Guest: Charmaine Weir-Smith joins John as Director of the award-winning theatre production, ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’ that is due to run at The Golding Theatre at The Baxter in Cape Town from 2 – 19 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Charmaine Weir-Smith joins John as Director of the award-winning theatre production, ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’ that is due to run at The Golding Theatre at The Baxter in Cape Town from 2 – 19 August 2023See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Beauty Queen of Leenane

Guest: Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis and The Executive Director of Ndifuno UkwaziMpho Raboeane join John to debate key challenges in the strategy, policy, and practices devised and implemented by the city to address homelessness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis and The Executive Director of Ndifuno Ukwazi Mpho Raboeane join John to debate key challenges in the strategy, policy, and practices devised and implemented by the city to address homelessness.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

THE BIG DEBATE: The challenge to solve homelessness

Guest: Daily Maverick sports editor Craig Ray joins John to reflect on the rugby this past weekend as the Springboks defeated Argentina 22-21 on Saturday at the Ellis Park stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Daily Maverick sports editor Craig Ray joins John to reflect on the rugby this past weekend as the Springboks defeated Argentina 22-21 on Saturday at the Ellis Park stadium.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Rugby: South Africa vs Argentina

Guest: Dorette Louw is The Director at Book Dash and she joins John to celebrate the most recent feat in the programme that prints and distributes books to children, families and communities that need them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dorette Louw is The Director at Book Dash and she joins John to celebrate the most recent feat in the programme that prints and distributes books to children, families and communities that need them.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Book tsunami alert: Book Dash has just printed 250 000 books!

Guest: EWN Reporter Babalo Ndenze joins John with an update on the Section 194 committee as suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been found guilty of misconduct and incompetence by Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating her fitness to hold office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: EWN Reporter Babalo Ndenze joins John with an update on the Section 194 committee as suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been found guilty of misconduct and incompetence by Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating her fitness to hold office.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Section 194 committee weekend activities

Guest: SA swimmer and rugby player Jeremy Reingold joins John to discuss the mysterious 73-year-old wooden “love boat” that is about to go up for auction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: SA swimmer and rugby player Jeremy Reingold joins John to discuss the mysterious 73-year-old wooden “love boat” that is about to go up for auction.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Love boat Paula, who once owned it?

Guest: Chairperson of the SAIPPA (Independent Power Producers Association of South Africa) Brian Day joins John to discuss the newly launched one-stop shop with the aim to cut out more red tape for independent power producers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Chairperson of the SAIPPA (Independent Power Producers Association of South Africa) Brian Day joins John to discuss the newly launched one-stop shop with the aim to cut out more red tape for independent power producers.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Energy one - stop shop

Guest: Professor Siphamandla Zondi from the politics and international relations at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) joins John to reflect on the EFF ‘s (Economic Freedom Fighters) impact on the South African political landscape as they celebrated 10 years this past weekend at the FNB stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Professor Siphamandla Zondi from the politics and international relations at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) joins John to reflect on the EFF ‘s (Economic Freedom Fighters) impact on the South African political landscape as they celebrated 10 years this past weekend at the FNB stadium.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The EFF 10 Years

Guest: Kristi Louw joins John to celebrate the brand new single that was released today - VillainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Kristi Louw joins John to celebrate the brand new single that was released today - VillainSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Villain - New single release today

Guest: News24 specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan joins John to explain the motivation for the decision to head to High Court to prevent any further private prosecution actions from former president Jacob Zuma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: News24 specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan joins John to explain the motivation for the decision to head to High Court to prevent any further private prosecution actions from former president Jacob Zuma.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Maughan and Downer seek an urgent High Court enforcement order

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Guest: EWN Reporter Babalo Ndenze joins John to share updates on the Section 194 briefing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: EWN Reporter Babalo Ndenze joins John to share updates on the Section 194 briefing.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Section 194 briefing

Guest: Multitalented actor Oros Mampofu joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when she will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Multitalented actor Oros Mampofu joins John to chat about what you can expect on Sunday when she will take over the playlist in another edition of #AnHourWith.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

# An hour with Oros Mampofu

Guest: Director of Resolve Marine and internationally renowned salvage master Nick Sloane joins John to share an update on the mission towards rescuing a toppled ship in Cape Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Director of Resolve Marine and internationally renowned salvage master Nick Sloane joins John to share an update on the mission towards rescuing a toppled ship in Cape Town.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

A salvage master rescue of a toppled ship in Cape Town

Listen to CapeTalk's 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 Dead Man's Creek by Chris HammerAll The Broken Places by John Boyne NON-FICTION Warrior Queens &amp; Quiet Revolutionaries by Kate MosseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to CapeTalk's 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 Dead Man's Creek by Chris Hammer All The Broken Places by John Boyne NON-FICTION Warrior Queens &amp; Quiet Revolutionaries by Kate MosseSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The John Maytham Book Review

Guest: Author and Professor of Practice at JBS, University of Johannesburg Steven Boykey Sidley joins John to discuss the recent launch of a project within the crypto and biometrics called Worldcoin by AI pioneer Sam Altaman and how its scans your eyeballs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Author and Professor of Practice at JBS, University of Johannesburg Steven Boykey Sidley joins John to discuss the recent launch of a project within the crypto and biometrics called Worldcoin by AI pioneer Sam Altaman and how its scans your eyeballs.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Worldcoin is a new Crypto Currency that will scan your eyeballs

Guest: CEO of Sensor Networks Mark Allewell joins John to discuss the 18th energy Digicon which was hosted by Primer Alan Winde focussing on what exciting innovations are helping embattled residents to navigate their daily lives through rolling blackouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: CEO of Sensor Networks Mark Allewell joins John to discuss the 18th energy Digicon which was hosted by Primer Alan Winde focussing on what exciting innovations are helping embattled residents to navigate their daily lives through rolling blackouts.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

18th Energy Digicon

Guest: 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. The Research Manager of the Mammal Research Institute Whale Unit at the University of Pretoria Dr. Els Vermeulen joins John to discuss a new challenge faced by recovering right whales as crucial marginal ice diminishes in foraging grounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: 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. The Research Manager of the Mammal Research Institute Whale Unit at the University of Pretoria Dr. Els Vermeulen joins John to discuss a new challenge faced by recovering right whales as crucial marginal ice diminishes in foraging grounds.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Our Burning Planet: Recovering southern right whales face new challenge as crucial marginal ice diminishes in foraging grounds

Guest: Neo Momodu is the Executive for Legal, Regulatory Affairs &amp; Stakeholder Engagement for The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa and she joins John to discuss a victory in the High Court in Gauteng on Tuesday that interdicted The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and its agency, the Food Safety Agency (FSA), from seizing any goods, pending the outcome of the CGCSA's application to review the decision to seize the products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Neo Momodu is the Executive for Legal, Regulatory Affairs &amp; Stakeholder Engagement for The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa and she joins John to discuss a victory in the High Court in Gauteng on Tuesday that interdicted The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and its agency, the Food Safety Agency (FSA), from seizing any goods, pending the outcome of the CGCSA's application to review the decision to seize the products.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Court halts govt's planned seizure of meat alternatives

Guest: Nikita RamkissoonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Nikita RamkissoonSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Remembering Sinead O’Connor

Guest: Constitutional Law Professor Pierre de Vos joins John to consider the legal and political context of the ‘Western Cape Provincial Powers Bill’ that has been proposed by the DA in order to ‘empower provinces and ensure effective governance’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Constitutional Law Professor Pierre de Vos joins John to consider the legal and political context of the ‘Western Cape Provincial Powers Bill’ that has been proposed by the DA in order to ‘empower provinces and ensure effective governance’.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Western Cape proposes to bring greater power to the province

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