Terence Pillay Investigates (Archive)

It’s a dire state of affairs with many people feeling the financial pinch during this lockdown. Are there some practical ways to give you more bang for your buck in these uncertain times?

When Devi Sankaree Govender left Carte Blanche after 18 years in January this year, she promised to give us the low down on her new TV venture as soon as she could. Terence Pillay talks to the fearless television journalist about her new show, Devi.

Since his ordeal at the hands of a paedophile when he was in high school five years ago, the survivor speaks to Terence Pillay about the nightmare for the very first time.

In the first episode of East Coast Breakfast’s brand new feature, 'Terence Pillay Investigates', seasoned journalist Terence Pillay takes a closer look at the harmful organisms found on shopping trolleys that may pose a risk to our health.

Devi Sankaree Govender is without a doubt one of the most iconic television personalities in the country. Terence Pillay reminisces with her about nearly two decades of award-winning journalism.

Terence Pillay meets a young woman opposing her abuser’s parole application because she believes he has not been sufficiently rehabilitated in prison and fears he will abuse again.

Ty Keogh is, without a doubt, one of the most prolific actors in South Africa. Now living between London and Los Angeles, the talented actor is back on home soil to star in the new M-Net drama series, 'Still Breathing'. Terence Pillay catches up with him in a candid one-on-one.

Terence Pillay looks back on some of his most significant stories of 2019.

An 11-year-old boy experienced his worst nightmare recently when he was detained by immigration and not allowed access to his parents for four-and-a-half hours. Terence Pillay finds out why.

What causes seemingly sane drivers to sometimes lose it and go ballistic on the roads? Terence Pillay investigates.

The Department of Education has introduced the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Curriculum and parents are up in arms about it. But is the outrage warranted or is it just a storm in a teacup? Terence Pillay investigates.

The Department of Education announced its plans to roll out the Grade Nine Exit Certificate and parents are confused about the programme. Terence Pillay unpacks what this means for school children.

Terence Pillay sits down with new Democratic Alliance Parliamentary Leader John Steenhuisen for a candid chat.

Terence Pillay explores both sides of the coin on the very popular #ImStaying campaign.

In an exclusive one-on-one, Terence Pillay chats to multi award-winning author Deon Meyer.

In September this year, the Constitutional Court upheld a ruling by the High Court to do away with the common law defence of “reasonable chastisement” when spanking a child. Terence Pillay investigates.

We’ve just celebrated Heritage Day in South Africa and Terence Pillay asks if we honoured our uniquely South African Heritage or just simply nodded to our individual cultures.

With the #MeToo Movement having gained significant ground the world over, Terence Pillay looks at sexual harassment in the workplace and gets the lowdown from some labour law experts.

After months of keeping audiences guessing, M-Net has finally revealed their new Bachelor of Season 2 of the popular reality dating show. Terence Pillay gets to know him in a candid one-one-one.

After months of keeping audiences guessing, M-Net has finally revealed their new Bachelor of Season 2 of the popular reality dating show. Terence Pillay gets to know him in a candid one-one-one.

Terence Pillay believes the outrage by men to the hashtag Men Are Trash is misplaced. We have a collective responsibility around the scourge of women and children abuse.

Terence Pillay chats to political activist and commentator, Imraan Buccus who breaks down the facts of the Mayor Zandile Gumede corruption case.

School fees are just one part of sending your child to school says Terence Pillay. The secondary costs are stinging parent’s pockets.

Terence Pillay believes the next Bachelor SA should come from KZN and he’s on a mission to try and make that happen.

With the 30 year anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison in sight, Terence Pillay sits down for an exclusive one-on-one with the icon’s long-time personal assistant and friend Zelda la Grange.

Murdered Durban teenager Siam Lee has left a gaping emotional hole in her mother’s heart. In an exclusive interview, she opens up to Terence Pillay about her mother-daughter bond on the dark side.

Terence Pillay catches up with Nathan Castle after his epic blindside on Survivor South Africa last week.

Terence Pillay believes you shouldn’t be paying for parking if you are contributing to the economy of an establishment like a mall.

What is the point of priority boarding on a low-cost airline, asks Terence Pillay.

In an exclusive interview on the set of the new M-Net mini-series Trackers, Terence Pillay shoots the breeze with lead actor, Ed Stoppard.

Much of the plastic packaging that we use ends up in landfills and our oceans creating huge environmental issues. Terence Pillay asks who exactly is responsible for this scourge.

Sisters are doing it for themselves. Terence Pillay meets two young Durban girls who are over-achieving in two very different fields

"Commenting and sharing posts on a social media post without first reading the content can do a lot of harm and contribute to spreading false information," says Terence Pillay.

There are some things that annoy Terence Pillay so much that it’s developed into a fully fledged pet peeve.

Another offensive tweet from the outgoing Western Cape premier Helen Zille has sparked debate around the concept of privilege. Terence Pillay breaks down what the theory of privilege actually is.

Terence Pillay chats to Survivor South Africa’s host Nico Panagio in an exclusive interview ahead of the show’s premiere tomorrow night.

Terence Pillay looks at the often scary world of the ex from hell and also shares some listener stories.

Terence Pillay is livid after watching a video in which a teacher beats up a toddler for throwing up in class and asks if we are doing enough to protect our children from this kind of scourge

The world seems to be torn when it comes to the new documentary film that accuses Michael Jackson of being a monster molester. Terence Pillay looks at the polarization of opinion on the matter.

Like most South Africans, Terence Pillay is frustrated with the latest round of load shedding. But how did we get to this point, he asks.

Following the reaction to last week’s show, Terence Pillay chats to security expert Kyle van Reenan on how people should behave on their community WhatsAapp group.

WhatsApp groups have made it very easy to pass on a message to a number of people at the same time, but Terence Pillay says that some people on community groups use it as nothing more than a vehicle for racism.

Terence Pillay is fed up with the endless bombardment of his senses by political parties that are now using direct marketing to get people to vote for them.

Books are windows on the world, but unfortunately South Africa appears to be in a reading crisis says Terence Pillay.

The story of the woman who was relocating to Cape Town and transported her dogs on an SAA flight only to find that the dog had allegedly been left unattended in the scorching Durban heat and died of a heart attack due to respiratory distress and heat stroke, the vet’s report said. Listen for all the details.

After witnessing a mother smoking in a car with her children in the back seat, Terence Pillay questions parental responsibilities.

When a dog attacks a person outside your property, who is to blame, the dog or the owner?” asks Terence Pillay

On this week's episode, Terence Pillay shines a light on some bad apples in the teaching profession that’s giving everyone a bad name.

Its been a good year with great content. Terence recaps on stories which got KZN talking.

He’s a South African animal activist fighting for the rights of animals in the Ukraine. He rescues lions, bears, wolves and tigers from unscrupulous animal traders and zoos.