We all know her from the hit song "Bayeza" which has been remixed by Mono T. Her name is Yvonne Maxesha and was born and bred in the small town of Butterworth in the Eastern Cape. truAfternoon took time out to find out more about her and what makes her tick. We also played a quiz to find out how much she know about the Eastern Cape.

trubreakfast spoke to Tatu Nqevu who is Xhosa traditionalist explain on why mothers in law have conflict with sons wife

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According to statistics by the Depression and Anxiety Support Group (DASG), 24.5% of attempted suicide cases amongst black South Africans have occurred in youths aged 17 and below. A total of 34% of black youths have considered suicide as an option in response to stressful life situations, such as divorce of their parents, conflict and love/relationship problems. The suicide rate for children aged 10-14 years old has more than doubled over the last fifteen years.
We spoke to the young people of the Eastern Cape to find the possible causes for this and to Vuvu Somhlahlo from the Masithethe Counseling Services to find out how you can spot and assist someone who is suicidal.

Listen to young people sharing their stories on suicide.

He burst into the scene as Zakes in Yizo Yizo and currently we all know him as the deep rooted, traditional Xhosa man; Sizwe in Isidingo. His real name is Jet Novuka and is from Mthatha here in the Eastern Cape.
We took time to speak to him and find out how much he knows about the Eastern Cape.

Tru Breakfast with Brian and Abo be informend and entertained this is tru breakfast.

Due to the increase of sexual activity kulutsha loMzantsi Africa, there are more single parents in South Africa than married couples. Many children born out of wedlock take on their mother's surnames. However, in this day and age more responsible fathers demand to play a role in their kids' lives, some even demand that the child take on his surname.
truAfternoon discussed this with the youth of the Eastern Cape to find out what they think of this growing trend. We also asked fro the views of our resident cultural advisor, Mr. Makuliwe.

His real name is Ashley Raphala and he's from Tembisa. He is signed to Black Coffee's Soulistic Music record label. He also just released his first album although he has released 2 compilations, previously.
Ladies and gentlemen we present to you...DJ Shimza. He spoke to us and also blessed us with a mix. Listen to him talking to Reggie about his background, achievements and his album.

She is the darling in the South African music scenes. In the Eastern Cape we all know her as "Spinach" but South Africans know her as "Zahara". Recently she has been in the news for all the wrong reasons.
truAfternoon, gave her a chance to set the record straight about these reports and also played a quiz with her to find out how much she knows about the Eastern Cape.

She is the first winner of the Live! talent search and is also from the Eastern Cape. She has also presented shows such as SkyRoomLive. Ladies and gentlemen. we present to you the beautiful Luthando "LootLove" Shosha in conversation with Reggie Solani on #truAfternoon.