Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

John Maytham speakst to Prof John Stremlau, Honorary Professor, International Relations, at the University of the Witwatersrand, about the life and legacy of former US president, Jimmy Carter, who died recently at the age of 100.

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John Maytham speaks to Janine van der Post, motoring editor at Wheels24, about the significant rise of Chinese car brands in South Africa’s market in 2024. With record-breaking growth and an influx of Asian automakers, the motoring landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift. They discuss the impact on South African automakers, the trends that defined the year, and what motorists can expect as we head into 2025. Whether you're considering buying, selling, or holding onto your vehicle, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of the local car market.

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John Maytham speaks to Dr Sharon Nyatsanza, that deputy director at the National Council Against Smoking about a new study that shows smokers lose up to 20 minutes of their life expectancy for each cigarette they smoke. They discuss the impact of cigarettes on health as many prepare to kick the habit as a new year resolution for 2025.

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John Maytham speaks to Councillor Carl Pophaim, Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements at City of Cape Town, about their appeal to national government to urgently devolve the Emergency Housing Grant to the City, so they can assist the fire-affected residents as quickly as possible. In recent days fires have displaced thousands in Masiphumelele, Nomzamo: Dunoon and Langa.

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John Maytham speaks to Stormers’ coach, John Dobson about their clash with the Sharks in the united Rugby Championship, which saw them emerge 24-20 victors, but at a cost to one of their stars.

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John Maytham speaks to Kgomotso Ramothea CEO of African Travel and Tourism Association, about a warning they have issued to travelers about tensions and violence in Mozambique following the confirmation of election results.

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John Maytham speaks to Linden Birns, the MD of Plane Talking, about the alcohol policy on airlines following an incident where an SABC employee got in an altercation with Flysafair staff after demanding more drinks.

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John Maytham speaks to cricket writer Neil Manthorp, about South Africa’s two wicket over Pakistan to secure their place at the World Test Championships at Lord’s in June.

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John Maytham speaks to Sabelo Mnguni, the national administrator of Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua) about the continued stand off in Stilfontein where illegal miners are still emerging from shafts of a closed down mine. More than 1 500 have emerged over recent weeks and more remain underground. Macua is trying to get the state to foot the bill for the rescue and retrieval operation.

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John Maytham speaks to Councillor Mzwakhe Nqavashe, the chair of the Safety and Security Portfolio Committee, about the difficulties in policing drinking in public places as masses of revellers descend on beaches and popular public spots.

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