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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.

Akukha vakali ngalomzuzu ukuba uqhankqalazo oluquba kwi Dyuniveithi i-Rhodes lizakuphela nini. Masive banzi kwi ntatheli yethu elandela elibhali uMcebisi Ngqina....