EPISODE 550 | AN EXCLUSIVE with Author of AKA & Anele Tembe's book, MELINDA FERGUSON tells all! 

Tuning in live from hospital, in Beijing china. Waiting for my operation on Monday. I need your thoughts and prayers chillers. Update: The operation was a success, however, the road to recovery will take three months, I'm not out of the woods yet, thank you all for the support.

We are really sleeping in Sol’s interviewing skills !!!!!😭😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺🥺🔥🔥🔥🔥 You held it my G

Melinda Ferguson's story shows that our lives are like diamonds passing through the furnaces called the vicissitudes of life...she's the testament that we can overcome any challenge. Her life story is like a novel, that's why she's a prolific author...

Melinda dishes out everything without fear

Sol is definitely a great fit for such interviews

Sol & Ghosty murdered this interview....Speedy recovery MacG 🙏🔥

You guys can complement Sol without disrespecting MacG. They’re both good and honestly we don’t know the kind of information MacG would’ve gotten out from this author if he was present. That you can’t take away from him!

This lady is so comfortable with her past/present imperfections its inspiring..she's courageous..I want to get to that levelzzz..wow!

This needs to be a new feature on the network where Sol does serious interviews by himself and gossipy interviews Mac by himself then Monday show as usual.

Sol was born for this, it's just in him and you can't tell him otherwise. God given talent 🙌🏽

People talking about everything but the elephant in the room: AKA and Anele. Melinda makes a great point of discussion with this book

Ghost Lady was personal on this one. She was on fire, great interview. Melinda has balls of steel!

Let's give Sol his flowers. He handled this with care.🎉🎉

Macg said Phakama chiller, Sol said, thuma mina, 🔥 Ghost lady said I'm right there with you.🎉 Great one

I know you guys love AKA but that doesn’t exempt him from being a good person who did something bad. The two can coexist

Everyone is afraid to say He killed Her, why? this woman is right. 😮We hero worship these guys and overlook their flaws. I'm buying this book

so nobody is gonna speak about how FIRE Sol's jacket is?

This lady is fearless bruh. Big time. I love her honesty and how she is not scared of anything. A good South African woman. ❤❤❤❤

The way this woman broke everything down..... I have to salute her.

Sol is really climbing the corporate ladder...one day he will have to be given interviews alone, life will always find a way to push you to your dreams...Sol is really doing well.

The way chillers don't appreciate such informative episodes

I am glad Mac G wasn't here, He would be dwelling on the Hilbrow sex life than what we really need to hear...SOL KILLED THIS .... WELL DONE! BRILLIANT INTERVIEW, I LEARNED SOOO MUCH

This interview was short, She knows a lot than what she's telling us

Sol has the perfect energy for this sensitive topic. I hope Mac get well and can't wait to have him back ❤

Ghosty is asking all the right questions and not mincing her words

Nah this lady made really valid points people are just trolling...good interview Sol❤

RIP AKAnele 🙏. This may go down as one if the best interviews thus year! Shout out to Melinda Ferguson 🎉❤ I need that book!!!!!!

There's an opportunity on the Podcast for Sol conducted interviews with Ghost lady, for the more laid back adult-like interviews. It would add variety to the channel, beyond the "loud" and "goofy" Monday / Thursday shows. Chiller's Digest.

This lady is hardcore she's a G

Melinda speaks her truth!!! "Someone has got to do it"

Thank you MacG for trusting Sol with this interview. He killed it 🔥

Sol does a brilliant job with such interviews! I’m glad it’s him 😊 #alllove

Halala for Us who liked the show Before even watching❤

Ghost lady was on fire. She asked this woman very good questions.

Discrediting the lady is the highest level of stupidity. I appreciate her mentioning the fact that we idolise celebrities and many in the comment section suffer from idolising celebrities. Maybe be impartial and be open to all possibilities. She may not be correct on some facts but the crux of the matter remains and her comparison of AkA and Oscar is the golden jewel of the book. Our society is rotten to the core we can’t smell shit presented in our face

What a dope interview Sol. You’ve officially unleashed yourself as a host too instead of being under the Co-Host box. Well done dawgie!!!!

Sol is the GOAT his line of questioning is so dope.

Thank you, Melinda, for doing this interview. It hardly felt like a typical interview due to Sol's approach. While I haven't delved into Melinda's books yet, her demeanor suggests she makes a great author and journalist. Her authenticity and straightforward personality make her an engaging conversationalist. She doesn't sugar coat or assert superiority but rather articulates her points with respect and grace. It seems almost providential for Melinda to delve into these narratives, particularly those involving Black tragedies like Anele & AKA and Senzo & Kelly. Some aspects of life are simply suited to certain individuals; it aligns with their inherent purpose and mission. Few South African journalists or authors would likely undertake such deep exploration and public presentation of these stories, given the cultural complexities woven within them that may instill fear. I remember on one of the episodes following the AKA's murder, even Sol and Mac hesitated to speak on that. Melinda's impartiality as a white journalist brings essential objectivity, crucial for reporting on such matters. She makes a good point in highlighting that these stories are of public interest, and In all cases, people want to know the truth. Her passion in writing, together with her history aligns perfectly with that need, and I hope the book does well. Kudos to Sol, Gostie, and the entire team for your work. 👌👌Wishing Mac a speedy recovery. May the souls of AKA, Anele, and all those affected by the tragic manifestations of toxic love continue to rest in peace. ❤

I love the fact that Sol was not interrupting her when she speaks 🎉😊great 1 Sol

Sol is a GOAT 🐐 ❤

A few minutes in and I can already tell that Sol is going to kill this interview. 👏👏👏

The way she briefly explained Anele's last few minutes got me tearing up. It makes sense why her family was really really fighting to get this case reopened and properly investigated 😢

When she said she doesn’t want to talk about Moses Tembe, it told me everything I needed to know. She was “taken aback” by him distancing himself and his spokesperson saying he didn’t commission or contribute to the book. Why was she taken aback? They probably agreed that he would at least admit to contributing to give the book validity and credibility. The more he denies, this lady will expose his role in the book 😂🤫👂

M loving how ghosty is so invested into this, well researched and asking relevant questions

Sol’s Drip is impeccable. 🔥🔥🔥

I think Ghosty really showed today that she is ready for Broadcasting... She has really grown over the years in front od our eyes. What a fantastic performance from these two today

Lalela, I do not like reading but I do read her books ,Melinda's investigation skills are on another level. Her work is laced!

This is the first time hearing the state of how Anele was after falling and it literally gave me chills.

Carte Blanch on Podcast and Chill AKA The Sol and Ghosty Show, Tuesdays at 3PM. Make It Happen! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

Great interview. She's not speculating. She did her research, conducted interviews with witnesses. She's not just thumb sucking. AKA had a dark personality. He had toxic traits from when he was dating Bonang &Zihle. We truly enable such toxic behaviour this is how we fail victims

I don't want to lie, I had my reservations about this lady but she makes so much sense. And she's so neutral !!! I'm definitely buying the book.

She's well spoken. Great interview 🔥

if Dudu made this happen, I appreciate her so much

I met this lady in rosebank she said exactly what she said to me almost word for word

I agree that there’s no black person who was going to write the book

I like the calmness of this interview, this white woman and the whole atmosphere here❤

Eswatini here. What a story from this author 🥹🥹🥹

This Podcast Is BIGGER than Mac G at this point... Today's episode has proven 🥚zactly that.👏🏾🔥

I love that Melinda Ferguson is not defensive about her position on many issues. Including her opinions and race. She is composed and brave

Honestly i love this author and i am not saying what she thinks its true or not but i love people who speaks there opinions,❤

This interview had to be done by Sol🙏🏾... Weldone

Solomzy was the perfect person for this interview 💯

I'm glad they interviewed her,it makes sense to write a story about such tragedy and it's a valid book

It feels like there is a layer of darkness in South Africa and from time to time someone is brave enough to look into the darkness and shine a light. We hope we can continue to see people shine a light!

Sol and Ghosty killing it here. Well informed cats. Please interview Gregory Wings guys, the US promoter of Burna Boy concert that flopped

With guests like this, Sol is a good host 🥂👌🏽

Sol and ghost really maturely murked this interview🎉🎉🎉.I applaud the space they've given her and allowed her chance to speak freely without interupt. Sol and ghost needs a platform for serious adulty topics

I was sceptical to watch this episode, but wow what a beautiful one..

Sol you were amazing on this intervie🎉🎉. Well done bro. Still watching. Great questions asked and you made Melinda comfortable

Melinda Ferguson is literally my favorite author ❤❤

She doesn’t clearly say it but I think she’s just a journalist! No need to justify why a journo decides to write a book or an inquest. As journalists we are passionate about seeking the truth. It’s the profession! Otherwise great interview, great questions and great insights into the tragic love story of AKA and Anele. The author is very objective. That’s a plus!

A lot of y'all are concerned about Sols skills and less on the subject but Sol really asked the key questions which was fantastic great Job Patrick❤

Im downloading Twitter just to hear that Chris Excel and Nota has to say about this lady😅

Any Bantwizzy here😊?

I'm glad they did this episode. I'm also happy Melinda wrote this, it's basically a cautionary tale for all of us.

I love how real this woman is and I'm definitely buying the book. It's my first time seeing and hearing about her and I'm interested in her work already. Salute to Sol, Ghost lady and the team for this spectacular episode. The editing is fire as well, well done team. 🙌

I won't lie, none that was said takes away from the fact Kiernan is our greatest MUSICIAN, man got like 5 or 6 CLASSIC TIMELESS projects

All Praises to the most high, The Father of the Heavens and the earth. Thank you God, Thank you Jesus❤ Shout out to Jesus❤️‍🔥

"In Mega we trust-trust-trust, until the finish" Megacy❤

These kinds of interviews deserve Sol sitting on that chair & asking the questions. Ghost lady was made for this. She knows when to come in and when to sit back. Beautiful work guys. I thoroughly enjoyed this interview.

One can just see that Sol is an avid reader, so well spoken as well.

I love how she kept thinking Sol and G.lady are in their mid 20's😂😂😂😂

This feels like Melinda is settling some score with the Forbes, particularly Lynn. Reference to the project that didn’t materialize which they both were working on. Just an opinion

Melinda's courage to make her own study and share this story about a fatal love story, especially about such a controversial yet sensitive subject is admirable. My condolences and respects to the families of both AKA and Anele. ❤

But if you related to anele’s story because of addiction and suicidal attempts doesn’t that influence your opinion on what really happened. I have a huge problem with people thinking their opinions are facts. Also to say this is not for monetary gain is crazy. Also being able to sit with Moses several times but not extending the same grace to AKAs family by saying you don’t need permission to write a book because articles have been written without permission. This is not an article,this is a book and this case is still in trial. You’re pushing a narrative on people and it’s biased. None of this is factual

I was so scared to watch this and I have so questions but Sol and ghosty handled it,we need more of these sit downs and conversations in this podcast,well done team,you’ve outdone yourselves.🎉🎉🎉🎉

Couldn't have found a better guest for Sol to interview. He handled it like the G he is

Read all of Melindas books. Her writing is impeccable. Cant wait to the read this one.

S/O to Mac for sitting this one out... Tough leadership skill to get this one ... Shout-out ❤

Sol is so good at this

Our hearts go out to the Thembe and Forbes family. None of these individuals are here to speak for themselves. Hope One day both families could get the closure they need.

SOL bro you're talented, don't limit yourself, spread your wings, you and Ghosty handled this interview very well.

Those Questions Ghosty 👌🏽🔥

I'm oupa glad this interview happened with Sol - great comeback questions!

This was a great interview, Melinda has always been ahead of the curve with regard to SA pop culture. Her writing at TL was so good. Also this interview needed to be longer

Wow, what an amazing interview. I need to read this book. Melinda has such a cool, calm and collected attitude, and Sol killed this as the interviewer! He's definitely suited for serious chats

AKA was a great patriot of South Africa and loved the culture he was Black also so please lets not entertain this notion of he exploited the black culture!!

Just last night I was watching this lady's interview on ETv show " my guest Tonite"... She knows her story

great interview Sol 👏 she is perfect for this platform, tells her story freely. love this

Melinda basically says ya’ll killed by love and I will write different variations of how you’ll be killed by love until you get it