Diary - 27 Jan 26

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Today’s Diary on FMR, Tuesday, 27 January, 2026 was presented by Mike Mills. The guests he interviewed were:-
• Wesley Lewis (FMR Programme Manager), representing Fine Music Radio
• Jaco van Rensburg (Producer of Twelfth Night), representing Maynardville Open-Air Theatre
• Andrew Young (Saxophonist), representing his brand-new show Roll Over Beethoven
• Simone Heradien, representing the Artscape Round-up
• Elmarie Rabe (Manager: Stellenbosch Wine Routes), the much-loved Stellenbosch Harvest Parade
• Nisaar Pangarker, representing Encore featuring Pratibha Singh Baghel, one of India’s most dynamic and versatile vocalists
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27 Jan English South Africa Arts · Performing Arts

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