Terence Pillay Investigates (Archive)
Terence Pillay Investigates: Archived discussions and investigative reports that aired on East Coast Radio by the late award-winning radio and TV presenter and journalist, Terence Pillay.
Holy trip to nowhere
If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Terence Pillay investigates a Durban pastor who promised his congregants a holy pilgrimage to Israel but invested their money in a ponsy scheme instead.
Presidential Posing – Selfies with the Leader
With the emergence of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s proclivity for posing for pictures, are we simply experiencing a rainbow revival or are we genuinely happy that he’s replaced Jacob Zuma?, asks Terence Pillay.
Playing it cool at passport control
'Passport control is usually the first point of contact when arriving in a country. So should immigration staff consider the image of the country when dealing with travellers?' asks Terence Pillay.
#FeesMustFall: The true cost of learning
Next week, universities and other tertiary institutions begin their academic year and there are already rumours of fees protests looming. While students welcome the possibility of free higher education, experts are asking, who exactly is going to foot the cost of this scheme? Terence Pillay debunks some myths…
Navin Naidoo: Making strides in forensic medicine
Listen as Terence Pillay chats to Navin Naidoo, who has become the first South African to acquire a PhD in Forensic Medicine, and finds out what this means for the ever-increasing crime stats in the country.
The cost of going back to school
'It’s back to school next week and while children are excited, parents are feeling a pinch in their pockets', says Terence Pillay.
Clampdown on Durban roadblock warnings
When it comes to warning people about roadblocks in Durban, sharing is not caring, says Terence Pillay. You can be charged with defeating the ends of justice.
Ordinary people – Extraordinary deeds
It’s all good this week as Terence Pillay meets another ordinary person doing extraordinary deeds and impacting the lives of children in KZN.
Chill Pills for Children – Part 2
Terence Pillay Investigates: Archived discussions and investigative reports that aired on East Coast Radio by the late award-winning radio and TV presenter and journalist, Terence Pillay.
Chill pills for children?
It's becoming increasingly common to medicate children with behavioural issues, but is prescribing mood stabilisers for a six-year-old really the best solution, asks Terence Pillay.
Getting to the bottom of phobias
We have all either had one or know of someone who has one, but are phobias real or simply dramatic figments of our imaginations, asks Terence Pillay.
UPDATE – The cost of driving drunk
A year later, Terence Pillay looks back on the tragic incident in which a popular Durban blogger died after being run over by a drunk driver. Has justice been served?
School Bullies – Caught on Tape
Another video of a gang of school children beating up one of their peers has emerged on social media. Terence Pillay questions why there was no intervention from anybody.
Schools – are they becoming places of violence and weeping?
With the recent spate of attacks on school children by teachers and principals, all caught on video, why is the Department of Education simply suspending these offenders and not laying criminal charges, asks Terence Pillay
Justice is sometimes a dog show
Terence Pillay revisits the story of a young child mauled to death by his neighbour’s dog, and finds that justice is a slow-moving machine.
Battling the flu
Flu season lasts 17 weeks and people who contracted flu this year say it’s been the worst ever. Terence Pillay chats to Dr Michael Mol who dispenses some useful advice to remaining flu free.
Monkey-ing around - harmless or menace?
Love them or hate them, vervet monkeys are as much a part of Durban life as fishermen on the pier. But are they just loveable creatures or are they a menace? Terence Pillay finds out.
Grace under fire – diplomatic scrutiny
Following an incident of assault involving Grace Mugabe, Terence Pillay questions what the point of diplomatic immunity is.
Being Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah is arguably South Africa’s biggest export. Terence Pillay catches up with him on his return to the country after two years.
Tougher sentences for drunk drivers?
South Africa has one of the highest vehicle accident rates in the world. And according to a report I read recently, it would appear that there are around fifteen thousand fatalities every year. Following a friend’s death at the hands of a drunk driver, Terence Pillay feels that stricter sentences…