'Election Connection' in Grahamstown
Channel: RUTV Journalism Rhodes University
Date: 2016-05-17

A report from the first in a series of ‘Election Connection’ pre-election debates Grahamstown in anticipation of the local elections in 2016 

A large crowd consisting of mainly ANC supporters were present at the lively debate.  The crowd was very partisan and frequently booed their opposition. This resulted in the early departure of UF representative, Ayanda Kota.  After that and with the moderation of chairs Xolani Kondile and award-winning musician Ntsiki Mazwai the crowd started to settle down. They were given a chance to express their grievances and voice their diverse opinions. Members of the panel for the ANC, DA, COPE, EFF and UF were also then able to respond to some of the questions from the crowd. 
The debate was held on the  6th of April 2016 at BB Zondani Hall, in Fingo. It is one of a series set up by Grocott's Mail and Grahamstown Radio. 

Report by Abner Accom, Zintle Nkunzi & Zondelela Njaba
School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University