Charmaine Weir-Smith, Director of the show My Name is Lucy Barton, explains the play's storyline, which is on stage at The Baxter till 5 October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Professor Anne von Gottberg. Co-head of the Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis NICD weighs in on a US study which further corroborates the origins of COVID-19 – from animals at a market stall in Wuhan, China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

This Sunday, actress Deoudoné van der Merwe, is taking over our #MusicPlaylist for another edition of #AnHourWith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Mike Wills reviews THE POWER BROKER Robert Moses and The Fall of New York by Robert Caro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Caryn Dolley, Daily Maverick investigative journalist weighs in on the killing of one of the accused in the case against former City of Cape Town human settlements Mayoral Committee member Malusi Booi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Jeff Cooke, Manager of WWF South Africa’s Rhino Conservation Programme explains the mass dehorning of rhinos in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP) in KwaZulu-Natal this year which has resulted in an 80% drop in poaching in the park since the operation began in April this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Calvyn Gilfellan, Castle of Good Hope CEO weighs in on the Western Cape High Court ruling that the homeless outside the Castle leave by October 17 or face eviction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Alexandra Payne, Assistant Researcher at UCT Cancer Research Institute explains the relationship between alcohol consumption and cancers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Professor Tom Moultrie Demographer at UCT, explains the drop in population that some countries are experiencing which will impact social and economic structures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Dr Ferial Adam, Executive manager WaterCAN explains the concern around wastewater treatment plants not producing clean water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Kevin Lings, Stanlib Chief Economist weighs in on the South African Reserve Banks interest rate cut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating. The views expressed by John and Rebecca are editorial, the cont…

Brett Abraham, Partner at Webber Wentzel explains how employers and employees should approach the phasing out of hybrid work policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Na’eem Jeenah, Director Afro-Middle East Centre (AMEC) weighs in on the incident in Lebabnon yesterday, where numerous pagers of Hezbollah exploded, causing death and injury See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Professor Gerry McGivern, Professor of Public Services Management & Organisation, King's College London reflects on the NHS system and the recent report calling for reform of the ailing health system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Nicolette Kinnear the widow of Lieutenant Charl Kinnear weighs in on the case of her husband, 4 years since he was assassinated outside their home in Bishop Lavis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies explains the predicament the South African Post Office finds itself in and moves that are being made to rescue the entity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Lynne Derman, Head of People and Talent at 21st Century explains the concept of pets in the office and how employers should approach such a policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Carl Pophaim, mayco member human settlements at CoCT explains the process of registering onto the City’s social housing data base. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

JP Smith, CoCT mayco member for safety and security weighs in on whether tech invested in safety programs is paying off by combating crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane, researcher at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime weighs in on the ongoing brazen extortion rackets in the Khayelitsha township. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Funzi Ngobeni, Action SA Gauteng leader explains his party’s decision to pull out of the DA-led coalition government in Tshwane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Mabuyane Mabuza, Chairperson of the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists explains the popularity of Chinese cars in SA and what contributes to making them the hot-sellers they are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Jaco Rabie, Wilgenhof Alumni Association spokesperson weighs in on the decision by the Stellenbosch University Council to close the controversial Wilgenhof residence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Professor John Stremlau, International relations expert at WITS weighs in on another attempted assassination on Donald Trumps life and what election polls are looking like less then 2 months away from the US election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Thembisa Fakude, senior research fellow at Afraisd (Africa/ Asia Dialogues) explains the impact of the war in Sudan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Raymond Maseko Metrorail acting regional manager responds to noise disturbance reports emanating from PRASA trains at 3am – leaving Muizenberg residents up in arms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Yaseen Johaar, Hanover Park Community Policing Forum (CPF) secretary weighs in on the efficacy of the City of Cape Town’s ShotSpotter program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Craig McGregor Director of the Solar Thermal Energy Research Group, Stellenbosch University explains the green hydrogen and how South Africa is set to become a major player in the global energy transition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

The Western Cape High Court has ruled that a stepfather who is in the midst of a divorce, must maintain his stepchildren pending the divorce proceedings. Claire Thomson, family law practitioner and the head of the Commercial Law Team at Witz Inc Attorneys weighs in on the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

South African peace activist and former politician Ela Gandhi recalls fond memories of former minister and comrade Pravin Gordhan, being a family friend of the Gordhan Family for decades See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

EWN reporter Thabiso Goba was at the Union Buildings today when President Ramaphosa signed into law the unpopular BELA Bill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Actor and television presenter Duncan Johnson is taking over our #MusicPlaylist this Sunday for another edition of #AnHourWith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

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Derek Hanekom, a fellow comrade to the late Pravin Gordhan, recalls the life of the late minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Mike Wills speaks to Trevor Hattingh, spokesperson for the UIF Commissioner, about extending their office hours to Saturdays to make up for capacity issues and service shortfalls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

35 years on – Reverend Allan Boesak reflects on the anti-apartheid peace march that was held in Cape Town in 1989. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

EWN parliamentary reporter, Lindsay Dentlinger reports back on today’s address to Cape Town media by DA leader John Steenhuisen. On the agenda was the DA’s approach to the GNU and relations internally with the ANC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Multiple award-winning and Grammy nominated James Blunt is touring to South Africa and shares his excitement with fans ahead of tonight’s performance in Cape Town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Pieter du Toit, News24 assistant editor: investigations take a deep dive into his latest book, ‘The Super Cadres’. An expose on how Cadre deployment allows the ANC to maintain control of the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Dr Marina Ivanova, Four Paws veterinarian shares an update on Charley the elephant since his relocation to Shambala Private Reserve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Stormers coach John Dobson speaks to John Maytham about the 2024/2025 URC Campaign See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Karyn Maughn, News24 journalist, weighs in on the contentious appointment of Roman Cabanac by the DA and alleged ties to Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Professor Todd Landman, political science expert – University of Nottingham reflects on the US Presidential debate which saw Kamala Harris and Donald Trump go head to head on policies and global issues 8 weeks before the elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Professor Linus Opara, Chair, DSI-NRF SARChI Postharvest Technology speaks about Stellenbosch University event on food justice and the fight against hunger alleviation in South Africa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Zackie Achmat Director at Unite Behind weighs in on CoCT’s proposal to PRASA to takeover rail services in Cape Town. The discussion between the City and PRASA has been ongoing since 2017 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Professor Corne Van Walkbeek, Director Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP) weighs in on proposed new regulations to the tobacco bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Professor Jonathan Jansen, education expert and author speaks about his memoir ‘Breaking Bread: A Memoir by Jonathan Jansen’ which reflects on his early life and the journey life has taken him on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk

Professor Lukas Muntingh, Director of the Dullah Omar Institute, explains why mandatory blood donation cannot be enforced on incarcerated individuals – a suggestion which was made by a listener to deal with blood type shortages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh CapeTalk