# cape talk (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cape talk. Page: Feed: --- ## [Taking stock of President Ramaphosa’s migration plan](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/taking-stock-of-president-ramaphosa-s-migration-plan) _2026-08-26 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Is President Ramaphosa's migration plan working? Africa Melane speaks to Professor Alan Hirsch, Senior Research Fellow at the New South Institute, as we take stock of government's migration strategy two months after the President announced his five-point plan. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702's and CapeTalk's early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/c5c49d02-3eec-4250-ab5d-b4b20039a9ff/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [WCBS sounds the alarm as blood supplies run low](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/wcbs-sounds-the-alarm-as-blood-supplies-run-low) _2026-08-26 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Blood stocks in the Western Cape are critically low, with O positive and O negative down to just a two-day supply. Africa Melane speaks to Michelle Vermeulen, Head of Marketing and PR at the Western Cape Blood Service, about what the shortage means for patients, why every blood group is needed and how just 30 minutes of your time could help save up to three lives. Early Breakfast with Africa… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/c500cc8a-dd55-4e64-8990-b4b20038250d/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Fitness: Flow Forward Africa takes on Kilimanjaro to fight period poverty](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/fitness-flow-forward-africa-takes-on-kilimanjaro-to-fight-period-poverty) _2026-08-26 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Kilimanjaro may be Africa's highest mountain, but for girls without reliable access to menstrual products, education and safe facilities, simply staying in school can present another kind of uphill battle. Liezel van der Westhuizen, fitness presenter, endurance athlete and burnout & mental fitness coach, joins Africa Melane on CapeTalk and 702 to explore the Flow Forward Africa Kilimanjaro… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/14116784-e80f-4806-811b-b4b200376c9f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [R18m UJ fraud case raises questions over student housing](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/r18m-uj-fraud-case-raises-questions-over-student-housing) _2026-08-25 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Guest: Kagisho Mamabolo | CEO of Private Housing Student Association A former UJ official has been ordered to repay more than R18 million following a student accommodation fraud case involving properties accredited for 1,441 beds but later found to have just 299. Africa Melane speaks to the Private Housing Student Association about what the case exposes about accreditation, oversight and… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/a67223d8-c326-41e2-8a8f-b4b10042e63a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [The future of the R370 SRD Grant heads back to court](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/the-future-of-the-r370-srd-grant-heads-back-to-court) _2026-08-25 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Government is challenging a High Court ruling on the R370 SRD grant, arguing that treating it as permanent could have major implications for the public purse. Africa Melane speaks to Siyanda Baduza, Basic Income Researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice, about what is at stake for millions of South Africans who rely on the grant. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702's and CapeTalk's… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/dc85c093-f0f8-476f-bd1a-b4b1003970a2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Travel: Travelling with tech, here’s how to pack it safely](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/travel-travelling-with-tech-here-s-how-to-pack-it-safely) _2026-08-25 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Power banks, laptops and phones are travel essentials but are you packing them correctly? Africa Melane speaks to tech expert and Reframed editor Brendon Peterson about the rules around travelling with electronics, why power banks belong in your carry-on and what passengers should check before heading to the airport. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702's and CapeTalk's early morning talk… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/c0ba7575-adfe-4110-b119-b4b100355160/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Fitness: 100 jumps every morning. Fitness hack or Health myth?](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/fitness-100-jumps-every-morning-fitness-hack-or-health-myth) _2026-08-25 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Is jumping 100 times each morning enough to improve your health? This science-led wellness feature examines the physical and mental effects of short bouts of impact exercise, including bone density, circulation, and mood benefits backed by current research. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen explains the evidence, the risks, and the smartest way to incorporate… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/3d80bfcc-dfb5-43a0-be3c-b4b10034f767/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Boks search for answers After 33–16 defeat](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/boks-search-for-answers-after-33-16-defeat) _2026-08-24 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Guest: Jan De Koning | Freelance Rugby Journalist Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702's and CapeTalk's early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/c5956831-2aa2-49eb-bdda-b4b00042d1c0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [NCC warns Spaza Shops over hidden card charges](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/ncc-warns-spaza-shops-over-hidden-card-charges) _2026-08-24 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Africa Melane speaks to the National Consumer Commission spokesperson, Phetho Ntaba about its warning to spaza shops and other retailers over additional charges imposed on customers paying by card. With some consumers reportedly being charged an extra R2, R5 or even R10 at the till, we unpack what the Consumer Protection Act says about transparent pricing, whether merchants are ever allowed to… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/e22aa224-3b37-478b-830f-b4b000390cf4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Property: Women take the lead in South African home ownership](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/property-women-take-the-lead-in-south-african-home-ownership) _2026-08-24 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ South African women are increasingly taking the lead in residential property ownership, with Lightstone data showing around 1.4 million women owning homes in their own names compared with roughly 1.3 million men. Africa Melane speaks to Esteani Marx, Business Development Executive at Lightstone, about what is driving the shift and what it tells us about women, wealth and home ownership in South… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/6482045b-1411-402b-847f-b4b00033eb81/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zf4D9NMwbPkw) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Ellis Park set for a Brutal Bokke, All Blacks battle](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/ellis-park-set-for-a-brutal-bokke-all-blacks-battle) _2026-08-21 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Guest: Jan De Koning | Freelance Rugby Journalist Jacob Moshokoa speaks to freelance rugby journalist Jan De Koning to preview Saturday's Springboks-All Blacks showdown at Ellis Park. After three wins against South African URC franchises, what have the All Blacks shown on tour, what will the Boks have learned from watching them, and where could this latest chapter of rugby's greatest rivalry be… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/2ee851cf-b830-411d-9a92-b4ad0042d4b4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Can Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership deliver jobs?](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/can-phase-three-of-the-government-business-partnership-deliver-jobs) _2026-08-21 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Jacob Moshokoa, standing in for Africa Melane, speaks to independent economist John Loos about President Cyril Ramaphosa's launch of Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership and its ambition to lift South Africa's economic growth above 3%. They unpack whether the growth target is achievable, what is still holding the economy back and whether stronger investor confidence can ultimately… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/c520cff5-0e89-44f6-bf2a-b4ad003953e5/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Tough Love: Supporting families in crisis](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/tough-love-supporting-families-in-crisis) _2026-08-21 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Jacob Moshokoa speaks to Mariam Behr, Coordinator at Tough Love, following a powerful call from a listener earlier this week about the impact alcohol has had on their family. They unpack how addiction affects not only the person struggling with it but the entire family, how loved ones can set healthy boundaries without giving up on someone, and the support Tough Love offers families in crisis.… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/e53b07d3-a0a7-4dde-8abb-b4ad003628aa/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Fitness: Rugby as a tool for youth development](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/fitness-rugby-as-a-tool-for-youth-development) _2026-08-21 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Jacob Moshokoa speaks to Nikki Matthews, Chief Operating Officer of the VUSA Rugby & Learning Academy, about the role sport can play in keeping children active while building confidence, discipline and life skills. They also look ahead to VUSA's Young Entrepreneurs Market Day in Langa this Saturday, where Under-13 learners will put their business skills to the test by launching and running their… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/5fa5d8e2-8e26-404b-a0ec-b4ad0035e6d2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [44 unnatural deaths raise alarm in SA prisons](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/44-unnatural-deaths-raise-alarm-in-sa-prisons) _2026-08-20 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Guest: Miles Budu | South African prisoners' rights activist and President at South African Prisoners Organization for Human Rights (SAPOHR) Africa Melane speaks to Miles Budu, South African prisoners' rights activist and President of the South African Prisoners Organization for Human Rights (SAPOHR), as concerns mount over conditions inside the country's prisons. With 44 unnatural deaths reported… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/6eb3b7c9-f185-47bc-b005-b4ac0042b493/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Gauteng Taxi crackdown exposes widespread non-compliance](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/gauteng-taxi-crackdown-exposes-widespread-non-compliance) _2026-08-20 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ More than 100 minibus taxi drivers have been flagged during a week-long Gauteng enforcement operation, with officials finding vehicles without valid licence discs, drivers without valid licences and taxis deemed unroadworthy. Africa Melane speaks to Theo Malele, Gauteng National Taxi Alliance spokesperson, about the findings, passenger safety and what the industry is doing to improve compliance.… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/b2fd55f9-a0dd-480b-ab4f-b4ac0039c00b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Finance: When gambling becomes a financial lifeline](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/finance-when-gambling-becomes-a-financial-lifeline) _2026-08-20 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, more South Africans appear to be turning to gambling in the hope of making ends meet. Old Mutual's Savings and Investment Monitor 2026 found that 53% of working South Africans gamble, while 42% say they frequently do so hoping to cover expenses or debt. Africa Melane speaks to Thabo Hollo, Old Mutual Senior Programme Manager, about what… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/80f6f5b6-8241-45cf-84f8-b4ac0037962f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Fitness: Test It Out Thursday - Rudy Project Spinshield Pro, a premium sports sunglass designed to protect your eyes and help you perform better in changing outdoor conditions.](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/fitness-test-it-out-thursday) _2026-08-20 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702's and CapeTalk's early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/62b8ab46-2915-4a75-937e-b4ac0036d251/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Consumer Ninja: Inside SA’s R10bn fraud battle](https://omny.fm/shows/the-money-show/consumer-ninja-inside-sa-s-r10bn-fraud-battle) _2026-08-19 · Wendy Knowler is the Consumer Ninja_ Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer ninja Wendy Knowler, about what two new fraud reports reveal about the scale of financial crime in South Africa, with R2.41 billion lost to digital banking fraud in 2025 and a further R7.44 billion worth of fraud prevented before funds could be stolen. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/1ecba37a-6d83-4ee9-a295-a57100b7f2df/c7ff1be3-6123-4776-b8f3-b4ab0121a3c1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=711c7a8d-240c-42c0-a601-aabc00a2e773) ## [Western Cape turns to lawyers to improve criminal convictions](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/western-cape-turns-to-lawyers-to-improve-criminal-convictions) _2026-08-19 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Guest: Chad Thomas | Crime expert & CEO IRS Forensic Investigations A new Western Cape initiative is placing lawyers inside police stations to help officers strengthen statements, evidence and case dockets before they reach court. Could this help turn more arrests into successful prosecutions? Africa Melane speaks to crime expert and IRS Forensic Investigations CEO Chad Thomas about where criminal… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/51945bbe-a00e-4c17-b6fb-b4ab0042efd8/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y236yYttYijK) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [Cracks deepen in South Africa’s Higher Education system](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/cracks-deepen-in-south-africa-s-higher-education-system) _2026-08-19 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Africa Melane speaks to Dr Delmaine Christians, DA Spokesperson on Higher Education and Training, about the mounting pressures facing South Africa's higher education sector. From NSFAS governance and funding failures to billions owed to universities, growing student debt, financial exclusion and instability on campuses, the challenges raise broader questions about the sustainability of the entire… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/d0a1325a-55e7-4fea-9537-b4ab003993d8/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Wellness: Diabetes is now South Africa’s biggest killer: what can we do](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/wellness-diabetes-is-now-south-africa-s-biggest-killer-what-can-we-do) _2026-08-19 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ South Africa's latest mortality data show diabetes has overtaken HIV and TB as the country's leading underlying natural cause of death. But experts say the crisis can be tackled through earlier screening, healthier food choices, more physical activity and sustainable lifestyle changes. Africa Melane speaks to Sweet Life Co-Founder Bridget McNulty about what South Africans can do to reduce their… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/f01c78b3-f696-4c28-be8e-b4ab003656c2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Fitness: Rage workouts are trending but are they helping or hurting your mental health](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/fitness-rage-workouts-are-trending-but-are-they-helping-or-hurting-your-mental-health) _2026-08-19 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Using anger as fuel for exercise feels powerful in the moment, but the long-term impact on your mental fitness may surprise you. Rage workouts are gaining traction as a fast way to cope with stress, yet emerging research suggests that high-intensity emotional training may not reduce anger as effectively as calmer, more regulated approaches. So what is actually happening beneath the surface? In… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/97edee8d-487a-4aa9-894a-b4ab0035d77e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Can SADC unlock greater opportunities for South Africa](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/can-sadc-unlock-greater-opportunities-for-south-africa) _2026-08-18 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ Guest: Dr Lisa Otto | Professor at the Department of Political Sciences at UNISA With South Africa chairing SADC, regional integration, trade, infrastructure, energy and mineral beneficiation are among the key issues on the table. But what opportunities could deeper regional cooperation create for South Africa, and can the country turn its position as a regional economic hub into greater influence… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/85a04f90-7cd1-4cc0-81b9-b4aa0042b77b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Travel: How did the Tourism industry fare during the Winter off season](https://omny.fm/shows/early-breakfast-talk/travel-how-did-the-tourism-industry-fare-during-the-winter-off-season) _2026-08-18 · Early Breakfast with Africa Melane_ How did the tourism sector fare during the winter off season, and are businesses expecting a boost as spring approaches? We chat to Lee-Anne Singer, Chairperson of FEDHASA Cape, about bookings, occupancy, international and domestic tourism, and what the industry is expecting from the months ahead. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702's and CapeTalk's early morning talk show. Experienced… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/259a8360-cee7-442b-87fd-aca300f6b899/e5ea5ac0-b3b1-456d-ae09-b4aa00331394/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=31fee67a-d142-4a6c-8a04-aca300f7e8b3) ## [Consumer Ninja: Debt collectors override home loan deal](https://omny.fm/shows/the-money-show/consumer-ninja-debt-collectors-override-home-loan-deal) _2026-08-12 · Wendy Knowler is the Consumer Ninja_ Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja, Wendy Knowler, about a Centurion woman who honoured a settlement agreement with Standard Bank to repay her home loan at a fixed amount. Although she was assured that no interest would be charged and her statements reflected this, she was nevertheless handed over to debt collectors, who added interest and legal costs and refused to consider her account of… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/1ecba37a-6d83-4ee9-a295-a57100b7f2df/e54b87c0-8b63-48bc-933f-b4a401242a32/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=711c7a8d-240c-42c0-a601-aabc00a2e773) ## [Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The data center debate — a complex issue with far-reaching consequences](https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-maytham-show/plan-b-with-rebecca-d) _2026-07-23 · Plan B with Rebecca Davis_ John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to discuss the complexities surrounding the data center debate and unpack the pros and cons of allowing foreign companies to build data centers in South Africa. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist.… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/1951050295/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/e2113905-04ff-472c-9fff-a6cd00b63b20/a3d912b7-af1c-460d-aa6a-b49000e5017e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=29c4f1c3-f811-48ce-807e-a74700ba4134) ## [Consumer Ninja: The true test of after-sales service](https://omny.fm/shows/the-money-show/consumer-ninja-the-true-test-of-after-sales-service) _2026-07-22 · Wendy Knowler is the Consumer Ninja_ Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja Wendy Knowler about a listener's frustrating experience with Chery's flagship SUV, where a persistent vibration remained unresolved despite repair attempts on a vehicle costing close to R1 million, raising fresh questions about after-sales support from Chinese car brands. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter,… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/1ecba37a-6d83-4ee9-a295-a57100b7f2df/9342d91e-8ae1-4f82-9926-b48f01206005/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=711c7a8d-240c-42c0-a601-aabc00a2e773) ## [Consumer Ninja: Bonitas members still in limbo](https://omny.fm/shows/the-money-show/consumer-ninja-bonitas-members-still-in-limbo) _2026-07-15 · Wendy Knowler is the Consumer Ninja_ Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja Wendy Knowler about the fallout from South Africa's largest-ever medical scheme administration switch, six weeks after 750 000 members were moved from Medscheme to Momentum Health, and why some members are still battling authorisations, claims delays and access to critical care. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/1ecba37a-6d83-4ee9-a295-a57100b7f2df/b4ea4241-87be-4e9e-b8c3-b48801213338/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=711c7a8d-240c-42c0-a601-aabc00a2e773) ## [Consumer Ninja: Bill shock after contract end](https://omny.fm/shows/the-money-show/consumer-ninja-bill-shock-after-contract-end) _2026-07-08 · Wendy Knowler is the Consumer Ninja_ Ray White speaks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about why some South African cellphone customers are being hit with massive bill increases when their contracts expire, as network discounts quietly fall away and monthly fees suddenly treble. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/1ecba37a-6d83-4ee9-a295-a57100b7f2df/8ee73ef3-fd29-43ef-8807-b481012060d5/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=711c7a8d-240c-42c0-a601-aabc00a2e773) ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YBQVh4IP8hDt) _2026-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Consumer Focus: Credit Ombud raises alarm over unfair lending practices](https://omny.fm/shows/the-money-show/consumer-focus-credit-ombud-raises-alarm-over-unfair-lending-practices) _2026-07-01 · Wendy Knowler is the Consumer Ninja_ Steven Grootes speaks to Kwanda Vabaza, Manager for Adjudication at the National Financial Ombud's Banking and Credit Division, about growing concerns over unfair practices in South Africa's credit industry. They discuss the sharp rise in consumer complaints against credit providers, what this says about lending practices in the sector, and what consumers should know about their rights when… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/1ecba37a-6d83-4ee9-a295-a57100b7f2df/19784c50-908a-44a9-a534-b47a012184e4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=711c7a8d-240c-42c0-a601-aabc00a2e773) ## [Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The reality of foreign property buyers](https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-maytham-show/plan-b-with-rebecca-davis-cb64f8c1-fb30-4280-8ced-9f655510f279) _2026-06-25 · Plan B with Rebecca Davis_ Pippa Hudson, standing in for John Maytham, is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to discuss the reality of foreign property buyers in the city, and the surprising ways they're impacting the market. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/1951050295/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/e2113905-04ff-472c-9fff-a6cd00b63b20/aa5b8363-88f8-40dd-a36f-b47400e73977/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=29c4f1c3-f811-48ce-807e-a74700ba4134) ## [Consumer Ninja: When insurers cancel on claims](https://omny.fm/shows/the-money-show/consumer-ninja-when-insurers-cancel-on-claim) _2026-06-24 · Wendy Knowler is the Consumer Ninja_ Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja and journalist Wendy Knowler about Thabiso, one of our listeners, whose insurance claim was rejected and cover subsequently cancelled, the controversial practice of underwriting at claims stage, and what it means for policyholders. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/1ecba37a-6d83-4ee9-a295-a57100b7f2df/c5390713-45cd-437e-be74-b4730121ac78/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=711c7a8d-240c-42c0-a601-aabc00a2e773) ## [Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The hidden hands behind anti-immigrant campaigns](https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-maytham-show/plan-b-31) _2026-06-18 · Plan B with Rebecca Davis_ Africa Melane, standing in for John Maytham, is in conversation with Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis, who's been digging into the motivations behind a viral anti-immigrant campaign in South Africa. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves as a… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/1951050295/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/e2113905-04ff-472c-9fff-a6cd00b63b20/7d1aa3d3-b376-4891-818e-b46d00e6a62b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=29c4f1c3-f811-48ce-807e-a74700ba4134) ## [Consumer Ninja: SASSA grants hit by funeral policy scam](https://omny.fm/shows/the-money-show/consumer-ninja-sassa-grants-hit-by-funeral-policy-scam) _2026-06-17 · Wendy Knowler is the Consumer Ninja_ Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja and journalist Wendy Knowler about how vulnerable SASSA grant recipients are being targeted with fraudulent funeral policies and unlawful deductions. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/1ecba37a-6d83-4ee9-a295-a57100b7f2df/b21ca464-f006-4b64-8617-b46c01208b4f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=711c7a8d-240c-42c0-a601-aabc00a2e773) ## [Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The Constitution under pressure](https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-maytham-show/plan-b-with-rebecca-davis-13522295-551c-4545-9fa7-70604cc732dd) _2026-06-11 · Plan B with Rebecca Davis_ John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to discuss the current state of the South African Constitution and people's attitudes towards artificial intelligence. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves as a round-up of local and… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/1951050295/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/e2113905-04ff-472c-9fff-a6cd00b63b20/a3174fa4-e478-468d-8547-b46600e6fb10/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=29c4f1c3-f811-48ce-807e-a74700ba4134) ## [Consumer Ninja: FNB lounge charges catch clients off guard](https://omny.fm/shows/the-money-show/consumer-ninja-fnb-lounge-charges-catch-clients-off-guard) _2026-06-10 · Wendy Knowler is the Consumer Ninja_ Motheo Khoaripe, standing in for Stephen Grootes, speaks to Consumer Ninja and journalist Wendy Knowler about how FNB's airport lounge access system charges clients upfront while only later confirming eligibility. This has left travellers unknowingly billed once their complimentary visits run out. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/1ecba37a-6d83-4ee9-a295-a57100b7f2df/3d5b2135-b0af-4bf7-9ea6-b46501235978/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=711c7a8d-240c-42c0-a601-aabc00a2e773) ## [Plan B with Rebecca Davis: Politics, power and foreign blame](https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-maytham-show/plan-b-with-rebecca-davis-b2b96b1e-52f6-4fde-b8c5-35407e52b9ac) _2026-06-05 · Plan B with Rebecca Davis_ John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to discuss the complexities of xenophobia and its far-reaching consequences, Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves as a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/1951050295/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/e2113905-04ff-472c-9fff-a6cd00b63b20/f1002567-d710-45cf-8d3e-b46000e685c0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=29c4f1c3-f811-48ce-807e-a74700ba4134) ## [Consumer Ninja: Bonitas switch chaos](https://omny.fm/shows/the-money-show/consumer-ninja-bonitas-switch-chaos) _2026-06-03 · Wendy Knowler is the Consumer Ninja_ Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja and journalist Wendy Knowler about the chaotic switch to Momentum Health and why the transition has been such a difficult experience for Bonitas members. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/1ecba37a-6d83-4ee9-a295-a57100b7f2df/bcfe65ab-6391-4826-bb98-b45e0120b7e1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=711c7a8d-240c-42c0-a601-aabc00a2e773) ## [Plan B with Rebecca Davis: Why getting a visa feels impossible](https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-maytham-show/plan-b-with-rebecca-davis-ba0375ea-de71-434f-aab7-12725627cce1) _2026-05-28 · Plan B with Rebecca Davis_ Are you tired of dealing with the frustrations of visa processing services? John Maytham is in conversation with Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis about her experiences and those of others with VFS Global, a multinational company that operates in over 160 countries. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/1951050295/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/e2113905-04ff-472c-9fff-a6cd00b63b20/1ee21d81-e3b5-4ad4-ad08-b45800e64e68/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=29c4f1c3-f811-48ce-807e-a74700ba4134) ## [Plan B with Rebecca Davis: Should the sex offenders register be public?](https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-maytham-show/plan-b-with-rebecca-davis-fe08f453-43d0-45e7-bf7b-41143f465f90) _2026-04-30 · Plan B with Rebecca Davis_ John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to discuss the proposed public register of sex offenders in South Africa. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves as a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/1951050295/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/e2113905-04ff-472c-9fff-a6cd00b63b20/a45da17a-47d4-4317-9b4b-b43c00e905c8/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=29c4f1c3-f811-48ce-807e-a74700ba4134) ## [Plan B with Rebecca Davis: Inside Cape Town’s property rates reset](https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-maytham-show/plan-b-with-rebecca-davis-dd93e5ba-5b3b-4de1-9ea6-e28968e6e1cc) _2026-02-19 · Plan B with Rebecca Davis_ Africa Melane, standing in for John Maytham, is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis for a refreshingly honest conversation about what we really want to hear from our leaders. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves as a round-up of local… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/1951050295/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/e2113905-04ff-472c-9fff-a6cd00b63b20/b9a681ee-8bc0-4c00-b86e-b3f600e63e85/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=29c4f1c3-f811-48ce-807e-a74700ba4134) ## [Plan B with Rebecca Davis: What we actually want from SONA](https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-maytham-show/becs-plan-b) _2026-02-12 · Plan B with Rebecca Davis_ John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis for a refreshingly honest conversation about what we really want to hear from our leaders. As they dive into the upcoming State of the Nation address, Rebecca shares her thoughts on what she hopes to see and what she'd rather not. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/1951050295/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/e2113905-04ff-472c-9fff-a6cd00b63b20/b5743706-e019-4b53-bcf4-b3ef00e4e4c9/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=29c4f1c3-f811-48ce-807e-a74700ba4134) ## [Plan B with Rebecca Davis: Inside the Epstein Files](https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-maytham-show/plan-b-with-rebecca-davis-76955e48-9a5e-404b-8087-f573bd42c727) _2026-02-05 · Plan B with Rebecca Davis_ John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis, who shares her thoughts on the recent Epstein files release. The documents, made public by the US Department of Justice, offer a disturbing glimpse into the world of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/1951050295/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/e2113905-04ff-472c-9fff-a6cd00b63b20/d391e33f-0be2-4f6c-a6d5-b3e800e5782f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=29c4f1c3-f811-48ce-807e-a74700ba4134)