Case Studies
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​The following pieces we were required to produce as part of our final year portfolio (Honours). The first piece titled 'On the Move' is a ten minute investigative piece. The second piece titled 'Courting tradition' is a 24 minute piece. Both their essays are provided.
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On the Move
This investigative story explores the tragic murder of Lelona Fufu, a Rhodes graduate who was murdered in Port Elizabeth when hiking to her graduation ceremony in Grahamstown. The piece thus looks into the culture of hitch-hiking and the different issues involving it in the Eastern Cape. The story comprises of four components, the Fufu hike gone wrong, public opinion about hitch-hiking, a case study about a grade 8 pupil who hitch-hikes home after school and experts also give more insight into the issue.
Courting tradition
The Traditional Courts Bill is a highly contested legislation that is seen as being unconstitutional, undemocratic and may be negative for vulnerable rural women. Courting Tradition engages critically with this bill by presenting diverse voices on the tabled law as well as what should be done to challenge its retrogressive powers over rural society. A contrasting history of the traditional and magistrates courts is presented to outline the future challenges to ensure effective justice beyond party alliances.