First-Class on your dime? Inside Ministers’ R202 Million Travel Bill

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

ActionSA MP Alan Beesley joins Graeme Raubenheimer to unpack the staggering R202 million spent by cabinet members on travel since July 2024. With ministers flying business class and racking up hotel bills nearing R1 million, Beesley argues it’s time for urgent reform. He outlines ActionSA’s Enhanced Cut Cabinet Perks Bill, which proposes scrapping deputy ministers, increasing transparency, and placing executive perks under parliamentary oversight.

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”.

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