Food labelling expert Namhla Skweyiya speaks on transparency in food labelling to as to make informed choices

Ayabonga Kekana speaks with Charmaine September, Provincial Manager of the EC Justice Department's Language Unit and EC PANSALB Provincial Manager Dr Xolisa Tshongolo, about the issue of language in South African police stations and courts.

The Constitutional Court finds former President Jacob Zuma guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to 15 months imprisonment. We get various reactions from the MKMA, Jacob Zuma Foundation and COSATU.

On this week's HOT SEAT WEDNESDAY we hosted Dr. Sibongile Zungu from the Eastern Cape Health Department to discuss its readiness against the pandemic, Covid-19.

The challenges faced by the youth of 2021 vary from that of 1976. Unemployment, drug and substance abuse and lack of skills development are one of the many challenges the youth of today face. Ayabonga kekana hosted a Life Coach and Author, Mzi Mngoma from Stress Coach to discuss possible solutions...

Can contraceptives kill someone? This is the question most women are asking following the tragic death of a 29-year-old Nompumelelo Makhubalo who was injected at the Central Clinic in Gqeberha two weeks ago. A week later she developed an infection at the injection site which ultimately led to her death. The cause of death on the medical report says septic shock. Ayabonga Kekana spoke with the medical expert, Dr Bongani Mooi...

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Ayabonga Kekana holds an interview with MKMVA's Carl Niehaus about the disbandment of the MKMVA and the MK Council by the ANC NEC

On NewsReview we looked at communities taking law into their own hands ( mob justice). We spoke with Simthembile Vayeke ( SANCO) and Brigadier Thembinkosi Kinana ( SAPS)

With renewed calls for South Africa to have a Basic Income Grant aimed to assist unemployed population groups between ages 19 and 59, Ayabonga talked with Lelona Mxesibe from the Studies In Poverty and Inequality Institute…

The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance is calling on government to implement stricter restrictions on alcohol. Gift Nongqotho spoke with SAAPA Communication Manager, Terri Liza.

The IEC has appointed former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke to lead a process to review whether current conditions are conducive or not to hold free and fair elections. Ayabonga Kekana had a discussion with the IEC Deputy CEO, Mawethu Mosery and My Vote Counts Researcher, Letlhogonolo Letshele...

ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has taken a resolution to support former President Jacob Zuma on his corruption trial. Ayabonga Kekana speaks with Provincial Secretary, Mdumiseni Ntuli...

A proposal for polyandry to be legally recognised as a form of marriage has sparked a major debate. Earlier this month, the department of home affairs gazetted a new green paper for the Marriage Act. One of the proposals in the gazette is the recognition of polyandry. This would allow women to marry more than one man at the same time. Ayabonga Kekana had a round table discussion with ACDP leader, Rev Kenneth Meshoe, Philisa Abafazi Bethu SA Director, Lucinda Evans and Traditionalist, Mr. Luyolo Nqevu...

Buffalo City Metro Executive Mayor, Xola Pakathi is our guest on our "HOT SEAT" Wednesday feature.

A memorandum of understanding to train about 900 young people in green economy was signed. Ayabonga Kekana spoke with Nepoworx CEO, Nonjabulo Sokhela

We discuss the ANC status quo and the ANC NEC meeting leaks with the ANC veteran, Mavuso Msimang.

On our show today we had a pre-recorded interview with Xolani Dube, analyzing the appearance of president Cyril Ramaphosa before the State Capture Commission. We also had an interview with Pakes Dikgetsi of COPE. Human Settlements HOD in the EC Tabisa Poswa spoke to us about the RDP houses and jobs for sale scam in the province. Petros Majola of Khula Development Enterprise spoke to us about the death of a learner at an incident that occurred at school in the EC.

The South African Council for Educators (SACE) has officially launched its Handbook on Teachers’ Safety and Security in South African Schools. #30MinsLive host Ayabonga Kekana talked with Bheki Mnisi....

On our programme today we spoke to the Dept of Basic Education, Elijah Mhlanga, about the discussions on the issue of returning to school of learners on a daily bases. We also had an intv with Bheki Mnisi of SACE about the safety and security of teachers. Also we spoke to the EC Legis Speaker's Spokesperson, Lwandile Sicwetsha on the money allocated to MPLs for constituency work. Lastly, we had an interview with Frank Gazu of GLASA about the increasing incidents of gays and lesbian killings.

South Africa suspends the rollout of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over potential blood clot risks reported by the United States, the health minister said. Ayabonga Kekana had a chat with SAPHRA Chairperson, Prof Helen Rees...

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#30MinsLive host, Ayabonga Kekana discussed the State and the relevance of the PAC with Political Analyst, Bukani Mngoma. The party celebrates 62 years of its existence since 1959.

COSATU to meet with Public Enterprise Minister Pravin Gordhan on electricity hike and load shedding. #30MinsLive host Ayabonga Kekana, talked with COSATU spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla...

80% of SA consumers are in debt and defaulting on their loans. Ayabonga kekana had a conversation with Financial Law expert, Thabo Mantyi...

Gift Nongqoto speaks to Eastern Cape Film Festival's Nceba Mqolomba on an all-female production company that is in need of financial backing in order for it to produce a film that will be highlighting mental illness.

Book Review: Teardrops - A Collection of Short Stories. An interview between Interchange presenter Gift Nongqoto and the author of the book Babalwa Nqoro.

An Eastern Cape woman's struggle to obtain documents for herself and her children is now again being looked at by the authorities. Twenty-three- year old Nasiphe Mbaliso from Tshabho, near Berlin in the Eastern Cape, and her three children are undocumented. As Ayabonga Kekana reports, Mbaliso says she has been struggling for years to get birth certificates for her and her children...

Ayabonga Kekana hosts the ANC National Executive Committee member, Pemmy Majodina to unpack the state of the party as it celebrates 109 years.

News Review host, Ayabonga Kekana sat down and talked with the Director of Agro-Processing at the Eastern Cape Economic Development Department as they discussed the province's economic recovery plan. This as the province has at least 50 per cent of the unemployment rate.

#NewsReview host, Ayabonga Kekana had a discussion with Professor Moeketsi Letsaka from the College of Education at UNISA and Mr Khaya Molaoa, a Chief Curriculum Specialist as they put a spotlight on South Africa’s current education system and how it addresses socio-economic challenges?

The South African Medical Research Council study titled 'Unspoken Victims' suggests that the rape of men and their vulnerabilities to sexual abuse and rape need to be addressed. Ayabonga Kekana talked with Dr Mercilene Machisa from SA's Medical Research Council...

The deputy minister of Labour and Employment, Boitumelo Moloi together with the deputy minister of Police, Cassel Charlie Mathale visited the Buffalo City Metro Municipality in the Eastern Cape. The purpose of this visit was amongst other things, service delivery matters, ways in which the economy can be improved and to look in to ways to fight gender based violence. Ayabonga Kekana spoke to the deputy minister of labour and employment, Boitumelo Moloi…

The Indigenous Language Action Forum held a webinar recently, to discuss the use of indigenous languages in the criminal justice system. The meeting under the theme “Language and the criminal justice system” focused on the continued preference of English as the medium of instruction during court proceedings. The organisation believes this disadvantages indigenous language speakers. Ayabonga Kekana spoke to Dr Zakeera Docrat from the Indigenous Language Action Forum….

The Eastern Cape legislature has resolved to get rid of apartheid or colonial statues in the province. There have been calls from the EFF for these statues to be removed saying it’s time for African dignity to be restored. This comes at a time when the Buffalo City metro is in a process of changing names of its town including East London airpot, East London and King William’s Town. Ayabonga Kekana speaks to the MEC for Arts and Culture, sports and recreation, Fezeka Nkomonye…

Tru News Hour host, Ayabonga Kekana had a conversation with the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) boss on her visit to the Eastern Cape

Business leadership South Africa is concerned about the looming job cuts in the liquor industry amid the recent alcohol ban. President Cyril Ramaphosa last week has announced the suspension of sales and distribution of alcohol with immediate effect, citing it puts pressure in the health care system, as the country is battling with Covid-19. BLSA CEO, Busi Mavuso says the industry was never consulted. SABC journalist, Amanda Xhala spoke with Mavusi....

We talked with the South African Union of Students (SAUS) President Meshack Mugabe on the union’s call for universities to reduce fees amid current lockdown. The union argues that student fees partly accounted for contact classes, which haven't fully taken place due to lockdown also calls on lease agreements on student accommodation.

As the world today commemorates the World Suicide Prevention Day, The South African Depression and Anxiety Group, SADAG, has adviced parents to look out for warning signs of suicide in their children and get them help immediately. Pethu Soga had an interview with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group's Taylor Phillip...

Recent horrific incidents of rape, murder, and kidnapping in South Africa have once more put the safety of women and children in a spotlight. These incidents have also raised questions on the men's responsibility in society to protect women. Tru News Hour Anchor, Ayabonga Kekana had an interview with the Sonke Gender Justice spokesperson, Patrick Godana…

Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga says her department is moving ahead with the Automatic Progression Policy. The policy proposes that a learner may only repeat a grade once in the Foundation Phase (Grade R – Grade 3) to prevent them from being retained in this phase for longer than four years. Some education experts have warned that the automatic progression policy may have dire consequences for the country’s education system. Ayabonga Kekana talks to Education Specialist, Tholisa Matheza from the University of Cape Town

Lying about your qualifications, even on platforms such as Twitter bios and LinkedIn, could lead to jail time. This is according to National Qualifications Framework Amendment Act. Phethu Soga spoke to Former Higher Education Director of the National Qualificacions Framework Dr Shirley Lloyd.

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Abafundi base NMMU bavale indlela kwiDyunivesithi, aze amapolisa abadubula ngembubulu zerubber...

High Court in Pretoria has denied government leave to appeal against its finding that the failure to arrest Sudanese leader Omar Al Bashir was unconstitutional.Zama Ntshona had an interview with political analyst Somadoda Fikeni on the matter.

Zama Ntshona interviewed THEMBA NOLUTSHUNGA-FREE MARKET FOUNDATION, ZAMIKHAYA MASETI-ECONOMICAL ANALYST, MZWANELE NYONTSO-DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF PAC and ATHOL TROLLIP-DA ( PRE-REC) on recent reports that South Africa is slipping away from economic freedom.

The new Rule 53A of the National Assembly was invoked for the first time against the member of parliament and the leader of the EFF, Julius Malema in parliament yesterday. Listen to Zama Ntshona debates this rule with ANC parliamentary spokesperson Moloto Mothapo, DA's John Steenhuisen and political analyst Zamikhaya Maseti.

Zama Ntshona interviewed MAHLUBI MABIZELA-CHIEF DIRECTOR FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION POLICY and LAZOLA KATI -MEMBER OF BLACK STUDENT MOVEMENT IN RHODES UNIVERSITY

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