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.
End of the 'Dancing With The Stars SA' journey for former Miss SA, Liesl Laurie
Radio host and former beauty queen Liesl Laurie and her dance partner, three-time British Show Dance champion Ryan Hammond, had to say goodbye to Dancing With The Stars SA after three out of the four judges opted to save netball champ Vanes-Mari du Toit in Vanes’ third Dance-Off this week.
Sex, drugs and a life in limbo
After the much-publicised murder of a young Durban escort recently, a light has been shone on the seedy underbelly of drugs and prostitution in the city. Terence Pillay chats to “Caitlyn”, an under-age sex worker about life on the dark Durban streets.
Juanita de Villiers voted off 'Dancing With The Stars SA' in shock result
In a shock development on 'Dancing With The Stars SA', South African film star Juanita de Villiers said goodbye to the competition after she found herself in the elimination Dance-Off with the “gentleman” of the competition - model and soap star Eden Classens.
Dancing with the Stars hits SA
Dancing with the Stars has hit the country hard. And love it or hate it, everyone is talking about it, says 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.