RC 260906SAfm
Sunday, 6 September 2026
Episode 4 of The Justice and Injustice delivered a major confession, followed by a wide-ranging conversation about South African theatre, radio drama and arts journalism.
- 21:35
Helen Peterson’s letter confesses that she killed her husband John and his former schoolmate Mary after discovering their affair, asking David and Khulani for forgiveness.
- 21:24
Rachel Peterson confronted David with allegations that Helen murdered John to inherit his business and farm, but he initially refused to trust her because of their family history.
- 21:11
The investigation into Kingpin’s drug empire identified police, churches and schools as possible points of corruption, while the team recruited Biggie for his intelligence and investigative insight.
- 21:44
Market Theatre veteran Vanessa Cook recalled how the 1976 uprising transformed the theatre’s work, as plays became a crucial form of communication while apartheid censorship restricted performances.
- 21:55
Arts journalist Oscar Mabuyane distinguished arts journalism from entertainment gossip, arguing that serious coverage requires research into an artwork’s themes, narrative, context and social significance.