Special Assignment, new host, new slot

He was used regularly on CNN, Al Jazeera and CBC Canada during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where he provided analysis on Brand South Africa, the socio-political state of the country and Africa's best hope. He is described as on-air persona that is authoritative, objective, balanced, driven and blunt; and who asks great questions.

Garda told Bizcommunity.com, when asked if he would still be doing Media@SAfm on Sundays, "Yes, I will continue with it - it's too enjoyable - and for April at least, but maybe longer, I will host Talk Shop on SAfm from 7-9pm week nights."