Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Guest: Michelle  Henley | Co-founder, CEO and Principal Researcher at Elephants Alive

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Guest: Craig Ray | Sports Editor  at Daily Maverick

The Daily Maverick Sports Editor, Craig Ray, will join John to discuss the predicament that Africa's only professional cycling team finds itself it. 

 Team Qhubeka Nexthash may fold if it does not find new sponsors.

Africa's only professional cycling team was unable to submit an initial application to the UCI, the sport's governing body, last week for a WorldTour licence for 2022.

 

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Guest: Pat McCay is a talented singer songwriter from Cape Town, South Africa. Best known for his folk-inspired, bluesy and lyrically rich tunes, his musical talents and captivating voice have seen him play major festivals and venues in SA since 2010. 

Pat wrote Six String of Love to encapsulate a lot of his journey as a human being and singer songwriter. It reflects parts of his process and shines a light on what he witnesses in day to day life. It also speaks of other worldly inspiration and a love for ones instrument as vehicle to also spread love, hence the name : Six String of Love

Previously performing with the band, Two Minute Puzzle, Pat’s musical journey has evolved greatly, much like he has. His magnetic stage presence, charming and entertaining demeanour, coupled with his ability to shift between joy and vulnerability in quick succession, make both him and his path deeply relatable. In addition, his songwriting reflects a raw, poetic and deeply soulful storyteller, with a good story to tell.

In 2011, his song ‘Water’ earned him a top spot on 5fm, an indication of the true and largely untapped potential of this down-to-earth homegrown artist. 

Pat has just wrapped up his fourth album (second under his solo project) to be released on the 18th of November 2021.

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Guest: Professor Marc Blockman | Senior Specialist In The Division Of Clinical Pharmacology At Uct

John is joined by Professor Marc Blockman to discuss the issues that surround the SAMRC application to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to consider a J&J booster to follow the Sisonke Study. Close to 500 000 healthcare workers in SA have received the vaccine as part of the Sisonke trial, which was launched in mid-February this year. Professor Marc Blockman engages in research with The SA Medical Research Council’s Bioethics Advisory Panel on the Sisonke Trial. 

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Guest: Menzi Ndhlovu

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Guest: Ethan van Diemen

Ethan van Diemen joins John to discuss the way that each political party manifesto has promised to deal with the climate crisis; and the odds of them actually having the capacity to follow through. 

Ethan is a journalist that is dedicated to investigating climate change, energy and the environment. 

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Guest: Dmitri Jegels

 

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Guest: Pieter-Dirk Uys

South Africa's favourite satirist and living legend, Pieter-Dirk Uys joins John in person to discuss the launch of his exciting new theatre production 'LOCKUP/LOCKDOWN' at Theatre on the Bay. 

Once again, Pieter has brought laughter to help us to make some sense of the crazy world we live in! 

With a little help from some of his (and our) favourite personalities... 

Pieter has been kind enough to saves some of the show's stage space for the iconic Evita Bezuidenhout, Nowell Fine, Willie Wikkelspies, Boris Johnson and many many more!

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Guest: Neil Manthorpe | Cricket Correspondent at Mwp

John is joined by Neil Manthorpe to discuss the South Africa v Australia Super 12 Round to be played on Saturday. 

Neil Manthorp is a British-born South African writer. Based in Cape Town, he is best known internationally for his coverage of cricket. He writes for the Telegraph and the Daily Mail.

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