Radio star in love with the classics

Greg Maloka is a well-known name in the world of radio. The station manager at Kaya FM used to be the head honcho at YFM.

He was one of the people who pioneered the youth station and where he found himself in a number of positions such as programme director, sales and events manager and ultimately, general manager of the station from 2003 to 2005.

He is enthusiastic about the airwaves but he seems to also have a liking for cars and indicates he bought his first vehicle because it had street credibility.

The Kaya FM boss loves his car, though it might have given him a few problems before our interview.

What was your first car?

A yellow 1980 Chevrolet Chevair Berlina.

How did you get it?

Bought it second-hand.

What did it cost?

R6000.

How long did you have it?

Three years.

What attracted you to it in the first place?

It represented a cool class of vehicle popular in my neighbourhood.

What's the most surprising thing about your current car?

After all these years it still feels solid.

What made you choose the car you have?

I love classics.

Tell us about your first big accident?

I was driving a Kadett 200i and slipped on a wet surface.

Added to my woes was the fact that not only was the road wet from mine waste water, there were oil spillages as well. I was in ICU for a week, that was back in 2000.

You're driving down the Cote d'Azur in a Ferrari Daytona -who would be your dream passenger?

Stevie Wonder. Apart from the fact that he is my favourite soul singer of all time, he would best describe the feeling.

If you won the Lotto, what vehicle(s) would you buy?

A fleet of classic Mercs

Have you found anything on the market that you simply could not resist?

Yes, but I cannot afford it,

In your own words, what drives you?

Comfort, safety and a superior sound system.