, Leader of the Official Opposition in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, to discuss the crucial role opposition parties play in holding the government accountable after the State of the Province Address (SOPA). 

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