Wine and politics don't seem to mix.
This is the message of a recent Broadcasting Complaints Commission ruling, which found a radio host guilty of "political propaganda" last week .
On January 31, Carrie Adams, presenter of Classic FM's weekly wine and food programme Classic Wine, commented on the announcement by the DA that Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele would be its presidential candidate in the upcoming national elections.
Adams described the move, which later collapsed, as a "smart move", with Ramphele and DA leader Helen Zille forming a "formidable force".
She continued: "I do not believe that the ANC have (sic) earned my vote. I think they have reached their sell-by date. I think the DA deserves a chance."
Unhappy with Adams's views, listener Vusi Ndaba lodged a complaint with the commission.
He said that when dealing with "controversial issues of public interest" reasonable efforts should be made to fairly present all opposing points of view.
Classic FM defended Adams, saying the comments were "in her opinion" and were "not a news bulletin".
Classic FM, which has about 169 000 listeners, denied that Adams suggested who citizens should vote for, saying she expressed a view on which party she supported.
The commission found that Adams got "carried away in her enthusiasm for the new development on the political scene".
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