Africa and South Africa have early roots in the Olympic Games. Racism and white supremacy reined in the early days of the now global star event. Pippa Hudson speaks to Professor Francois Cleophas, Associate professor Sports Science Division at Stellenbosch University.

Africa and South Africa have early roots in the Olympic Games. Racism and white supremacy reined in the early days of the now global star event. Pippa Hudson speaks to Professor Francois Cleophas, Associate professor Sports Science Division at Stellenbosch University.

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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

John Maytham is a trained actor who made the switch to radio over 20 years ago when he joined the news team at Radio 604.

He then swapped reporting for anchoring an AM drive time show at a national talk radio station.

Once he set the bar for South African news and talk radio he accepted the challenge to join Primedia Broadcasting and help establish the newly founded CapeTalk, fulfilling the role of both News Editor and Breakfast Host.

He was the first host to switch on the mic on 14 October 1997.

Years later, he was also the first radio broadcaster to do a Google Hangout in South Africa.

Who were the first Africans at the Olympics?

Guest: Dr Francois de Wet | Managing Director at Cape Karoo International 

Guest: Dr Francois de Wet | Managing Director at Cape Karoo International

SA’s ostrich farms to thank for feathers in Lady Gaga’s Olympic performance outfit

Last night, flights were unable to land at or depart from Cape Town International Airport for several hours due to a power supply problem that affected runway lights, airside fire rescue and air traffic navigation services. Pippa Hudson speaks to Mark Maclean, General Manager Cape Town International Airport.

Last night, flights were unable to land at or depart from Cape Town International Airport for several hours due to a power supply problem that affected runway lights, airside fire rescue and air traffic navigation services. Pippa Hudson speaks to Mark Maclean, General Manager Cape Town International Airport.

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Pippa Hudson speaks to foreign affairs journalist Peter Fabricius about the case of 95 Libyans arrested at an illegal military training base in Mpumalanga with ties to Russia and Ireland. 

Pippa Hudson speaks to foreign affairs journalist Peter Fabricius about the case of 95 Libyans arrested at an illegal military training base in Mpumalanga with ties to Russia and Ireland.

Who were the first Africans at the Olympics?

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