Eyewitness News goes inside the truth of the Life Esidimeni tragedy in this six-part podcast series. In episode six, journalist Masego Rahlaga speaks to other reporters who covered the harrowing story about the impact it had on them.

Eyewitness News goes inside the truth of the Life Esidimeni tragedy in this six-part podcast series. In episode&nbsp;six, journalist Masego Rahlaga speaks to other reporters who covered the harrowing story about the impact it had on them.

Eyewitness News goes inside the truth to help you understand how the Gauteng Health Department and its then MEC Qedani Mahlangu set in motion a chain of events which would see over 140 people killed after government cancelled its mental healthcare contract with Life Esidimeni.

Lying in State: The Life Esidimeni Tragedy

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News - and the people in the news. Eyewitness News has it all!

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News - and the people making the news. Eyewitness News is where you'll find it all.

Lying in State: The Life Esidimeni Tragedy - The Backstory (Episode 6)

Two time Olympic Medalist Caster Mokgadi Semenya joins Tshidi Madia to celebrate the athlete's legacy and the release of her memoir "The Race to be myself". 

Caster reflects on the highs and lows of her 15-year-long career,  the massive court challenge against World Athletics which has effectively banned her from competing and the wins along her journey. She also speaks about life beyond the track, her activism and life as a wife and mother.

Two time Olympic Medalist Caster Mokgadi Semenya joins Tshidi Madia to celebrate the athlete's legacy and the release of her memoir "The Race to be myself". Caster reflects on the highs and lows of her 15-year-long career,  the massive court challenge against World Athletics which has effectively banned her from competing and the wins along her journey. She also speaks about life beyond the track, her activism and life as a wife and mother.

Tshidi Madia meets Caster Semenya

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The family of anti-apartheid activist Imam Abdullah Haron says while they hope Monday’s inquest finding will bring them some closure, it’s also been a traumatic experience. 

Evidence heard in the Western Cape High Court in 2022 suggested that Haron was tortured for months and eventually died of his injuries in police custody when he was just 45 years old.

For years, the family pushed for a new inquest into his death.

Eyewitness News reporter Lindsay Dentlinger spoke to Haron's daughter, Fatiema.

The family of anti-apartheid activist Imam Abdullah Haron says while they hope Monday’s inquest finding will bring them some closure, it’s also been a traumatic experience. 
Evidence heard in the Western Cape High Court in 2022 suggested that Haron was tortured for months and eventually died of his injuries in police custody when he was just 45 years old.
For years, the family pushed for a new inquest into his death.
Eyewitness News reporter Lindsay Dentlinger spoke to Haron's daughter, Fatiema.

Interview with Imam Abdulla Haron’s daughter Fatiema Haron-Masoet

Kevin Brandt's Kuilsriver story (Carlisle)

Kevin Brandt's Kuilsriver story (Carlisle)

Lying in State: The Life Esidimeni Tragedy - The Backstory (Episode 6)

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