trufm Podcast

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.

Gugu Mofokeng is a domestic abuse survivor and is the founder and president of Recovery Village, an NGO which supports victims and survivors of domestic abuse and violence. Tru Afternoon spoke to her to hear more about her story and how she got out of such a terrible situation.

The Real Deal's AJ Blie spoke to Bomikazi Manciya, a social worker at Masimanyane Women's Support Centre in East London about different types of abuse and violence towards women. In the interview, Bomikazi shares her thoughts on The International Day of No Violence Against Women & 16 Days Of Activism Against The Abuse of Women and children. Manciya also explains the impact of violence against wome...

The Real Deal's AJ Blie spoke to the CEO of Mineworkers Investment Company Mary Bomela. The MIC runs the JB Marks bursary which has provided 590 bursaries to children/ dependants of workers in the mine industry. The JB Marks bursary allows students to study a degree at a university of their choice without having to pay back the bursary. The MIC also equips small farmers with skill in Mpumalanga. T...

“tru breakfast tipping you on be aware of money scams during festive seasons”

He is another one of Eastern Cape's finest exports, he is the fastest men in Africa over 200m having clocked a national record time of 19.87s at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing on his way to win a bronze medal. most importantly thou, he was born in Phakamisa Township in Kind Williamstown. truAfternoon took time out to speak to him to get to know him a bit more. This was also his first time...

October is Transport Month. We had the pleasure of hosting the MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Ms. Weziwe Tikana on #truAtfernoon. She talked to us about the Department's mandate and what they have in plan leading up to the Festive season. We also gave listeners a chance to pose a few questions to the MEC.

W eall know him as the hunky Sikhumbuzo "Ace" Nzimande on Isidingo. He was born and bread in Port Elizabeth kweli leMpuma Koloni. tru Afternoon took time out to talk to him and get to know a bit more about him and why how he got into acting.

He is the latest superstar to come out of the shores of the Eastern Cape. His latest single is a club banger, rocking every dance floor from East London, Durban, Joburg and in Europe. Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you Mobi Dixion. He took a few minutes to talk to Reggie about his album, what he's busy with and the response to his music.

truBreakfast strive to educate on this heritage month, we spoke to traditionalist Tatu Nqevu talking on same sex marriage issue from a traditional perspective.

She is one of the most humble and down to earth musicians in South Africa. She was born and raised in the small town of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. Its the one and only Siphokazi Maraqana of "Amacala" fame. We got a chance to sit down with her and find out what she's up to. Ofcourse we played a quiz with her to find out how much she knows the Eastern Cape.

We spoke to Sbongi Ncgobo trufm marketing telling us on what we can expect regarding tru talent search

Speaking to Lindani financial expert on saving money and finance

We cant run away from the fact that HIV/AIDS still has a stigma in our communities and its unfortunate that people living with HIV/AIDS are still treated as outsiders in our communities. Having said that #truAfternoon spoke to the young people of the Eastern Cape to find out whether or not families find it hard to accept other family members living with HIV/AIDS. We also spoke to Nomonde Hlatshane...

On the 7th September 1992, twenty-eight African National Congress supporters and one soldier were shot dead by the Ciskei Defence Force during a protest march when they attempted to enter Bhisho to demand the reincorporation of Ciskei into South Africa during the final years of apartheid. The truAfternoon team spoke to Priscilla Maxongo who was one of the organizers of this march to hear the "behi...

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

Call to action Petition Too many people live in extreme poverty in our country. Our women and girls are hit the hardest. As the world prepares for the UN General Assembly in New York in September, SABC and ONE Africa call on South Africa and other nations to invest more in women and girls, because when we empower a woman, we empower a nation. We invite you to stand with Strong Girls everywhere. Jo...

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...

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 th...

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.