How to fix Kirstenbosch
About this episode
John Maytham discusses a proposed rescue and rebuilding plan for Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden with guest Don Pinnock.
John Maytham speaks to Don Pinnock about a proposed rescue and rebuilding plan for Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, examining concerns over staffing, conservation capacity, plant collections, funding, governance and the long-term future of one of South Africa’s most important botanical institutions. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk…
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