::: 04-07-2008 18:00 The ANC in Gauteng says it has accepted a request from Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Duma Nkosi to step down. ::: Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe says he is only open to negotiations to end the political crisis in that country, if he is accepted as the president. ::: Deputy minister of foreign affairs, Aziz Pahad has said that the situation in Zimbabwe needs to be sorted out bythe country's political parties, guided by the African Union. ::: The DA says ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe is sabotaging the judiciary with his claim that the Constitutional Court is orchestrating an attack on party president Jacob Zuma. ::: The three police officers who were involved in a helicopter crash in Meadowlands in Soweto are in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

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1-on-1 with Francois

francois@jacarandafm.com

1. What is the oddest gift you have ever received?

Tickets to a cosmetics show.

2. Which do you prefer: Bondi beach/ Alpine snowy slopes/ African bush?

Alpine Snowy Slopes.

3. Any phobias?

I have this irrational fear of beetroot. You know the kind that comes pickled in jars. I know most would say it's a dislike and not a phobia but I've become so obsessive about it that I struggle being in the same room as the red stuff, nevermind having it on a plate.

4. Knowing that millions of people are listening, tell us what it feels like to be behind the microphone?

Most people get nervous when their boss is hanging around their cubicle making sure they're doing their job. Well, being on-air is like having a million bosses lurking over your shoulder making sure you're doing a good job. So in short it's no pressure and an immense jol!

5. What is your life’s ‘greatest hit’ and why?

Dave Matthews Band - Dancing Nancy’s. The song has meant a lot to me over the years and I'm a massive Dave fan. If you haven't heard it, do yourself a favour and buy the album.

6. What car do you drive at the moment and what is your dream car?

I drive an old Jetta, my dream is to one day own a classic refurbished sports car.

7. Do you have any unusual hobbies or pets? If yes, explain and tell us a bit about it.

It's not that unusual but I make music and play in a band, and I love other people’s pets to bits, as long as they don't come home with me.

8. Where is your favourite holiday spot?

The Knysna/George area..

9. What is the sure fire thing that gets you to feel good, relax and chilled?

A really good movie.

10. Your favourite restaurant?

A place called Smoke in Groenkloof, Pretoria.