trufm Podcast

Tour Guide Velile Ndlumbini gives us a brief history of Sister Aidan Memorial Centre and Duncan Village Massacre.

Tour Guide Velile Ndlumbini tells us about the history of Heroes Park Memorial in East London

Velile Ndlumbini tells us about the history of Egerton Memorial which commemorates the bus boycott in Mdantsane in 1985.

During this week, it was announced that the Eastern Cape's only Premier Soccer League club, Chippa United, formed a partnership with Spanish giants, Athletico Madrid. The #truAfternoon team had a pleasure of talking to the chairman of Chippa United, SIviwe "Chippa" Mpengesi to find out more about this deal.

#truAfternoon has, during this Heritage month, been looking at the history of the the different tribes that form part of the AmaXhosa. This week, we spoke to uNkosi Ngwekazi of Isizwe samaMfengu to tell us more about their history.

Mr Similo Grootboom: Senior Manager: Museums and Heritage at Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture tells us about history of the prophetess Nongqawuse and her grave.

The tru Breakfast team spoke to the University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor about the burning down of the Equicent building at the institution and how they plan to resolve the situation between the students and the management.

This week, we spoke to Mr. Tyatyeka so he can explain to us the process of ukubekwa and ukukhethwa kweNkosi.

Mr Similo Grootboom: Senior Manager: Museums and Heritage at Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture gives us the history of Egazini Monument in Grahamstown and what it represents.

Cebo Ntaka: Manager at Lovedale Press takes us back to the birth and growth of Lovedale Press. Ntaka also looks at the impact made by the publishing house.

On Sunday 18th September, South Africa was shocked with the news of the death on Mduduzi "Mandoza" Tshabalala. #truBreakfast spoke to one of his best friends in the industry, the Godfather of Kwaito, Mdu Masilela to find out how he knew Mandoza. #RIPNkalankatha

Mr Similo Grootboom from the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture tells us the story of Chief Maqoma who fought to protect the Xhosa & their property. This documentary tells the story of how Nkosi Maqoma was imprisoned at Robben Island and how his grave found.

Mwelela Cele: Librarian and Historian at Steve Biko Centre tells us about the history of Steve Biko Garden of Remembrance where struggle icon Steve Biko grave is.

The Real Deal team spoke to Bisho-born musician ANATII about his collab with international artist Omarion on the song "Tell me" and his album ARTIFACT.

The Real Deal Team spoke to Dj Tira about the return of his group with Dj Sox, Durban's Finest.

This week we spoke to Mr. Tyatyeka about the possibilities of ukukhapha or ukubuyisa your child as a parent.

Sinethemba Homani – Tour Guide at Steve Biko Centre shares the history of Steve Biko Monument in Ginsberg.

Mwelela Cele: Librarian and Historian at Steve Biko Centre takes us on a historical journey to the birth of Zanempilo Clinic. We also look at the role played by Steve Biko and how the clinic assisted the community of King Williams Town.

trufm looks at the life, the ideals and impact that struggle hero Steve Biko had in the liberation of South Africa. Nkosinathi Biko, his son, shares the lessons that Steve left behind for the black community.

This documentary looks at the lives of struggle heroes Griffiths and Victoria Mxenge.

trufmwas launched in 2008.The focus of the station is to groom the young people of the Eastern Cape and to be a platform for self-expression. The station broadcasts in English (40%) and IsiXhosa(60%)to theyouth of the Eastern Cape.

September is both heritage and tourism month. with these two themes in mind, truAfternoon spoke to Otto Ntshebe who is an Oral Historian. With him we wanted to find out more about the history of Grahamstown. Here is what he shared with us...

The Missionary Museum exhibits the missionary history of the area and beyond, displaying many facets of missionary life and the work of all denominations. The Missionary Museum is located at Berkeley St, King William's TowN.

On 07 September 2016, group of 80 000 people gathered outside Bisho demanding an end to Brigadier Joshua ‘Oupa’ Gqozo's military rule and the re-absorption of the so-called black homeland into South Africa. When the marchers tried to cross Ciskei Defence Force lines from Transkei to enter Bisho, Gqozo’s soldiers were instructed to open fire. Gqozo remained in power in Ciskei but resigned shortly b...

The Amathole Museum, formerly the Kaffrarian Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in King William's Town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The Xhosa Gallery, housed in the old post office building, concentrates on the cultural history of all tribes of the Xhosa nation. The history section has artefacts, documents and photographs of local interest dating back to the 1...